Noob time!

Harrypotter · 12th March 2007, 14:03

Hi Guys,

Been on the hunt for a new motor for a while and the new Civic CDTi seems to fit the bill.

We'd be looking at a used one on a PCP.

I have been reading the site about the various issues people have had etc. but things don't seem too simple, so I keep getting myself lost in the detail.

Locally a few dealers have Civic CDTi EX's, early ones, in blue, with a panoramic roof on 55 plates.

Are these worth considering?

Also given that the cars I would be looking at would not be '07MY models (but should have had most problems ironed out) what should I be looking out for?

TIA

andrewuk · 12th March 2007, 14:23

Check the wiki, there is a list of common/known faults there which should cover most of it.

http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

Otherwise just browse around the bugs, faults and irritations forum to get an idea of the common issues!

Harrypotter · 12th March 2007, 15:44

Doh!!!!

Champion stuff, just what I needed - cheers.

Harrypotter · 12th March 2007, 20:29

Does anybody know much about the first 55 plate cars please?

Wander · 12th March 2007, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrypotter

Does anybody know much about the first 55 plate cars please?

While I don't own a 55 plate, due to matters of international importance (ie. I don't live in great britain)
I do have a civic that was made in January 2006, So a one of the early cars.

Up until now, mine has been fault-free. Even the fuel filler flap worked every time (allthought it didn't come out far enough for me to have convidence in it after reading this site, so I did a little mod)

So it's a bit of a gamble really, but if you do find a fault before you buy it, it might get you an extra bargain. There's a checklist on this site somewhere with the most common faults.

Colin Jolly · 13th March 2007, 17:09

I have a 55 plate EX picked it 15th Dec 2005. Just completed 16,000 miles and all fine and still loving the car. I've been back to the dealer for the fill cap and back supension which were all sorted and are fine now. Also had the recall from Honda for something to do with the steering.

generationgav · 13th March 2007, 17:32

I've got a 55 SE and not experienced any problems outside of the EPS, Fuel Filler cap & the shocks. But if it's a dealer selling the car they should do these.

Harrypotter · 13th March 2007, 19:18

Sounds pretty good to me then

TTDegs · 13th March 2007, 19:24

I could be wrong - but I don't think it was possible to spec an EX with a glass roof back then - think it was possible from about Aug '06...

Harrypotter · 13th March 2007, 19:39

I've now seen (and driven) 2 55 plate EX's with Panormaic glass.

I am pretty sure they were Honda UK cars, issued to managers etc. So I imagine they blinged them a little.

Bit like at most car plants with a new model I suppose.

TTDegs · 13th March 2007, 19:50

could be

or it could be just that my senality is finally catching up...

Maldax · 18th March 2007, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

I could be wrong - but I don't think it was possible to spec an EX with a glass roof back then - think it was possible from about Aug '06...

I was just going to say the same thing! ES with Sat Nav maybe? then the only difference would be the HID's/Headlight Washers

czechplastik · 18th March 2007, 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

I was just going to say the same thing! ES with Sat Nav maybe? then the only difference would be the HID's/Headlight Washers

I was pretty sure the only way to get NAV in the 5 door was to go EX.

Maldax · 18th March 2007, 09:00

My Fleet Co. had it listed as an option!

Go Figure!

TTDegs · 18th March 2007, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I was pretty sure the only way to get NAV in the 5 door was to go EX.

yep

*

* based on my admitedly failing memory...

czechplastik · 20th March 2007, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

yep

*

* based on my admitedly failing memory...

With your years of 'experience' and my youthful mind working together we can't possibly be wrong!

TTDegs · 20th March 2007, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

With your years of 'experience' and my youthful mind working together we can't possibly be wrong!

now that's a quote which you know is going to come back and bite us...

Maldax · 21st March 2007, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

now that's a quote which you know is going to come back and bite us...

look what I found on here

http://www.ukcarbroker.co.uk/honda.htm

Quote:

HONDA CIVIC 2.2i CDTi SE SAT NAV & HFT (17"ALLOYS) £CALL £16,902
HONDA CIVIC 1.8i VTEC SE i-SHIFT SAT NAV & HFT (17"ALLOYS) £CALL £16,393

So maybe it is/was an option

czechplastik · 21st March 2007, 15:00

Surely if you optioned NAV and HFT it becomes an EX, there isn't much of a difference apart from the aforementioned!

TTDegs · 21st March 2007, 21:55

just been through the Honda car builder.

For the ES, Sat Nav is definately not listed as an option. Bluetooth hands free is, but as we know, that isn't HFT as such.

Bizarrely, for the SE (lower spec than ES) it's a bit more confusing.
Sat Nav is again, not listed, BUT
you can spec a reversing camera - which can only work with a Sat Nav installation...

either way, I stand by my statement

until someone on here says 'my non EX has one!' anyway

12th March 2007, 14:03	#1 (permalink)
Harrypotter Valve Cap Join Date: 11th March 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Noob time! Hi Guys, Been on the hunt for a new motor for a while and the new Civic CDTi seems to fit the bill. We'd be looking at a used one on a PCP. I have been reading the site about the various issues people have had etc. but things don't seem too simple, so I keep getting myself lost in the detail. Locally a few dealers have Civic CDTi EX's, early ones, in blue, with a panoramic roof on 55 plates. Are these worth considering? Also given that the cars I would be looking at would not be '07MY models (but should have had most problems ironed out) what should I be looking out for? TIA

13th March 2007, 19:39	#10 (permalink)
Harrypotter Valve Cap Join Date: 11th March 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've now seen (and driven) 2 55 plate EX's with Panormaic glass. I am pretty sure they were Honda UK cars, issued to managers etc. So I imagine they blinged them a little. Bit like at most car plants with a new model I suppose. Last edited by Harrypotter; 13th March 2007 at 19:44.

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12th March 2007, 14:23	#2 (permalink)
andrewuk Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2007 Location: Middlesex Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Check the wiki, there is a list of common/known faults there which should cover most of it. http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page Otherwise just browse around the bugs, faults and irritations forum to get an idea of the common issues!

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Harrypotter Valve Cap Join Date: 11th March 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Doh!!!! Champion stuff, just what I needed - cheers.

12th March 2007, 20:29	#4 (permalink)
Harrypotter Valve Cap Join Date: 11th March 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Does anybody know much about the first 55 plate cars please?

13th March 2007, 17:09	#6 (permalink)
Colin Jolly Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Witham St Hughs, Lincoln Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have a 55 plate EX picked it 15th Dec 2005. Just completed 16,000 miles and all fine and still loving the car. I've been back to the dealer for the fill cap and back supension which were all sorted and are fine now. Also had the recall from Honda for something to do with the steering.

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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)	I've got a 55 SE and not experienced any problems outside of the EPS, Fuel Filler cap & the shocks. But if it's a dealer selling the car they should do these.

13th March 2007, 19:18	#8 (permalink)
Harrypotter Valve Cap Join Date: 11th March 2007 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sounds pretty good to me then

13th March 2007, 19:24	#9 (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)	I could be wrong - but I don't think it was possible to spec an EX with a glass roof back then - think it was possible from about Aug '06...

13th March 2007, 19:50	#11 (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)	could be or it could be just that my senality is finally catching up...

18th March 2007, 09:00	#14 (permalink)
Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My Fleet Co. had it listed as an option! Go Figure!

21st March 2007, 15:00	#19 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,726 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Surely if you optioned NAV and HFT it becomes an EX, there isn't much of a difference apart from the aforementioned!

21st March 2007, 21:55	#20 (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)	just been through the Honda car builder. For the ES, Sat Nav is definately not listed as an option. Bluetooth hands free is, but as we know, that isn't HFT as such. Bizarrely, for the SE (lower spec than ES) it's a bit more confusing. Sat Nav is again, not listed, BUT you can spec a reversing camera - which can only work with a Sat Nav installation... either way, I stand by my statement until someone on here says 'my non EX has one!' anyway