Questions Urgent help required for new Civic buyer.

garbfink · 21st November 2007, 19:44

Hi Everybody,

Just about to take delivery of my new Civic 2.2 diesel sport and have just started panicking at the last minute as a fried has just told me she has had a lot of problem with hers. The most worrying thing she mentioned was the handbrake did not hold when she parked it on a hill and the car rolled back and nearly hit a kid. She also mentioned that the bottom back window leaked and went foggy as well as her clutch having to be replaced after 6 months as the garage found a major fault with it!! Talk about putting the dampener on things just before I get it!!

Any help/advice or experiences would be great to help me decide if I should still get it or not would be great.

Cheers

Garbfink

terry · 21st November 2007, 19:48

Some cars do have some issues, much the same with any make of car.
Most Honda dealers are pretty good at sorting them out eventually.
Get the car and enjoy it like most people on here.

Cheers,

Terry

Honda100 · 21st November 2007, 19:49

Always leave your car in gear when parked on a hill. The discs shrink slightly as they cool which means that even though when first parked the pads are gripping, they lose grip over time. This happens to all cars with disc breaks all round. My Accord liked to roll of the drive if not parked in gear as my drive slopes.
A leaking back window is not something I have come across on this forum before, but I am sure that someone will tell me I am wrong. Not heard of any clutch problems either, that could be down to bad driving as much as the car.

The car is great and although there are a few niggling faults, most of which are well documented on this site, the vast majority of people on here love their Civics and wouldn't swap for anything else.

You will be most impressed by the torque and low down grunt of the diesel, once run in it just pulls increadibly smoothly throughout the rev range.

garbfink · 21st November 2007, 20:04

Thank for the help, I know most makes of cars will have a few one off problem cars but just wanted to make sure it is not a common occourance. Glad you seem to be enjoying yours at least.

Jack The Lad. · 21st November 2007, 20:08

As Honda100 has mentioned, - the torque is great too.
Go for it, its my 4th Honda.

Topcat · 21st November 2007, 20:13

Read the bugs and faults threads then make your mind up.

garbfink · 21st November 2007, 20:18

Thanks Topcat,

I have had a look on there but I wanted to get an idea of what everybody thinks about it. If I read all of the reviews on there I would probably shoot myself

illegalhunter · 21st November 2007, 20:35

Yours will be fine , dont worry

Topcat · 21st November 2007, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbfink

Thanks Topcat,

I have had a look on there but I wanted to get an idea of what everybody thinks about it. If I read all of the reviews on there I would probably shoot myself

The thing is some will say there are problems and some will say that their car is the most perfect car in the entire universe

Had I known 21 months ago what I know now I probably would not have bought it, having said that if I were to trade mine in now what would I buy? I would always look at other civics and wish that I was still driving one !!

Its a gamble you have to take im sure it will be fine

john_lickman · 21st November 2007, 21:38

If it helps, there's a good list of common faults listed on this site. I printed it off and took it with me when I went to collect my car. It's a great pre-delivery check-list.

Actually, my dealer was more than happy for me to work my way through it. It also gave him the opportunity to point out that he'd setup the radio, trip computer, etc. for me earlier that morning.

Good luck!

Essexboy · 21st November 2007, 22:33

When you put the handbrake on give it a real good tug... I always do and never had a problem, also means my girlfriend can't drive the car as she can never get the handbrake off!

TTDegs · 21st November 2007, 22:35

Handbrake letting loose has happened to a number of owners, so it is always good practise to leave it in gear.

HOWEVER, the (vast) majority of owners have not reported this as a fault which they can even make happen, let alone happen by itself.

Leaking rear window - new to me, although some rear hatches have been known to need adjusting, so that could be where it was coming from. Easy fix if it does happen

As to the clutch - also the first I've heard of that one on a Civic.

Check out the survey results - the figures do speak volumes

There are a few owners who have most definately got some (or several) issues with their particular Civic.
There are also a lot of owners who have no issues at all

Brodick · 21st November 2007, 22:58

The '07 Cars onwards are better built and should have far less problems

Kremmen · 22nd November 2007, 07:27

I've got into the habit of pressing down on the handbrake lever once applied.
I know the discs can shrink but my impression is that the lever is becoming un-latched and dropping down.

robbo51 · 22nd November 2007, 07:39

Dont ask TC will you.
She has had endless problems with hers but the majority of owners have had none or very few!!

FWH · 22nd November 2007, 18:36

Yes, there are a few faults, as with most cars, but the rest of the experience makes up for it.

FWH · 22nd November 2007, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brodick

The '07 Cars onwards are better built and should have far less problems

Probably true, but my 07 released it´s handbrake.

Wasser098 · 22nd November 2007, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Essexboy

When you put the handbrake on give it a real good tug... I always do and never had a problem, also means my girlfriend can't drive the car as she can never get the handbrake off!

LOL!!

garbfink · 22nd November 2007, 20:59

Well there are obviously a few problems but I think I am going to go for it as I really love the car and haven't seen anything else I like better, and I might be worrying over nothing! I'll just make sure I leave it in gear too like you said Honda 100, Thanks for all your advice. Fingers crossed I don't get as many problems as you Topcat!!

garbfink · 24th November 2007, 09:21

Right well I have only gone and done it!

After one more night deliberating I finally picked it up yesterday evening, I drove it back home and loved everyminute of it.

Thanks for all your advice everyone.

21st November 2007, 19:44	#1 (permalink)
garbfink Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Urgent help required for new Civic buyer. Hi Everybody, Just about to take delivery of my new Civic 2.2 diesel sport and have just started panicking at the last minute as a fried has just told me she has had a lot of problem with hers. The most worrying thing she mentioned was the handbrake did not hold when she parked it on a hill and the car rolled back and nearly hit a kid. She also mentioned that the bottom back window leaked and went foggy as well as her clutch having to be replaced after 6 months as the garage found a major fault with it!! Talk about putting the dampener on things just before I get it!! Any help/advice or experiences would be great to help me decide if I should still get it or not would be great. Cheers Garbfink

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21st November 2007, 19:48	#2 (permalink)
terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 320 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Some cars do have some issues, much the same with any make of car. Most Honda dealers are pretty good at sorting them out eventually. Get the car and enjoy it like most people on here. Cheers, Terry

21st November 2007, 19:49	#3 (permalink)
Honda100 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st May 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Always leave your car in gear when parked on a hill. The discs shrink slightly as they cool which means that even though when first parked the pads are gripping, they lose grip over time. This happens to all cars with disc breaks all round. My Accord liked to roll of the drive if not parked in gear as my drive slopes. A leaking back window is not something I have come across on this forum before, but I am sure that someone will tell me I am wrong. Not heard of any clutch problems either, that could be down to bad driving as much as the car. The car is great and although there are a few niggling faults, most of which are well documented on this site, the vast majority of people on here love their Civics and wouldn't swap for anything else. You will be most impressed by the torque and low down grunt of the diesel, once run in it just pulls increadibly smoothly throughout the rev range.

21st November 2007, 20:04	#4 (permalink)
garbfink Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank for the help, I know most makes of cars will have a few one off problem cars but just wanted to make sure it is not a common occourance. Glad you seem to be enjoying yours at least.

21st November 2007, 20:08	#5 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	As Honda100 has mentioned, - the torque is great too. Go for it, its my 4th Honda.

21st November 2007, 20:13	#6 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Read the bugs and faults threads then make your mind up.

21st November 2007, 20:18	#7 (permalink)
garbfink Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Topcat, I have had a look on there but I wanted to get an idea of what everybody thinks about it. If I read all of the reviews on there I would probably shoot myself

21st November 2007, 20:35	#8 (permalink)
illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Yours will be fine , dont worry

21st November 2007, 21:38	#10 (permalink)
john_lickman Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd August 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If it helps, there's a good list of common faults listed on this site. I printed it off and took it with me when I went to collect my car. It's a great pre-delivery check-list. Actually, my dealer was more than happy for me to work my way through it. It also gave him the opportunity to point out that he'd setup the radio, trip computer, etc. for me earlier that morning. Good luck!

21st November 2007, 22:33	#11 (permalink)
Essexboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	When you put the handbrake on give it a real good tug... I always do and never had a problem, also means my girlfriend can't drive the car as she can never get the handbrake off!

21st November 2007, 22:35	#12 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Handbrake letting loose has happened to a number of owners, so it is always good practise to leave it in gear. HOWEVER, the (vast) majority of owners have not reported this as a fault which they can even make happen, let alone happen by itself. Leaking rear window - new to me, although some rear hatches have been known to need adjusting, so that could be where it was coming from. Easy fix if it does happen As to the clutch - also the first I've heard of that one on a Civic. Check out the survey results - the figures do speak volumes There are a few owners who have most definately got some (or several) issues with their particular Civic. There are also a lot of owners who have no issues at all

21st November 2007, 22:58	#13 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The '07 Cars onwards are better built and should have far less problems

22nd November 2007, 07:27	#14 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I've got into the habit of pressing down on the handbrake lever once applied. I know the discs can shrink but my impression is that the lever is becoming un-latched and dropping down.

22nd November 2007, 07:39	#15 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,742 Thanks: 34 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Dont ask TC will you. She has had endless problems with hers but the majority of owners have had none or very few!!

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,786 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Yes, there are a few faults, as with most cars, but the rest of the experience makes up for it.

22nd November 2007, 20:59	#19 (permalink)
garbfink Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well there are obviously a few problems but I think I am going to go for it as I really love the car and haven't seen anything else I like better, and I might be worrying over nothing! I'll just make sure I leave it in gear too like you said Honda 100, Thanks for all your advice. Fingers crossed I don't get as many problems as you Topcat!!

24th November 2007, 09:21	#20 (permalink)
garbfink Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 21st November 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right well I have only gone and done it! After one more night deliberating I finally picked it up yesterday evening, I drove it back home and loved everyminute of it. Thanks for all your advice everyone.