Honda Civic... The Best Bits...

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 09:55

I really thought it was kind of about time that we all celebrated our Civic (and for that matter the accord or jazz) and made a new post on THE GOOD STUFF about our cars!!!
I realise that we complain A LOT about our cars, and this forum wouldn't be the same otherwise, but shall we ''try'' and talk about the nicer things in life that we have, compared to lets say, some of the other manufactured cars!!!
I have a funny feeling that i will be hearing tumble weed rolling across the floor with this thread

but hey lets give it a shot!!!

Here's my contribution...

I love my car because... it still is an almighty head turner, the interior leather seats are awesome and the blue lambient lighting is such a nice touch...

OH I LOVE MY CIVIC...

Mr JP · 28th June 2008, 09:59

Engine Engine Engine, The cam change at 5200 RPM, the sound and the roar!

Oh and the red ambient lighting!

Oh and Heads turning a plenty!

Wheelchair · 28th June 2008, 09:59

Trouble is people moan too much. The surveys on this forum show most are satisfied, can't wait to get my Civic. Four weeks to go....

jazzman · 28th June 2008, 10:01

I love mine because it`s reliable, economical, beautiful to look at, great fun to drive, supremely practical and has brought motoring enjoyment back to me.

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 10:05

ah yes...the fun factor!!!

jazzman · 28th June 2008, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by streakybird

oh i totally forgot about the fun factor!!!

Shame on you , that`s what puts the smile on your face

Kremmen · 28th June 2008, 10:07

I have knocked it but I do like :

Having the SatNav built in (and especially the RDS-TMC feature)
Bluetooth
MP3
Dashboard layout
MPG
HID's
Voice control

All the auto bits:

Wipers
Radio Volume

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

Shame on you , that`s what puts the smile on your face

slap on the hand!!!!

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

I have knocked it but I do like :

Having the SatNav built in (and especially the RDS-TMC feature)
Bluetooth
MP3
Dashboard layout
MPG
HID's
Voice control

All the auto bits:

Wipers
Radio Volume

oh gosh the voice control is awesome... i love that the volume is so loud that i can be talking to someone and pull up in traffic and EVERYONE can hear my conversation...

jazzman · 28th June 2008, 10:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by streakybird

slap on the hand!!!!

Forgiven

As a point of interest what fuel consumption are you getting

jazzman · 28th June 2008, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by streakybird

oh gosh the voice control is awesome... i love that the volume is so loud that i can be talking to someone and pull up in traffic and EVERYONE can hear my conversation...

Maybe that`s why you are so popular

HappyMan · 28th June 2008, 10:27

I love my car :

1. The Exterior look
2. The interior look
3. The engine
4. The handling
5. The Auto wipers and lights
6. The glass roof
7. The economy ( MPG)
8. The Sheer fun of driving it everyday
9. The Babe magnet it is
10.It's different to other cars

That's why I like my car!

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

Maybe that`s why you are so popular

awwwwww, now im blushing!!!!

I haven't checked recently what im getting mpg. I keep it on how many miles i have left till i need petrol, so prob get between 44-46mpg if i drive like a very competent driver! If i drive a bit erratic then about 40mpg.

How about you?

jazzman · 28th June 2008, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by streakybird

awwwwww, now im blushing!!!!

I haven't checked recently what im getting mpg. I keep it on how many miles i have left till i need petrol, so prob get between 44-46mpg if i drive like a very competent driver! If i drive a bit erratic then about 40mpg.

How about you?

Computer figure is 42 mpg over 7900 miles but corrected manually as I log all petrol and mileage in my little book ( Scrooge) is 39 mpg, which I personally think is terrific for a 1.8.

RobSp8 · 28th June 2008, 10:37

What a great idea for a thread. I love the looks (inside & out), the engine (rev, rev, rev), the HID headlights, the automatic wipers, the built-in satnav (never used a TomTom, but I think it's better than other stand alone units I've used) & perhaps most importantly the fact that it's just so different to a Focus, Astra, Golf, etc...

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobSp8

What a great idea for a thread. I love the looks (inside & out), the engine (rev, rev, rev), the HID headlights, the automatic wipers, the built-in satnav (never used a TomTom, but I think it's better than other stand alone units I've used) & perhaps most importantly the fact that it's just so different to a Focus, Astra, Golf, etc...

totally agree, especially about the 'yawn' other cars!!!

streakybird · 28th June 2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzman

Computer figure is 42 mpg over 7900 miles but corrected manually as I log all petrol and mileage in my little book ( Scrooge) is 39 mpg, which I personally think is terrific for a 1.8.

It is... The highest i think i have done is 45mpg. I was testing it out by driving sooooo perfectly for about 3 days. Makes a difference to driving like a loony, where i got about 34mpg... lol

I drive kinda how the most competent drivers drive, get about 40mpg all round.

Orschild · 28th June 2008, 10:51

So far I love the car for it's engine and gearbox. ALso it is nice to look at and it turns peoples heads. I can't wait to get the lowering springs fitted and a set of 18" wheels.

I believe the Civ will be more reliable than my Megane that gave up on me 3 or 4 times in just two years.

You can always see positive sides about bad things as well...

For instance:
The paint is soft and scratches easily. Yes, but then you will take better care of it. You will be more careful.

jazzman · 28th June 2008, 10:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by streakybird

It is... The highest i think i have done is 45mpg. I was testing it out by driving sooooo perfectly for about 3 days. Makes a difference to driving like a loony, where i got about 34mpg... lol

I drive kinda how the most competent drivers drive, get about 40mpg all round.

As we go up to London quite a bit from Eastbourne and as long as I don`t drive over 70mph (illegal) it quite often shows 50 mpg on the computer figure by the time we get to the Dartford Tunnel. (sorry Gordon Brown)

gjackson · 28th June 2008, 10:54

Economy
Auto everything
Glass roof

Must be too many Civics round here this is first car I have had where I feel invisible.

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streakybird Dieting is boring! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 216 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Honda Civic... The Best Bits... I really thought it was kind of about time that we all celebrated our Civic (and for that matter the accord or jazz) and made a new post on THE GOOD STUFF about our cars!!! I realise that we complain A LOT about our cars, and this forum wouldn't be the same otherwise, but shall we ''try'' and talk about the nicer things in life that we have, compared to lets say, some of the other manufactured cars!!! I have a funny feeling that i will be hearing tumble weed rolling across the floor with this thread but hey lets give it a shot!!! Here's my contribution... I love my car because... it still is an almighty head turner, the interior leather seats are awesome and the blue lambient lighting is such a nice touch... OH I LOVE MY CIVIC...

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,875 Thanks: 14 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have knocked it but I do like : Having the SatNav built in (and especially the RDS-TMC feature) Bluetooth MP3 Dashboard layout MPG HID's Voice control All the auto bits: Wipers Radio Volume

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