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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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ok, so I have my future Civic narrowed down to either a 2000 Civic DX 2-door or a 2000 Civic EX 2 door. Which car is faster and is it by much? More reliable? and which car gets better fuel economy?

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Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Well they are both reliable but the dx is the base model as where the ex is the nicest model excluding the si. The Ex is the one that come with more options. One of these options is VTEC which adds more hp. So the ex is better all around. I am an owner of a 2000 ex and the only civic that is better is a 2000 si imo.
 
Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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I believe the DX is only 106HP, where the EX is 135HP.
And yes, the EX comes with a lot more gadgets.
 
Old Aug 14, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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Go with the EX!!! you won't be sorry!!! comes with a bigger engine, dunno about 6th gen but the 7th gen is bigger by 22hp. You will definately be more satisfied with the EX.
 
Old Aug 14, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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I don't think the motor is any bigger, but it does have more Hp. I'm pretty sure they both have the D16.

Dx-106
Ex-127
 
Old Aug 14, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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THe DX gets better gas mileage and has a little more head room but less features, The EX has the works and more power.

http://www.nadaguides.com/com/compar...U&comp=1&vt2=U

good reference. you can compare features side by side.
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 12:03 AM
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ex = vtec
dx= no vtec
which do you think would be faster???
 
Old Aug 15, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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I suggest going for the EX. Sure the DX gets a little better gas mileage, but for the extra power/goodies, and having VTEC, the EX is better IMO. I have a 99 EX and it gets about 28-32 City miles, and about 38 highway miles per gallon.
 
Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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yeah ex is more driver friendly, if you like power options. nice thing about dx is its a lil lighter if it doesnt have power windows.
 
Old Aug 17, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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I would vote for the EX. I bought an LX and even though I love my car, I should have gotten the EX.
 



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