Resale Value Should I partex? - Page 2

lippy · 15th June 2008, 09:59

I am on my second civic.

My first civic was an ex demo 1.8 Sport, and although there was nothing 'wrong' with it apart from the recalls, I part ex'd it for a brand new 08 1.8 EX.

And there is a difference between the two - the ride is better, the doors (both back passenger) open easily, and all shut better, no clunking reversing off my drive. My hubbie says he thinks the new car is miles better and the differences reminded him of the old 'friday' car and a, say, 'wednesday' car - the whole thing fits together so much better....

I tried a couple of dealers (not the same group) for a part ex price, and, interestingly, they both gave me the same part ex price against a new car.

As for i-shift - can't comment - prefer a clutch - I dont like automatics - even semi auto - nothing wrong with them, I just don't like them!!

So, go for it on a part ex on a new/newer civic!

generationgav · 17th June 2008, 20:02

I got the car in the end! I need to double check a couple of chips have been sorted (currently VERY poorly filled in with a touch up pen) but I got matts and a free service. Pretty chuffed!

lippy · 17th June 2008, 20:20

Well done!!

I'm sure you won't regret it. Don't forget to post up some piccies!!

allan40alt · 17th June 2008, 20:51

Great news.

I hope you love your i-Shift as I love mine....give yourself some time to get aquainted and you will never go back to a standard gear change.

generationgav · 17th June 2008, 21:28

Thanks guys, just got to spend £250 doing it up now!! (speakers, parrot, rear parking sensors!)
The i-Shift still feels a bit weird to me, mainly when it changed as I was coming off a roundabout. But hopefully I'll get to love it!

okehciv · 18th June 2008, 02:34

Well done Gav, can't wait to see it at the next meet.

generationgav · 22nd June 2008, 23:53

Well I've got it. Only done about 50 miles in it so far, but MUCH nicer than the 1.4 esp around 40-60mph and my average MPG has gone up by around 18 - which is nice!

robbo51 · 23rd June 2008, 07:15

Where are the piccies then??

generationgav · 23rd June 2008, 10:04

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Originally Posted by robbo51

Where are the piccies then??

haha! I've had it less than 24 hours. But I'll definitely get some.

allan40alt · 23rd June 2008, 10:20

I doubt if gg has stopped long enough to take one!!

He'll have to post one from a speeding camera!!

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15th June 2008, 09:59	#21 (permalink)
lippy Bournemouth Belle Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 506 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am on my second civic. My first civic was an ex demo 1.8 Sport, and although there was nothing 'wrong' with it apart from the recalls, I part ex'd it for a brand new 08 1.8 EX. And there is a difference between the two - the ride is better, the doors (both back passenger) open easily, and all shut better, no clunking reversing off my drive. My hubbie says he thinks the new car is miles better and the differences reminded him of the old 'friday' car and a, say, 'wednesday' car - the whole thing fits together so much better.... I tried a couple of dealers (not the same group) for a part ex price, and, interestingly, they both gave me the same part ex price against a new car. As for i-shift - can't comment - prefer a clutch - I dont like automatics - even semi auto - nothing wrong with them, I just don't like them!! So, go for it on a part ex on a new/newer civic!

17th June 2008, 20:02	#22 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 825 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	I got the car in the end! I need to double check a couple of chips have been sorted (currently VERY poorly filled in with a touch up pen) but I got matts and a free service. Pretty chuffed!

17th June 2008, 20:20	#23 (permalink)
lippy Bournemouth Belle Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 506 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well done!! I'm sure you won't regret it. Don't forget to post up some piccies!!

17th June 2008, 20:51	#24 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Great news. I hope you love your i-Shift as I love mine....give yourself some time to get aquainted and you will never go back to a standard gear change.

17th June 2008, 21:28	#25 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 825 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, just got to spend £250 doing it up now!! (speakers, parrot, rear parking sensors!) The i-Shift still feels a bit weird to me, mainly when it changed as I was coming off a roundabout. But hopefully I'll get to love it!

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okehciv Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well done Gav, can't wait to see it at the next meet.

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generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 825 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well I've got it. Only done about 50 miles in it so far, but MUCH nicer than the 1.4 esp around 40-60mph and my average MPG has gone up by around 18 - which is nice!

23rd June 2008, 07:15	#28 (permalink)
robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	Where are the piccies then??

23rd June 2008, 10:20	#30 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I doubt if gg has stopped long enough to take one!! He'll have to post one from a speeding camera!!