Today at the dealer

edwinm · 3rd January 2009, 23:21

Today I was at the Honda dealer to make a test ride.

Some information he told me about the 2009-version I didn't find on this forum (but maybe I overlooked it):

Some colors are gone. (I only remember the dark blue going out).

What I haven't read before: there will be a new dark grey color. I really liked that one. They had a Civic with that color in the house. It also matches the new exterior plastic nicely (although it's not exactly the same color).

The screen of the navigation screen is about one third wider than the old version.

Also nice: The price of the 1.8 Silverstone dropped from 24.950 to 24.750 euro's (at least in the Netherlands).

Yes, I go for the 2009-version. It's not as daring as the previous version, but I liked it anyway.

Wheelchair · 3rd January 2009, 23:43

Yes, some colours have changed...... 2009 my colour changes

Kremmen · 4th January 2009, 07:43

Your making us envious, we have no official info about the 09MY in the UK.

I don't think they want us to have the improvements in the UK until the current 08MY are all sold. Then we will be offered models that have been stood in a field during the process.

fry78 · 4th January 2009, 16:02

For people who have seen "live" 2009 model.
I have one question about the color of interior plastics:
plastics on the radio and on passenger side are diffrent between '08 and '09 version?
The '09 version looks more "grey"... like in this picture:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/2009-ci...tml#post305326

Pottsy · 6th January 2009, 10:45

Yes, those plastics are of a lighter silvery finish on the new cars.

Bob H · 6th January 2009, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Yes, those plastics are of a lighter silvery finish on the new cars.

And the SatNav wider?

Pottsy · 6th January 2009, 23:37

I have to say that I didn't notice, sorry.

Bob H · 6th January 2009, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob H

And the SatNav wider?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

I have to say that I didn't notice, sorry.

No trouble Pottsy... I'm just interested if this is the case, maybe one of the dealers will confirm?

Cheers,

Bob...

Wheelchair · 6th January 2009, 23:48

You'll have to strap some opera glasses to your forehead!

edwinm · 7th January 2009, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob H

And the SatNav wider?

I was not clear on this one. The Civic Silverstone has no navigation build in the dashboard, but a compact navigation which you can take with you. That one is one third wider than the one in the older Silverstone.

I see some countries don't have the Civic Silverstone. That's really bad, because the Silverstone has more features than the Sport and is also cheaper than the Sport! If I'm correct, the Silverstone was a promotion half a year ago and that was so succesful, they still haven't stopped it. I think the dealer didn't really like it because the Silverstone is so complete, it can't sell any extra's (to boost profit).

Bob H · 7th January 2009, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinm

I was not clear on this one. The Civic Silverstone has no navigation build in the dashboard, but a compact navigation which you can take with you. That one is one third wider than the one in the older Silverstone.

I see some countries don't have the Civic Silverstone. That's really bad, because the Silverstone has more features than the Sport and is also cheaper than the Sport! If I'm correct, the Silverstone was a promotion half a year ago and that was so succesful, they still haven't stopped it. I think the dealer didn't really like it because the Silverstone is so complete, it can't sell any extra's (to boost profit).

I was puzzled on this one so thanks for clearing this up...

edwinm · 10th January 2009, 21:12

Today I was at the dealer again and I bought the 2009 Civic (1.8 5-doors Silverstone).

I really liked the new color (polished metal). They had this same model in the showroom, so probably next week I can take it with me

Here's a photo of the 2009 Civic with the new color:

alastair b · 10th January 2009, 21:16

Very nice.

martinez · 10th January 2009, 21:30

any sign of the 2009 sedan? i'm waiting for confirmation if the '09 sedan has the USB and AUX-in connectors. my dealer is clueless.

NickS · 10th January 2009, 22:42

Great pic of the new colour - the first I've found anywhere. Thanks and good luck with it.

NickS

edwinm · 24th January 2009, 21:50

Yes! Since a couple of days I'm the proud owner of the above model.

I'm very satisfied. The only disadvantage is that it's a bit noisy at high speeds. I don't think it's the engine, but the tires and the wind. There are no annoying rattles. (Yet).

CatherineJ · 24th January 2009, 22:00

Where have the pics gone?

HappyMan · 24th January 2009, 22:01

Well congrats on the new car and it really does look very nice. It's a great colour by the way

HappyMan · 24th January 2009, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatherineJ

Where have the pics gone?

Which pictures ?

edwinm · 24th January 2009, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatherineJ

Where have the pics gone?

With "above" I meant this post: Today at the dealer

3rd January 2009, 23:21	#1 (permalink)
edwinm Join Date: 1st January 2009 Location: Hilversum, the Netherlands Posts: 30 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Today at the dealer Today I was at the Honda dealer to make a test ride. Some information he told me about the 2009-version I didn't find on this forum (but maybe I overlooked it): Some colors are gone. (I only remember the dark blue going out). What I haven't read before: there will be a new dark grey color. I really liked that one. They had a Civic with that color in the house. It also matches the new exterior plastic nicely (although it's not exactly the same color). The screen of the navigation screen is about one third wider than the old version. Also nice: The price of the 1.8 Silverstone dropped from 24.950 to 24.750 euro's (at least in the Netherlands). Yes, I go for the 2009-version. It's not as daring as the previous version, but I liked it anyway.

10th January 2009, 21:16	#13 (permalink)
alastair b Supporter Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 1,129 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts iTrader: (0)	New car Very nice.

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Pottsy Administrator Car: Jag XF 3.0 Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 12,337 Thanks given: 127 Thanked 2,268 Times in 775 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have to say that I didn't notice, sorry.

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,247 Thanks given: 77 Thanked 404 Times in 388 Posts iTrader: (0)	You'll have to strap some opera glasses to your forehead!

10th January 2009, 21:12	#12 (permalink)
edwinm Thread starter Join Date: 1st January 2009 Location: Hilversum, the Netherlands Posts: 30 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Today I was at the dealer again and I bought the 2009 Civic (1.8 5-doors Silverstone). I really liked the new color (polished metal). They had this same model in the showroom, so probably next week I can take it with me Here's a photo of the 2009 Civic with the new color:

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martinez Join Date: 6th January 2009 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 270 Thanks given: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	any sign of the 2009 sedan? i'm waiting for confirmation if the '09 sedan has the USB and AUX-in connectors. my dealer is clueless.

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edwinm Thread starter Join Date: 1st January 2009 Location: Hilversum, the Netherlands Posts: 30 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Yes! Since a couple of days I'm the proud owner of the above model. I'm very satisfied. The only disadvantage is that it's a bit noisy at high speeds. I don't think it's the engine, but the tires and the wind. There are no annoying rattles. (Yet).

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HappyMan Super Moderator Car: Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S, Black Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 16,775 Thanks given: 492 Thanked 774 Times in 593 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well congrats on the new car and it really does look very nice. It's a great colour by the way