2006 Civic road noise?

[NowItsWhatever]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.

 

[harry]

Not as quiet as Accord but better than Mazda 3, that's my observation.

 

[harry]

Not as quiet as Accord but better than Mazda 3, that's my observation.

 

[Harry Face]

The car CR reported on may of had performance tires. They tend to howl a bit. They are a harder rubber. Inquire as to what tires on the vehicle you are interested in.

H

 

[Brian Smith]

The car CR reported on may of had performance tires. They tend to howl a bit. They are a harder rubber. Inquire as to what tires on the vehicle you are interested in.

Most performance tires I have seen and driven on were made of a softer compound.

 

[Kent Finnell]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.

Road noise is generally caused by the tires, especially if the tires are the least bit aggressive. Most Hondas come with all-weather tires. Check with the dealer to see if a low cost swap off is available when you buy the car.

In any case, test drive a similar car. Consumer Reports may have gotten one that annoyed that particular set of drivers. Take their rating and nit-picking with a grain of salt.

 

[Kent Finnell]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.

Road noise is generally caused by the tires, especially if the tires are the least bit aggressive. Most Hondas come with all-weather tires. Check with the dealer to see if a low cost swap off is available when you buy the car.

In any case, test drive a similar car. Consumer Reports may have gotten one that annoyed that particular set of drivers. Take their rating and nit-picking with a grain of salt.

 

[Howard Lester]

For what it's worth, my '04 Accord sedan is far quieter than my '97 Civic sedan (and I had what were allegedly quiet tires on it). I know that a '97 is quite a bit older than an '06. Unless they've really quieted the Civic since then, I would stay away from it if you're looking for a quiet car.

 

[Howard Lester]

For what it's worth, my '04 Accord sedan is far quieter than my '97 Civic sedan (and I had what were allegedly quiet tires on it). I know that a '97 is quite a bit older than an '06. Unless they've really quieted the Civic since then, I would stay away from it if you're looking for a quiet car.

 

[James (2)]

The civic has been completely redesigned twice since 97, so yes I would say they have really changed it.... I'm sure the 06 civic would probably be pretty much on par with your 04 accord..

 

[James (2)]

The civic has been completely redesigned twice since 97, so yes I would say they have really changed it.... I'm sure the 06 civic would probably be pretty much on par with your 04 accord..

 

[Kenny]

Take it out for a test drive.

That is realy the only way u will know. I have a 94 civic modified. noisy as it can get, a 98 civic 4 door and it's not that bad, but u get noise, and a 04 civic and it is much quiter then the other two.

I would assume it is a quiet car unless honda took one step forward, and then two steps back.

 

[Kenny]

Take it out for a test drive.

That is realy the only way u will know. I have a 94 civic modified. noisy as it can get, a 98 civic 4 door and it's not that bad, but u get noise, and a 04 civic and it is much quiter then the other two.

I would assume it is a quiet car unless honda took one step forward, and then two steps back.

 

[Art]

We test drove the hybrid and bought an Accord hybrid based on size and features. Noise was not an issue so I suspece Civic was reasonable.

 

[Art]

We test drove the hybrid and bought an Accord hybrid based on size and features. Noise was not an issue so I suspece Civic was reasonable.

 

[Bob Jones]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thank

If you want something quieter, Toyota Corolla would be the way to go, but a little boring to drive.

 

[Bob Jones]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thank

If you want something quieter, Toyota Corolla would be the way to go, but a little boring to drive.

 

[Robert Barr]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.

My 06 Civic EX is quite a bit quieter than the Mazda 3 I test drove. Road noise levels vary a great deal with the type of pavement I'm covering. On secondary (but paved) roads, it's pretty noisy, but on most smoother types of pavement, it's a very quiet little car.

The EX comes with Bridgestones. Not sure of the model of tire. (Firenza or something like that).

Some wind noise as well, and I'd rather have zero wind noise, but it's not objectionable. I just notice that it's there, since I just paid 20k for it...

 

[Robert Barr]

Hi.

Consumer Reports listed "road noise" as one of the "cons" about the 2006 Civic (even though they gave it their highest overall rating). Can any anyone out there share their first hand experiences? I am interested in this car, but I do want a quiet car. Thanks.

My 06 Civic EX is quite a bit quieter than the Mazda 3 I test drove. Road noise levels vary a great deal with the type of pavement I'm covering. On secondary (but paved) roads, it's pretty noisy, but on most smoother types of pavement, it's a very quiet little car.

The EX comes with Bridgestones. Not sure of the model of tire. (Firenza or something like that).

Some wind noise as well, and I'd rather have zero wind noise, but it's not objectionable. I just notice that it's there, since I just paid 20k for it...

 

[Robert Barr]

The car CR reported on may of had performance tires. They tend to howl a bit. They are a harder rubber. Inquire as to what tires on the vehicle you are interested in.

H

Odd to see you here at the Honda site, HF. I thought you were a Bonneville junkie.