I've found one real annoying design flaw in the '06. Roll down the window, and the rain pours in right on the window/lock buttons. I've now seen others mention this in reviews. I even wrote Honda about it while completing my CSS. Are there any aftermarket makers coming out with window visors for the new Civics? Something like this would certainly help. My feeling is the rain gutters are too shallow and don't divert much of the water coming off the roof.

 

i have a 2006 accord its the same way i'm ordering some vent visors http://www.autoventshade.com/home_avs.aspx

 

Thanks for the link. At least I know they can be had. Not the sort of problem you look at when car shopping on a sunny summer day, eh?

 

yea thats true but the first time i drove the accord when it was raining and cracked the window to get some air in i got soaked

 

Why do you have your windows down in the rain? i guess that isnt something a car company would consider since if you open your windows in the rain you are bound to get soaked. I have never tried it so i dont know much about opening your windows in the rain. I guess it just doesnt make sense to me.

 

Why are you opening your windows when its raining?

 

^^ I am with both of those guys.

 

sometimes in a nice light rain, its nice to have the window cracked. lets a cool breeze in. i haven't tried with my civic, but i have on occasion cracked the window to let some fresh air in while it rains. and, the rain smell is another plus.

 

I roll it down just a little too, the thing that really sucks is opening the sunroof after it rains, I get soaked every time.

 

because i smoke cigarettes and i crack the window to let the smoke out. and i like the fresh air