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I'll post impressions here... already drove the Civic so we'll see if the
RSX engine makes a big difference in the CSX

On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 01:25:18 -0500, LBJGH let slip this dark secret:

>I'll post impressions here... already drove the Civic so we'll see if the
>RSX engine makes a big difference in the CSX
>
And the suspension, and the drive-by-wire, and ...

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Well just got back... I'm not overly impressed having driven the Civic and
now the CSX. I can't notice much of a difference in power (if any) between
the 1.8L Civic and 2.0L CSX. The ride is much firmer and the car seems to
corner flatter than the Civic.

We test drove the Premium model... the HID headlamps are nice. The leather
seats felt like vinyl to me... and the passenger side seat heater didn't
work?? I found the sunroof cut into the headroom too much.

Around town the car was fine but on the highway it was unimpressive to
underpowered.

I did like the front fascia, fenders and hood better on the CSX but I think
the Civic EX is a smarter choice right now (six grand savings).

I drive a '04 4cyl Auto Accord so the lack of power with the CSX was
surprising considering the smaller car and similar HP.


"LBJGH" <bite_mee@hotsnail.back> wrote in message
news:bdydnTNah8dXJB_enZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@rogers.com.. .
> I'll post impressions here... already drove the Civic so we'll see if the
> RSX engine makes a big difference in the CSX
>

wow if you think 155HP is underpowered, you must have hated the old civics
with only 115hp

"LBJGH" <bite_mee@hotsnail.back> wrote in message
news:ffGdneGmyfWHRh7eRVn-uA@rogers.com...
> Well just got back... I'm not overly impressed having driven the Civic
> and now the CSX. I can't notice much of a difference in power (if any)
> between the 1.8L Civic and 2.0L CSX. The ride is much firmer and the car
> seems to corner flatter than the Civic.
>
> We test drove the Premium model... the HID headlamps are nice. The
> leather seats felt like vinyl to me... and the passenger side seat heater
> didn't work?? I found the sunroof cut into the headroom too much.
>
> Around town the car was fine but on the highway it was unimpressive to
> underpowered.
>
> I did like the front fascia, fenders and hood better on the CSX but I
> think the Civic EX is a smarter choice right now (six grand savings).
>
> I drive a '04 4cyl Auto Accord so the lack of power with the CSX was
> surprising considering the smaller car and similar HP.
>
>
> "LBJGH" <bite_mee@hotsnail.back> wrote in message
> news:bdydnTNah8dXJB_enZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@rogers.com.. .
>> I'll post impressions here... already drove the Civic so we'll see if the
>> RSX engine makes a big difference in the CSX
>>
>
>

Didn't hate 'em, never had one.

But the 155hp feels exactly like the 140hp in the Civic.

I guess the 2.4L four in my '04 Accord has a lot more torque 'cause it pulls
much better than either the Civic or CSX.


"James" <Private@email.com> wrote in message
news:KUphf.134405$yS6.85823@clgrps12...
> wow if you think 155HP is underpowered, you must have hated the old civics
> with only 115hp
>
> "LBJGH" <bite_mee@hotsnail.back> wrote in message
> news:ffGdneGmyfWHRh7eRVn-uA@rogers.com...
>> Well just got back... I'm not overly impressed having driven the Civic
>> and now the CSX. I can't notice much of a difference in power (if any)
>> between the 1.8L Civic and 2.0L CSX. The ride is much firmer and the car
>> seems to corner flatter than the Civic.
>>
>> We test drove the Premium model... the HID headlamps are nice. The
>> leather seats felt like vinyl to me... and the passenger side seat heater
>> didn't work?? I found the sunroof cut into the headroom too much.
>>
>> Around town the car was fine but on the highway it was unimpressive to
>> underpowered.
>>
>> I did like the front fascia, fenders and hood better on the CSX but I
>> think the Civic EX is a smarter choice right now (six grand savings).
>>
>> I drive a '04 4cyl Auto Accord so the lack of power with the CSX was
>> surprising considering the smaller car and similar HP.
>>
>>
>> "LBJGH" <bite_mee@hotsnail.back> wrote in message
>> news:bdydnTNah8dXJB_enZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@rogers.com.. .
>>> I'll post impressions here... already drove the Civic so we'll see if
>>> the RSX engine makes a big difference in the CSX
>>>
>>
>>
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