Pls I have been so confused about first car choice,I need u guys support in terms of maintainaibility,reliability,cost effectiveness,fuel economy and flexibility.I will really appreciate ur expertised contributions. Thanks sir!

Cc
Gazzuz and Siena.

Straight up corolla,that car is stress free if bought tokunbo or new

whitley:
Straight up corolla,that car is stress free if bought tokunbo or new

Thanks a lot bros! I need more contributions from you guys.... It will really be helpful to me

This matter is always a debate o. Corolla vs civic. Camry vs accord.
I think it's really a matter of preference. U can't go wrong with either. Go with whichever u like more than the other. U'll get similar fuel economy and reliability from both. The corolla may be slightly cheaper to maintain. While the civic is more classy and generally more fun to drive.
I'll suggest you try to drive both (if you can). The choice would be much easier thereafter.

both are good fuel economy and low budget maintainance Autos.make your choice by design sir..regards

xtivin:
both are good fuel economy and low budget maintainance Autos.make your choice by design sir..regards

What about reliability factor sir?

No comparison d corolla wins

Truth is both are great cars.
You'll not regret buying either.
There is a preference for Toyota in Nigeria, but I love Honda, especially the civic family.

have driven the two and I will go for the corolla. The civic is fun to drive and its got class but the corolla is rugged, agile, quick, reliable and cheap to run.

Been using corolla for Uber for about 10 months now no major issue

the only alternative I will recommend is another corolla

Both are good but I personally prefer the Corolla. It's slightly larger and nicer car.

gloryz24:
Both are good but I personally prefer the Corolla. It's slightly larger and nicer car.

Ur reasons sir

gloryz24:
Both are good but I personally prefer the Corolla. It's slightly larger and nicer car.

Ur reasons sir?

eghuan1:
have driven the two and I will go for the corolla. The civic is fun to drive and its got class but the corolla is rugged, agile, quick, reliable and cheap to run.

Been using corolla for Uber for about 10 months now no major issue

the only alternative I will recommend is another corolla

hmmn.... quick kwa? they should be same or civic might have a slight edge.

mejai:
hmmn.... quick kwa? they should be same or civic might have a slight edge.

what I said was that the corolla is fast, I have gone 210km/hr in a 2008 model. I was not doing a comparison

eghuan1:



what I said was that the corolla is fast, I have gone 210km/hr in a 2008 model. I was not doing a comparison

ok! what's d difference btwn quick and fast? I have driven both. and I have stretched both with a crazy driver.






find a thread here about fastest speed one has driven...... U will see where I put my comment. I still own d '09 corolla. civic is mean!!! but durability..... corolla. OP d choice is urs. i have given u a clue sha.

eghuan1:



what I said was that the corolla is fast, I have gone 210km/hr in a 2008 model. I was not doing a comparison

Corolla faster than a Civic? Guy! Bone yarns, that Corolla is a drag and a big bore. I'm sure it took almost forever and a long stretch of good road with almost no traffic for you to achieve that. The Civic will do it in a far shorter time, distance and a lower RPM. A trial, they say...

I don't know what it is, but I feel the Corolla is over rated. It is boring to drive, slower than the Civic in terms of acceleration and take-off, the interior is as bland as they come with poorer quality materials than the Civic, if you want to talk of durability, well, just understand that the body panels fall off at will...

As for the Civic, it looks compact outside, but is far more roomier than its look, the interior is more chic and fascinating and built of higher quality materials than that of the Corolla, it is fast from take-off, swifter, sharper and has far better acceleration than the Corolla, it has a smoother drive quality and handles better than the Corolla. The Civic look fragile, but the body panels are firmer and of higher quality than that of the Corolla. If its about the AC, the Corolla doesn't stand a chance near the Civic.

I didn't talk about fuel economy, abuse and maintenance costs, because it is difficult to draw a different line for any of them

I have driven both cars, I own a 2010 Civic, while my office and landlady both have 2010 Corollas. For me, I'll do the Civic over and over again, instead of the Corolla. If you have driven the Civic before the Corolla, it'll be like a downgrade when you drive the Corolla, even as both cars are 'age mates'. But, well it is a Nigerian thing, they'll rate the Corolla even with all its drawbacks over the Civic, just because it is a Toyota. What do I know anyway? that's Naija for you. Lol...

FlyboyZee:

Corolla faster than a Civic? Guy! Bone yarns, that Corolla is a drag and a big bore. I'm sure it took almost forever and a long stretch of good road with almost no traffic for you to achieve that. The Civic will do it in a far shorter time, distance and a lower RPM. A trial, they say...

I don't know what it is, but I feel the Corolla is over rated. It is boring to drive, slower than the Civic in terms of acceleration and take-off, the interior is as bland as they come with poorer quality materials than the Civic, if you want to talk of durability, well, just understand that the body panels fall off at will...

As for the Civic, it looks compact outside, but is far more roomier than its look, the interior is more chic and fascinating and built of higher quality materials than that of the Corolla, it is fast from take-off, swifter, sharper and has far better acceleration than the Corolla, it has a smoother drive quality and handles better than the Corolla. The Civic look fragile, but the body panels are firmer and of higher quality than that of the Corolla. If its about the AC, the Corolla doesn't stand a chance near the Civic.

I didn't talk about fuel economy, abuse and maintenance costs, because it is difficult to draw a different line for any of them

I have driven both cars, I own a 2010 Civic, while my office and landlady both have 2010 Corollas. For me, I'll do the Civic over and over again, instead of the Corolla. If you have driven the Civic before the Corolla, it'll be like a downgrade when you drive the Corolla, even as both cars are 'age mates'. But, well it is a Nigerian thing, they'll rate the Corolla even with all its drawbacks over the Civic, just because it is a Toyota. What do I know anyway? that's Naija for you. Lol...

Thank you for the analysis. If you read my post you will see the word I used is "FAST" and not faster. I explicitly stated that I was not doing a comparison of the two cars.

My brother owned a 2008 civic and I currently drive an 08 corolla, I love the two cars but if asked to choose, I will still go for a corolla. I just love the ruggedness of the car.

Just the same way I will always pick a BMW over a BENZ. its just a choice.

eghuan1:






Thank you for the analysis. If you read my post you will see the word I used is "FAST" and not faster. I explicitly stated that I was not doing a comparison of the two cars.

My brother owned a 2008 civic and I currently drive an 08 corolla, I love the two cars but if asked to choose, I will still go for a corolla. I just love the ruggedness of the car.

Just the same way I will always pick a BMW over a BENZ. its just a choice.

I actually agreed with you, that it is truly a matter of choice...

You can see from my closing phrase below

FlyboyZee:

...What do I know anyway?...

that I really agreed its a matter of choice, that's why I elucidated the strengths and weaknesses of both cars that I have first hand experience on and left the choosing decision for the OP...

anath:
Pls I have been so confused about first car choice,I need u guys support in terms of maintainaibility,reliability,cost effectiveness,fuel economy and flexibility.I will really appreciate ur expertised contributions. Thanks sir!

Cc
Gazzuz and Siena.

This is jojoseph, i understood that you have been trying to reach me. The nairaland has my e-mail address.

Civic 08 all the way

If you have Tracker ready for installation and you live in a fenced compound, go for Corolla otherwise Civic will do