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2005 Honda Civic
Invoice: $12,125 - $17,653
Miles Per Gallon
City: 26 MPG - 36 MPG
Highway: 31 MPG - 44 MPG
Body Style: Sedan, Coupe, Hatchback
Engines: 1.7L I-4 115 HP, 1.7L I-4 117 HP, 1.7L I-4 127 HP, 2.0L I-4 160 HP
Efficient, practical, affordable, polished and pleasant to drive, if not downright fun, with a reputation for reliability: These are the Honda Civic's hallmarks, and nothing about the 2005 model suggests anything has changed. Measured by the hardware, little has changed on the Civic for 2005. There are a couple of new paint colors and a Special Edition package at the high end of the lineup. On the other hand, price increases are so modest that they haven't kept pace with inflation, and the Civic had significant changes inside and out for 2004. Few carmakers offer the range or diversity Honda builds into the Civic line. There are sedans, coupes and a hatchback, with an emphasis on either features and convenience, performance or fuel efficiency and low cost of operation. All are notable for their excellent fuel economy, freerevving engines and solid handling, including the electrically assisted Hybrid. Uplevel Civics come with powerful VTEC engines that deliver brisk acceleration. The Si hatchback is the flagship performance model, and a favorite among young enthusiast drivers for good reason. All provide superb comfort for frontseat passengers. Three specialized Civics are designed specifically to minimize environmental impact and deliver better fuel economy than all but a few cars currently available. The most extreme is the Hybrid sedan, which gets up to 51 mpg with help from an electric motor that never needs to be plugged in. Owning and driving a Civic Hybrid is just like life with a regular Civic, almost. The Civic HX coupe gets 44 mpg on regular unleaded. There's also a Civic GX sedan that burns natural gas; Honda claims it has the cleanest internal combustion engine in the world. Subtle styling changes were made for 2004 when bumpers, hoods, headlights and grilles on the coupe and sedan were redesigned to emphasize a babybrother resemblance to the slick, smooth Honda Accord. The sporty Si hatchback was trimmed with new head and tail lamps. All Civics were improved with less visible updates that reduced noise and vibration inside. Nearly four decades after its introduction, the Honda Civic can rightfully be called an automotive icon. It remains one of America's bestselling small cars for good reason.
Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2005 Honda Civic, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of getting a 2005 Honda Civic for less money than when it was new. If the 2005 Honda Civic was properly maintained, you also have a good chance of steering clear of problems that would have developed when the car was new.
The amount you pay for an older car depends on various factors. One important element is where you buy the vehicle. You're likely to get a better deal if you buy it from a private party, as opposed to a dealer. On the other hand, a reputable dealer will normally have some kind of limited warranty, so you can drive away knowing that if the car breaks down right away, you'll be covered. Another factor that may affect price on a 2005 Honda Civic is whether it's "certified" by the manufacturer. A certified vehicle will cost more because warranty service is provided that normally doesn't come with a used car.
Another dynamic that will play into the purchase price is the resale value. A used vehicle with a high resale value will obviously cost you more. It is expected that the 2005 Honda Civic will have a good resale value. This assumes that the 2005 Honda Civic is in good condition and has a reasonable number of miles.
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