2017 Honda Civic Sedan LX or EX?

First time car buyer. Deciding between the LX or EX, I plan to own the car for at least 10 years.

The price difference between the two trims is only $1,600 to $2,000, so it seems like a no-brainer to get the EX, but the tipping point for me is that the EX has more electronic components and potentially more problems than the LX. Which should I get?

LX Pros:
Less electronic components (no lane watch camera, no keyless entry, no electronic key fob, and no push start) which I think means less problems and less expensive repairs as the car ages.

LX Cons:
No 60/40 split rear seats (it's all or nothing when it comes to folding down the back seats)
Steel wheels with cheap caps.

Ex Pros:
Latest technology: keyless entry, push button start, moon roof, lane watch camera, 60/40 split rear seats, alloy wheels, 7 inch touch screen (yes I know a lot of people hate the lack of volume button, doesn't bother me)

EX cons:
Keyless entry, push button start, lane watch camera, 7 inch touch screen - with so many electronic components there's a higher likelihood of problems and expensive repairs over the life of the car.
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Also considering getting Honda Sensing on either model I decide on which adds to the potential problems and repair expense. Should I get it

Yes

I'd get the LxEx

EX, better resale value and Honda has a reputation for quality even with their electronics unlike Chrysler, GM and Ford

Hi so you living in a pipe dream no car is designed to last that long even when well maintained. 6-8 years usually and less that 100k miles.

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