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"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja) 06/17/2018 at 21:25 • Filed to: Earth dreams yo

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We bought the Civic Hatchback.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:31

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Very Nice. Solid Choice. EX trim?

Time to get working on that Oppo review ;)

wafflesnfalafel > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:35

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how’s the head/leg room and ergo compared to the Subie?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:37

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With the proper transmission?

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/17/2018 at 21:40

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EX. All the features in this car make mine feel like it’s from the Stone Age.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 06/17/2018 at 21:42

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CVT. Wife didn’t want manual.

Honestly this CVT is a really good pairing with the 1.5t. It’s probably the best automatic of any car I’ve ridden in.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > wafflesnfalafel 06/17/2018 at 21:46

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Honestly I’ve not really been a passenger in my own car so I can’t really comment on how it compares in that respect, but as far as driving it, id say they’re somewhat similar. The civic has the edge in headroom, but the wrx has better visibility. However the visibility in the civic is really good despite its modern styling. The drivers seating position relative to the infotainment system is better in the civic. The seats in the civic are kind of...short? That’s the best way I can describe it, I feel like I have to stretch my legs out more to keep them supported on the seat if that makes sense.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:49

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Doesn’t the EX only come with the CVT? I dislike CVTs and this one had a little lag from a start but it’s better than some other manufacturers’ examples I have tested (Cough Subaru, Nissan). Context is important and in this application it’s tuned to the engine quite well.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:49

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Nice. Cargo space for dayyyyys

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/17/2018 at 21:54

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Yeah she didn’t want manual and wanted CarPlay so EX was the way to go. The only two CVTs I’ve driven are the one in this Civic and the one in a 2016 Maxima and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by both. I’m sure there are some awful ones out there but these have been better than pretty much every standard automatic I’ve driven recently.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:55

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Have you tried getting a new wife?

E90M3 > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 21:56

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It’s really weird to ride in your own car, especially the back.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > E90M3 06/17/2018 at 22:02

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So I had an awakening moment when we test drove this car for the first time. It’s not an especially quick car but the 1.5t is really lively and feels pretty quick from the passenger seat. My wife actually scared me.

I realized that if this is what 176 hp feels like from the passenger seat...then my car must feel downright terrifying. You just have no idea because when you sit in the drivers seat it feels normal.

E90M3 > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 06/17/2018 at 22:07

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That sounds about right. To me, the M3 doesn’t really feel that fast, since I’ve gotten used to it in almost 4 years.

Before I moved to Savannah, I drove down there to visit a girl. We were going somewhere in the M3 on the highway, and I mentioned that when people try to drive like assholes near me I show them what third gear does. She then proceeded to ask what third gear did. So I downshifted to third, at 60 mph or so, and floored it. The look on her face was that of pure terror.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > E90M3 06/17/2018 at 22:14

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Escort Passport Max?

E90M3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/17/2018 at 22:16

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Yup, I got it shortly after I got the car in 2014.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 06/17/2018 at 23:47

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Most men learn their lesson the first time

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > wafflesnfalafel 06/18/2018 at 01:12

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I’m sure the Honda will always beat a class-equal Subaru in cabin space. FWD cars inherently have less hardware taking up real estate.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 06/18/2018 at 01:13

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That is financial suicide.

wafflesnfalafel > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 06/18/2018 at 10:48

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Hondas have been tight for me - headroom wise. I don’t really fit in the last gen coupe, (which is frustrating...) It’s my big head apparently...

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > wafflesnfalafel 06/18/2018 at 22:57

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You need a convertible with unlimited headroom. Then when you drive through mist, you can claim that your head is in the clouds!