Colours Red EX or Black ES

binchy · 28th June 2007, 11:24

Right.

As posted on previous threads I couldnt get the EX as my company Car but now after doing a deal, can get the EX in Red. I cant make my mind up whether to go for it, go down to an ES and get in Black. Or pay the £325 out of my own pocket?

What would you lot do?

Pingu · 28th June 2007, 11:26

I'd go for the EX if you are happy with the red. I didn't like red at first but there are a few at work and it does look good... and not just on the Type R. I'm a gadget freak so it has to be the EX for me.

CrazyHawk · 28th June 2007, 11:28

I would say black ES, but then I'm biased.

TTDegs · 28th June 2007, 11:48

much as I like Black, the extra goodies in the EX would sway me

Foggy69 · 28th June 2007, 11:50

Take the extra bits and pieces in the EX.

pjelsworth · 28th June 2007, 11:57

Totally agree with the majority here; go for the EX, the extras are well worth it. I have the black, and whilst I think it looks the best of all the colours, the problems with the paint have put me off.
Red was a close 2nd, but the Mrs doesn't like red, so the decision was made.

binchy · 28th June 2007, 12:05

Yeah I agree with you lot. But theres something about the Red that i dont quite like.

I think i might pay the £325 and get the EX in Black! I have, after all, got the car for 3 years.

cjthompson321 · 28th June 2007, 12:27

Are you going to be spending more time looking at the car or driving it?

TheBull · 28th June 2007, 12:37

Red EX.

Obo · 28th June 2007, 12:57

If the colour doesnt bother you go for the EX definately!

binchy · 28th June 2007, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjthompson321

Are you going to be spending more time looking at the car or driving it?

Well thats a tough question. I could stand looking at them all day

FWH · 28th June 2007, 13:28

Go for the goodies..
You don´t see the paint while u r driving do you?
Just never clean it and you won´t see the red after a few years...

illegalhunter · 28th June 2007, 13:37

Red is the fastest colour

allan40alt · 28th June 2007, 13:45

I have a Black EX and if I was given a choice then the creature comforts would come first. The car looks great in both colours but , if I had to choose a new one I'd go for Silver!

binchy · 28th June 2007, 13:57

Right ive decided to get the wallet out and get the Black. After all ive got to have it for four years so at least now I will be 100% happy.

But i am going to try and get the director to sign it off with the company paying for paint

. If not ill pay it...its no great shakes.

Although ive been quoted 8-10 weeks delivery.

How am i going to wait that long? The summer will be over.... Nevermind, at least everything is sorted!

Obo · 29th June 2007, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by binchy

Right ive decided to get the wallet out and get the Black. After all ive got to have it for four years so at least now I will be 100% happy.

But i am going to try and get the director to sign it off with the company paying for paint

. If not ill pay it...its no great shakes.

Although ive been quoted 8-10 weeks delivery.

How am i going to wait that long? The summer will be over.... Nevermind, at least everything is sorted!

Good choice Binchy, I had to wait over 9 weeks it's not that bad HONESTLY! The waiting is half the fun

(it isnt it's agonising but Im trying to be nice)

czechplastik · 29th June 2007, 22:19

Good choice sir!

binchy · 30th June 2007, 00:40

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!!!

Parky · 30th June 2007, 10:24

The Red EX is a much better car.

I can't believe you are putting a colour in front of all the extra equipment!

Red looks great! Black is NEVER clean and is also very common.

Dalboy · 30th June 2007, 10:38

[quote=binchy;85115]Just a little update... 1.8 ES in Black.
EX. in Red would be better choice.

28th June 2007, 11:24	#1 (permalink)
binchy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th June 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Red EX or Black ES Right. As posted on previous threads I couldnt get the EX as my company Car but now after doing a deal, can get the EX in Red. I cant make my mind up whether to go for it, go down to an ES and get in Black. Or pay the £325 out of my own pocket? What would you lot do?

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This thread is about: Red EX or Black ES, it's in Buying, Dealers and Servicing at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Right. As posted on previous threads I couldnt get the EX as my company Car but now after doing a deal, can get the EX ...

28th June 2007, 11:26	#2 (permalink)
Pingu Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 20th December 2006 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'd go for the EX if you are happy with the red. I didn't like red at first but there are a few at work and it does look good... and not just on the Type R. I'm a gadget freak so it has to be the EX for me.

28th June 2007, 11:28	#3 (permalink)
CrazyHawk Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Leamington Spa Posts: 192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would say black ES, but then I'm biased.

28th June 2007, 11:48	#4 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	much as I like Black, the extra goodies in the EX would sway me

28th June 2007, 11:50	#5 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Take the extra bits and pieces in the EX.

28th June 2007, 11:57	#6 (permalink)
pjelsworth Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Halifax, W. Yorks Posts: 382 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Totally agree with the majority here; go for the EX, the extras are well worth it. I have the black, and whilst I think it looks the best of all the colours, the problems with the paint have put me off. Red was a close 2nd, but the Mrs doesn't like red, so the decision was made.

28th June 2007, 12:05	#7 (permalink)
binchy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th June 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah I agree with you lot. But theres something about the Red that i dont quite like. I think i might pay the £325 and get the EX in Black! I have, after all, got the car for 3 years.

28th June 2007, 12:27	#8 (permalink)
cjthompson321 Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd June 2007 Location: Co Durham (Crook / Darlington) Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are you going to be spending more time looking at the car or driving it?

28th June 2007, 12:37	#9 (permalink)
TheBull Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th October 2006 Location: Tayside Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Red EX.

28th June 2007, 12:57	#10 (permalink)
Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If the colour doesnt bother you go for the EX definately!

28th June 2007, 13:28	#12 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,987 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Go for the goodies.. You don´t see the paint while u r driving do you? Just never clean it and you won´t see the red after a few years...

28th June 2007, 13:37	#13 (permalink)
illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,887 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts iTrader: (0)	Red is the fastest colour

28th June 2007, 13:45	#14 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have a Black EX and if I was given a choice then the creature comforts would come first. The car looks great in both colours but , if I had to choose a new one I'd go for Silver!

28th June 2007, 13:57	#15 (permalink)
binchy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th June 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Right ive decided to get the wallet out and get the Black. After all ive got to have it for four years so at least now I will be 100% happy. But i am going to try and get the director to sign it off with the company paying for paint . If not ill pay it...its no great shakes. Although ive been quoted 8-10 weeks delivery. How am i going to wait that long? The summer will be over.... Nevermind, at least everything is sorted!

29th June 2007, 22:19	#17 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Good choice sir!

30th June 2007, 00:40	#18 (permalink)
binchy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th June 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 119 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	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!!!

30th June 2007, 10:24	#19 (permalink)
Parky Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2006 Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Red EX is a much better car. I can't believe you are putting a colour in front of all the extra equipment! Red looks great! Black is NEVER clean and is also very common.

30th June 2007, 10:38	#20 (permalink)
Dalboy Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 369 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	[quote=binchy;85115]Just a little update... 1.8 ES in Black. EX. in Red would be better choice.