Sell my 2017 Hatchback Sport MT for a 2022??

[rosedraws]

I've been searching for months, and I think I have finally found a dealer that has my next unicorn: A Civic Hatchback Sport MT in BLUE.

My 2017 Unicorn (Hatchback Sport MT Blue) is worth so much, it seems dumb NOT to sell it and buy a new one!

But here's the problem: I don't want the Touring model (ew, all that chrome) and the Sport doesn't have a TURBO. How much will I miss the turbo??

Anything else I should know about upgrading from the 2017 to the 2022?

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[rosedraws]

I can not find a single review of the base Sport manual. It's $5K more for the Touring, plus whatever it will cost to plastidip all that chrome. ?. That seems too high. But I'm used to almost 5 years of driving my zippy Turbo...

 

[djlythium]

Sounds like you love having a turbo.

So, is it really a ? if it doesn’t have everything you want & need?

 

[PrayingForGrip]

You'll miss it but I'm sure you will get used to it. I test drove the 2.0 and couldn't get past how slow it was trying to get up to speed.

 

[rosedraws]

You'll miss it but I'm sure you will get used to it. I test drove the 2.0 and couldn't get past how slow it was trying to get up to speed.

I can't even find a manual to test drive!

 

[Shankmeyster]

You'll miss all the stuff you are going to lose on the redesign.

 

[VEZI]

I have the same 2017, Aegan Blue Sport HB as you, and like you, my dealer offered me an insane amount to trade it… But I’ve decided to loose the practicality and beauty of the hatchback to gain the SI amazing transmission and superior HP. Only A couple of months waiting, I was very lucky. My advice? Go for a turbo! You’re gonna miss it cruelly. Be patient, your trade in value will still be at it’s summit in a few months as the demand will still be high for any used or new car. Be patient and catch YOUR real unicorn! Your actual hatch is still as awesome as when you bought it 5 years ago.

 

[Steve182022]

Here's a string started by a member that did drive one:

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threa...t-vehicle-but-outrageous-dealer-markup.50090/

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I have a 2018 Civic LX coupe with the 2.0 and manual. And a 2020 Civic Sport sedan with the 2.0 and manual. The 2022 Civic HB Sport has the same engine, transmission and gearing. But weighs about 200 lbs more than my coupe and 100 lbs more than my sedan. So should be a bit slower. Not fast cars. Really have to get past 3k rpm to get moving. But so much fun when you do.

I think this old review sums up my experience:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cu...st-drive-2016-honda-civic-coupe-all-you-need/

 

[rosedraws]

Here's a string started by a member that did drive one:

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threa...t-vehicle-but-outrageous-dealer-markup.50090/

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I have a 2018 Civic LX coupe with the 2.0 and manual. And a 2020 Civic Sport sedan with the 2.0 and manual. The 2022 Civic HB Sport has the same engine, transmission and gearing. But weighs about 100 lbs more than my coupe and 200 lbs more than my sedan. So should be a bit slower. Not fast cars. Really have to get past 3k rpm to get moving. But so much fun when you do.

I think this old review sums up my experience:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cu...st-drive-2016-honda-civic-coupe-all-you-need/

Super helpful, thanks!

 

[Steve182022]

Super helpful, thanks!

Thanks. I corrected my previous entry. 2018 Coupe is lightest. Then 100 pounds more to 2020 sedan. And another 100 pounds to 2022 HB. Switching to some lightweight wheels and maybe downsizing to 17" will knock off a few pounds.

 

[wilsonyyz]

Or you can get the touring and this chrome delete kit


www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1035676813

 

[rosedraws]

Or you can get the touring and this chrome delete kit


www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1035676813

I saw that on another post… just made my decision even harder! But is it worth $5K more?

 

[wilsonyyz]

I saw that on another post… just made my decision even harder! But is it worth $5K more?

It really depends on if you want the extra features (bose, moonroof, heated leather seats, fog lights and etc). I have driven the 2016 civic 2.0 6mt, 2022 civic touring cvt (test drive) and my current 22 SI. You will miss the low end torque and the extra power from the 1.5 compared to the 2.0. However, the 2.0 is more linear and sounds a little better in my opinion. The 2.0 was adequate in my 2016 civic sedan but the new one is heavier as stated above. I think you should test drive a non turbo one before making your decision.

 

[nothingclever]

What the person above me said. Test drive the 2.0 engine and see if it is adequate. I want from a 2016, 2.0 to a 2019 1.5 Turbo EX and the confidence in accelerating and merging increased significantly. I wouldn't go back to the 2.0 engine.

 

[coo1rim]

My 2017 LX Sedan with 13.7lb RPF1 rims is also about 200lb lighter then 2022 base Hatchback with same 2.0L powertrain. The difference is like having 1 big or 2 mall passengers along for the ride. It's not a big deal on the streets, but it would effect the fun factor when at the track.

Turbo guys aren't going to agree, but given the NA's intuitive nature and real vtec after 5800, after 90k (miles of driving) I've yet to have 1.5T out pull me in the streets. However, a professionally race tuned 1.5T Hatchback, on a cold day, has embarrassed me on the track.

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