Any Honda Civic/ Civic Si Owners?

Forgive me while I go Mom on you...

How come Mike is the only one thinking about the most important thing here??

Speed and engine should not be your top priorities for a new baby car. Safety, dependability, crash ratings, fuel economy, room, cargo space. Does your car seat fit properly? Not how fast it can go. Kids are expensive, so I would plan on having it for a long time. Also, as far as mods and stuff, I would be saving money for clothes and diapers instead. You will go through a ton of those. They outgrow clothes like crazy. And diapers arent cheap. Neither is daycare. Your world and priorities are about to change.

When I was pregnant I had a smaller vehicle. When we went to install the carseat, it didnt fit properly. Sure it went in and buckled in, but according to manufacture directions, there wasnt enough space between that and the front seat back. Now, I was the car seat nazi, but still. Its all about safety. We went and traded that in for an suv. You are going to need lots of room for stroller, play pens, diaper bags, groceries. Then when they get older hauling around them and their stuff and their friends. I could not get by without an suv. With all the stuff I haul between her and the animals and what not. If you are in an area that gets snow, I would definitely make a priority to get something with 4 wheel drive as well. You want to be safe driving around in all conditions.

Hondas are good dependable cars. But I would definitely be looking into a family car, not a little sports car, no matter what make, Honda, Scion, Subaru, whatever.

Just my 2 cents, but I think your whats important in a car list needs to be reevaluated.

I agreed with mike once I saw that he said a baby was on the way.

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Originally Posted by DooLittle

Forgive me while I go Mom on you...

How come Mike is the only one thinking about the most important thing here??

Speed and engine should not be your top priorities for a new baby car. Safety, dependability, crash ratings, fuel economy, room, cargo space. Does your car seat fit properly? Not how fast it can go. Kids are expensive, so I would plan on having it for a long time. Also, as far as mods and stuff, I would be saving money for clothes and diapers instead. You will go through a ton of those. They outgrow clothes like crazy. And diapers arent cheap. Neither is daycare. Your world and priorities are about to change.

When I was pregnant I had a smaller vehicle. When we went to install the carseat, it didnt fit properly. Sure it went in and buckled in, but according to manufacture directions, there wasnt enough space between that and the front seat back. Now, I was the car seat nazi, but still. Its all about safety. We went and traded that in for an suv. You are going to need lots of room for stroller, play pens, diaper bags, groceries. Then when they get older hauling around them and their stuff and their friends. I could not get by without an suv. With all the stuff I haul between her and the animals and what not. If you are in an area that gets snow, I would definitely make a priority to get something with 4 wheel drive as well. You want to be safe driving around in all conditions.

Hondas are good dependable cars. But I would definitely be looking into a family car, not a little sports car, no matter what make, Honda, Scion, Subaru, whatever.

Just my 2 cents, but I think your whats important in a car list needs to be reevaluated.

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That's why I still say get an xB. Lots of room, good gas mileage, safe, reliable, and comfortable. And it has some speed so when your baby is NOT in the car you can still have some fun.


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This thread shows why kids suck! :p

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Originally Posted by toyota89

That's why I still say get an xB. Lots of room, good gas mileage, safe, reliable, and comfortable. And it has some speed so when your baby is NOT in the car you can still have some fun.


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You don't get to have that kinda fun once you have kids haha

I'm not sure why everyone is up in arms about a Civic sedan not being a child safe vehicle. It's a perfectly safe car so long as one is a responsible and safe driver. Just because the replies turned this into a comparision of power and mods doesn't mean that was the intent of the OP. I could be wrong but I doubt it is his intent to zoom around in a "sportscar" endangering his new baby. I think with his first baby on the way, a sedan is a perfectly fine option and as for room, I have moved numerous times over the years using a Civic - even I am shocked by the amount of stuff I managed to fit into it with careful object placement! ...and NO, before anyone rips me a new one, I am not advocating he bury his baby amidst a backseat full of dangerous items, LOL. I've noticed the trunks are quite roomy compared to other cars.

Obviously, as seems to be the consensus here, an SUV would be the way to go if that's an option and you plan on keeping it for long enough that A. you have too many kids to fit in a car or B. your kids are old enough that you are toting around friends and sports equipment. But thats a ways off I would say. If you and your significant other both like a Civic and it fits in your price range, I would think it's a fine choice.

Note: Please disregard everything I said if you are planning to put your child at risk being all Fast & Furious with it. :P

I agree that thinking of the kid on the way is the go here, I think the cargo space, safety, and general features of the car have been covered, but I don't think anyone has really mentioned price tag.

I would personally not go for a $24k car, or a 2013, I would go for something a bit cheaper with a couple years on it, and used or better yet certified used. Yes, go new-er, but not brand new. Just because you can get approved for the loan doesn't mean you should be spending so much. Go for something a bit cheap, $14k or $16k will be paid off a lot faster and have cheaper monthly payments than a $24k car. The insurance is going to be a lot higher on a more expensive car as well. Kids are expensive, you may find yourself regretting a more expensive, newer purchase.

My xB is a 2009 and had 53k miles when I got it. It was 11k after taxes and fees.

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First I would like to thank everyone for all the comments, however I think things got a little taken the wrong direction here.

#1) I was not planning any mods for the vehicle...since they cost money and with 201hp it's they are not really needed.

#2) I go through Allstate for my insurance because with them I can get a "chip" to keep track of my driving and get 10% off a month if I don't brake excessively and keep it under 80.

I am actually kinda offeneded that people think I want to do nothing but speed around in it, I truly don't do over 70mph on the highway and am one of the only ones I know that actually do the speed limit.

Mike - I have looked at subaru's I really really like the legacy's, but I have yet to find one with lower miles for less than a small fortune. Trust me I would really like the AWD in the winter. Especially with the baby.

I still love love the xB's and after reading this they are still on the table, I might take you up on that offer to drive it Toyota89 (Sorry I forgot your actual name :( ) I will see if I can make it to the Corning show and the cook out.


Like I said I have a while to look and decide, plus I have not driven any of the cars mentioned so I may not even like the feel of the civic.


I hope this straightens things up a little and I appreciate all the comments, especially from Mike, Toyota, DooLittle, and Nicole.

Plus I guess I really don't need anything with to much power since I have my fully built and blueprinted 1976 BMW 2002 with about 350 horsies that is track ready...just needs a cage and to be painted which will be done by next spring.....that has some get up and go, plus it can be done safely on a licensed track/Drag strip