Engine Petrol or diesel ? And the winner is......

civicb0y · 14th February 2008, 19:24

I've been looking around for a Type S GT for a few weeks now and wanted a 2.2 diesel after testing driving one twice. Tried to buy one a few weeks back but a poor trade in value of my car resulted in no deal. Continued to look around and after seeing the petrols up to £2500 cheaper, thought I'd give one a go. It was a really nice drive, but as I suspected, the lack of torque was something I couldn't live with, as I'm use to power and torque with my Octavia vRS. So decision made, diesel it is. I also got to see the new Tangarine orange as well and must say it's very nice with a set of blades on. So now I need to decide what do do. Used in vivid or milano, or new in Orange

Robbieee · 14th February 2008, 19:57

milano all the wayyyyyyyyy

pariah · 14th February 2008, 20:03

If I had the cash I think I'd go for the tangerine. Lot's of the other colours on the road, not seen an orange one yet.

civicb0y · 14th February 2008, 21:38

The tangarine does look nice I must admit, but that would shatter my budget. Thing is, the stealer I was at today has one in the showroom and more or less said he'd match any internet price. Would have to strip off that awful image pack though (some may like it, but I don't).
I have a few other's in mind. If anyone see's any S GT's, do let me know. Would consider all colours mentioned. I even like the look of the blueish silver with a set of blades on

St Thomas · 14th February 2008, 21:41

Diesel DEFO and orange might be!
Whatever..... enjoy

Bacchus · 14th February 2008, 22:01

As nice as the 2.2 is, I want more revs and more torque.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Seat diesel perform in this year's BTCC.

civicb0y · 14th February 2008, 23:24

I test drove the Leon FR TDI. Yes it has great performance, but the interior is a big disappointment. Nice steering wheel and dials but the center 'console' is poor in my opinion. Externally looks great in white. Also the DPF appears to be a big issue with the VW diesel engines, so that also put me off. Will stick with the Civic i think.

Dimplyred · 15th February 2008, 17:16

I had a go in the CTS diesel and the CTR, I loved both. The diesel is a fantastic drive, but the R was what I really wanted when it came down to decision time.

Great car though and milano red is a great colour too.

civicb0y · 16th February 2008, 14:51

Like the Type R, but I found the seats didn't suit my a$$

and I'm trying to be a bit careful with my cash so diesel it is. I'm now considering a new 2.2 in Tangarine with 18" blades via a internet broker as 2nd hand ones are going for more than a brand spanker. I also get to choose a tango'd one as well

classmaz · 16th February 2008, 17:00

civicb0y wat internet broker are you using?

I am after one too

mike

robbo51 · 16th February 2008, 17:38

Broadspeed.com
Type S GT. 2.2 ctdi Tangerine Orange with 18" Blades
£18060

Dimplyred · 16th February 2008, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Broadspeed.com
Type S GT. 2.2 ctdi Tangerine Orange with 18" Blades
£18060

That's a good price, are they cheaper in that colour then?

civicb0y · 16th February 2008, 18:55

Can do better than that

drive the deal. £17454.96 same spec.

Thats why new seems a much better option.

robbo51 · 16th February 2008, 18:56

Broadspeed is new

civicb0y · 16th February 2008, 23:40

I mean I'd rather pay £17454.96 for a new one from DTD than more than that for a used one. It's also quite a bit better than broadspeeds quote and is the best quote I've had so far.

symia32 · 17th February 2008, 13:43

How about a pre-reg. I have

just bought a type s 2.2 gt on a 57 plate (end of September reg), delivery miles only with blades in vivid blue. Got above top book for my A3 Sportback and paid £2600 under list.

Have a look on the used section of the Honda website, if interested there are a couple of others about, and with the 08 plate coming up you should get a ood deal.

civicb0y · 18th February 2008, 00:16

I check honda.co.uk regular and the prices always seem much higher than internet sites. Seems you got a really good deal. My local dealer hasn't even mentioned pre-reg ones to me. Maybe I need to call around other dealers.

fradgley8 · 24th February 2008, 10:41

i managed to get main dealer down to £16900 for a s gt 2.2 in NHB and takin delivery on march the first.

14th February 2008, 19:24	#1 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Petrol or diesel ? And the winner is...... I've been looking around for a Type S GT for a few weeks now and wanted a 2.2 diesel after testing driving one twice. Tried to buy one a few weeks back but a poor trade in value of my car resulted in no deal. Continued to look around and after seeing the petrols up to £2500 cheaper, thought I'd give one a go. It was a really nice drive, but as I suspected, the lack of torque was something I couldn't live with, as I'm use to power and torque with my Octavia vRS. So decision made, diesel it is. I also got to see the new Tangarine orange as well and must say it's very nice with a set of blades on. So now I need to decide what do do. Used in vivid or milano, or new in Orange

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This thread is about: Petrol or diesel ? And the winner is......, it's in Buying, Dealers and Servicing at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; I've been looking around for a Type S GT for a few weeks now and wanted a 2.2 diesel after testing driving one twice. Tried ...

14th February 2008, 19:57	#2 (permalink)
Robbieee The Talented Mr. Robbieee Rocketship door handle Join Date: 27th September 2007 Location: Glasvegas Posts: 1,074 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (1)	milano all the wayyyyyyyyy

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pariah My other car is a bike... Wheelnut Join Date: 4th May 2007 Location: Telford, UK Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If I had the cash I think I'd go for the tangerine. Lot's of the other colours on the road, not seen an orange one yet.

14th February 2008, 21:38	#4 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The tangarine does look nice I must admit, but that would shatter my budget. Thing is, the stealer I was at today has one in the showroom and more or less said he'd match any internet price. Would have to strip off that awful image pack though (some may like it, but I don't). I have a few other's in mind. If anyone see's any S GT's, do let me know. Would consider all colours mentioned. I even like the look of the blueish silver with a set of blades on

14th February 2008, 21:41	#5 (permalink)
St Thomas Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 27th October 2006 Location: UK Posts: 542 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Diesel DEFO and orange might be! Whatever..... enjoy

14th February 2008, 22:01	#6 (permalink)
Bacchus Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th July 2007 Location: Worthing Posts: 113 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	As nice as the 2.2 is, I want more revs and more torque. I'm looking forward to seeing the Seat diesel perform in this year's BTCC.

14th February 2008, 23:24	#7 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I test drove the Leon FR TDI. Yes it has great performance, but the interior is a big disappointment. Nice steering wheel and dials but the center 'console' is poor in my opinion. Externally looks great in white. Also the DPF appears to be a big issue with the VW diesel engines, so that also put me off. Will stick with the Civic i think.

15th February 2008, 17:16	#8 (permalink)
Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,615 Thanks: 19 Thanked 129 Times in 128 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had a go in the CTS diesel and the CTR, I loved both. The diesel is a fantastic drive, but the R was what I really wanted when it came down to decision time. Great car though and milano red is a great colour too.

16th February 2008, 14:51	#9 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Like the Type R, but I found the seats didn't suit my a$$ and I'm trying to be a bit careful with my cash so diesel it is. I'm now considering a new 2.2 in Tangarine with 18" blades via a internet broker as 2nd hand ones are going for more than a brand spanker. I also get to choose a tango'd one as well

16th February 2008, 17:00	#10 (permalink)
classmaz Valve Cap Join Date: 4th February 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	civicb0y wat internet broker are you using? I am after one too mike

16th February 2008, 17:38	#11 (permalink)
robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,401 Thanks: 57 Thanked 53 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	Broadspeed.com Type S GT. 2.2 ctdi Tangerine Orange with 18" Blades £18060

16th February 2008, 18:55	#13 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Can do better than that drive the deal. £17454.96 same spec. Thats why new seems a much better option.

16th February 2008, 18:56	#14 (permalink)
robbo51 It wasn’t me! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,401 Thanks: 57 Thanked 53 Times in 50 Posts iTrader: (0)	Broadspeed is new

16th February 2008, 23:40	#15 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I mean I'd rather pay £17454.96 for a new one from DTD than more than that for a used one. It's also quite a bit better than broadspeeds quote and is the best quote I've had so far.

17th February 2008, 13:43	#16 (permalink)
symia32 Valve Cap Join Date: 8th February 2008 Location: Droitwich Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	How about a pre-reg. I have just bought a type s 2.2 gt on a 57 plate (end of September reg), delivery miles only with blades in vivid blue. Got above top book for my A3 Sportback and paid £2600 under list. Have a look on the used section of the Honda website, if interested there are a couple of others about, and with the 08 plate coming up you should get a ood deal.

18th February 2008, 00:16	#17 (permalink)
civicb0y Valve Cap Join Date: 11th October 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I check honda.co.uk regular and the prices always seem much higher than internet sites. Seems you got a really good deal. My local dealer hasn't even mentioned pre-reg ones to me. Maybe I need to call around other dealers.

24th February 2008, 10:41	#18 (permalink)
fradgley8 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th February 2008 Location: barnsley Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i managed to get main dealer down to £16900 for a s gt 2.2 in NHB and takin delivery on march the first.