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2010 Honda Civic Expert Q&A

By Chuck Giametta
Last Updated: Aug 5, 2011

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Small Car Shopper
07.02.11

Seems like you lean toward the Golf I mentioned. With respect to that, I have one other question: do you think that Volkswagen buyers (not leasers, since there's a tax credit for those financing) end up paying through the roof after the warranty expires and when you have to pay out of pocket for repairs to a German-made car whose reliability record is in question? Has VW at all improved on their reliability, and if not, what is it about such cars that make them less reliable? Are such cars overly sensitive because of their sophisticated machinery?

VW has improved its reliability, but Honda and Toyota remain the gold standard in terms of fewest things gone wrong over the life of the car.

You might pay more for some VW parts because...
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2010 Honda Civic
Small Car Shopper
07.02.11

Trying to decide between a 2007 Jetta S automatic for $13k in good condition with 33,000 miles and a new Golf TDI automatic. Which one is the better buy--thinking about quality, reliability, gas mileage, safety, and any other criteria?

Other possible choices are a new 2009 Civic LX automatic,the Honda Fit sport and the Nissan Versa. I like either sedans or hatchbacks.

All of the cars you’re considering are smart choices. I’m an advocate of buying new when you can afford it, so I’d put the Golf TDI and Civic LX at the top of the list. The...
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