I'm so, so disappointed. I was looking forward to purchasing a DX model. I'm dislike power windows (and locks), so the VP isn't an attractive model to me. Oh man--I'm so sad.

AC is okay, but just don't want the power windows and locks. However, I'd go with DX (without AC)--that's how much I want manual locks/windows. I don't like the power thing because it's just one more thing that can break, and I have examples. I keep my cars forever! Also, I have no desire for the feature, so why pay for it.

Can you recommend another car/model that gets good gas mileage and that doesn't have all the options? Toyota is fine by me. Yaris? I dont know. I was so set on the DX.

Angela

 

who told you there is no DX trim level civics in CA? they probably didn't have them in stock at the dealership you went to since its probably not a popular trim level.

 

I bought a new 2000 civic DX in CA, but I don't know if things have changed since.

 

Who--every single Bay Area dealer that I called. All 6. All did an "inventory search" and found only ONE in California--Southern California. They only have DX-VP's.

 

That model only exists so they can advertise a low price. They want to make it hard for anyone to actually buy one.

 

thats interesting. well other cars that has manual doors and windows that i know of is the yaris base models, the corolla CE's. and i think the honda fit offers that as well

 

Model Fit Civic
Manual Air Conditioning Standard Optional
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Not Available

I'll look at Toyota models again.