EL_Sport

Yup, as mentioned the 1.7 EL runs on regular gas.

Can't comment on insurance though, never priced it out with a Civic sedan.

imported_MY SiR

About Insurance,

When I priced out a 2002 EL for insurance this year, it was about $300 - $400 CHEAPER than my 2000 Civic SiR. I am insured with Primmum which is now owned by TD Insurance. I live alone so, I am the primary driver on ALL my cars.

I don't know why the EL was more expensive than some? Maybe age plays a factor for me on the EL but not on my Civic? Well, I am over 26....

Mark

NoSpleeny

Now I read it properly...
SiR and Si are more expensive insurance than an LX or DX.

SiR and Si are consider "racing" cars... the 4dr EL is not considered a racing car.. it is considered a grocery-go-getter .. much like their sisters the Civic LX and DX.

imported_JookSingKid

REALLY FAST!

IgRep

How about fast enough that you don't have to pray on the on ramp.

SpikeyLee

Another possible reason the EL may have cheaper insurance rates is that it doesn't get stolen as often as Civics. Whenever you see the Top 10 lists for cars stolen in the past year, the Acura EL isn't anywhere on the list, but the Civic takes 1 or 2 spots (they often make a distinction between models/body type)

I think that that might have a huge impact on the insurance rates for the car.

EL_Sport

The EL also has an anti-theft security system, whereas the Civic does not, so that may also lower result in lower insurance rates.

NoSpleeny

Civics have passive anti-theft.. electronic immobilzer...

illmatic_si

a friend of mine at acura told me the 1.7 is not a hot seller... visit a dealership towards the end of the month, you might be able to save a bit.

looks sweet with the skirt package

SilverCRXSi

Thats odd. I see them around here all the time.
But you are right about the end of the month. May be able to get a better deal if the sales rep is needing to meet their quota.

1SicCiv

EL all the way...especially when it comes to the power...the 1.7 has no guts at all...my friend has one and its gutless.

StewPiddass

You mean the Civic 1.7 right??? Since they're both 1.7's. The VTEC is better, but it's only like 12 Horsepower... and the EL is heavier.... I'd still go EL though.