Honda Car Forum

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006
Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any
anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in
this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.

Not as quiet as Accord but better than Mazda 3, that's my observation.

"NowItsWhatever" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi.
>
> Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006
> Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any
> anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in
> this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.
>
>
Road noise is generally caused by the tires, especially if the tires are the
least bit aggressive. Most Hondas come with all-weather tires. Check with
the dealer to see if a low cost swap off is available when you buy the car.

In any case, test drive a similar car. Consumer Reports may have gotten one
that annoyed that particular set of drivers. Take their rating and
nit-picking with a grain of salt.


--
Kent Finnell
From the Music City USA

For what it's worth, my '04 Accord sedan is far quieter than my '97 Civic
sedan (and I had what were allegedly quiet tires on it). I know that a '97
is quite a bit older than an '06. Unless they've really quieted the Civic
since then, I would stay away from it if you're looking for a quiet car.

The civic has been completely redesigned twice since 97, so yes I would say
they have really changed it....
I'm sure the 06 civic would probably be pretty much on par with your 04
accord..


"Howard Lester" <hlester@mmto.org> wrote in message
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> For what it's worth, my '04 Accord sedan is far quieter than my '97 Civic
> sedan (and I had what were allegedly quiet tires on it). I know that a '97
> is quite a bit older than an '06. Unless they've really quieted the Civic
> since then, I would stay away from it if you're looking for a quiet car.
>
>

Take it out for a test drive.

That is realy the only way u will know. I have a 94 civic modified.
noisy as it can get, a 98 civic 4 door and it's not that bad, but u get
noise, and a 04 civic and it is much quiter then the other two.

I would assume it is a quiet car unless honda took one step forward, and
then two steps back.

We test drove the hybrid and bought an Accord hybrid based on size and
features. Noise was not an issue so I suspece Civic was reasonable.


"NowItsWhatever" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Hi.
>
> Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006
> Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any
> anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in
> this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.
>
>
>

"NowItsWhatever" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:QmIUf.24635$hC.7520@trnddc08...
> Hi.
>
> Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006
> Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any
> anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in
> this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thank


If you want something quieter, Toyota Corolla would be the way to go, but a
little boring to drive.

NowItsWhatever wrote:
> Hi.
>
> Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006
> Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any
> anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in
> this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.
>
>
>
My 06 Civic EX is quite a bit quieter than the Mazda 3 I test drove.
Road noise levels vary a great deal with the type of pavement I'm
covering. On secondary (but paved) roads, it's pretty noisy, but on
most smoother types of pavement, it's a very quiet little car.

The EX comes with Bridgestones. Not sure of the model of tire.
(Firenza or something like that).

Some wind noise as well, and I'd rather have zero wind noise, but it's
not objectionable. I just notice that it's there, since I just paid 20k
for it...

"NowItsWhatever" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in
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> Hi.
>
> Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the
> 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating).
> Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am
> interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.
>
>
>
>

I just bought a 2006 Civic Hybrid. It is substantially quieter than my
2004 Si or my wife's 2003 Civic LX.

I also saw that review and wondered where the reviewer was coming from.
In my opinion, this is a very quiet and civilized car. Then again, I
have seen the 2006 Civic Hybrid described as "jerky" in it's
acceleration and driveability. I wonder what planet some of these
reviewers are coming from. Personally, I don't want to drive a Cadillac
or Buick marshmallow.

Just my 2 cents.