My car Got It Today

philviv · 18th January 2008, 20:49

O.K its only a 1400 but its what I wanted everything seems fine,its black.
the only strange thing was driving it home and taking the dash in/ all the cars I have driven over the years you just get in and drive, but the CIVIC you seem to be getting lots of imfo from the dash I think its great but just needs getting used to

--------- my only slight gripe is

THE LACK OF SPARE WHEEL

we drive to the south of france every year so I would like
a full sized spare.

grasey · 18th January 2008, 21:56

Sounds great, I think it will be a great car to drive to the south of France in, good luck.

Munro · 19th January 2008, 08:28

Glad you like it
Smaller engined cars can be a lot of fun to drive as they take more skill to drive quickly. You will also be happy on how few trips you have to make to the petrol station !

Definetly agree with you on the need for a spare !

illegalhunter · 19th January 2008, 09:59

Spare wheels are a dying breed , not many new cars have one

sallytraffic · 19th January 2008, 10:41

Congratulations and enjoy !

I pick up my NHB 1.8 ES in 4 days time ! I know what you mean about the info, on my test drive I had a hard job looking at the road ahead, there was so much to look at right there in front of me. As you say, I am sure we will get used to it soon enough

HappyMan · 20th January 2008, 09:54

Fantastic, I hope you enjoy it, which I am sure you will.

Topcat · 20th January 2008, 10:48

I hope you enjoy it, I would definately invest in a spare wheel when you cover those kind of miles that repair can is very messy and will then necessitate the need of a new tyre anyway.

civicfan · 20th January 2008, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

I hope you enjoy it, I would definately invest in a spare wheel when you cover those kind of miles that repair can is very messy and will then necessitate the need of a new tyre anyway.

What do you think of run-flat tyres? Haven't got them but when mine are down...

Topcat · 20th January 2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicfan

What do you think of run-flat tyres? Haven't got them but when mine are down...

Personally I think they are a good idea from a safety point of view although not sure on the costing...!!

3rd Honda · 20th January 2008, 14:18

The dash and general ergonomics are very well done, and a great feature of the Civic.

Having had a space save on a previous Honda Accord, which I used 3 times in over 80,000 miles, they are not ideal, but do work very adequately to get you to a convenient place for a proper repair. I have bought the space saver, and would not be without a spare of some sort.

My previous Civic had a smaller 'normal' tyre, which again I had to use (twice in 30,000 miles) and I don't think the gunge would have worked on either of those occasions, as both punctures caused considerable carcass damage requiring a new tyre.

robbo51 · 20th January 2008, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by philviv

O.K its only a 1400 but its what I wanted everything seems fine,its black.
the only strange thing was driving it home and taking the dash in/ all the cars I have driven over the years you just get in and drive, but the CIVIC you seem to be getting lots of imfo from the dash I think its great but just needs getting used to

--------- my only slight gripe is

THE LACK OF SPARE WHEEL

we drive to the south of france every year so I would like
a full sized spare.

Did you get the free upgrades theyre offering on the 1.4?
Alloys etc..

jamo9017 · 20th January 2008, 14:45

hi i also have the 1.4 se and love it very good on petrol aswell ,hope you enjoy it like i do every time i drive it

P@tje · 20th January 2008, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by philviv

O.K its only a 1400 but its what I wanted everything seems fine,its black.
the only strange thing was driving it home and taking the dash in/ all the cars I have driven over the years you just get in and drive, but the CIVIC you seem to be getting lots of imfo from the dash I think its great but just needs getting used to

--------- my only slight gripe is

THE LACK OF SPARE WHEEL

we drive to the south of france every year so I would like
a full sized spare.

Well, gratu!
You can always lay a spare down in the boot. There's a special room for this.

pace960 · 20th January 2008, 18:59

Congrats on the new car. The dash is superb and will take some getting used to,but there is nothing else like it on the road. Space saver spare wheel is something I ordered for my Civic ( six weeks still to wait until I get it ). I have past experience with the can of goo!!, It may possibly reinflate a small screw type puncture, but wrecks the tyre in the process. Enjoy the car, can't wait for mine

amronno · 22nd January 2008, 18:18

Congrats to you philviv.
Enjoy your great new spaceship!

18th January 2008, 20:49	#1 (permalink)
philviv Valve Cap Join Date: 16th January 2008 Location: merseyside uk Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Got It Today O.K its only a 1400 but its what I wanted everything seems fine,its black. the only strange thing was driving it home and taking the dash in/ all the cars I have driven over the years you just get in and drive, but the CIVIC you seem to be getting lots of imfo from the dash I think its great but just needs getting used to--------- my only slight gripe is THE LACK OF SPARE WHEEL we drive to the south of france every year so I would like a full sized spare.

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18th January 2008, 21:56	#2 (permalink)
grasey Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 16th December 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds great, I think it will be a great car to drive to the south of France in, good luck.

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Glad you like it Smaller engined cars can be a lot of fun to drive as they take more skill to drive quickly. You will also be happy on how few trips you have to make to the petrol station ! Definetly agree with you on the need for a spare !

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,114 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Spare wheels are a dying breed , not many new cars have one

19th January 2008, 10:41	#5 (permalink)
sallytraffic Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th January 2008 Location: Sale, UK Posts: 410 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Congratulations and enjoy ! I pick up my NHB 1.8 ES in 4 days time ! I know what you mean about the info, on my test drive I had a hard job looking at the road ahead, there was so much to look at right there in front of me. As you say, I am sure we will get used to it soon enough

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,657 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Fantastic, I hope you enjoy it, which I am sure you will.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I hope you enjoy it, I would definately invest in a spare wheel when you cover those kind of miles that repair can is very messy and will then necessitate the need of a new tyre anyway.

20th January 2008, 14:18	#10 (permalink)
3rd Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 337 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The dash and general ergonomics are very well done, and a great feature of the Civic. Having had a space save on a previous Honda Accord, which I used 3 times in over 80,000 miles, they are not ideal, but do work very adequately to get you to a convenient place for a proper repair. I have bought the space saver, and would not be without a spare of some sort. My previous Civic had a smaller 'normal' tyre, which again I had to use (twice in 30,000 miles) and I don't think the gunge would have worked on either of those occasions, as both punctures caused considerable carcass damage requiring a new tyre.

20th January 2008, 14:45	#12 (permalink)
jamo9017 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 25th November 2007 Location: manchester Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi i also have the 1.4 se and love it very good on petrol aswell ,hope you enjoy it like i do every time i drive it

20th January 2008, 18:59	#14 (permalink)
pace960 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 14th January 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congrats on the new car. The dash is superb and will take some getting used to,but there is nothing else like it on the road. Space saver spare wheel is something I ordered for my Civic ( six weeks still to wait until I get it ). I have past experience with the can of goo!!, It may possibly reinflate a small screw type puncture, but wrecks the tyre in the process. Enjoy the car, can't wait for mine

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amronno Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 775 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Congrats to you philviv. Enjoy your great new spaceship!