Taken The Plunge

Charley Farley · 14th November 2006, 14:04

Went along to Honda Chiswick today and ordered a 2.2 SE in Milano Red. Gave me a good discount on new car but couldn't give much for my seven year old Mercedes A class. Aparently Milano Red is currently out of stock. So delivery date is March 1 at the earliest poss. 1 April at the latest. He said it might have the I-pod link as standard, here's hoping.

allan40alt · 14th November 2006, 14:06

Arrrrgh....the waiting....but it's worth it!

amnicholson · 15th November 2006, 12:53

Ouch! I've been quoted late December / early January for a 1.8 SE I-Shift in Nighthawk Black.

JPDirect · 15th November 2006, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Went along to Honda Chiswick today and ordered a 2.2 SE in Milano Red. Gave me a good discount on new car but couldn't give much for my seven year old Mercedes A class. Aparently Milano Red is currently out of stock. So delivery date is March 1 at the earliest poss. 1 April at the latest. He said it might have the I-pod link as standard, here's hoping.

Hi Charley Farley,

I've used Honda Chiswick in the past and they are (in my opinion) the best Honda dealer. They also keep you up to date with the production schedule of the car.

Why did you go for a SE, over an EX?

Charley Farley · 15th November 2006, 19:21

Hi JPDirect

Purely for financial reasons. I would have loved to have the sat nav and all the toys but my budget wouldn't stretch to an Ex. Also I wanted the Diesel engine so the SE was the best option for me.

czechplastik · 17th November 2006, 00:56

I couldn't wait so long, you people are amazingly patient! I managed to get my car within 7days of asking for it, took advantage of a cancelled order.

Czechplastik 1-0 impatience!

Charley Farley · 17th November 2006, 12:17

Hi Czechplastik

My last car took 4 months to arrive from Mercedes Benz. So I guess I'm used to it. But I think in the present circumstances with the deficiency in build quality (eg Charles Harding's duster solution for the filler cap), Its now prudent to wait to see if all these problems will be ironed out. So the longer the wait the better. And who knows I might even get a I-Pod connection.

czechplastik · 17th November 2006, 19:39

Yeh i agree with you there Charley, When i bought mine i didn't know Civinfo existed and wasn't aware of any of the issues and problems. Hopefully the wait will be well worth it for you and im sure it will!

Paddy

psiboy · 17th November 2006, 21:41

!!!!! I was only in there 3 weeks ago and delivery dates were late december..must be due to the production of S and R's slowing down the standard car.

neilfs · 18th November 2006, 20:54

I've just ordered a black EX 2.2 diesel, hoping for mid to late Dec delivery.

Just doing a bit of research ready for the collection, I'm moving from a Peugeot 307CC which has been the worst car I have ever owned.

Role on my new Civic, and hopefully put enjoyment back into motoring once again.

czechplastik · 19th November 2006, 02:52

Hey Neilfs and welcome! if you're disappointed with the new car I'll eat my trousers!

(I'll film it and post it here!)

IWANTACIVIC · 19th November 2006, 03:37

I think all your execpted owners will be very happy with your new cars , hopefuly if u have problem the dealer sounds like they sort things out farly soon, unlike the pug dealer were your have to dang your head on the wall for hours before you get anywere.
hi Neilfs from one very disapoint 307 owner to another i think you will like your new car , theres a few little niggles that might annoy you on the civic but if your like me im just happy if my car starts get to my destaion and them home again , after having 6 breakdowns in 2 years 4 in the night time hours on the side of the road etc , im maybe more happy to put up with a niggle or two than someone thats had a good last car.
Today for the first time my fuel flap wont open but after 2-3 more pulls it opened, i didnt even motter because when you been stainred in the pouriung rain at 3am on a frosty night with a major breakdown a sticking fuel flap is alot let seroius . have fun enjoy it just try to think half full not half empty.
A czech what do u call dispointed ??? how far do we have to have gone to see you eat your trousers ???

l-noel · 12th December 2006, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charley Farley

Went along to Honda Chiswick today and ordered a 2.2 SE in Milano Red. Gave me a good discount on new car but couldn't give much for my seven year old Mercedes A class. Aparently Milano Red is currently out of stock. So delivery date is March 1 at the earliest poss. 1 April at the latest. He said it might have the I-pod link as standard, here's hoping.

Hello,

I've Ordered mine the 28 october... delivery was planned by next week or the week after. I went today to my dealer to look at some material points (How he want to be paid...) And he tell me that up to know there is "no delivery dates for my car !" Arghhhh....

He was yesterday with the Honda area sales manager, and can't obtain no information about it exept "... the is a problem with this colour ...". I tell him that was a little bit surprising, so he show me the computer. And effectively the others have a delivery date week 50 to week 52 and mine just a "No date" quote !!!!!
Question is yet if it is possible to change the colour in ordr for us to have an earlier delivery ?

Did anybody tried this solution ?

Please Help !!!

thiswilldo · 12th December 2006, 18:39

Charley F, in the latest Honda mag I got last week, it said that the ipod connection will be put into 'some' models...did not say which model though.

neilfs · 12th December 2006, 19:19

Thanks guys, I pick my new car up in a week.

My Peugeot however which is being traded in may delay my collection of the new car, because - funnily - it's at a Peugeot dealer being fixed, it's been there since the 8th November!!!

If your friends, family or anyone ever says they're thinking of a Peugeot, great car, nice to drive, great looks, but if or when it goes wrong, don't expect any help - their customer relations are the most awful bunch of people you could ever deal with.

I already know a couple of Honda owners, and even the guys at my local Peugeot garage (who are really a great bunch of people, it's Peugeot UK I have a problem with) think I've made the best choice in getting a Honda!

boltonbrowny · 12th December 2006, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilfs

Thanks guys, I pick my new car up in a week.

My Peugeot however which is being traded in may delay my collection of the new car, because - funnily - it's at a Peugeot dealer being fixed, it's been there since the 8th November!!!

If your friends, family or anyone ever says they're thinking of a Peugeot, great car, nice to drive, great looks, but if or when it goes wrong, don't expect any help - their customer relations are the most awful bunch of people you could ever deal with.

I already know a couple of Honda owners, and even the guys at my local Peugeot garage (who are really a great bunch of people, it's Peugeot UK I have a problem with) think I've made the best choice in getting a Honda!

hi neilfs, i get rid of my 307 dturdo on saturday, and pick up my 2.2ex, nothing put problems from day one, no doubt it will breakdown on my way to honda, i will have a little chuckle to myself has i drive off the forecourt..you need a sense of humour with that car

bounce75 · 12th December 2006, 21:00

Funny thing I had my 307 HDI for 4 years & not a single problem with it maybe I was one of the lucky ones.

czechplastik · 13th December 2006, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by IWANTACIVIC

A czech what do u call dispointed ??? how far do we have to have gone to see you eat your trousers ???

Probably complete engine and electronic failure followed by all the bodywork falling off. I think that would qualify as trouser eating bad.

neilfs · 13th December 2006, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by bounce75

Funny thing I had my 307 HDI for 4 years & not a single problem with it maybe I was one of the lucky ones.

Not sure about lucky, think that's a miracle!

Did you use the car? I think if I had simply admired the looks of my Peugeot and not used it, it would have been reliable, but after the initial 20,000 miles it went from reasonable to completely unreliable. It now has 74,600 on the clock and Peugeot seem to get more time with my car than I do.

HondaTiger · 13th December 2006, 23:23

Waited 12 weeks for mine - makes the delivery all the sweeter - although would have preferred 1 week

.
Exemplary colour choice if I may say.

14th November 2006, 14:04	#1 (permalink)
Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Taken The Plunge Went along to Honda Chiswick today and ordered a 2.2 SE in Milano Red. Gave me a good discount on new car but couldn't give much for my seven year old Mercedes A class. Aparently Milano Red is currently out of stock. So delivery date is March 1 at the earliest poss. 1 April at the latest. He said it might have the I-pod link as standard, here's hoping.

19th November 2006, 03:37	#12 (permalink)
IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think all your execpted owners will be very happy with your new cars , hopefuly if u have problem the dealer sounds like they sort things out farly soon, unlike the pug dealer were your have to dang your head on the wall for hours before you get anywere. hi Neilfs from one very disapoint 307 owner to another i think you will like your new car , theres a few little niggles that might annoy you on the civic but if your like me im just happy if my car starts get to my destaion and them home again , after having 6 breakdowns in 2 years 4 in the night time hours on the side of the road etc , im maybe more happy to put up with a niggle or two than someone thats had a good last car. Today for the first time my fuel flap wont open but after 2-3 more pulls it opened, i didnt even motter because when you been stainred in the pouriung rain at 3am on a frosty night with a major breakdown a sticking fuel flap is alot let seroius . have fun enjoy it just try to think half full not half empty. A czech what do u call dispointed ??? how far do we have to have gone to see you eat your trousers ??? Last edited by IWANTACIVIC; 19th November 2006 at 03:42.

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14th November 2006, 14:06	#2 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,249 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Arrrrgh....the waiting....but it's worth it!

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amnicholson Valve Cap Join Date: 30th October 2006 Location: St Albans, Herts Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ouch! I've been quoted late December / early January for a 1.8 SE I-Shift in Nighthawk Black.

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Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi JPDirect Purely for financial reasons. I would have loved to have the sat nav and all the toys but my budget wouldn't stretch to an Ex. Also I wanted the Diesel engine so the SE was the best option for me.

17th November 2006, 00:56	#6 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,685 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I couldn't wait so long, you people are amazingly patient! I managed to get my car within 7days of asking for it, took advantage of a cancelled order. Czechplastik 1-0 impatience!

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Charley Farley Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th September 2006 Location: Greenford West London Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Czechplastik My last car took 4 months to arrive from Mercedes Benz. So I guess I'm used to it. But I think in the present circumstances with the deficiency in build quality (eg Charles Harding's duster solution for the filler cap), Its now prudent to wait to see if all these problems will be ironed out. So the longer the wait the better. And who knows I might even get a I-Pod connection.

17th November 2006, 19:39	#8 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,685 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeh i agree with you there Charley, When i bought mine i didn't know Civinfo existed and wasn't aware of any of the issues and problems. Hopefully the wait will be well worth it for you and im sure it will! Paddy

17th November 2006, 21:41	#9 (permalink)
psiboy Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 30th October 2006 Location: crawley down, sussex Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	!!!!! I was only in there 3 weeks ago and delivery dates were late december..must be due to the production of S and R's slowing down the standard car.

18th November 2006, 20:54	#10 (permalink)
neilfs Valve Cap Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Hindhead, Surrey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just ordered a black EX 2.2 diesel, hoping for mid to late Dec delivery. Just doing a bit of research ready for the collection, I'm moving from a Peugeot 307CC which has been the worst car I have ever owned. Role on my new Civic, and hopefully put enjoyment back into motoring once again.

19th November 2006, 02:52	#11 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,685 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey Neilfs and welcome! if you're disappointed with the new car I'll eat my trousers! (I'll film it and post it here!)

12th December 2006, 18:39	#14 (permalink)
thiswilldo Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th June 2006 Location: Plymouth. UK. Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Charley F, in the latest Honda mag I got last week, it said that the ipod connection will be put into 'some' models...did not say which model though.

12th December 2006, 19:19	#15 (permalink)
neilfs Valve Cap Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Hindhead, Surrey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I pick my new car up in a week. My Peugeot however which is being traded in may delay my collection of the new car, because - funnily - it's at a Peugeot dealer being fixed, it's been there since the 8th November!!! If your friends, family or anyone ever says they're thinking of a Peugeot, great car, nice to drive, great looks, but if or when it goes wrong, don't expect any help - their customer relations are the most awful bunch of people you could ever deal with. I already know a couple of Honda owners, and even the guys at my local Peugeot garage (who are really a great bunch of people, it's Peugeot UK I have a problem with) think I've made the best choice in getting a Honda!

12th December 2006, 21:00	#17 (permalink)
bounce75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 26th October 2006 Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Funny thing I had my 307 HDI for 4 years & not a single problem with it maybe I was one of the lucky ones.

13th December 2006, 23:23	#20 (permalink)
HondaTiger Wheelnut Join Date: 25th August 2006 Location: Hull. UK Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Waited 12 weeks for mine - makes the delivery all the sweeter - although would have preferred 1 week . Exemplary colour choice if I may say.