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ChazInMT · 05-07-2013, 03:14 AM

1998 honda civic cx hatch back

Hmm perhaps? In yer back yard and the best deal anywhere for a CX, AT though.

2004 Honda Civic EX Front End Damage

Sort of a fixerupper but dang, a 2004 EX with 75K miles, this is a nice car, capable of 38 MPG driven carefully, handles great, and is Safe. I got the sedan version of this and just love it, it is in the sweet spot compromise wise between comfort, reliability, safety, and drivability. I paid 9K for my car with 70K miles 3 years ago, I figure it's still worth 6-7K all day. I drive 25,000 miles a year for my job.

When it comes down to it, you need to ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice to save an extra $500-600 per year. The 04 Civic is in a whole other class from the CX or Metro. I couldn't see myself putting 25-30,000 miles a year on a CX or Metro knowing for $500 more I could have an 04EX. Besides, you put 75K on the Honda, you could still sell it for 4K if it's fixed up OK. With a CX or Metro, yer baked, lucky to get 1K.

Hope this helps.

05-07-2013, 03:14 AM	#41 (permalink)
ChazInMT Aero Deshi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 1,065 MagMetalCivic - '04 Honda Civic Sedan EX Last 3: 34.25 mpg (US) Thanks: 430 Thanked 669 Times in 358 Posts	1998 honda civic cx hatch back Hmm perhaps? In yer back yard and the best deal anywhere for a CX, AT though. 2004 Honda Civic EX Front End Damage Sort of a fixerupper but dang, a 2004 EX with 75K miles, this is a nice car, capable of 38 MPG driven carefully, handles great, and is Safe. I got the sedan version of this and just love it, it is in the sweet spot compromise wise between comfort, reliability, safety, and drivability. I paid 9K for my car with 70K miles 3 years ago, I figure it's still worth 6-7K all day. I drive 25,000 miles a year for my job. When it comes down to it, you need to ask yourself what are you willing to sacrifice to save an extra $500-600 per year. The 04 Civic is in a whole other class from the CX or Metro. I couldn't see myself putting 25-30,000 miles a year on a CX or Metro knowing for $500 more I could have an 04EX. Besides, you put 75K on the Honda, you could still sell it for 4K if it's fixed up OK. With a CX or Metro, yer baked, lucky to get 1K. Hope this helps.