Questions Should I Buy a New Civic 2.2 Sport?????

harryg · 20th February 2007, 19:05

As previously stated, I have bought/ordered a New Civic 2.2 Sport from Hyndland Honda in Glasgow (really excellent Dealer), due to be delivered 20th March-07.

After reading about all the faults in this Forum I am now wondering if I have done the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 TDci, had it from new with NO PROBLEMS (yes........NO PROBLEMS) goes like stink, excellent handling will really miss this car....50+ MPG.

Got rid of a Jazz due to lack of sense from Honda customer service, vowed not to buy another Honda again (after last 5 Honda cars)...regarding A/C condenser problem but that's another story.

Repeat am I wise buying this car?????????

TTDegs · 20th February 2007, 19:40

in terms of probability:

yes

granted, there are 2 people in particular who seem have have been sold real problem Civics

and several people with gripes (of varying degrees of severity)

BUT - if you're asking for a personal point of view - if my Civic was stolen / totalled tomorrow (urk, that's tempting fate!

), I'd have another one

Brodick · 20th February 2007, 19:42

First of all you need to remember that honda have sold over
105,000 civics in 2006 and this board had just over 2000 members
most of whom are more than happy with their cars.

A lot of the issues are with early 2006 cars - (All manufacturers (including Honda) a small proportion of problem cars ( at the moment ford have big problems with the S Max Renault have problems with the Clio)

Most of the early issues seem to have been resolved in the main
but you will find a few unlucky owners ( doesn't matter about the manufacturer)

Look in the Buying section at MY 07 cars

you will also find quite a few people on here awaiting their cars in March
who are more than happy with their choice.

Type S Bournemouth · 20th February 2007, 19:42

just received my type s gt 2.2 and all i can say is its perfect. I cant find one fault with it.

So yes you have made a great choice.

Stef · 27th February 2007, 22:09

If tomorrow my wife dents my car (hope she is OK), she better go to the dealer and demand exact same new one before I notice the problem!

heysidays · 27th February 2007, 22:21

pm'ed you

Nadz · 28th February 2007, 09:09

harryg- I got mine from St Andrews and am not waiting for my 1.8 sport. where are u based??
PM if u want

steeeveee · 28th February 2007, 10:19

1100 miles and all is fine with my 2.2 Type S GT apart from one minor irritation, window pillar trim distorted. Not exactly as show stopper!

l-noel · 28th February 2007, 12:36

Are you a lucky person ?

In my mind most of the Civic produced since September 06 are defect free, but because the QA System is working mainly on statistic (testing a component every x n° of it, testing a certain number of cars during manufacturing and before delivery, final check by dealer before giving the keys to the Buyer...) All troubles cannot be detected.

So if you're unlucky you will purchase one of the few car wich are going through the system without being detected. It's what we call in France the "Gruyère cheese syndrome" ... Theres are always holes in the slices of this cheese. Usually from slices to slices the position are changing so you cannot go through it. But sometime all holes are in the same position and you have a tunnel !

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harryg Valve Cap Join Date: 10th February 2007 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Should I Buy a New Civic 2.2 Sport????? As previously stated, I have bought/ordered a New Civic 2.2 Sport from Hyndland Honda in Glasgow (really excellent Dealer), due to be delivered 20th March-07. After reading about all the faults in this Forum I am now wondering if I have done the right thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a Ford Focus C-Max Zetec 2.0 TDci, had it from new with NO PROBLEMS (yes........NO PROBLEMS) goes like stink, excellent handling will really miss this car....50+ MPG. Got rid of a Jazz due to lack of sense from Honda customer service, vowed not to buy another Honda again (after last 5 Honda cars)...regarding A/C condenser problem but that's another story. Repeat am I wise buying this car?????????

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20th February 2007, 19:40	#2 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	in terms of probability: yes granted, there are 2 people in particular who seem have have been sold real problem Civics and several people with gripes (of varying degrees of severity) BUT - if you're asking for a personal point of view - if my Civic was stolen / totalled tomorrow (urk, that's tempting fate! ), I'd have another one

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Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,893 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	First of all you need to remember that honda have sold over 105,000 civics in 2006 and this board had just over 2000 members most of whom are more than happy with their cars. A lot of the issues are with early 2006 cars - (All manufacturers (including Honda) a small proportion of problem cars ( at the moment ford have big problems with the S Max Renault have problems with the Clio) Most of the early issues seem to have been resolved in the main but you will find a few unlucky owners ( doesn't matter about the manufacturer) Look in the Buying section at MY 07 cars you will also find quite a few people on here awaiting their cars in March who are more than happy with their choice.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 989 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	just received my type s gt 2.2 and all i can say is its perfect. I cant find one fault with it. So yes you have made a great choice.

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 406 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	If tomorrow my wife dents my car (hope she is OK), she better go to the dealer and demand exact same new one before I notice the problem!

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heysidays Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	pm'ed you

28th February 2007, 09:09	#7 (permalink)
Nadz Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2006 Location: Paisley Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	harryg- I got mine from St Andrews and am not waiting for my 1.8 sport. where are u based?? PM if u want

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steeeveee Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: Bristol / Bournemouth Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	1100 miles and all is fine with my 2.2 Type S GT apart from one minor irritation, window pillar trim distorted. Not exactly as show stopper!

28th February 2007, 12:36	#9 (permalink)
l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,328 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are you a lucky person ? In my mind most of the Civic produced since September 06 are defect free, but because the QA System is working mainly on statistic (testing a component every x n° of it, testing a certain number of cars during manufacturing and before delivery, final check by dealer before giving the keys to the Buyer...) All troubles cannot be detected. So if you're unlucky you will purchase one of the few car wich are going through the system without being detected. It's what we call in France the "Gruyère cheese syndrome" ... Theres are always holes in the slices of this cheese. Usually from slices to slices the position are changing so you cannot go through it. But sometime all holes are in the same position and you have a tunnel !