Engine Ok panics setting in (Petrol vs Diesel) - Page 2

Egbert · 21st June 2007, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

WOO HOO get down there and get it then why are you on here? Off you go dont forget your civinfo checklist!

I would if we could but we have some truly vile garden bits to dump in the old car and theres no way i want to put it in the new one

Got me Civ list all printed off and ready to go though

WavyD · 21st June 2007, 22:06

1.8 is good, but 2.2 diesel is both economical and has better acceleration. I would not have anything other than the 2.2 or a TypeR in petrol. As I need 5 seats and 5 doors, the TypeR is out.

Tony Fendall · 21st June 2007, 22:19

Console youself that the petrol is cheaper to run.
Cheaper to buy.
Cheaper to insure.
Cheaper to service (make sure you pay the £500 for 5 years service, this saves about £500).
Sounds terrific.
Drives terrifc.
You run out of steam at 7000rpm not 4000rpm.
48 mpg on a long x country run at ave. speed 36mph.
No brainer, you've made the right choice.
BTW I test drove the diesel several times and really liked it.
Regards
Tony

WoolyCiv · 21st June 2007, 22:22

I was told that if you do less than 20-22000 miles a year the petrol engine is cheaper to run when you take servicing into account, also check if you can have the Honda happiness servicing deal (£500 up front for the first 5 years servicing).

Whichever engine you choose, you can be sure it will be quick, you just have to drive differently.

Pottsy · 23rd June 2007, 08:21

I put all my thoughts here:

http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthr...2949#post22949

czechplastik · 23rd June 2007, 13:50

I don't do the miles to justify buying the 2.2 for economy, I just loved the performance!

FergusTheDog · 23rd June 2007, 16:41

I hate diesels becuase even the ones that are claimed to be good (like VAG and PSA) are noisy, smelly and rattle too much, and said I would never have another one after the unreliability and thirst of my Volvo D5.

Then I drove the 2.2 Honda diesel! At last a diesel engine that just works, none of this "quiet for a diesel" or "goes well for a diesel" apologies, it's just simply a great engine. I get 48mpg without trying and my engine is only 600 miles old and on the open road you only use 5th or 6th

Egbert · 24th June 2007, 10:58

Well i we picked ours up yesterday

what can i say, LOVING IT!

The sound of the petrol is AWESOME and the power is both smooth and tunefull, i simply love the sound at higher revs and it certainly causes people to stare when you back off at high revs lol.

The power in each gear is incredible its not the neck snapping power of the diesal but the build up is tremendous and i am loving it

still getting used to the higher revin engine but damn its good!
The drive is beautiful and the brakes are fantastic, so happy with our Civic

No complaints at all, this is one happy Panda.

Foggy69 · 24th June 2007, 11:04

You see, there was no need to worry

Now all you you have to do is enjoy the car, and you seem to be doing that already.

Morph3ous · 24th June 2007, 12:10

Went to look at our new car yesterday at the stealers, only to be told that I've got to wait till Friday to collect it now, instead of Wednesday, cos there were a couple of little issues I wanted sorting.

I'm so jealous of you!! Cannot wait to get hold of my i-Vtec!

Egbert · 24th June 2007, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morph3ous

Went to look at our new car yesterday at the stealers, only to be told that I've got to wait till Friday to collect it now, instead of Wednesday, cos there were a couple of little issues I wanted sorting.

I'm so jealous of you!! Cannot wait to get hold of my i-Vtec!

Aww i feel your pain

i keep finding reasons to nip out, lol i went to the cash machine at 7.45 this morning well you never know when you may need more cash lol.

Awesome car i will count the days till you get yours with you.

Obo · 25th June 2007, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egbert

Well i we picked ours up yesterday

what can i say, LOVING IT!

The sound of the petrol is AWESOME and the power is both smooth and tunefull, i simply love the sound at higher revs and it certainly causes people to stare when you back off at high revs lol.

The power in each gear is incredible its not the neck snapping power of the diesal but the build up is tremendous and i am loving it

still getting used to the higher revin engine but damn its good!
The drive is beautiful and the brakes are fantastic, so happy with our Civic

No complaints at all, this is one happy Panda.

Nice one see we told you not to worry! Bet you and Mrs Egbert will be fighting over who drives now on nights out

Glad you're pleased with it hope you enjoy it now!

Egbert · 25th June 2007, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

Nice one see we told you not to worry! Bet you and Mrs Egbert will be fighting over who drives now on nights out

Glad you're pleased with it hope you enjoy it now!

Hehe suddenly neither of us want to drink

Wonderful car, loving it.

romatic · 26th June 2007, 10:38

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Originally Posted by St3ph3n

Keep the revs high and the petrol will fly

<3 VTEC

Couldn't have put it better myself, St3ph3n.

alastair b · 26th June 2007, 21:53

Hello Egbert,
Congratulations on your new car,1.8 is great,had mine for 14 months now and never regretted it.

Egbert · 27th June 2007, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by alastair b

Hello Egbert,
Congratulations on your new car,1.8 is great,had mine for 14 months now and never regretted it.

Thanks Alastair b

we are sooo chuffed we bought it, we totally understand the whole Civic Grin thing now

Mrs Egbert has started the "well i thought he wanted to race" thing from the lights hehe, she's loving our Wuggly.

24th June 2007, 10:58	#28 (permalink)
Egbert Valve Cap Join Date: 20th June 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well i we picked ours up yesterday what can i say, LOVING IT! The sound of the petrol is AWESOME and the power is both smooth and tunefull, i simply love the sound at higher revs and it certainly causes people to stare when you back off at high revs lol. The power in each gear is incredible its not the neck snapping power of the diesal but the build up is tremendous and i am loving itstill getting used to the higher revin engine but damn its good! The drive is beautiful and the brakes are fantastic, so happy with our Civic No complaints at all, this is one happy Panda.

26th June 2007, 21:53	#35 (permalink)
alastair b Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	New car Hello Egbert, Congratulations on your new car,1.8 is great,had mine for 14 months now and never regretted it.

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This thread is about: Ok panics setting in (Petrol vs Diesel), it's in Buying, Dealers and Servicing at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Originally Posted by Obo WOO HOO get down there and get it then why are you on here? Off you go dont forget your civinfo ...

21st June 2007, 22:06	#22 (permalink)
WavyD Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th May 2007 Location: Between the Light of Day and the Shadows of Darkness! Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1.8 is good, but 2.2 diesel is both economical and has better acceleration. I would not have anything other than the 2.2 or a TypeR in petrol. As I need 5 seats and 5 doors, the TypeR is out.

21st June 2007, 22:19	#23 (permalink)
Tony Fendall Old enough to know better Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 100 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Console youself that the petrol is cheaper to run. Cheaper to buy. Cheaper to insure. Cheaper to service (make sure you pay the £500 for 5 years service, this saves about £500). Sounds terrific. Drives terrifc. You run out of steam at 7000rpm not 4000rpm. 48 mpg on a long x country run at ave. speed 36mph. No brainer, you've made the right choice. BTW I test drove the diesel several times and really liked it. Regards Tony

21st June 2007, 22:22	#24 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was told that if you do less than 20-22000 miles a year the petrol engine is cheaper to run when you take servicing into account, also check if you can have the Honda happiness servicing deal (£500 up front for the first 5 years servicing). Whichever engine you choose, you can be sure it will be quick, you just have to drive differently.

23rd June 2007, 08:21	#25 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,772 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	I put all my thoughts here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showthr...2949#post22949

23rd June 2007, 13:50	#26 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't do the miles to justify buying the 2.2 for economy, I just loved the performance!

23rd June 2007, 16:41	#27 (permalink)
FergusTheDog Wheelnut Join Date: 25th May 2007 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I hate diesels becuase even the ones that are claimed to be good (like VAG and PSA) are noisy, smelly and rattle too much, and said I would never have another one after the unreliability and thirst of my Volvo D5. Then I drove the 2.2 Honda diesel! At last a diesel engine that just works, none of this "quiet for a diesel" or "goes well for a diesel" apologies, it's just simply a great engine. I get 48mpg without trying and my engine is only 600 miles old and on the open road you only use 5th or 6th

24th June 2007, 11:04	#29 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,040 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	You see, there was no need to worry Now all you you have to do is enjoy the car, and you seem to be doing that already.

24th June 2007, 12:10	#30 (permalink)
Morph3ous Wheelnut Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Norwich, Norfolk Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Went to look at our new car yesterday at the stealers, only to be told that I've got to wait till Friday to collect it now, instead of Wednesday, cos there were a couple of little issues I wanted sorting. I'm so jealous of you!! Cannot wait to get hold of my i-Vtec!