'99 Civic vs Accord

Discussion in 'Accord' started by SQ, May 3, 2006.

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    SQ Guest

    I am thinking about a '98-99 Civic or Accord. What are their pros/cons

    Civic appears to be easier to service with more room in the engine bay.
    That is important.
    Is the VTEC technology reliable long term? What years did not have it?

    Accord is bigger and more expensive but is it more refined and higher
    quality?
     
    SQ, May 3, 2006
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    Jason Guest

    The Civic get more MPG. Since gas prices are so high--that would would
    be one of the main reasons to buy the Civic.

    I own a 99 Accord and I love it. The main reason that I would prefer
    the Accord is the extra power that it has. I like having the extra
    power when I try to get on the freeway or interstate highways.
    I also like the exta power that is has when I go up a mountain. If you
    have a family, the extra room in the Accord is something to consider.

    The 4 cyld. Accord has plenty of room under the hood and it's much
    easier to service than the 6 cyld. Accord.

    The VTEC technology is very reliable long term. I know that my 99 Accord
    has VTEC technology but don't know for sure whether or not the Civic
    has it--it's my guess that it does has it. The 98 Accord also has it.
    If it does has it, it should have VTEC written on top of the engine.

    You may want to do a google search on 1999 Accord and another one for
    1999 Civic.

    You should get the Ex model since is has more accessories.

    Jason
     
    Jason, May 3, 2006
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    Dick Guest

    There is no essential difference in quality. Both are good cars.
    Depends on whether you want a compact or a mid-size car. The ride in
    an Accord on a long trip is much different and more comfortable than
    the Civic. I owned a '99 Accord and have driven the Civic. I could
    live with the Civic if I used it mostly in a city. On the road, I
    would really miss the comfort of the Accord. I have a '03 Accord now
    and the '99 was actually a more comfortable car to ride in. Wouldn't
    trade them though. Love the '03.

    Dick
     
    Dick, May 3, 2006
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    SQ Guest

    Also, should add that I am only considering 5-spd

    mpg is very important of course.

    What are some real-life examples of MPG between civic/accord on all
    highway driving?
     
    SQ, May 3, 2006
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    Jason Guest

    The official MPG for a 1999 Accord is 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
    That's about what I get on my car. It's the same for a 1998 Accord.

    I don't know what the MPG for the civic is but I know that it's much
    better than it is for the Accord. You may be able to find out at this site:

    http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feq/findacar.htm

    The mpg for a 2006 Civic are below--it's my guess that the mpg for the 99 Civic
    would be similar;

    5 speed Manual Civic 2006 is 30 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.
    5 speed Manual Fit 2006 is 33 mpg city and 38 mpg highway.
     
    Jason, May 4, 2006
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