Options What options?

[FWH]

Hi,

Looking at buying a black 1.8 EX.
That comes with sat nav etc.

Any other options that anyone would recommend to choose or avoid?

/ FWH

[civie]

Unless you spec bigger wheels my friend the Ex tends to be fully loaded.
Enjoy when you get it

[czechplastik]

Depends what you really want/need. As Civie says, you have the options of bigger wheels. You also have various bodywork mods to choose from. Interior lights, garnishes, leather etc.

You also have practical things, like spacesaver wheels, reversing camera.

Check out www.honda-access.com for a full list.

[pjr]

I would recommend the reverse parking sensors (or, since you're going for an EX, you have the option of the reversing camera.)

Also, I'm a fan of the glass roof - although this came as standard on my Type S GT

[Minkster]

Originally Posted by pjr

I would recommend the reverse parking sensors (or, since you're going for an EX, you have the option of the reversing camera.)

Also, I'm a fan of the glass roof - although this came as standard on my Type S GT

I'm getting a Type-S GT and quite fancied the sat nav arrangement with rear parking camera until I realised it would add £2k to the cost of the car! Think I will stick to my TomTom! As for parking sensors - its another thing I would have considered had it not been for the cost.

Why they put such a huge markup on everything is beyond me. I mean - take the protection strips, which I believe are just colour-coded strips of rubber which are stuck to the car. I figured these may be £150ish which is still expensive but worth it, but I was quoted £400 to have it as an option!! My girlfriend has some magnetic 'ding-guards' from when she had a Ford StreetKa and these are basically cushioned strips which you attach to the car if you are parked in an carpark with tight spaces...I'll just use this I think. £400 is ridiculous (imo)

[JohnH]

We went for reverse park sensors (rear visibility really is quite bad imho) and a spare wheel and mats.

The dealer fitted locking wheel nuts foc too (that's a glaring omission from the spec by Honda I'd say).

We considered the protection mouldings but concluded that our previous cars have all been damaged by careless / thoughtless people in car parks despite having mouldings so what's the point (especially at the eye-watering prices). - and I'm paranoid about how/where I park too.

Also (to be boring) you need to think whether there'll be any residual value in your options when you come to sell the car, I suspect that some of the more esoteric options might not count for much when you trade it in ?

[pjr]

A couple of things to think about regarding the options.

Most of the options are dealer fit - except things like glass roofs/leather/satnav etc. So the delivery time shouldn't be affected by adding on options like e.g. parking sensors

Secondly, when considering the cost of any options you may be able to negotiate a discount on the list price for them, or get some thrown in for free.

As an example of this, I didn't pay for the spare wheel, mudflaps, carpet mats and locking wheelnuts - a total of (from memory) £315.

A lot of the options available may not add value to the car when you come to sell it - but they may make the car more saleable

[sco77harris]

leather and roof a must

18 inchers if you like style

sound systems avoid

parkng sensors always thought i needed them but still bumped my old one , new one no problems and dont pay the honda price if you do want them

[Minkster]

Originally Posted by JohnH

The dealer fitted locking wheel nuts foc too (that's a glaring omission from the spec by Honda I'd say).

I was discussing this a few weeks ago with friends (nothing to do with Honda) and we all questioned whether or not people still pinch wheels, especially standard ones. Yes, years back when most standard-spec cars had steel wheels I could see the appeal, but nowadays pretty much all cars have alloys and its been a long time since I heard of wheels going missing.

The reason for the conversation came about because several of us have had situations where the locking wheel key went missing or wasn't supplied with the (used) car but wasn't picked up at the time and this caused problems when a puncture happened.

The conclusion was that locking wheel nuts nowadays are not necessarily the critical thing they were once, and this could be why Honda do not include in standard spec.

Just a theory

[TTDegs]

options:

18" wheels - a must
sat nav - really is very good, but is also a lot of money...
interior blue lights - very funky , but check out the How To section to DIY them at a fraction of the Honda price
rear parking sensors - very useful, but again, can be done DIY a LOT cheaper
rear parking camera - fantastic toy (only available with Sat Nav though), but very recently has also been turned into a DIY job
bassworks - avoid, and spend the money on a proper upgrade instead afterwards

sunroof / leather - personal choice
(but again, leather is available later on as an aftermarket job )


whatever you choose, you will love it
(except the bassworks )

[sco77harris]

leather can be done later but is quite pruicey - plus it is harder wearing anf the roof does make it much nicer i reckon for 1200 theyre a bargin

[FWH]

Leather is not available where I live..

Sounds like I should go for standard audio (& aftermarket upgrade), sat nav, parking sensors & blue interior lighting. Might go with the co-axial front upgrade.

I really wonder how well the camera works in the winter with dirt and snow and stuff...

Does the rear Civic badge come off?

/ FWH

[TTDegs]

Originally Posted by FWH

I really wonder how well the camera works in the winter with dirt and snow and stuff...

Does the rear Civic badge come off?

/ FWH

camera still works well - although a quick swipe with your thumb across the lens every now and then does help

rear Civic badge is stuck on, so should come off with some gentle persuation

[Obo]

Leather is an absolute necessity if you have pets as the standard seats seem sticky almost like a suedette or nubuck feel. Some members have complained they look old quick but others dont have a problem, depends how much time you want to spend on hoovering the interior LOL.

I have the city pack (which was FOC due to a mess up with the delivery) and think it makes the car stand out as does the image pack ... the city pack also includes parking sensors.

I would like the camera at a later date but worry I would be looking at that and catch the side of the car.

I also have a spare wheel also FOC

[Daren]

Originally Posted by FWH

Sounds like I should go for standard audio (& aftermarket upgrade), sat nav, parking sensors & blue interior lighting. Might go with the co-axial front upgrade.
/ FWH

I wouldn't waste your money on the Honda parking sensors - they are so easy to do yourself.... Honda charge £390 to install these - I did it myself recently and it only cost me £17.99

Have a look at [HOW TO] Install non OEM parking sensors - and save £250!!!! for details.

[Charles_Harding]

Originally Posted by sco77harris

leather can be done later but is quite pruicey - plus it is harder wearing anf the roof does make it much nicer i reckon for 1200 theyre a bargin

Leather quotes seem to be over £1000.

So getting the roof as well might make it seem cheaper.

Must put the blue LED's inside, very cheap, very fab!

"If the sign outside a restaurant says 'Cusine' expect the prices to be high.
If the sign says 'Food' it will generally be moderately priced.
If the signs says 'Eats' your medical bills could be higher!"

Charles H.

[l-noel]

I would say the roof ! It's a really a must !

[FWH]

Yes,

I think I will order the "executive" version in NHB which has sat-nav, glass roof and most other goodies. Will add the blue footwell lighting and rear parking sensors and upgrade the audio with aftermarket parts.

Leather is not (yet) available in Sweden, but I have a wood & leather interior in my other car, so I will probably survive without it.

(Yes, the grand prix body kit and 18" storms look great, but you have to draw the line somewhere....) or do you?

/ FWH

[mouse123]

Hi get the 18" Blades .... they look the muts! and becuase of the colour they dont need a great deal of cleaning !!! bonus