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Offline mollie

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« on: August 27, 2005, 08:26:36 pm »
I am trying to decide between a 05 matrix and 05 civic SE.  Both have similar features (auto, A/C, CD).  The matrix is used and has high km (30 k), but I won't be putting a lot of mileage on it, so even if I sell it in a few years both will be compareable in terms of mileage.  I can also buy an extended warranty ($900 for another 2 years and extra powertrain) to make up for the "lost" 12 months of coverage.  The total price for the cars (including taxes, levies, docing fees) are $22.4k for the civic and $21.6k for the matrix.  The history on the matrix is fine-no accidents, regular servicing.

I was hoping to get your opinions on which you think is the better deal.

(Message edited by Mollie on August 27, 2005)
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« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2005, 10:53:46 pm »
The Civic is brand new?  Coupe or Sedan?

Both are great cars, realiable and fuel efficient, and all that.  So it really comes down to what you need, I think.  Do you need the verstatility and size of the hatchback?

I think the best thing to do would be consider your needs, and then drive both.  Whichever one you like better, take.

I can't even tell you what I would want - I'd have to drive them both.
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« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2005, 11:22:44 pm »
The civic is a brand new sedan.  
I've driven both and they seem the same to me. Both have everything that I need (and then some). The extra cargo space for the matrix would be useful, but is more of an extra than a necessity.
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« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2005, 11:45:25 pm »
I think this sort of decision comes down to how much space you want, and how much you need.  Both are very sensible.  We certainly enjoyed our Matrix.
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2005, 01:11:15 am »
If you like them both, and don't think you'll use the extra space of the Matrix, I would be tempted by the Civic.  There's a certain sense of security in a brand new vehicle...

That said, I also love the styling of the Matrix, and would be happy with either if I was looking at them.
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2005, 01:28:59 am »
The newness of the Civic is a plus.  The space for the matrix will be useful for a couple of things, but not on a regular basis.  Other than the high mileage, the only thing I don't like about the matrix is the colour (white), but after looking at it a few times, I am getting accustomed to it. The plus is I think the resale for the matrix might be higher as there don't seem to be as many of them as the civics.

I need to check into insurance for the matrix. I asked about the civic and corolla (another car I considered) which where almost the same. I am assuming the rate will be similar to that of the corolla.  I also need to ask if there is a horizontal screen that can go in the back to 'hide' anything in the trunk.
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2005, 02:59:12 pm »
I think that the Matrix will be slightly lower than the Corolla for insurance because it's a hatchback. White seems to be a very popular colour these days, and in Calgary at least, and I see tons of Matrix's driving around.  

Because of the fact that it's new, I'd have to give the Civic the edge. You will probably get a good deal too for an 05' model.
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2005, 03:01:59 pm »
Even though I own 2 Hondas I think the Matrix is way better looking than the Civic.  Both are good cars and I'm sure you will get much enjoyment from either.
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2005, 07:42:54 pm »
I bought the matrix.  It was a really tough choice.  The insurance was almost the same (within $20).  I managed to get another $200 off the matrix (total of $1300 off the asking price) and I could only get a total of $200 off the MSRP for the civic even though they still had five of the '05 SE in stock.  The matrix is a base FWD with the northern package (block heater and undercoating), B package and new tires, so I figured $21.3k (incl. both taxes) was a good price.  A brand new matrix with the same options is about $26k, not including the new all season tires.
I am getting use to the white colour. I have seen a few other matixes around, but so far no white ones.  I've already gone out and bought a cargo net for it and a piece of carpet for the cargo space.  I didn't think I'd be this excited about getting a car.  Who knew?
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2005, 08:04:07 pm »
It really is a nice car, and you can put a lot more than you'd think in the cargo area.

Enjoy it, and...pics!
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2005, 08:31:28 pm »
I hope you really enjoy it, Mollie. It is an excellent car, and if I had needed a bit more room, I would have chosen it rather than the 2006 Echo HB I'll be getting. It should serve you well for many, many years.

Edit: Oops!!!

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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2005, 08:53:13 pm »
"I should serve you well for many, many years"

Should we hold you to that?
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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2005, 10:11:25 pm »
Here's a photo of my new matrix.  You might want to put sunglasses on, the white is blinding.

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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2005, 10:14:38 pm »
Wow, Nice, Mollie. Looks great in the white - I didn't know you could get a Matrix in white - new color? Enjoy your new car, congrats.
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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2005, 10:40:32 pm »
That's good old Alpine white - there are a few in Port Alberni. It looks good when clean.
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« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2005, 11:49:59 pm »
Don't worry - let it get dirty enough and you can tell people it's a custom colour.  Backforest Brown Flake...
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« Reply #16 on: August 30, 2005, 12:16:06 am »
I only hope I don't lose it in a snow storm.
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« Reply #17 on: August 30, 2005, 12:19:49 am »
Is that second picture a close up of the paint?  :-)

Nice car...enjoy it.
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« Reply #18 on: August 30, 2005, 12:27:03 am »
No, it is my matrix driving through a snow storm
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« Reply #19 on: August 30, 2005, 11:11:52 am »
I love the white on this car. Very sharp indeed. Enjoy the new ride! Hey, you might lose it in a snow storm, but you'll definitely find it at night!!
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