Is EX worth $1800 more than LX.
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From: Nashville
I've had two EX Civics with moonroofs...always wondered.
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From: Shokan, NY
How many miles did you have on your Civic? My son traded his '97 Civic with 305,424 miles for a 2015 Fit. He would have kept it, but the auto trans was slipping. The dealer gave him $500 for it.
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From: Fremont CA
Your son's Civic is amazing. $305K is awesome. It's amazing how those old Honda were make. You can't break them. Both of my 97 Civic, had never had any issue. The HX, I just put in gas and change oil and it runs. Of course I do all the regular maintenance, but other than that, no issue. I wish the Fit is build the same way. I guess time will tell.
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From: Asheville NC
I am planning to test drive LX and wondering if going for EX worth it. I am really liking bigger alloy wheels on EX. Not sure if they are worth paying $1800 more. There is also mpg penalty. Are there any differences with respect to suspension and engine.
I bought my 8g LX-P Accord without looking up lot of information. I was disappointed after coming across similar kind of thread for Accord where Honda made lot of changes for EX model (different engine, lot of extra suspension components, interior trim material updates, bigger alloy wheels and breaks, sun roof, audio, noise cancelling etc.,).
I am trying to educate myself before requesting quotes from dealer.
Thanks
I bought my 8g LX-P Accord without looking up lot of information. I was disappointed after coming across similar kind of thread for Accord where Honda made lot of changes for EX model (different engine, lot of extra suspension components, interior trim material updates, bigger alloy wheels and breaks, sun roof, audio, noise cancelling etc.,).
I am trying to educate myself before requesting quotes from dealer.
Thanks
Moon roof: 100 (I think they should call it a skylight)
increased cost of alloy rims over steel rims: 200
Increased cost of touch screen over button screen: $50
2 tweeters: 30
Cheap camera on right side mirror (it is not even 720p much less 1080p): $40
extra wire for camera if its not already there? $15
HDMI connector: $8
Fog lights:$40
Switch for fog lights $15
I can't think of anything else offhand. EX should be about $498 more.
As far as the decreased fuel mileage goes: no-one seems to know why the EX is rated lower. It weighs about 40 pounds more. It has the same engine. I doubt the smooth skylight significantly changes the aerodynamics. The lighter wheels and tires should increase gas mileage. Also, actual field reports from owners show they are getting about the same mpg. So I have no idea what's up with that.
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From: Shokan, NY
I don't think its worth 1800 more.
Moon roof: 100 (I think they should call it a skylight)
increased cost of alloy rims over steel rims: 200
Increased cost of touch screen over button screen: $50
2 tweeters: 30
Cheap camera on right side mirror (it is not even 720p much less 1080p): $40
extra wire for camera if its not already there? $15
HDMI connector: $8
Fog lights:$40
Switch for fog lights $15
I can't think of anything else offhand. EX should be about $498 more.
As far as the decreased fuel mileage goes: no-one seems to know why the EX is rated lower. It weighs about 40 pounds more. It has the same engine. I doubt the smooth skylight significantly changes the aerodynamics. The lighter wheels and tires should increase gas mileage. Also, actual field reports from owners show they are getting about the same mpg. So I have no idea what's up with that.
Moon roof: 100 (I think they should call it a skylight)
increased cost of alloy rims over steel rims: 200
Increased cost of touch screen over button screen: $50
2 tweeters: 30
Cheap camera on right side mirror (it is not even 720p much less 1080p): $40
extra wire for camera if its not already there? $15
HDMI connector: $8
Fog lights:$40
Switch for fog lights $15
I can't think of anything else offhand. EX should be about $498 more.
As far as the decreased fuel mileage goes: no-one seems to know why the EX is rated lower. It weighs about 40 pounds more. It has the same engine. I doubt the smooth skylight significantly changes the aerodynamics. The lighter wheels and tires should increase gas mileage. Also, actual field reports from owners show they are getting about the same mpg. So I have no idea what's up with that.
Bwahaha, it's Sunday so forum traffic is light.
One thing I really like in the EX is the dynamic guide lines when reversing. It's a cool feature I wasn't expecting to like so much.
Oh and don't forget about the included floor mats, that's worth at least $1k... Lol
One thing I really like in the EX is the dynamic guide lines when reversing. It's a cool feature I wasn't expecting to like so much.
Oh and don't forget about the included floor mats, that's worth at least $1k... Lol
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From: Over There
I don't think its worth 1800 more.
Moon roof: 100 (I think they should call it a skylight)
increased cost of alloy rims over steel rims: 200
Increased cost of touch screen over button screen: $50
2 tweeters: 30
Cheap camera on right side mirror (it is not even 720p much less 1080p): $40
extra wire for camera if its not already there? $15
HDMI connector: $8
Fog lights:$40
Switch for fog lights $15
I can't think of anything else offhand. EX should be about $498 more.
Moon roof: 100 (I think they should call it a skylight)
increased cost of alloy rims over steel rims: 200
Increased cost of touch screen over button screen: $50
2 tweeters: 30
Cheap camera on right side mirror (it is not even 720p much less 1080p): $40
extra wire for camera if its not already there? $15
HDMI connector: $8
Fog lights:$40
Switch for fog lights $15
I can't think of anything else offhand. EX should be about $498 more.
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 565
From: Asheville NC
Haha. I thought that was pretty obvious. I was saying what I thought they were worth, not what I would actually have to end up paying if I really wanted them.
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From: Over There
Understood. I was implying the value of your list as well as replying to a thread 2.5 years old.
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From: grass valley
I didn't know....
Same engine. Noise cancellation might be different. You already know about the wheels but you should do a trim comparison on honda website- EX includes alloy wheels, sunroof, side view camera, push button start AND smart key entry, paddle shifters, different fabric on seats, dynamic guidelines on back up camera, floor mats included, 6 speakers instead of 4, larger touch screen, extra usb port, and fog lights.
So is it worth it is a question only you can answer for your own needs and preferences!
So is it worth it is a question only you can answer for your own needs and preferences!
I don't even know if it's possible for one thing. Also, it may simply be just too expensive to be worth it. If anyone knows, I think I'm set up to email me. I think. I've only been a member for about 15 minutes.
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