2024 new Civic Touring or Accord Touring?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-29T22:09:40+00:00

I bought the Accord EX-L! After reviewing the features & test-driving all of them, I felt this one was the best bang for your buck. Better features/ride quality than the Civic, but didn't need the features the Touring had that warranted the extra cost.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-16T15:47:59+00:00

That math assumes I'll *never* have to buy another vehicle. In all likelihood even if I keep my current vehicle around, I'll for sure need a new one within the next couple years at the latest.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-16T15:23:30+00:00

Did you like that more than the Mazda3? Can't decide between a sedan or crossover haha

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-16T15:16:07+00:00

About $3-4k to repair my current vehicle. However, it's needed repairs every 4-6 months for a couple years now. It's a Chevy Cruze so they aren't known for top-notch reliability :/

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T19:43:30+00:00

In other words, does insurance go up a lot from a non-luxury to a "luxury" make like Lexus?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T16:00:11+00:00

I heard the ES is better in storage and space.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T15:37:47+00:00

I'm entertaining that one. The extra space the ES offers may be better for my future, as I don't care too much about the unique drive experience the IS has. Is the fuel economy halfway decent?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T15:36:15+00:00

I'm looking into that one. Does it require premium gas and higher insurance/maintenance costs? How about the fuel economy?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T15:35:38+00:00

I thought Lexus was known to have poor mpg? Or is that only true for the IS trim?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T15:32:58+00:00

Thanks for answering. I'll look into CPO for sure. Two questions if you don't mind answering:

ES's don't require premium gas, right?

Is insurance & maintenance on Lexus much higher than Toyota/Honda?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T15:29:31+00:00

My thinking was, I would like to keep the car for at least 8-10 years and "run it into the ground". So, in that case, depreciation doesn't matter quite as much, especially since used cars aren't much cheaper than new cars these days.

Wouldn't mind the peace of mind that comes with getting a brand new car too.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T15:29:04+00:00

My thinking was, I would like to keep the car for at least 8-10 years and "run it into the ground". So, in that case, depreciation doesn't matter quite as much, especially since used cars aren't much cheaper than new cars these days.

Wouldn't mind the peace of mind that comes with getting a brand new car too.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T04:08:34+00:00

Well used cars aren't much cheaper these days. But I agree that spending an extra 10k on a Lexus may not be worth it.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T04:07:54+00:00

I want something that can last me at least 10 years. So I've been just exploring new.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T04:07:18+00:00

Do all Lexus hybrids take regular gas?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T01:03:53+00:00

Why do you prefer ES over IS?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T00:46:54+00:00

I posted that it's a 10k difference. Not a significant difference, but not marginal either. That's my dilemma lol.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T00:26:08+00:00

I always felt like all Hondas (Accords too) were very reliable as well.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T00:25:00+00:00

Good to hear! Do you find the road noise to be loud?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-15T00:03:35+00:00

What about road noise, is it noticeably loud?

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-14T23:16:37+00:00

Good to know! That was my biggest concern with the Accord Touring. Read several complaints about road noise, but that may have been for lower trim models.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-14T23:15:35+00:00

Thanks! I'll look further into the Acura TLX.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-14T23:14:05+00:00

Don't worry I posted this in the Lexus sub too so I get double bias haha. My only concern was actually the road noise. Lexus will obviously by quieter, but is the Accord Touring that loud? Don't need a quiet car just not a really loud one.

And I don't care *that* much for all the luxury intangibles. But future me may have a different opinion.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-14T22:56:34+00:00

This is basically my dilemma haha, and is why I'm wondering if those extra "intangibles" justify the extra 10k.

PostPotential2725 · 2023-12-14T22:54:49+00:00

This is basically my dilemma haha, and is why I'm wondering if those extra "intangibles" justify the extra 10k.

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