If you only do in-town driving, and short trips at that, then frequent oil
changes are a must. Follow the minimum recommendations in your owner's
manual, or "severe duty" cycle, whatever it says, especially if you live
somewhere cold and damp.

We have a Civic HX and a C-RV. Both are good cars. I wouldn't say that the
C-RV is "better", but it is a bigger, more comfortable, more expensive car.
It's almost like a minivan. It does use more fuel than the Civic.

Earle

"Jeffrey Johnson" <200jeffrey@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I was prepared to buy a 2007 Civic EX. I am in the fortunate position
> now that my brother indicated he would pay the difference if I wanted
> a CRV EX.
>
> Now I am confused as hell. I like the Civic for the good gas mileage,
> the I am sure the CRV is a much better car, but does not get as good
> mileage. I only do in-town driving. Only about once a month do I
> travel 1-2 hours from home.
>