97 Civic CX Vs DX hatch

[shane#1]

It looks to me that the CX hatchback is a much better deal than the DX
now that they both have the same engines an a lot of items that were
previously available only on the DX (intermittent wipers, bodyside
moldings and tilt wheel).
You can buy a CX add the rear cargo cover and an aftermarket stereo and
the only item af any significance you'll miss is the rear window
wiper/washer. Even after adding these items the CX is still much
cheaper than a DX. Am I right?

[Adam Frix]

In article <3244B7...@pacbell.net>, sha...@pacbell.net wrote:

>You can buy a CX add the rear cargo cover and an aftermarket stereo and
>the only item af any significance you'll miss is the rear window
>wiper/washer. Even after adding these items the CX is still much
>cheaper than a DX. Am I right?

Pretty much. But, the DX adds power steering; could be important. But as
I almost never use my rear wiper on my Si, I wouldn't worry about it if I
were you.

Let's see, the rear cargo cover is probably $100 or so, and an aftermarket
stereo of the quality that comes in the DX is probably $200 installed
(maybe even only $150). Power steering certainly is of some value; only
you can figure out *what* kind of value.

So the differences appear to be:

* power steering
* rear wiper/washer
* stereo w/clock
* rear magazine pocket (oooooo.....)

Is that worth the $1150 premium (sticker price)? Only the buyer knows for
sure. $300 for the stereo and cargo cover, don't worry about the wiper,
that leaves $850 of value for the power steering.

Aloha,
--Adam--

[Yuan Wu]

n a DX. Am I right?
>
> Pretty much. But, the DX adds power steering; could be important. But as
> I almost never use my rear wiper on my Si, I wouldn't worry about it if I
> were you.
>
> Let's see, the rear cargo cover is probably $100 or so, and an aftermarket
> stereo of the quality that comes in the DX is probably $200 installed
> (maybe even only $150). Power steering certainly is of some value; only
> you can figure out *what* kind of value.
>
> So the differences appear to be:
>
> * power steering
> * rear wiper/washer
> * stereo w/clock
> * rear magazine pocket (oooooo.....)
>
> Is that worth the $1150 premium (sticker price)? Only the buyer knows for
> sure. $300 for the stereo and cargo cover, don't worry about the wiper,
> that leaves $850 of value for the power steering.
>
> Aloha,
> --Adam--

Actually, my 96 Civic DX hatchback did not even come with the
power-steering. One more thing on the DX though is body-colored rear
spoiler. It is nice but definitely not worth $850. All CX has a black
spoiler.

I wanted a CX so I can add much better aftermarket stereo/CD for less.
The stereo on the DX is only FM/AM radio. And it is a crap! But CX model
is real hard to come upon, always sold out due to its better value.

Yuan

[Isaac Wong]

Adam Frix (7072...@compuserve.com) wrote:
> In article <3244B7...@pacbell.net>, sha...@pacbell.net wrote:

> >You can buy a CX add the rear cargo cover and an aftermarket stereo and
> >the only item af any significance you'll miss is the rear window
> >wiper/washer. Even after adding these items the CX is still much

> >cheaper than a DX. Am I right?

> Pretty much. But, the DX adds power steering; could be important. But as
> I almost never use my rear wiper on my Si, I wouldn't worry about it if I
> were you.

> Let's see, the rear cargo cover is probably $100 or so, and an aftermarket
> stereo of the quality that comes in the DX is probably $200 installed
> (maybe even only $150). Power steering certainly is of some value; only
> you can figure out *what* kind of value.

> So the differences appear to be:

> * power steering
> * rear wiper/washer
> * stereo w/clock
> * rear magazine pocket (oooooo.....)

> Is that worth the $1150 premium (sticker price)? Only the buyer knows for
> sure. $300 for the stereo and cargo cover, don't worry about the wiper,
> that leaves $850 of value for the power steering.

In Canada, the option package on the CX comes with tachometer - some thing
really important if you drive M/T. The power steering is always available
with A/T. Otherwise, the option package adds:

- power steering (on M/T)
- rear wiper/washer
- tach
- passenger side airbag
- 4 speaker radio (no cassette)
- upgraded interior upholstery
- cargo area cover

So I guess the CX with option package is the same as the DX in the US.
There is no DX hatchback in Canada.

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