Choices type s or 5 door EX?

nawaid · 3rd July 2008, 08:34

Hey guys...

What are the differences between the two equipment wise and which one would you go for and why?

almost sold my Mini so Civic will hopefully be mines end of month.

Nawaid

angie4m · 3rd July 2008, 09:03

I would have gone for the 5 door EX over the 3 door.........This had been my intention when I entered the showroom but was drawn towards the Type R.

The EX is much more goodie loaded with the built in Sat Nav and Bluetooth and the HID's.

teletxt · 3rd July 2008, 10:07

I think the biggest different is the number of the doors..

I can compare the 1.8 Sport 5D with 1.8 Type-s (in my country)
The other differences is heated seats vs dual zone climate , the type has not got the rear magic seats .

I selected the 5D because it has got the heated seats option (it's very impotant for me ).

Simon_F · 3rd July 2008, 10:15

Originally I was loking at the EX. But ended up with the ES. Was seduced by the glass roof - feels very roomy! Didnt think the additional cost was warrented in my case and my Tom Tom offered more (speed camera alerts

) than the built in sat nav. The only thing I would have liked was the parking sensors - but its not as bad as I thought when you get used to it.

Some also say that the 16in wheels on the ES give a smoother ride.

Thanks and good luck with your choice!

Simon

Unknownsoldier · 3rd July 2008, 10:21

Depends upon your needs if you have children, how many passengers you regularly carry etc. etc. etc.

Tom

J. Derek Riddell · 3rd July 2008, 12:27

Got back seats ? ... then get back doors ! ...

I have always hated getting out of the driver's seat to let people in or out of the back seats ...

And - yes - the EX has lots of 'extras' included in the price ...

allan40alt · 3rd July 2008, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

Got back seats ? ... then get back doors ! ...

I have always hated getting out of the driver's seat to let people in or out of the back seats ...

And - yes - the EX has lots of 'extras' included in the price ...

...and in the unfortunate event of a front end accident the rear passengers can get out!

DeanFYoung · 3rd July 2008, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_F

Originally I was loking at the EX. But ended up with the ES. Was seduced by the glass roof - feels very roomy! Didnt think the additional cost was warrented in my case and my Tom Tom offered more (speed camera alerts

) than the built in sat nav. The only thing I would have liked was the parking sensors - but its not as bad as I thought when you get used to it.

Some also say that the 16in wheels on the ES give a smoother ride.

Thanks and good luck with your choice!

Simon

16"'s do, but also a buig difference in grip levels. 17"'s for me!

Andy_K · 3rd July 2008, 15:17

18"s for me

... although my suspension is so knackered i couldn't tell you what wheels give a better quality ride ha!

Jethro · 3rd July 2008, 19:34

We all choose our models and colours for personal reasons, and once we're happy then life is good!

For me the model choice was based on the exterior appearance. To my taste the subtle differences in the 3-door model make a big difference. I love the shape of the windows on the 3-door - the longer driver's window and the upward curving oval at the back. And I like the longer driver's door too. When the 5-door came out I thought it looked good but I wasn't tempted to buy one. Then when I saw the 3-door I was sold on it straight away. To me it looks quite different, much sleeker.

And I went for black mainly 'cos it's a colour I hadn't chosen before, and also 'cos it looked best with the grey trim (though silver and grey aren't bad either - but my last Civic Coupe was silver).

But that's just me...

minisweeper · 3rd July 2008, 19:45

I might be off the mark here but isnt the Type S vs EX a bit of a strange comparison? I haven't checked the prices but presumably the Type S is quite a bit cheaper? Type S GT vs EX perhaps might be more appropriate?

If it was just standard Type S vs EX I'd go EX - I mean to say I went EX cause that's what I've got

I do love having 5 doors for convenience (and just for the complete confusion on most peoples faces when I refuse to get out and let them in) I think they're both great looking cars though...

sushi_chef · 3rd July 2008, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_F

Originally I was loking at the EX. But ended up with the ES. Was seduced by the glass roof - feels very roomy! Didnt think the additional cost was warrented in my case and my Tom Tom offered more (speed camera alerts

) than the built in sat nav. The only thing I would have liked was the parking sensors - but its not as bad as I thought when you get used to it.

Some also say that the 16in wheels on the ES give a smoother ride.

Thanks and good luck with your choice!

Simon

I could have posted the exact same words Simon!

The ES really works for me, I couldn't justify the cost for the small amount of extras you get on the EX and the glass roof on the ES makes the cabin very airy as Simon says.

I have to admit theres something about the Type S that makes it a little more slick to look at but this is far outweighed by the practicality of having 5 doors in my opinion. I like being able to put my mountain bike it the back, no messing around having to fold the back seats down.

Having said that its amazing how many passengers try to get in at the front not realising it even has any rear doors.

Its all down to personal opinion and what suits your lifestyle but thats my take on it.

Good luck!!

tomo2001 · 3rd July 2008, 20:57

I'd go for the EX in Tangerine!!.................... ooops just remembered I have

(15 to go)

HappyMan · 3rd July 2008, 21:36

It really depends on your needs. i went for the 5 door just because I like to have easy access to the back without moving seats.

It boils down to what you want or need or even what shape you like

Courant · 3rd July 2008, 22:27

I like my Type-S. Over the 5-door:

- It's a better drive when pushed on the twisties, it feels more planted on the road and the steering is a touch heavier.
- The sport(-ish) seats I found more comfortable
- The 3 door gives you a bit better visibility over the driver's shoulder

Marginal really!

Courant

Vet_2010 · 3rd July 2008, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courant

- The sport(-ish) seats I found more comfortable

I never realised the Type-S had different seats to the 5-door, I thought the Type-R was the only one with the different seats?

For me I love the gadgets of the EX and wouldn't be without them, but I must say I prefer the look of the Type-S. The 3-door models definitly have a sleeker look to them. With the few additions to my EX I think I've made up for that and now have the best of both worlds

Pottsy · 3rd July 2008, 22:38

3 door - just as easy to get in the back, and has noticeably better handling...

HappyMan · 3rd July 2008, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

3 door - just as easy to get in the back, and has noticeably better handling...

Is it really? Wow, I think the 5 door handling is great and precise - one of the best I have driven!

cb550 · 4th July 2008, 06:48

As Courant and Pottsy say,there are differences in the handling.My Type S really,is is a world away to my previous ES.That was a perfectly good family hatchback;the The Type S has always taken everything I've thrown at it with room to spare.My ES would be floundering a little in the same scenario's

GAZ82 · 4th July 2008, 08:04

Get the type S GT. Passengers always saying they are suprised how easy it is to get in and out of the back compared to any other 3 door they have been in.

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would have gone for the 5 door EX over the 3 door.........This had been my intention when I entered the showroom but was drawn towards the Type R. The EX is much more goodie loaded with the built in Sat Nav and Bluetooth and the HID's.

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teletxt Wheelnut Join Date: 5th March 2008 Location: Budapest , Hungary Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think the biggest different is the number of the doors.. I can compare the 1.8 Sport 5D with 1.8 Type-s (in my country) The other differences is heated seats vs dual zone climate , the type has not got the rear magic seats . I selected the 5D because it has got the heated seats option (it's very impotant for me ).

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Simon_F Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd June 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Originally I was loking at the EX. But ended up with the ES. Was seduced by the glass roof - feels very roomy! Didnt think the additional cost was warrented in my case and my Tom Tom offered more (speed camera alerts ) than the built in sat nav. The only thing I would have liked was the parking sensors - but its not as bad as I thought when you get used to it. Some also say that the 16in wheels on the ES give a smoother ride. Thanks and good luck with your choice! Simon

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Andy_K Wheelnut Join Date: 2nd January 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	18"s for me ... although my suspension is so knackered i couldn't tell you what wheels give a better quality ride ha!

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minisweeper Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd June 2007 Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I might be off the mark here but isnt the Type S vs EX a bit of a strange comparison? I haven't checked the prices but presumably the Type S is quite a bit cheaper? Type S GT vs EX perhaps might be more appropriate? If it was just standard Type S vs EX I'd go EX - I mean to say I went EX cause that's what I've got I do love having 5 doors for convenience (and just for the complete confusion on most peoples faces when I refuse to get out and let them in) I think they're both great looking cars though...

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tomo2001 Valve Cap Join Date: 25th May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'd go for the EX in Tangerine!!.................... ooops just remembered I have (15 to go)

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HappyMan Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 2,095 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 44 Posts iTrader: (0)	It really depends on your needs. i went for the 5 door just because I like to have easy access to the back without moving seats. It boils down to what you want or need or even what shape you like

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Courant Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th January 2008 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I like my Type-S. Over the 5-door: - It's a better drive when pushed on the twisties, it feels more planted on the road and the steering is a touch heavier. - The sport(-ish) seats I found more comfortable - The 3 door gives you a bit better visibility over the driver's shoulder Marginal really! Courant

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,086 Thanks: 17 Thanked 111 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	3 door - just as easy to get in the back, and has noticeably better handling...

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cb550 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 26th May 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 391 Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	As Courant and Pottsy say,there are differences in the handling.My Type S really,is is a world away to my previous ES.That was a perfectly good family hatchback;the The Type S has always taken everything I've thrown at it with room to spare.My ES would be floundering a little in the same scenario's

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GAZ82 Valve Cap Join Date: 30th May 2008 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Get the type S GT. Passengers always saying they are suprised how easy it is to get in and out of the back compared to any other 3 door they have been in.