Model year What are the 2008 changes?

Clive242 · 28th November 2007, 16:51

Apologies if this has been answered, but I can't find it.

Does anyone know what changes have been made for the 2008 Civic model apart from the colours?

I've got a Civic on order, and the expected delivery date of mid-December makes me wonder whether it will be 2008 spec.

Anything appreciated.

Cheers

Honcho · 28th November 2007, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clive242

//Apologies if this has been answered, but I can't find it.
Does anyone know what changes have been made for the 2008 Civic model apart from the colours?//

I believe the changes are miniscule. This has been covered somewhere else on this site, I'm sure.

The next real change is the MMC, which won't be announced for a few months yet.

Brodick · 28th November 2007, 18:52

The civic is normally replaced every 5 - 6 years and they will normally do
a medium facelift around the 3 years before then you are unlikely to have any real changes

some other advice can be found here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cfmgoog...RID%3A11&hl=en

Clive242 · 28th November 2007, 20:23

Many thanks, Brodick. Looks like nothing to worry about.
Cheers

czechplastik · 29th November 2007, 16:11

Nah unlikely to be much change until next year.

NighthawkES · 21st January 2008, 20:11

I've heard that the floorpan has been altered slightly. Was told this when I ordered a set of mats from the Honda dealer early January for my 57 reg Civic. He said if I got the year of the civic wrong the mats wouldn't fit as the floorpan shape was different for the 2008 model.

ADE Type S · 21st January 2008, 23:08

how do you know if youve got an 07 or an 08?? will it be in the VIN number somewhere, because my rear mats dont seem to fit 100% not a problem but just curious...

dave525 · 21st January 2008, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADE Type S

how do you know if youve got an 07 or an 08?? will it be in the VIN number somewhere, because my rear mats dont seem to fit 100% not a problem but just curious...

Yes it is in the vin number

JAYTYPER · 23rd January 2008, 23:30

The mat issue. Is this not because of the Foot Rest?

electric · 6th March 2008, 12:29

My Civic EX delivered new this March 2008 has a manufacture date under the ash tray of 17 Sept 2007. The VIN includes 08 in the number. There still seems no sure way of confirming MY.

Is there anyone in Swindon who can check how many cars are sitting in the compound at the Honda factory!

Foggy69 · 6th March 2008, 12:32

Wiki is your friend. I borrowed that saying from FWH

These are Honda´s model designations.
FK1: 5 door 1.4 petrol
FK2: 5 door 1.8 petrol
FK3: 5 door 2.2 diesel
FN1: 3 door 1.8 petrol (Type S)
FN2: 3 door 2.0 petrol (Type R)
FN3: 3 door 2.2 diesel (Type S)

These codes are part of the VIN.
VIN is Vehicle Identification Number. Read more about VIN on Wikipedia.
The VIN can be found on a metal plate inside the lower part of the windshield.

For example:

SHHFK37607U000258

Is a 5 door 2.2 diesel (FK3) from Model Year 2007 (07).

SHH is Honda Swindon UK, the plant where the car is built.

Clive242 · 6th March 2008, 12:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by electric

My Civic EX delivered new this March 2008 has a manufacture date under the ash tray of 17 Sept 2007.

Just checked mine - 14 Sep 07 - Delivered Dec 07.

Excuse my ignorance, but doesn't this just prove that the ashtray was manufactured in September, and not tell us anything about the rest of the vehicle?

electric · 6th March 2008, 12:51

It is a standard for all makes of car that the date the car was made is stamped under the ash try!

Just checked my VIN which is SHH FK286 08 ......
So whenever my EX was made either in 2007 or this year it is the 2008 model. Right Foggy69?

Many thanks as this is very useful information.

NH Dan · 6th March 2008, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by electric

It is a standard for all makes of car that the date the car was made is stamped under the ash try! - err, no it isnt

Just checked my VIN which is SHH FK286 08 ......
So whenever my EX was made either in 2007 or this year it is the 2008 model. Right Foggy69? correct

Many thanks as this is very useful information.

hope that clarifies things. what did the dealer say regarding the sat nav disks??

Foggy69 · 6th March 2008, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by electric

It is a standard for all makes of car that the date the car was made is stamped under the ash try!

Just checked my VIN which is SHH FK286 08 ......
So whenever my EX was made either in 2007 or this year it is the 2008 model. Right Foggy69?

Many thanks as this is very useful information.

I would say it is an 08 model.

My Type S is an 07 model, but I got it in mid Dec 2006, so the model year is only vaguely related to the real year.

Greedy · 6th March 2008, 14:43

The date under the ashtray thing is un-related as the Civic very nearly didn't have an ashtray or a lighter and some such as HRV the ashtray is mobile. The VIN is the only sure way to tell. Also they do start to build the new model year around end Sept / early Oct.

electric · 6th March 2008, 18:40

Thanks for the help Dan.
My sales exec at Alan Day has not rung me back or responded to my email re any of my problems so I will be driving over tomorrow. When I ring he is always on the phone or with a customer.

As well as an old Sat Nav disk the parking sensors do not make a sound and the bonnet does not shut properly. All small stuff but still a surprise none of it was checked prior to delivery.

NH Dan · 6th March 2008, 18:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by electric

Thanks for the help Dan.
My sales exec at Alan Day has not rung me back or responded to my email re any of my problems so I will be driving over tomorrow. When I ring he is always on the phone or with a customer.

As well as an old Sat Nav disk the parking sensors do not make a sound and the bonnet does not shut properly. All small stuff but still a surprise none of it was checked prior to delivery.

He may actually be busy - 1st week of a new reg month n all !!!

A small tip, when you get there, befriend the receptionist, if the salesman is busy, they'll soon find someone to help......

FWH · 6th March 2008, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

A small tip, when you get there, befriend the receptionist, if the salesman is busy, they'll soon find someone to help......

If I am the customer, I should not need to befriend anyone. They should give me the service I deserve.
Too few dealers do.

NH Dan · 6th March 2008, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

If I am the customer, I should not need to befriend anyone. They should give me the service I deserve.
Too few dealers do.

1) you are right in your last comment
2) my heavily sarcastic reply/tip was in jest and in aid to help someone who feels they are getting nowhere.

28th November 2007, 16:51	#1 (permalink)
Clive242 Sheep Worrier! Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 30th October 2007 Location: Lost in 1983 Posts: 113 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	What are the 2008 changes? Apologies if this has been answered, but I can't find it. Does anyone know what changes have been made for the 2008 Civic model apart from the colours? I've got a Civic on order, and the expected delivery date of mid-December makes me wonder whether it will be 2008 spec. Anything appreciated. Cheers

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NighthawkES Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 17th December 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Floorpan I've heard that the floorpan has been altered slightly. Was told this when I ordered a set of mats from the Honda dealer early January for my 57 reg Civic. He said if I got the year of the civic wrong the mats wouldn't fit as the floorpan shape was different for the 2008 model.

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28th November 2007, 18:52	#3 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,893 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	The civic is normally replaced every 5 - 6 years and they will normally do a medium facelift around the 3 years before then you are unlikely to have any real changes some other advice can be found here: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/cfmgoog...RID%3A11&hl=en

28th November 2007, 20:23	#4 (permalink)
Clive242 Sheep Worrier! Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 30th October 2007 Location: Lost in 1983 Posts: 113 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Many thanks, Brodick. Looks like nothing to worry about. Cheers

29th November 2007, 16:11	#5 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,727 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nah unlikely to be much change until next year.

21st January 2008, 23:08	#7 (permalink)
ADE Type S Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th September 2007 Location: Staffs & Cheshire Posts: 231 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	how do you know if youve got an 07 or an 08?? will it be in the VIN number somewhere, because my rear mats dont seem to fit 100% not a problem but just curious...

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JAYTYPER Cloverleaf Honda Newbury Valve Cap Join Date: 19th January 2008 Location: NEWBURY Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The mat issue. Is this not because of the Foot Rest?

6th March 2008, 12:29	#10 (permalink)
electric Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My Civic EX delivered new this March 2008 has a manufacture date under the ash tray of 17 Sept 2007. The VIN includes 08 in the number. There still seems no sure way of confirming MY. Is there anyone in Swindon who can check how many cars are sitting in the compound at the Honda factory!

6th March 2008, 12:32	#11 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,102 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Wiki is your friend. I borrowed that saying from FWH These are Honda´s model designations. FK1: 5 door 1.4 petrol FK2: 5 door 1.8 petrol FK3: 5 door 2.2 diesel FN1: 3 door 1.8 petrol (Type S) FN2: 3 door 2.0 petrol (Type R) FN3: 3 door 2.2 diesel (Type S) These codes are part of the VIN. VIN is Vehicle Identification Number. Read more about VIN on Wikipedia. The VIN can be found on a metal plate inside the lower part of the windshield. For example: SHHFK37607U000258 Is a 5 door 2.2 diesel (FK3) from Model Year 2007 (07). SHH is Honda Swindon UK, the plant where the car is built.

6th March 2008, 12:51	#13 (permalink)
electric Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It is a standard for all makes of car that the date the car was made is stamped under the ash try! Just checked my VIN which is SHH FK286 08 ...... So whenever my EX was made either in 2007 or this year it is the 2008 model. Right Foggy69? Many thanks as this is very useful information.

6th March 2008, 14:43	#16 (permalink)
Greedy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th June 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 242 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	The date under the ashtray thing is un-related as the Civic very nearly didn't have an ashtray or a lighter and some such as HRV the ashtray is mobile. The VIN is the only sure way to tell. Also they do start to build the new model year around end Sept / early Oct.

6th March 2008, 18:40	#17 (permalink)
electric Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 165 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help Dan. My sales exec at Alan Day has not rung me back or responded to my email re any of my problems so I will be driving over tomorrow. When I ring he is always on the phone or with a customer. As well as an old Sat Nav disk the parking sensors do not make a sound and the bonnet does not shut properly. All small stuff but still a surprise none of it was checked prior to delivery.