[CanGuy]

I'll definitely consider it. Although I know the Civic is a super popular car as well, I am slightly hesitant to buy a Cruze just because I know that it is such a high volume vehicle. So many Chevy Cruzes out there.

 

[CanGuy]

The difference in volume between the two is indeed big, and what's scary is how few Cruzes you see on the road... back when the Cruze was coming out I remember Chevy went crazy with marketing which clearly didn't pay off too well.

I think what I was trying to say is that I find the Cruze a more pedestrian and common car, regardless of the actual sales numbers. Common in the prestige way, not the frequency way.

 

[CanGuy]

Yeah I see what you mean. It has taken on that position and now pushes that even more this time around.

It's kinda funny because I think it's almost better to be second in sales numbers or some other way of being up and coming. Once you are at the top, it's only a matter of time before you find yourself heading back towards the bottom again. This is true of mainstream cars and luxury cars. People want the trendy cool car, but not the one that everyone already has. Humans love to be unique.

 

[CanGuy]

I think automakers are discounting rear window visibility partly because rear view cameras are becoming more and more common. Honda is making them standard in all vehicles this model year.

Quite possibly. Visibility is still something that I'd like, but I guess I am willing to sacrifice it a bit for some style as long as the camera works well as a replacement.

Is that a trade-off you guys are willing to make too?

 

[CanGuy]

I've also seen many concepts that have side windows that are slivers or even non-existent. I am thinking that cameras could replace mirrors altogether eventually. Especially as there is more and more other automatic safety technology coming into vehicles.

 

[CanGuy]

I don't think the Cruze needs a coupe. I think that while both the Civic and Cruze are both targeting everyday people, the Civic has more potential to be made speedy and exciting than the Cruze.

 

[CanGuy]

A lack of power has long been the problem with the BRZ or FRS. They should update those with a new engine and it would probably breathe life into the model again.

 

[CanGuy]

On the topic of old Civics that are awesome, AutoGuide rated a number of older Civics as some of the "10 cars with the best real world mpg". Here are the ones that made the list.

4. 1990-1991 Honda Civic CRX HF (49.8 mpg)
7. 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid (48.1 mpg)
10. 1992-1995 Honda Civic VX Hatchback (47.4 mpg)

Read the whole list here --> http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/07/top-10-cars-with-the-best-real-world-mpg.html