Re: 2006 Civic driving impressions?
With the gas price this high, you will need extra cash every time at the
pump.
"Jeff Johnson" <jedijeff@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1178210943.485865.101360@l77g2000hsb.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for all the information guys. I found a good deal on a 2007 CRV
> and I may go with that. Safety is a bit better with 5 star vs 4 star
> side impact. I didnt realize the CRV was within inches of the lenght
> of a Civic, so that satisfies my small car footprint. Just need to
> scrape up some extra cash.
>
> On May 3, 9:05 am, ACAR <dimndsonmywnds...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> On May 2, 10:55 pm, Jeff Johnson <jedij...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Very close to buying a 2006 Civic EX. Is it just me, or does anyone
>> > else find not being able to see the front of the car dangerous while
>> > driving? Or is this something you just get used too?
>>
>> Not only can't you see the end of the hood but you can't see the road
>> near the front of the car. Blame the struts for the relatively high
>> fenders. See Porsche or Scion xB for examples of alternative body-
>> design solutions for a strut suspension that achieve better
>> visibility.
>>
>> But, yeah, you can get used to it. Just ask anyone driving an SUV.
>> (OK, that was a cheap shot.)
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