Model year Facelift?????

knightrider · 9th June 2007, 17:57

I have had my Civ since March 2006 and in September it will be time to change it. I would happily buy another but am worried that a facelift may be imminent (within next 6-9 months), so would rather wait or buy something else as i like to have the latest model for the duration of my ownership.

My question is how likely do you think a facelift is within the next twelve months? The Civic was launched Nov 2005 and Honda have a habit of facelifting after two years (last CRV, Jazz, Accord.........).

Anybody know anything!?

James

illegalhunter · 9th June 2007, 18:31

The last thing you want is a facelift that makes your car the old model, worth less @ resale

civie · 9th June 2007, 19:49

I av been telling the wife for a few years to get a facelift, she looking like an old model now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pleased she don't read these, ha

PTR · 9th June 2007, 21:39

I think this version is selling so good that there is no need for Honda to make a facelift.. and that two years what you mentioned is better three..

I think the there wont be a facelift for MY08 (maybe just some slight changes like between MY06->MY07) my view is that MY09 will be the facelifted model (wich you can buy in 08 sept.-oct.)

LoonyJohn · 10th June 2007, 01:58

I was comparing pre / post facelift differences on the old civic whilst waiting to order my car...

If honda's recent history is anything to go by, then if there is a facelift, then it is likely to be just differences in the plastic bits like the lighting pattern in the tail lights, a new range of alloys, new colours, and an enhanced options list

Nighthaunt · 10th June 2007, 06:26

Manufacturers in general tend to facelift models to keep them upto date with the competition - as the Civic is so left field in the styling department not sure if Honda will facelift - it wont look old compared to the competition as no competition looks anything like it.
Will probably be proved wrong but thats the reason I understand that facelifts come about - make a model more desirable/comparable with other manufacturers models - or if its not selling well - no problems with the Civics selling

Alex

czechplastik · 10th June 2007, 15:04

Im not sure a facelift would be purely cosmetic. Probably incorporate some features that should have been standard in the first place. Aux-in etc

PTR · 10th June 2007, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

Im not sure a facelift would be purely cosmetic. Probably incorporate some features that should have been standard in the first place. Aux-in etc

+ parkingsensors as standard...

Brodick · 10th June 2007, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightrider

I have had my Civ since March 2006 and in September it will be time to change it. I would happily buy another but am worried that a facelift may be imminent (within next 6-9 months), so would rather wait or buy something else as i like to have the latest model for the duration of my ownership.

My question is how likely do you think a facelift is within the next twelve months? The Civic was launched Nov 2005 and Honda have a habit of facelifting after two years (last CRV, Jazz, Accord.........).

Anybody know anything!?

James

You change your car every 18 months???

The current civic was officially launched in January 2006 although there were a few cars released prior to this date I would say the fact the type R has just recently been launched and has v.similar looks to the type S and 5 door that it will be at least another year + before the civic is given any facelift

I would say it is generally 3 years before Honda make any major changes to their cars based on last civic, jazz and CR-V

Maldax · 10th June 2007, 20:37

No facelift till 2009

New member - Swindon Wilts

Post #3

PTR · 10th June 2007, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

No facelife till 2009

New member - Swindon Wilts

Post #3

see? I was right... I was so sure

Brodick · 10th June 2007, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTR

see? I was right... I was so sure

Ooooohh and so was I

What do we win???

PTR · 10th June 2007, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

Ooooohh and so was I

What do we win???

a facelifted model for free??

Yorkmister · 11th June 2007, 01:02

I think that one improvement would be and its not a facelift .... let's have a spare wheel, the same as the other four. Some people think that it is ridiculous that it is sold without a spare. I'm inclined to agree. Could anyone tell m what Honda charge for the tyre gunge, as Halfords are selling something very much like it for a tenner.

Charles_Harding · 11th June 2007, 13:35

That sounds great.

Get the face lift in 2009.

Then watch your face drop in 2011!

"With my diet I managed to lose 3 lbs last week.
Mind you it's like throwing a cushion off the Queen Mary II!"

Charles H.

Foggy69 · 13th June 2007, 09:38

Don't forget that the facelifted model might not be as good as the previous model.
The previous model Civic went through a small makeover during it's life and they added some odd looking headlights and even odder looking reflectors in the rear bumper.
And don't forget the Subaru Impreza, a glorious car that was ruined, looks wise with a facelift. Although the bugeyed model was great to drive, it was a nightmare to sell because it was so ugly nobody wanted to buy one.

9th June 2007, 17:57	#1 (permalink)
knightrider Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2006 Location: Darwen, Lancs Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Facelift????? I have had my Civ since March 2006 and in September it will be time to change it. I would happily buy another but am worried that a facelift may be imminent (within next 6-9 months), so would rather wait or buy something else as i like to have the latest model for the duration of my ownership. My question is how likely do you think a facelift is within the next twelve months? The Civic was launched Nov 2005 and Honda have a habit of facelifting after two years (last CRV, Jazz, Accord.........). Anybody know anything!? James

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civie Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th March 2007 Location: north east Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I av been telling the wife for a few years to get a facelift, she looking like an old model now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pleased she don't read these, ha Last edited by civie; 10th June 2007 at 08:04.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No facelift till 2009 New member - Swindon Wilts Post #3 Last edited by Maldax; 10th June 2007 at 21:04.

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