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Originally Posted by SSM_DC5
Because they're associated with being most reliable and retain their value. But the newer ones are having quite a few engine problems..... 1.5 turbo hondas have headgasket issues, Toyota having engine issues too. I don't buy cars often, but I still browse... I don't venture far out from Honda/toyota.
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At least the Civic hybrid (and by extension, almost certainly the Prelude as well) is using a K20C9 as the ICE portion of the car. K engines have long proven itself to be robust and reliable, and this C9 version seems to be an Atkinson cycle version of the (Otto cycle) K20C2, which in itself has been very reliable.
I should probably start dropping hints on le wifey to suggest trading in the RDX for some version of Civic hybrid. By the time she finally comes to terms with the need to part ways with the old RDX -- which will be measured in years -- we will probably have saved up enough money to make that down payment...
