[kangxbyul]

I'm turning 19 and possibly getting a car this summer. I'm looking for a nice (appearance wise also), decent priced, reliable, and safe car. After a very long list, I came down to these two cars: Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic Coupe. Personally, I really like both of the designs but I'd like more opinions and advices on them about which is more preferred and why. All the responses will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

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Type of car (sporty, luxury, economy, SUV): Any.. probably sporty, economy
Price range: Max $17,000 since it is my first car.
New or used: New
Manual or automatic: Automatic
Years of driving: Almost a year now
Cars currently suggesting: Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic Coupe
Needs and other info (do you need passenger room, cargo space, AWD, etc): Safety and nice exterior and interior. I know I can't get much for that price range but something decent is fine

[Aesthetic_Chinese]

it all depends.
if you're looking for a faster car, better gas mileage, && overall looks.
what year?
what color?

[semigu]

it all depends.
if you're looking for a faster car, better gas mileage, && overall looks.
what year?
what color?

if its 09 2010 civics
choose a civic

[Orange bananA]

EH, Hyundai Geneseez!

[you_wish]

im gonna be biased
and say the civic coupe,
cuz i have one. lol
but yeah it was down to those two choices when i was getting a car.
both fit what you're looking for.
just go test drive the cars and see which one you like more.
thats probably the best way to make your decision.
I got a used car, but I chose the civic over the corolla, cuz I liked the ride
and handling more. The interior and overall appearance of the civic appealed to me more
than the corolla. Plus I got more features with the Civic than the Corolla (i got the ex model btw).
but then again, Im into sportier looking cars, so the civic was my choice.
both are great cars, so it is a little hard to make a choice.
however, if u get the civic coupe, insurance will be slightly expensive becuase its a 2 door.
I recommend getting quotes for insurance so you can see how much you will be paying to insure the car.
good luck!

[aznfishyfart]

well do u want a 2 or 4 door
that should solve it lol
i have both a coupe and sedan
coupe looks better
sedan is way more convenient when moving stuff (including people lol)

[systemid]

if u wanna stay away from bein a taxi service, go with the coupe!! lol
plus the civic has better performance and looks a bit more sporty.
the new corollas do look pretty nice (white sport version!) and its a bigger car which is a major plus. its more of a long term investment.

i was also stuck with this dilemma when i started college.. went for the coupe (rsx) and am still happy 2 years later. never looked back.. lolz

[FusionGT2]

ive stated this on another thread already, but the civic handles better and are far and away better appearance wise. (check my profile for pic of mine lol) gl

[BoAFriend]

I have a Corolla (04) and eh...it's whatever. If you can get the 09-current model of a Corolla, it's pretty nice...I would want that.

As for the Civic, the current model is pretty nice. Interior is nice too.

It comes down to what you want

[radicalCHOPSTIX]

i say go for the civic!
because i have one too XD


i just don't like corollas =\
have you considered buying of those ecoboxes (i think thats what they're called) like the Honda Fit or something ?
i'd get one of those I'm not sure why but i would if i didn't have my si

[PDURRR]

noo don't get a fit~ didn't you see that accord and fit in a head to head crash video lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLfK35O91gE

i actually like the way the corolla looks more than the US civic but either way they are good choices
i like the digital speed meter in the civic though, really neat lol

if you get the coupe the insurance is higher :\

[supaflip]

i say the corolla coz everyone is going for the civic lol

[TPhiz]

I might be getting my first car this summer also.. or very soon (i dont want to jinx it). but if this were my choice, i'd pick the civic.. i think the only nice corollas are the newer models... but the older model civics still look nice to me too.

GET THE COROLLA! so there will be 1 less civic on the road when i get mine!.

[kellykim10]

corolla because my cousin has it xp

[supaflip]

Hello all,

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Manual or automatic:
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Cars currently suggesting:
Needs and other info (do you need passenger room, cargo space, AWD, etc):

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[(^__^)v]

I had to make this decision today!!
I chose the civic. Although,I like the
looks of the new corolla and thinks the civic
is ok looking. I chose the civic because I
like the way the civic feels. The corolla feels
too loose when i was driving. All I have to say is,
you should go give them both a test drive
to see what you like.

[jphase]

I feel like the Corolla would have better quality but then again, I feel the Civic is more.. hip. hahaha

If I was in your shoes, I'd get the civic coupe.

good luck on the search.

[Sleepy213]

Got influenced by GT and I have a civic coupe 08 now.
hahaha Civic all the way !

[xkrndreamer]

i wanted the honda civic si, but opted for the accord coupe ex

[kangxbyul]

Thanks guys! Keep the polls going please