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Old 04-27-2012 | 06:13 PM
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I was considering many alternatives for the drive of our teenagers; final contenders were Corolla CE 2012 (-2000$ rebate) and Civic 2012 DX.

The Honda will be in our driveway in a few days. It is a "stripper version" with zero option (although it has a radio, unlike in the USA).



THE factor I went new is because standard ESP / 6 airbags is standard. Security is an important consideration (again the car is for our children). I am a strong believer in these technologies and decided to put my money where my mouth is.

While the Toyota is offendingly bland and dull, at least the Civic is a bit more fun to drive. Oh! I just don't like Toyota cars....
Old 04-27-2012 | 06:46 PM
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does it come with a brass pole?
Old 04-27-2012 | 06:51 PM
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I think what he meant to say was "Congratulations on your new car, I hope your kids enjoy it."

That being said, why did you opt for a new stripper instead of a used vehicle with some options?
Old 04-27-2012 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman

That being said, why did you opt for a new stripper instead of a used vehicle with some options?
Since you are so nice, I will repeat a tiny part of my original post; "THE factor I went new is because standard ESP / 6 airbags is standard. Security is an important consideration (again the car is for our children). I am a strong believer in these technologies and decided to put my money where my mouth is."

The only pole it comes with is the manual shifter.
Old 04-27-2012 | 07:53 PM
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I would have stepped up to the lx at least or gotten a one year old ex. Not sure about the candadian civic dx, but any new car without air conditioning just seems wrong.
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Old 04-27-2012 | 08:54 PM
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sounds like you were only 95% in your decision.
Old 04-27-2012 | 09:04 PM
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I see this thread losing traction real quick
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Old 04-27-2012 | 11:45 PM
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Well congrats. No AC may be rough even up there..
Old 04-28-2012 | 12:14 AM
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Old 04-28-2012 | 12:15 AM
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I see this thread losing traction real quick


Conrats on the new car. The manual on the Civic definitely feels much livelier than the auto - we have an '09 stick.
Old 04-28-2012 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
Since you are so nice, I will repeat a tiny part of my original post; "THE factor I went new is because standard ESP / 6 airbags is standard. Security is an important consideration (again the car is for our children). I am a strong believer in these technologies and decided to put my money where my mouth is."

The only pole it comes with is the manual shifter.
There were no used cars with 6 airbags and stability control, with A/C? I find that hard to believe.
Old 04-28-2012 | 01:00 AM
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They still make cars without A/C as standard equipment? I did not know that.
Old 04-28-2012 | 02:22 AM
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Old 04-28-2012 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
There were no used cars with 6 airbags and stability control, with A/C? I find that hard to believe.
In recent used compact cars in 9-11K$ range, there is basically none. Above that range, I prefer new. IIRC, 2012 is the first year that those devices are on all versions.

I am not interested in paying 1000-1200$ for A/C at all. I had plenty of cars without it and in Canada, it is not as much as a concern as in the Southern US. We will survive.
Old 04-28-2012 | 11:11 PM
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because reptiles are cold blooded right?
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Old 04-29-2012 | 03:29 AM
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Nice pick up

My tl's A/C was out for a year... went through summer in that thing. Was the worst thing ever!
Old 04-29-2012 | 05:31 AM
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I couldn't live w/o ac.
Old 04-29-2012 | 11:11 AM
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I don't know about Montreal, but here in Vancouver I can get away with no AC, I think I've used mine once in the past year, and believe it or not, I actually had to look twice for the AC button, I hadn't used it for so long
Old 04-29-2012 | 11:20 AM
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I dunno.

You buy your daughter a brand new car and its the base version? I'm sure she will appreciate it, but no a/c? adding the option would've only added 20 dollars or so to your monthly payment.

Not very efficient of you.

There's nothing wrong with a used car. Did you look into something certified preowned? They offer a great warranty and don't have instant depreciation that a new car has

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Old 04-29-2012 | 11:34 AM
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lol, some of you act like no AC is the end of the world. No AC in cars is actually very common in other parts of the world. Have you guys ever wonder why a lot of million dollar beach homes don't have AC? It's because you don't need it having the ocean breeze. It's the same thing with cars in certain parts of the world with cooler climates.
Old 04-29-2012 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
because reptiles are cold blooded right?
Is a "sarlacc" a kind of lemming or weasel, since they pop up from nowhere, in an insignificant manner?
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Old 04-29-2012 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
Is a "sarlacc" a kind of lemming or weasel, since they pop up from nowhere, in an insignificant manner?
Someone, apparently, never saw Star Wars, Episode 6.
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Old 04-29-2012 | 07:41 PM
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lol, some of you act like no AC is the end of the world.
I agree. It is a bit over the top. Couldn't care less about A/C in our 3rd family car.
Old 04-29-2012 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
Is a "sarlacc" a kind of lemming or weasel, since they pop up from nowhere, in an insignificant manner?
Perhaps...but its better than being a frog...
Old 04-29-2012 | 07:45 PM
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Congrats, I guess?

For me, no A/C is a deal breaker.

None of this would mean anything for a new driver?

intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with Color TFT Screen
USB Audio Interface[6]
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise, Audio and i-MID Controls
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability[7]
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack

Old 04-29-2012 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
Someone, apparently, never saw Star Wars, Episode 6.
Exactly the kind of function I described. Just more insignicantly so.
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Congratz on the purchase. Im sure your daughter will appreciate it. Much nicer than the '91 DX I got as a first car circa 2001.
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Old 04-29-2012 | 10:59 PM
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lol, some of you act like no AC is the end of the world.
in a 30 year old used car, i couldn't care. but in a brand new car sold in the U.S./Cananda, yes. i would never buy a new car without the basics like a/c. and power windows and locks unless it's something exotic.
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Old 04-29-2012 | 11:01 PM
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What's the expected resale on a DX with no A/C?
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What's the expected resale on a DX with no A/C?
about 95%



of what, I don't know.
Old 04-29-2012 | 11:06 PM
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in a 30 year old used car, i couldn't care. but in a brand new car sold in the U.S./Cananda, yes. i would never buy a new car without the basics like a/c. and power windows and locks unless it's something exotic.
you're in the NorCal, he's in Montreal there's a HUGE difference in climate. Maybe he HE lived in NorCal, he would have gotten AC, he's already mentioned several times that it ain't the first car he's bought w/o AC and he has NO problems not having AC... North America is very big, there are different climates.
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about 95%



of what, I don't know.
efficient...

How long do you usually keep cars for Saintor?
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See, what I don't get is the OP made a purchase with safety in mind. Having Air Conditioning is a safety feature. There's a reason why the modern automatic climate control systems automatically turn on the a/c compressor when you select "auto". It does more than blow cold air. It FILTERS the air. Less worry about stale air entering the car (have allergies? it's gotta be tough to drive while sneezing your ass off), and more importantly, the ability to keep the windows clear on a rainy or snowy day. Try turning on the front defogger in the newer cars and see if you can turn off the a/c. You can't.

It's been cool enough here lately that I just use the ventilation and manually turn off the a/c button. Last week it was pouring all day (we got like 3" of rain that day). I was driving home and had my ventilation selected to up and down, so it vents the windshield and my feet. Windows started to fog (this is fresh air coming in, not in recirculate mode, another no-no to leave it in if you want the windows fog free). The windows still started to fog, but not as bad as if it were in recirculate mode. I turned on the a/c compressor and within a minute, my windows were fog free all around.

I guess the OP doesn't think being able to see out of the glass having windows free of fog is enough of a safety feature. And I don't want to hear the "we have more than one car" nonsense. There's a reason why I opted to put a more rain resistant tire on my Lotus even though I don't plan on driving it in the rain. You never know.

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Also I find myself using A/C in the winter as it will clear out moisture in the cabin.
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Originally Posted by Hapa DC5
Also I find myself using A/C in the winter as it will clear out moisture in the cabin.
A very efficient way to get it done.

No A/C = not efficient.


...assuming the 95% rule...of course.
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you don't really need AC up here. It's winter for 7 months, then the little sun you do get, it doesn't get as hot as you'd think. I don't have AC in my 2G. It did come with it, it blew up, never fixed it, and I live with it. Crank the window open and you got your AC. I also always get headaches from AC so I never used it in my 3G either
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Originally Posted by Shoofin
See, what I don't get is the OP made a purchase with safety in mind. Having Air Conditioning is a safety feature. There's a reason why the modern automatic climate control systems automatically turn on the a/c compressor when you select "auto". It does more than blow cold air. It FILTERS the air. Less worry about stale air entering the car (have allergies? it's gotta be tough to drive while sneezing your ass off), and more importantly, the ability to keep the windows clear on a rainy or snowy day. Try turning on the front defogger in the newer cars and see if you can turn off the a/c. You can't.

It's been cool enough here lately that I just use the ventilation and manually turn off the a/c button. Last week it was pouring all day (we got like 3" of rain that day). I was driving home and had my ventilation selected to up and down, so it vents the windshield and my feet. Windows started to fog (this is fresh air coming in, not in recirculate mode, another no-no to leave it in if you want the windows fog free). The windows still started to fog, but not as bad as if it were in recirculate mode. I turned on the a/c compressor and within a minute, my windows were fog free all around.

I guess the OP doesn't think being able to see out of the glass having windows free of fog is enough of a safety feature. And I don't want to hear the "we have more than one car" nonsense. There's a reason why I opted to put a more rain resistant tire on my Lotus even though I don't plan on driving it in the rain. You never know.

My first car didn't have a/c or power steering, if you can believe it. I lived in upstate NY. I could live without the a/c, however, the lack of power steering was killing me. I had the car for 3 years, and then sold it to my neighboor who didn't want a/c or p/s either.

There was never an issue clearing the windows, or with allergens, etc. When I lived on the west coast, my apartment did not have a/c either. You learn how to manage the air-flow in the car to keep the windows cleared.
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Originally Posted by g37guy01
My first car didn't have a/c or power steering, if you can believe it. I lived in upstate NY. I could live without the a/c, however, the lack of power steering was killing me. I had the car for 3 years, and then sold it to my neighboor who didn't want a/c or p/s either.

There was never an issue clearing the windows, or with allergens, etc. When I lived on the west coast, my apartment did not have a/c either. You learn how to manage the air-flow in the car to keep the windows cleared.
I'm sure there is. It's just to me, you have to compromise a bit more than one would want to.


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