2007 civic vs. 2004 accord

**robbythor** · February 20th, 2007 06:25 PM

hello peeps. i'm getting a new car this coming two weeks! i just can't decide whether to get a brand new civic or a pre-owned accord. yung 04 accord kase 30t kms pa lang natatakbo with complete service records at parang brand new imaneho. here are some pros and cons.

04 ACCORD
PRICE: 700,000
PROS:
comfort, luxury, large space, abs, dual airbags
CONS:
3 years old, 7kms/l, mahal spare parts

07 CIVIC
PRICE: 817,000
PROS:
brand new!, 3 years warranty
CONS:
ang liit ng loob, 3 years worry free driving

so what do you people think? help me out naman. must have a final decision within the week or next week. thanks!

**artpogi** · February 20th, 2007 06:51 PM

sa brand new ako

**raimund** · February 20th, 2007 07:02 PM

civic na lang. brand new pa. tsaka mas fuel efficient ata yung civic.

**niky** · February 20th, 2007 10:19 PM

Brand new cars are less of a hassle, but secondhand cars with that little mileage are a decent buy if you're good at negotiating.

The Civic is more fuel efficient, but the interior is kind of small compared to the Accord.

The Accord has much better sound insulation, a better balance of ride absorbency and body control, better steering and that "classy" feeling that comes from a midsize executive.

The Civic is much more futuristic, yes, but the seats really poke into the small of your back, visibility is slightly compromised, and the trunk is kind of shallow. Oh, and the brakes are kind of touchy. You'll get used to it, but if you're tired, it's easy to spill your coffee with a careless jab. Its a great car, though, if you don't mind these minor annoyances.

Parts for the Accord are expensive, yes, but the new Civic has nearly nothing in common with pre-06 models, so finding parts outside the casa won't be that easy, either. Still, the Civic is the more practical choice, but if you can afford the Accord, you won't be disappointed with it.

**Horsepower** · February 20th, 2007 11:33 PM

sa Civic ka na alng. the Accord is a guzzler.

**robbythor** · February 20th, 2007 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Brand new cars are less of a hassle, but secondhand cars with that little mileage are a decent buy if you're good at negotiating.

The Civic is much more futuristic, yes, but the seats really poke into the small of your back, visibility is slightly compromised, and the trunk is kind of shallow. Oh, and the brakes are kind of touchy. You'll get used to it, but if you're tired, it's easy to spill your coffee with a careless jab. Its a great car, though, if you don't mind these minor annoyances.

WOW. this is a great reply. many thanks, sir niky!

I just test drove the civic kaninang tanghali and i just have to say that nothing beats a brand new car. but you know what, i was uncomfortable driving it. the seat is really hard on the back! (this is a 1.8s a/t trim mind you) and i feel so suffocated with the small cockpit and it's just so cluttered. the rearview mirror is kind of compressed. i can't see the whole rear window for some reason. syempre walang mapintas sa pag arangkada, sa suspension, aircon, and everything... brand new eh. oh, yeah, the steering wheel is a little too small for me to maneuver well. nonetheless it's brand new.

really got me thinking even more though. mahal pala talaga maintenance ng accord. nasa 10,3++ ata ang 3 years maintenance check-up neto sa casa including all the standard replacements. pano kung may papalitan pang iba. i wonder... may mga OEM spare parts na kaya ito sa mga local auto supplies? the owner of this car used to be a service advisor at a honda dealership near our place kaya very reliable. kilala nga sya nung service crew na sumama sa akin mag-test drive nung civic and he told me that the guy is reliable.

darn it!!! i still can't decide!!!

but thanks nonetheless for the replies.

**robbythor** · February 20th, 2007 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by Horsepower

sa Civic ka na alng. the Accord is a guzzler.

still thinking.....

7 kms/l lang yung accord. the civic daw is nasa 10kms/l sa city drive.

the car i'm used to driving, a toyota revo, which i just sold last week runs 5km/l on the average.

mukhang madaming pros nga ang civic...

but the accord is sure one hell of a nice ride...

**109** · February 20th, 2007 11:47 PM

get the accord. cmfortable ride. spacious.

**squala** · February 21st, 2007 12:07 AM

Is the Accord the 2.0 i-VTEC? This model is slow yet drinks gas. The engine is too small and struggles to haul a big, heavy car. It feels solid though, more manly than a comparable Camry. If you can get your hands on the 2.4 version, it should be a better drive. The ass, however, is an eyesore unless you have a weird taste, but I guess the more expensive late 2006 facelifted model is out of the question.

The Civic should sound good. I'd really pay a hundred grand more to get a brand new car. A major flaw is the drooping nose that makes you play guessing games whether or not the front is about to hit something. But the 1.8-liter engine should be pretty powerful enough and efficient as well.

**birdnipol** · February 21st, 2007 01:09 AM

accord for you...
sanay ka na sa guzzler kasi yung revo na ginamit mo e 5k/l lang, ang accord e 7k/l so makakatipid ka pa din.
nasisikipan ka sa civic. masakit pa sa likod.
isipin mo...kung araw-araw mo dadalhin yan e araw-araw ka maiinis dahil masikip o masakit likod mo hehehe
yung
100k+ na matitipid mo e pwede mo pandagdag sa gas na gagastusin mo tsaka sa parts/service.