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Pollyanna
Mar 5, 2005

Milk's on them.


I知 considering trading in my 2011 Civic LX sedan for a 2021+ Civic in hatchback, higher trim than LX. Tempted to splurge on a 2024 Sport Touring hatchback, and I can make that happen, but I知 also considering earlier years in used/pre-owned/whatever. If I do buy used with a nicer trim (EX-L or ST I think), what do I need to look out for? What years were good, and what problems did the model have? I致e only ever bought new, never used, so I have no experience there.

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Pollyanna
Mar 5, 2005

Milk's on them.


mariooncrack posted:

10th Gen Civics are known to have issues with the A/C compressor. Not sure which years but it may be covered under an extended warranty for it. Earlier 10th gen Civics did not come with a volume knob for the radio. I'm not sure what year they added it but they eventually added a volume knob.

Edit:

There's a recall on 2018-2020 Civics for fuel pumps. Parts should be available later in the year for this. I believe the turbo models are known for oil dilution issues if you drive the car frequently for short trips, 5-10 minutes.

Thanks! TBQH, I知 going to get an 11th-gen if I do buy a used Civic. Anything I need to look out for on those?

I知 also considering used Mazda 3s in hatchback, though I知 still leaning towards the Civic. Any tips on those?

Also, embarrassingly basic question: how do people find used vehicles? Use an online listing service, or just drop by a dealership? For the former, any good ones to use?

Pollyanna fucked around with this message at 16:23 on Apr 23, 2024

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