Questions Advice on new civic

festa · 11th April 2008, 15:08

Hi to everyone,
I'm getting my first cvic at the beginning of july.I have decided on a new CIVIC 1.8 TYPE S GT.(alabastor silver, '18' blade alloy wheels)I just need advice from the forum members on the followimg questions?

1)Is the GT option worth the extra money?

2)Will the optional '18' blade alloy wheels' look good with the alabastor silver paint work?

3)Are the '18' blade alloy wheels a good option and are they good quality and hard wearing?or should i spend the money elsewhere on the car?

THANKS.

pjr · 11th April 2008, 16:29

For me, I thought the GT spec was worth the extra £1000 (at the time I bought it, not sure if the difference is still that)

It all depends on whether you want or need the extra kit, but the view I took was that there were quite a few things included for the difference in cost, namely

Glass Roof
Cruise Control
Front Fog Lights
Auto Wipers
Auto Lights
Dual Zone Climate Control

I very seldom use the Dual Zone Climate Control, so wasn't bothered about it and the foglights I think I've used about 4/5 times in the last year (but they do improve the look of the front of the car, even if you're not using them)

The rest of the kit is useful, although probably not essential - although I would be loath to go back to a car now without cruise control.

Can't comment on whether the Blades are durable, as I stuck with the standard wheels - if you spec them at the time of ordering though, they would be covered by warranty for the same 3 years as the rest of the car.

NEEMSTAR · 11th April 2008, 17:25

blades rule (after rages

)

Courant · 11th April 2008, 17:28

Be aware that 18" wheels will give the car a harder ride.

Courant

Dimplyred · 11th April 2008, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courant

Be aware that 18" wheels will give the car a harder ride.

Courant

...... but will make it look soooooo much cooler.

FWH · 11th April 2008, 20:23

1) Yes (I drive an EX)

2) Yes

3) Your call, I did.

festa · 12th April 2008, 10:46

Thanks to everyone for the advice,will get the gt pack and alloys.Have seen the ultimo alloys while looking through the website but i am hereing some people have had problems with them?
So it looks like the '18' blades and city pack options for my TYPE S GT

Dimplyred · 12th April 2008, 11:13

Yes the Ultimos do seem to be a problem.

symia32 · 12th April 2008, 15:08

I have a S type GT with blades, I have done 2500 miles so far and blades, look as good as new.

I like the glass roof on the GT lets in so much light, I never drive with it closed, auto lights and wipers are good, only use the fog lights when it is foggy, dual climate is good as the other half likes it cooler than me, Cruise I use occasionally on a long run but never been a great fan of it in general, Overall I think it is a good upgrade package.

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festa Valve Cap Join Date: 11th April 2008 Location: Sheffield, UK. Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Advice on new civic Hi to everyone, I'm getting my first cvic at the beginning of july.I have decided on a new CIVIC 1.8 TYPE S GT.(alabastor silver, '18' blade alloy wheels)I just need advice from the forum members on the followimg questions? 1)Is the GT option worth the extra money? 2)Will the optional '18' blade alloy wheels' look good with the alabastor silver paint work? 3)Are the '18' blade alloy wheels a good option and are they good quality and hard wearing?or should i spend the money elsewhere on the car? THANKS.

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pjr We call him... The Stig Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 406 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	For me, I thought the GT spec was worth the extra £1000 (at the time I bought it, not sure if the difference is still that) It all depends on whether you want or need the extra kit, but the view I took was that there were quite a few things included for the difference in cost, namely Glass Roof Cruise Control Front Fog Lights Auto Wipers Auto Lights Dual Zone Climate Control I very seldom use the Dual Zone Climate Control, so wasn't bothered about it and the foglights I think I've used about 4/5 times in the last year (but they do improve the look of the front of the car, even if you're not using them) The rest of the kit is useful, although probably not essential - although I would be loath to go back to a car now without cruise control. Can't comment on whether the Blades are durable, as I stuck with the standard wheels - if you spec them at the time of ordering though, they would be covered by warranty for the same 3 years as the rest of the car.

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NEEMSTAR Nobody gets out alive Rocketship door handle Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: In your mind Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 24 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	blades rule (after rages )

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Courant Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2008 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Be aware that 18" wheels will give the car a harder ride. Courant

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,863 Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	1) Yes (I drive an EX) 2) Yes 3) Your call, I did.

12th April 2008, 10:46	#7 (permalink)
festa Valve Cap Join Date: 11th April 2008 Location: Sheffield, UK. Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to everyone for the advice,will get the gt pack and alloys.Have seen the ultimo alloys while looking through the website but i am hereing some people have had problems with them? So it looks like the '18' blades and city pack options for my TYPE S GT

12th April 2008, 11:13	#8 (permalink)
Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,253 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	Yes the Ultimos do seem to be a problem.

12th April 2008, 15:08	#9 (permalink)
symia32 Valve Cap Join Date: 8th February 2008 Location: Droitwich Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a S type GT with blades, I have done 2500 miles so far and blades, look as good as new. I like the glass roof on the GT lets in so much light, I never drive with it closed, auto lights and wipers are good, only use the fog lights when it is foggy, dual climate is good as the other half likes it cooler than me, Cruise I use occasionally on a long run but never been a great fan of it in general, Overall I think it is a good upgrade package.