I am buying a new car by the end of this month. I test drove both 2008 models last night. I have been driving an older Toyota Corolla for 7 years. I have seen the comparison charts and all that and they are nearly the same in all departments.
I just want to know from people's personal experiences which I should go with and WHY? I am not considering any other cars.
BTW, it will be either the Corolla CE model or the Civic DX model. I am trying to keep it at about 16k or less.
2007-12-12 03:58:00 · 6 answers · asked by sam 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Both are great cars and thank God that you have luxury to choose!!!
Civic would be the best choice. More driveable since its torque of 17.5kgm comes at around 4300rpm, while Corolla has a slightly lower torque rating 16.1kgm @4200rpm... Performance-wise, Civic would best the Corolla anytime.
The "oomph" factor would be better with a Civic, than with Corolla... the digital instrumentation etc... a total drivers car. The car to go for if you are doing the driving.
Negatives for Civic would be 1. Low ground clearance 2. Tyre wear 3. Suspension (rear) has a habit of bottoming out. But these are minor issues compared to the postives this car has. Go ahead buddy... book the Civic... in black or blue... :-)
2007-12-12 04:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by Unni Krishnan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are very good. Personally, I like the looks of the Corolla better than the Civic.
2007-12-12 12:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by doug4jets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait don't choose or buy yet. the 2009 corolla are coming out soon and they have been redesign. you might like the new design over the present corolla. though not much specs yet on the 2009 corolla.
see the 2009 corolla at toyota.com
2007-12-13 04:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by Cha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah they're both good cars, but the Corolla has a much smoother and much quieter ride...if you like road noise buy the Honda.
2007-12-12 12:25:14 · answer #4 · answered by kiakrash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had both and I agree that they're just about equal.
That said, in my gut I feel that given a choice I'd always go with Honda.
2007-12-12 12:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by Maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO WITH THE HONDA, VERY RELIABLE, VERY GOOD ON GAS AND WILL HOLD A BETTER RESALE VALUE.
2007-12-12 12:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋