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Old 02-19-2013, 01:46 PM   #204
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Originally Posted by Bonanza7 View Post
No, but they do it right, and still make a profit. If margin is all that matters, and it is important, cut out the a/c, make p/s an option, and go back to drum brakes. The competition dictates what is offered, and the competition is forging ahead, with GM lagging, as usual.
THIS is what you fail to see. The Civic is not the competition for the Camaro. The Challenger and the Mustang are and to a lessor extent the Genesis. Those are all they care about. Most people don't cross shop a Civic and a Camaro. They are different customers. If you can't fork over a few more dollars to get a option you want then don't buy the car or live without it.
By your reasoning why can't Honda get with the program and offer a Civic with a powerful V6? Why does it still have an underpowered 4cyl? Hell it doesn't have a V8 either! Why don't they offer one? It's not even an option. How can one of the worlds largest and most successful car companies not offer a V8? It's stupid!
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