Colours Red EX or Black ES - Page 2

Davidrm · 30th June 2007, 10:47

When I ordered my Type S GT beginning of May I really wanted black, I could have had red, blue, or silver in a week, but black would be 2 months, needless to say I went for black because If I am going to spend 17k on a car I don't want to be thinking 'if only I had waited a couple of months...'

And I should be picking it up on monday

harq · 30th June 2007, 10:59

Other than the satnav, I didn't think the EX had that many extras over the ES. ES has rain sensing wipers, dual-zone air-con, cruise control, auto-headlights, front fogs, electric folding mirrors, leather steering wheel. Over and above, the EX, from what I can see, only has satnav and bluetooth, self-levelling headlights and headlight washers. All-in-all, the ES has (at least what are to me) the essential extras. The only thing I'd miss on the ES would be the headlight washers, plus you get a sunroof as standard in the ES. EX might have a little extra power on the same wheel size, but nothing that can't be levelled with a superchip

If you like the Civic more in black than in red then ES - good choice, and you won't be kicking yourself for 3 years every day you walk to your car.

WavyD · 30th June 2007, 12:44

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Originally Posted by binchy

Just a little update...the MD of the Company wouldnt let me pay the extra out of my own money...god knows why...but after going to the Honda Stealer again today im more than happy with the 1.8 ES in Black. Delivery date will be confirmed in a couple of days. Cant wait!!!

Cheers for all your advice...this is truly the best website for help and advice on the new Civic!!!

Black ES is the best choice. You can do without all of the EX goodies anyway. I have Garmin for locations that I'm not familiar with, but it usually lives hidden away and unused. All the other things are just toys anyway. Happy Driving.

Obo · 30th June 2007, 16:28

I think I might have gone for the Black ES, before I ordered I was gonna go for the ES with leather cos I didnt think I could afford the EX and leather was more important to me than the extras on the EX without.

Everyone likes black although it's not the most practical and the red is one of those colours you love or hate, personally I think it looks lovely but would much rather have black myself so I think Binchy made the right decision.

deeny · 30th June 2007, 19:02

got to agree with the es choice why would you want headlight washers they dont even do what they say on the tin waste of time, yes i prefer the alloys ,and as far as sat nav goes fit a tom tom and when you change your car you can take it with you .Self adjusting headlights ? why what a gimmick,you pay your money and pick your choice but for me the glass roof as standard on the es outweighs everything else on the ex

binchy · 2nd July 2007, 16:16

The car situation is still a tad up in the air...really wish id just taken the cash alternative and then I could of bought exactly what I wanted.

Just a quickie...has anyone got pictures of the Milano Red EX with the boot spoiler???

TTDegs · 2nd July 2007, 17:36

headlight washers are there on the EX because the EX gets the Xenon headlights, and washers are therefore a legal requirement

Ditto the self-levelling

Binchy - check out the gallery section, and you can sort by the car colour to get all the red Civic threads together - I'm sure someone in there has a spoiler

Minkster · 3rd July 2007, 13:54

I know I am biased somewhat but I have always thought red is the best colour on the Civic. Up til recently (and the Type-R arriving) there haven't been many in red and I think the particular shade of red looks particularly good.

Have had a few black cars (including my last one) and whilst they look stunning immediately after being washed/polished, they look dirty amazingly quickly and are a nightmare to get clean. Also, black tends to make cars look a bit smalled IMO and this doesn't suit a Civic which already doesn't look that big.

When I ordered mine, it was a stroke of luck that they had one in stock in Red as I would have ordered that anyway.

Its all personal preference though, and I'm sure the legion of NHB owners would vehmently disagree with me

binchy · 3rd July 2007, 14:07

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Originally Posted by Minkster

I know I am biased somewhat but I have always thought red is the best colour on the Civic. Up til recently (and the Type-R arriving) there haven't been many in red and I think the particular shade of red looks particularly good.

Have had a few black cars (including my last one) and whilst they look stunning immediately after being washed/polished, they look dirty amazingly quickly and are a nightmare to get clean. Also, black tends to make cars look a bit smalled IMO and this doesn't suit a Civic which already doesn't look that big.

When I ordered mine, it was a stroke of luck that they had one in stock in Red as I would have ordered that anyway.

Its all personal preference though, and I'm sure the legion of NHB owners would vehmently disagree with me

I can see where your coming from Minkster. Well i put my car on hold untill tomorrow (Wednesday), but think im going to change my mind again. Ive seen another EX in Red with the Red Boot Spoiler and ive got to admit the car does quite sporty/ sexy!!!

My current car is Black and I can never keep that clean so why have another?? And Minkster is right...you dont see many around...so i think i will join the "Exclusive" Milano Red owners!

DeanFYoung · 3rd July 2007, 14:13

I think Binchleys made the right choice too! As its a company car, your ax liability will be less - this was the main reason for choosing an ES (in black!) over the EX. I can get a portable sat nav unit seperately and claim this back on expenses and avoid paying tax on it for three years...

Enjoy your car - mine arrives in September

chriswarwick · 3rd July 2007, 15:35

Had black ES. Good, but now have red EX and no comparison!
The colour screen gives not just sat nav, but traffic conditions and more flexible audio functions.
Alloys are better too.
Couldn't go back to ES now.

30th June 2007, 10:59	#22 (permalink)
harq Valve Cap Join Date: 27th June 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Other than the satnav, I didn't think the EX had that many extras over the ES. ES has rain sensing wipers, dual-zone air-con, cruise control, auto-headlights, front fogs, electric folding mirrors, leather steering wheel. Over and above, the EX, from what I can see, only has satnav and bluetooth, self-levelling headlights and headlight washers. All-in-all, the ES has (at least what are to me) the essential extras. The only thing I'd miss on the ES would be the headlight washers, plus you get a sunroof as standard in the ES. EX might have a little extra power on the same wheel size, but nothing that can't be levelled with a superchip If you like the Civic more in black than in red then ES - good choice, and you won't be kicking yourself for 3 years every day you walk to your car. Last edited by harq; 30th June 2007 at 11:40. Reason: minor edit

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30th June 2007, 10:47	#21 (permalink)
Davidrm Valve Cap Join Date: 28th April 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	When I ordered my Type S GT beginning of May I really wanted black, I could have had red, blue, or silver in a week, but black would be 2 months, needless to say I went for black because If I am going to spend 17k on a car I don't want to be thinking 'if only I had waited a couple of months...' And I should be picking it up on monday

30th June 2007, 16:28	#24 (permalink)
Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 614 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think I might have gone for the Black ES, before I ordered I was gonna go for the ES with leather cos I didnt think I could afford the EX and leather was more important to me than the extras on the EX without. Everyone likes black although it's not the most practical and the red is one of those colours you love or hate, personally I think it looks lovely but would much rather have black myself so I think Binchy made the right decision.

30th June 2007, 19:02	#25 (permalink)
deeny Wheelnut Join Date: 6th May 2007 Location: aberdare Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	got to agree with the es choice why would you want headlight washers they dont even do what they say on the tin waste of time, yes i prefer the alloys ,and as far as sat nav goes fit a tom tom and when you change your car you can take it with you .Self adjusting headlights ? why what a gimmick,you pay your money and pick your choice but for me the glass roof as standard on the es outweighs everything else on the ex

2nd July 2007, 16:16	#26 (permalink)
binchy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th June 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The car situation is still a tad up in the air...really wish id just taken the cash alternative and then I could of bought exactly what I wanted. Just a quickie...has anyone got pictures of the Milano Red EX with the boot spoiler???

2nd July 2007, 17:36	#27 (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)	headlight washers are there on the EX because the EX gets the Xenon headlights, and washers are therefore a legal requirement Ditto the self-levelling Binchy - check out the gallery section, and you can sort by the car colour to get all the red Civic threads together - I'm sure someone in there has a spoiler

3rd July 2007, 13:54	#28 (permalink)
Minkster Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st May 2007 Location: Grantham, UK Posts: 124 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I know I am biased somewhat but I have always thought red is the best colour on the Civic. Up til recently (and the Type-R arriving) there haven't been many in red and I think the particular shade of red looks particularly good. Have had a few black cars (including my last one) and whilst they look stunning immediately after being washed/polished, they look dirty amazingly quickly and are a nightmare to get clean. Also, black tends to make cars look a bit smalled IMO and this doesn't suit a Civic which already doesn't look that big. When I ordered mine, it was a stroke of luck that they had one in stock in Red as I would have ordered that anyway. Its all personal preference though, and I'm sure the legion of NHB owners would vehmently disagree with me

3rd July 2007, 14:13	#30 (permalink)
DeanFYoung Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 713 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think Binchleys made the right choice too! As its a company car, your ax liability will be less - this was the main reason for choosing an ES (in black!) over the EX. I can get a portable sat nav unit seperately and claim this back on expenses and avoid paying tax on it for three years... Enjoy your car - mine arrives in September

3rd July 2007, 15:35	#31 (permalink)
chriswarwick Wheelnut Join Date: 24th November 2006 Location: A village near Warwick Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Had black ES. Good, but now have red EX and no comparison! The colour screen gives not just sat nav, but traffic conditions and more flexible audio functions. Alloys are better too. Couldn't go back to ES now.