I wouldn't buy an old car just for the navigation unless I could verify that
updates are available. Many have changed formats and cannot be updated.


Also an all new accord is coming out so current model will depreciate
quickly.



"planetx" <planetx@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 96 civic I am looking to get rid of and am torn between a new
> civic and a used accord. I want to spend around 20k and have found the
> following:
>
> 1. 2007 civic EX with navi,,sticker is just over $21,000
> 2. 2004 accord EX V6 leather with 7k miles for $20,000
>
>
> I like the navi. I have been sure I wanted a bigger car like an accord.
> But that accord seems like a great deal. In fact I bet it goes quick at
> carmax.
>
> So my questions:
> 1) Are the 2004 as safe as the 2007? It seems honda has thrown tons of
> safey features in the 2007 models as standard equipment.
> 2) do 6 cylinders last longer than 4 cylinders? Less work to do? My 96
> has 130k miles on it and then engine seems ok even though it makes some
> strange noises.
>