10th Gen Civic Base Model (LX)
I just picked up a 2016 Honda Civic LX (2.0L NA) with 112,000 km on the clock. Honestly? I’m having some serious buyer’s regret. I love the 10th-gen look, but I’m already wishing I’d gone for the turbo engine. This base model feels a bit sluggish.
I’m looking for some advice on how to make this car feel like mine. I’m planning on doing a mix of maintenance, aesthetic, and performance mods.
Here’s the plan so far:
•Maintenance: It hasn't had a transmission oil change yet, so that’s priority #1. I'm a bit worried about the CVT—any tips on keeping it healthy if I start driving it a bit harder?
• The "Speed" Problem: A buddy of mine is telling me to just engine swap it or slap a turbocharger on the 2.0L. I feel like that’s a recipe for a blown CVT, but I’m desperate for a little more pep. Is it even worth trying to tune a base model, or should I just accept the reliability and move on?
• Tires: It came with winters, and I’m looking to swap to summers ASAP. I’m on the stock 16" wheels for now. Does anyone have recommendations for a sticky summer tire that fits the LX?
• Aesthetics/Tints: I’m planning on doing a tint soon. I was thinking 20 all around, but I don’t know if that’s too much of a cop magnet (I'm in Ontario). I was also thinking of a chrome delete but I’m not sure. Also looking into some "modeling" (body kits/lips) to aggressive-up the base look.
Let me know what you guys think, I also know you can do a lot with the infotainment I got to look into that.