I (k)need my Civic

[pengin]

A few comments in case there is someone out there, googling like mad, trying to find answers to the questions I was asking a few months ago.

I have some kind of problem with my knees. They don’t like being kept still for ages in a bent position (e.g. sitting down in a more upright position), or applying too much constant pressure (i.e. to an accelerator pedal). Doctor has suggested shoving fibreoptic cameras in knees/exploratory surgery but decided to look for other options. (I think lots of inline skating when younger might have contributed, but was fun)

I got a job I really wanted but that meant going from 7k miles/year to 24k. There was no way I could cope with the pain that kicks in when driving Yaris for more than 30min! I extensively test drove lots of other cars (including 207, Accord, Jazz, Prius, Corolla, Golf, S40, Vauxhall stuff….) but was still getting accelerator pain issues. Cruise control obviously helped a bit, but couldn’t be used all the time.

Then came Civic (NHB 2.2 ES). It felt better, so I used it as an excuse to buy one…

Seems that the combination of drive-by-wire (lighter resistance pedal), bottom pivoting pedal and absolutely stunning ergonomics has completely, 100%, totally and utterly eliminated the problem! I can drive for hours During various visits back to the dealer (to get dash/squeak niggles sorted) I’ve been given other courtesy cars and they all cause pain within an hour.

Another contributing factor is that the pedals are placed deep into the car, so that I don’t end up having to bend knees much in order to reach steering wheel comfortably. Sounds like a small issue, but in my experience it takes a car from a higher class (e.g. Accord/Avensis) to have the space in the engine compartment to achieve this. Combine this with the very generous foot rest spaces next to clutch and accelerator and it’s perfect.

Final comment, I didn’t go for the i-shift because, although it eliminates the clutch, the pedal felt ever so slightly harder to press. Perhaps because it has a bit more travel in it? In any case, I wanted diesel because of the 24k/yr.

[TTDegs]

nice one penguin!

and what a fantastic excuse to buy a Civ - Love it

glad your knees are feeling the benefit - as well as your grin

[Fedorov]

Great news Penguin - I had knee surgery just last year and have had it previously as well so I like legroom and plenty of space to move/stretch when driving, the Civic is superb for this, love the cruise-control, gives me chance to have a good aerobic workout on quiet spots

[Jobo]

Pleased your knees are feeling the benefit, penguin!

[lennie.c]

And one more plus point for the Civic gets better and better


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[Charles_Harding]

Originally Posted by lennie.c

And one more plus point for the Civic gets better and better


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Hope it doesn't get much better - I'll have to get another one!!!



72 days time.......maybe that's a good idea after all

As long as it's got a wiper.