[Collection] Got it at last! Jag to a Civic initial comparison...

[copland]

At last I got my Civic 2.2 diesel sport and so far it's spot on. None of the niggles or faults listed on the forum seem to be apparent on the car and although its done 11,000 miles it feels like a new car.

Ride although firm does not seem bad - remember I'm comparing with a Jag X-type 2.0 (petrol) and the fuel economy seems great . People keep saying I must be mad to have such a change but so far I'm certainly not dissapointed. The Civic seems very quick on pick up compared to the Jag probably due to weight of the car and the change to diesel .

I have some things to do to the car including the plate transfer and I want to improve the interior lighting and colour match all the exterior headlamp bulbs to match the HID lights all of which the forums a great help with. Glad I had chance to get to know the forum prior to collecting the car and look forward to some subtlle changes to personalize the car. Cheers Guys!

[NEEMSTAR]

nice to see someone converted from a jag !
good luck with it

[IWANTACIVIC]

hope you enjoy your new car long into the furture

[sallytraffic]

Welcome to CivInfo, I think you will find we have a very strong contingent in the Lancs/Yorks area. Look out for a meet up so you can come and discuss ideas

[smiffy]

I, too "downsized" from a Jag (X-type 3.0 Sport Auto), and have no regrets.

Fuel consumption, depreciation, and just plain FUN are so much better.

[dondon]

I was considering the Jag X-Type when I got my Civic 2.2 EX diesel this time last year.

I am very happy, but would still consider the diesel Jag next time (2 more years).

As it is a company car, depreciation is not a concern. I haven't looked, but I assume the diesel Jag's fuel economy isn't too bad.

Please can you comment on other comparisons between the two.

[allan40alt]

Originally Posted by dondon

I am very happy, but would still consider the diesel Jag next time (2 more years).

Do you mean a diesel Tata?

I came from Jags (no cars have ever been more trouble!) to Lexus LS (no cars have ever given less trouble!) to an Accord (on retrement) and then to a Mini Cooper S Works (had to get it out of my system!) to my current Civic EX i-Shift.

Have to say I'm well pleased with the Civic.

[smiffy]

Originally Posted by dondon

I was considering the Jag X-Type when I got my Civic 2.2 EX diesel this time last year.

I am very happy, but would still consider the diesel Jag next time (2 more years).

As it is a company car, depreciation is not a concern. I haven't looked, but I assume the diesel Jag's fuel economy isn't too bad.

Please can you comment on other comparisons between the two.

I really enjoyed the Jag while I had it. It's very nicely appointed luxury-wise, and with the Sport suspension it handled extremely well. The only downers really (apart from costs) were the length, making it cumbersome in car parks, a quite small inaccessible boot (estate should be OK), and it ate tyres.

By comparison, the Civic is a great load-carrier, I got 25,000 miles out of the front tyres, and I seem to get just as much performance out of my 1.8 iVTEC as I did out of the 3 litre V6, but use nearly half the fuel. And then there are all the EX gadgets!

So, if the cost isn't an issue, it might be the car for you. It was certainly the most comfortable car I've ever owned.

[garytheobald]

speaking of trading down (as it where) to a civic my last car was an rx8 before that a bmw 745 and before that a tvr cerbera but i just got the buzz of buying a hot hatch and after trying pretty much all of them i flipped between a megane 225 and a type r the noise and dashboard of the ctr won me over, I got it march 1st 2008 and honestly think its one of the best cars ive owned,I normally do 5k per year but the civic already has 1500 on the clock, fantastic machine

[copland]

Originally Posted by dondon

I was considering the Jag X-Type when I got my Civic 2.2 EX diesel this time last year.

I am very happy, but would still consider the diesel Jag next time (2 more years).

As it is a company car, depreciation is not a concern. I haven't looked, but I assume the diesel Jag's fuel economy isn't too bad.

Please can you comment on other comparisons between the two.

OK obviously the cost of a Jag means you get a car that feels very solid and luxurious the seats are quite good in the leather but honestly I find the Civic's comfier (cant believe I just said that) the wood dash looked great but I don't miss it the green dash illumination is a little old fashioned (the new XF has the right idea its like a BIG Civic regarding blue lights) economy on diesel I cant comment on as mine was petrol but I was only getting about 19 to 20 per gallon
Boot size is OK but not as practical as the Civic and the drive is good but not nearly as much fun. Stereo quality was better by some margin but I can sort that out, parts were quite cheap compared to my previous car an Audi A6, will I need any for this car? If you have your heart set on a Jag the experience of owning one is great but there are lots of jealous people out there who dislike you for owning one. I got it out of my system and am now regressing back to my youth (gotta love the mid life crisis). Which is best? Totally different animals, I enjoy driving, the government are taking the fun out of it - I say time to enjoy driving again everyone needs a Civic!

[copland]

Originally Posted by sallytraffic

Welcome to CivInfo, I think you will find we have a very strong contingent in the Lancs/Yorks area. Look out for a meet up so you can come and discuss ideas

Looking forward to my first meet - just missed the March one I hope there is another one in the next few months. Thanks for the many warm welcomes!

[Jack The Lad.]

The Tata guy on the T.V., clearly stated that they mean to reduce costs, as that's what they do best.
They are not going to do that in the U.K. with our labour costs.
I fancy, that within 3 - 4 years and they have got their heads around the In's & Outs, Landrover & Jag will be gone from Britain, along with 16000 jobs.

[HappyMan]

Glad to hear you are happy with your new car and long may it continue.

[Vet_2010]

Good Choice and in the best colour too!!

[squirrelz]

Interesting to see mention of a TVR Cerbera, I changed last year from a TVR Chimaera to my Civic 2.2 CTDI Sport.

Rather a change, but I'm now getting 47mpg rather than 17mpg, and it'll be nice not having £2k servicing bills any more...

[copland]

Can't believe it guys but after having the car 2 days a guy ran into it with a frontera and crushed the bonnet, front grill, bumper and what else is yet to be looked at. he drove off but witnesses got the number I have an appointment at the police station tomorrow.

I'll post in the general discussion once I calm down...

[Unknownsoldier]

Awwww man I'm so sorry. Damage repairable or totalled?????????????????

You ok though more importantly?

ATB,
Tom

[sallytraffic]

Originally Posted by copland

Can't believe it guys but after having the car 2 days a guy ran into it with a frontera and crushed the bonnet, front grill, bumper and what else is yet to be looked at. he drove off but witnesses got the number I have an appointment at the police station tomorrow.

I'll post in the general discussion once I calm down...

Oh NO !! I am very sorry for you NOT the kind of personalising you were looking for. Thank goodness you have witnesses who saw what happened and got the number of the offender. I assume it was parked somewhere and thankfully you were not in it at the time. But I am sure the mental pain is almost as bad at the moment

Please do keep us up to date on developments when you feel up to it.

But for now, be assured it won't be just me who is feeling for you.

[HappyMan]

What a complete B*****d. So sorry for you,really! I hope you get everything sorted as soon as possible.

Some people, what can i say.

[FWH]

Hope your Civic gets well soon.