Used Honda Civics

Car shoppers considering used Honda Civics will be served best by focusing on the 2006 Honda Civic. Of all the used Honda Civics available, the 2006 models offer the best balance between price point and feature set. This model marks the beginning of the line’s eight generation and therefore possesses all of the amenities, performance, reliability and safety that a customer gets from the newest model.

The primary differences between older and newer eight-generation Civics are the subtle enhancements made for the 2009 facelift. The only technology enhancement was the addition of Bluetooth connectivity. Outside of Bluetooth, all of the changes were visual cues. These cues include a slightly redesigned front end, a slightly redesigned rear end, a new honeycomb-style grille, fancier rims, and some additional chrome trim.

Consumers who require it can add aftermarket Bluetooth connectivity. Outside of this feature, there is no real advantage to the later used Honda Civics over the 2006 Honda Civic. All standard 2006 Civic include the SOHC 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine with Honda’s i-VTEC system. This engine produces 140 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque.

The 2006 Honda Civic is available at the DX, LX and EX trim levels. Used car shoppers should target LX and EX models. The DX will not net you substantial savings. On the value-oriented DX, Honda included a height-adjustable driver seat and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. LX included most of the amenities today’s driver considers standard, such as air-conditioning and full power accessories. It also includes 16-inch wheels, cruise control, keyless entry, and a CD/MP3/WMA audio system. The premium-level EX includes alloy wheels, a couple of extra speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, an additional audio jack, a 60/40-split rear seatback, and a moonroof. The three specialty models, the GX, Hybrid, and Si, do not provide as much value as used Honda Civics.