Questions Going to buy 1.4 SE i-Shift next week

Wheelchair · 18th April 2008, 16:35

Finally decided on another Civic, think I will go for Tangerine Orange.

Currently have previous shape model which I still find more comfy seat-wise, would be interested to hear from other previous model owners about how quickly they adapted to the new models seats.

The i-Shift I drove today changed gears quickly, I had driven an Astra Auto earlier in the day, and the Civic's shifts didn't seem to slow in comparison.

Does anyone here have a 1.4 i-Shift? What has it been like?

kenP · 18th April 2008, 23:00

Unless you need to keep your insurance costs down I would recommend going for the 1.8 rather than the 1.4. It is much quicker and I've found it's very good on fuel, plus you get all those nice little extras like alloys and the chrome exhausts for not much more cash.

shieldy2k7 · 18th April 2008, 23:16

1.8 all the way

a nice push on the big shiney plate on the floor makes it take off

and use the M mode

its way better

Wheelchair · 19th April 2008, 08:38

Would definitely prefer the 1.8, but need another £700 for the Motability advance payment. As I am no longer able to work I really can't afford it.

Perhaps the other forum members would like to contribute to a Help-me-get-a-faster-Civic fund!!

All donations gratefully accepted!!

kenP · 19th April 2008, 10:37

Just making sure you weren't buying because you thought you were going to make some massive savings on fuel.

I've had a Seat Ibiza and Fiat Punto Sporting both with 1.2 engines and only managed to get about 2mpg more out of them compared with the 1.8 Civic.

Scorcher · 19th April 2008, 11:35

I have had the 1.4se for two years now and find that I am getting 45-50 mpg providing the a/c is not on all the time. OK so it does not race from a standing start but hey who wants to be a boy racer ! The 1.4 is just fine.

Orschild · 25th April 2008, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorcher

I have had the 1.4se for two years now and find that I am getting 45-50 mpg providing the a/c is not on all the time. OK so it does not race from a standing start but hey who wants to be a boy racer ! The 1.4 is just fine.

I want a boy racer

SMRocket · 1st May 2008, 19:27

I had a Peugeot 206 1.1. Now i'm very pleased with my 1.4 Sport. Impressively i'm saving lot's of fuel in comparison with the 1.1 206!!!

In Portugal the fuel prices, taxes on the buy time, per year taxes and insurance costs made choose the 1.4 and not the 1.8.

The money saved there allowed me to buy some good extras.

nilsj · 6th May 2008, 14:46

Question to you 1.4 owners: Is the 1.4 noisy at higher revs, or is the car still reasonably quiet in 6th at 120 km/h (or 75 Mph)?

nellz_bassettshonda · 6th May 2008, 15:06

I have only sold one 1.4 i-Shift & it drove really well. My customers feedback is good so far. Its not as smooth as the 1.8 but a lot more user friendly as it does'nt jerk & rev its nuts off too bad

Good luck

ps do you local dealer discount cars on the advance payment list ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Would definitely prefer the 1.8, but need another £700 for the Motability advance payment. As I am no longer able to work I really can't afford it.

Perhaps the other forum members would like to contribute to a Help-me-get-a-faster-Civic fund!!

All donations gratefully accepted!!

shieldy2k7 · 6th May 2008, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by nellz_bassettshonda

I have only sold one 1.4 i-Shift & it drove really well. My customers feedback is good so far. Its not as smooth as the 1.8 but a lot more user friendly as it does'nt jerk & rev its nuts off too bad

Good luck

ps do you local dealer discount cars on the advance payment list ??

not that i know of. wish they did, try get the S GT a bit cheaper' rahter than having to get the 5dr sport i shift.

18th April 2008, 16:35	#1 (permalink)
Wheelchair Wheelnut Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Going to buy 1.4 SE i-Shift next week Finally decided on another Civic, think I will go for Tangerine Orange. Currently have previous shape model which I still find more comfy seat-wise, would be interested to hear from other previous model owners about how quickly they adapted to the new models seats. The i-Shift I drove today changed gears quickly, I had driven an Astra Auto earlier in the day, and the Civic's shifts didn't seem to slow in comparison. Does anyone here have a 1.4 i-Shift? What has it been like?

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kenP Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Unless you need to keep your insurance costs down I would recommend going for the 1.8 rather than the 1.4. It is much quicker and I've found it's very good on fuel, plus you get all those nice little extras like alloys and the chrome exhausts for not much more cash.

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shieldy2k7 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd March 2008 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8 all the way a nice push on the big shiney plate on the floor makes it take off and use the M mode its way better

19th April 2008, 08:38	#4 (permalink)
Wheelchair Wheelnut Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 77 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would definitely prefer the 1.8, but need another £700 for the Motability advance payment. As I am no longer able to work I really can't afford it. Perhaps the other forum members would like to contribute to a Help-me-get-a-faster-Civic fund!! All donations gratefully accepted!!

19th April 2008, 10:37	#5 (permalink)
kenP Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just making sure you weren't buying because you thought you were going to make some massive savings on fuel. I've had a Seat Ibiza and Fiat Punto Sporting both with 1.2 engines and only managed to get about 2mpg more out of them compared with the 1.8 Civic.

19th April 2008, 11:35	#6 (permalink)
Scorcher Valve Cap Join Date: 8th March 2007 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have had the 1.4se for two years now and find that I am getting 45-50 mpg providing the a/c is not on all the time. OK so it does not race from a standing start but hey who wants to be a boy racer ! The 1.4 is just fine.

1st May 2008, 19:27	#8 (permalink)
SMRocket Valve Cap Join Date: 27th April 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a Peugeot 206 1.1. Now i'm very pleased with my 1.4 Sport. Impressively i'm saving lot's of fuel in comparison with the 1.1 206!!! In Portugal the fuel prices, taxes on the buy time, per year taxes and insurance costs made choose the 1.4 and not the 1.8. The money saved there allowed me to buy some good extras.

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nilsj Valve Cap Join Date: 6th December 2007 Location: Geneva Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Question to you 1.4 owners: Is the 1.4 noisy at higher revs, or is the car still reasonably quiet in 6th at 120 km/h (or 75 Mph)?