Collection 900 mile round trip to pick up Civic! - Page 2

lobey dosser · 29th July 2007, 00:17

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Brechin?

Brechin?

That's where Lady H. grew up.

We even got married in Brechin Cathederal!

Congratulations on picking a Scots lassie, Charles.

You'll be glad you didn't marry one of her relatives from Aberdeen........
..........................but got a woman from fine, healthy Angus farming stock.

She must be a big help to you at harvest time in ......

....er....

......S.E. London????

Maldax · 29th July 2007, 17:39

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Originally Posted by priesty

Norway would be nice, apart from the Left hand drive and they don't get the Diesel! Their government also puts a 40% sales tax on all new cars too!

Seriously, I am travelling the miles for the discount. Dealers in Scotland live up to the steriotype and refuse to haggle. Lookers Honda in Nottingham have been great (so far........!).

Plus it will be nice to spend a couple of nights on Tyneside!

Got mine from Lookers in Noittingham! seemed very good but Make sure they don't stick a 'Lookers' sticker on the paintwork at the back mind!

Maldax · 29th July 2007, 17:41

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Originally Posted by lobey dosser

Have a good run home, but watch out for the 13? Gatsos between Dundee and Aberdeen. A wee excess of speed could see you having lost your licence by about Brechin!

Just claim you never slowed down! then they can only do you for one offence

lobey dosser · 29th July 2007, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Maldax

Just claim you never slowed down! then they can only do you for one offence

Might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb........

.....(as they say in Aberdeen)

l-noel · 30th July 2007, 07:48

Congratulation Priesty ! You will surely made the longest and most courageous Civic buyer trip

You Live in a wonderful area (I've had a look at it through the net only

) And I hope for you that everything will be perfect the day you collect your car.

TTDegs · 31st July 2007, 09:14

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Originally Posted by alastair b

Is this the furthest anyone has travelled to pick up their new Civic.

I went about 10 foot for mine - it was delivered

Charles_Harding · 31st July 2007, 11:15

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Originally Posted by lobey dosser

Congratulations on picking a Scots lassie, Charles.

She must be a big help to you at harvest time in ......

....er....

......S.E. London????

Someone has to gather all those poppies!

......and make that Scotch Broth?

Lady H. always does a fabulous job in the Kitchen.

It's just getting the peat in to fire up the AGA is the only problem down here!

"Telling a teenager the facts of life is like giving a fish a bath!"

Charles H.

lobey dosser · 31st July 2007, 15:55

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Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

It's just getting the peat in to fire up the AGA is the only problem down here!

The Global Warming deluges might solve that problem for you.....
....assuming you've got lots of vegetation to sink into the bog
....and can wait a few million years......

On second thoughts, just order it from Skye.

PS what do you do with the poppies ....or should I not ask?

Charles_Harding · 31st July 2007, 16:10

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Originally Posted by lobey dosser

On second thoughts, just order it from Skye.

On what channel would that be then?

PS what do you do with the poppies ....or should I not ask?

Two hippies living in the field round the back take care of that for me.

It helps to pay the running costs of my Millie.

"Cleaning your house while the kids are growing up is like sweeping the path before it snows!"

Charles H.

czechplastik · 31st July 2007, 17:48

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Originally Posted by TTDegs

I went about 10 foot for mine - it was delivered

That's just lazy!

TTDegs · 1st August 2007, 11:21

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

That's just lazy!

yep

WavyD · 1st August 2007, 19:21

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

That's just lazy!

Lazy and Proud to be, by the sound of it CZ!

Keep up the good work TT

TTDegs · 2nd August 2007, 09:23

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Originally Posted by WavyD

Lazy and Proud to be, by the sound of it CZ!

Keep up the good work TT

I subscribe to the 'minimum effort for maximum return' school of thought

Which doesn't stop me from being very impressed at the dedication of making a 900 mile round trip to pick the Civic up!

Charles_Harding · 2nd August 2007, 15:15

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Originally Posted by TTDegs

I subscribe to the 'minimum effort for maximum return' school of thought

Shame you can't get the i-Shift for the 2.2.

That is being lazy!

Somehow, some bloke in the box changes all those gears for you, and he even operates the clutch as well.

Lazy is the new blue!

"My Sister-in-law broke up my marriage.
My wife came home early one day
And found us in bed together!"

Charles H.

priesty · 6th August 2007, 15:07

Well, that’s us made it back in one piece, 450miles on the clock! The people Nottingham Lookers Honda were great to deal with, and the 2.2 Civic is just great to drive, but I have a few quibbles…..

1. Why is the boot so difficult to shut properly? Why is it acceptable for the dealer to say you have to slam it shut? (You almost need an exclusion zone to prevent crushed fingers!)

2. The electric steering is good, but certainly a bit twitchy at high speed when changing lanes on the motorway at 70mph compared with my old cars Hydraulic steering.

3. The Civic appears to have the turning circle of a supertanker/battleship/aircraft carrier. Manoeuvring into a tight space on the ferry home was a bit embarrassing at the number of Lock-to-Lock manoeuvres I had to do.

Other than that, its absolutely fantastic! Thanks by the way to those who compiled the new car checklist, it was very handy!

richierich · 6th August 2007, 15:41

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Originally Posted by priesty

Well, that’s us made it back in one piece, 450miles on the clock! The people Nottingham Lookers Honda were great to deal with, and the 2.2 Civic is just great to drive, but I have a few quibbles…..

1. Why is the boot so difficult to shut properly? Why is it acceptable for the dealer to say you have to slam it shut? (You almost need an exclusion zone to prevent crushed fingers!)

2. The electric steering is good, but certainly a bit twitchy at high speed when changing lanes on the motorway at 70mph compared with my old cars Hydraulic steering.

3. The Civic appears to have the turning circle of a supertanker/battleship/aircraft carrier. Manoeuvring into a tight space on the ferry home was a bit embarrassing at the number of Lock-to-Lock manoeuvres I had to do.

Other than that, its absolutely fantastic! Thanks by the way to those who compiled the new car checklist, it was very handy!

Good to hear you are back okay!

With regards to the questions...

1. Don't worry, when it gets a bit colder you won't be able to help but slam it, but it won't go up as easily, mind the heed!

2. Not really noticed.

3. Supertanker indeed, very poor turning circle.

allan40alt · 6th August 2007, 16:25

On either side of the boot lid there are adjustable rubber stops that can be scewed in/out. Adjusting these may make the closing easier.

Brodick · 6th August 2007, 17:04

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Originally Posted by priesty

Well, that’s us made it back in one piece, 450miles on the clock! The people Nottingham Lookers Honda were great to deal with, and the 2.2 Civic is just great to drive, but I have a few quibbles…..

1. Why is the boot so difficult to shut properly? Why is it acceptable for the dealer to say you have to slam it shut? (You almost need an exclusion zone to prevent crushed fingers!)

2. The electric steering is good, but certainly a bit twitchy at high speed when changing lanes on the motorway at 70mph compared with my old cars Hydraulic steering.

3. The Civic appears to have the turning circle of a supertanker/battleship/aircraft carrier. Manoeuvring into a tight space on the ferry home was a bit embarrassing at the number of Lock-to-Lock manoeuvres I had to do.

Other than that, its absolutely fantastic! Thanks by the way to those who compiled the new car checklist, it was very handy!

Hi Priesty,

Hope you had a good trip overall ( glad to be back in Scotland ?

)

I agree with Allan on point 1 - although we hav never had a problem

Point 2 - you will get used to it - it was strange at first for me aswell
point 3 - you should have tried the old model civic - this new model
is much much better

Enjoy it

priesty · 6th August 2007, 21:17

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

On either side of the boot lid there are adjustable rubber stops that can be scewed in/out. Adjusting these may make the closing easier.

Just tried your suggestion, it makes it a bit better, still needs a good push!

Thanks for all your comments, it was a great run away!

FWH · 6th August 2007, 21:24

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Originally Posted by priesty

3. The Civic appears to have the turning circle of a supertanker/battleship/aircraft carrier. Manoeuvring into a tight space on the ferry home was a bit embarrassing at the number of Lock-to-Lock manoeuvres I had to do.

What is the turning circle of the Civic?
Didnt see it in the tech specs?

FWD usually means bad turning circle - is the Civ worse that average?

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priesty Valve Cap Join Date: 20th May 2007 Location: Shetland Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, that’s us made it back in one piece, 450miles on the clock! The people Nottingham Lookers Honda were great to deal with, and the 2.2 Civic is just great to drive, but I have a few quibbles….. 1. Why is the boot so difficult to shut properly? Why is it acceptable for the dealer to say you have to slam it shut? (You almost need an exclusion zone to prevent crushed fingers!) 2. The electric steering is good, but certainly a bit twitchy at high speed when changing lanes on the motorway at 70mph compared with my old cars Hydraulic steering. 3. The Civic appears to have the turning circle of a supertanker/battleship/aircraft carrier. Manoeuvring into a tight space on the ferry home was a bit embarrassing at the number of Lock-to-Lock manoeuvres I had to do. Other than that, its absolutely fantastic! Thanks by the way to those who compiled the new car checklist, it was very handy!

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	On either side of the boot lid there are adjustable rubber stops that can be scewed in/out. Adjusting these may make the closing easier.