What do you not like about your Civic?? - Page 12

Wheelchair · 18th November 2008, 17:26

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Originally Posted by NH Dan

The screen has a very fine filament in it from top to bottom, much in the same way as a rear screen does.

Its very odd at first but you do get used to it. It was good because it stopped the screen misting up again after a few minutes. The only trouble used to be that you still had to defrost the side windows manually!

swfrom07 · 18th November 2008, 17:27

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Originally Posted by NH Dan

modern air con/climate systems demist the cars much quicker than before so its rather negated unless you live in Siberia.

Totally agree. I have had no problems with the screen so far with the climate control system on

Found it much quicker than the heated windscreen in a previous Ford.

J. Derek Riddell · 18th November 2008, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Suspension ...... Give me a 'C', give me an 'R', give me an 'A'. I think you know the rest!

'Z' and 'Y' ??? ...

...

Wheelchair · 18th November 2008, 17:56

No No JDR, 'z' and 'y' apply to you not the suspension!

ctrmike · 20th November 2008, 22:33

i've only done 300 odd miles in it and right now they only think is the squeeky dashboard.

about other common gripes....

i like not having the rear wiper. makes it look a lot more tidy.
the suspension is hard, but i chose a type r so im ok with that.
i like my music and the stereo seems good enough to me, although could be better obviously.

twig · 27th November 2008, 12:05

i have been a victim of the 'squeeky dashboard' its right above the fans on the radio dash!

also squeeky clutch pedal

Rab · 27th November 2008, 13:05

the rattles
lack of rear wiper
the rattles
crap stereo (esp lack of decent ipod solution)
the rattles
rear visibility (need to get some reversing sensors fitted. got used to having them on my old car)
the rattles
voice recognition/hft is pretty rubbish
the rattles
not being able to see the bonnet of the car when parking
the rattles
the steering wheel getting in the way of the top of the instrument panel
the rattles
the brakes aren't great
the rattles
too much gear changing (not a fault with the car really, prev car was mondeo st220. could almost drive it like an auto in 5th)
the rattles
not keen on the seats.. Not comfy on long journeys (feel like the seat is too "short".. not enough support under my thighs)
did I mention the rattles

that's all I can think of off the top of my head

NoNumpty · 27th November 2008, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Rab

the rattles
lack of rear wiper
the rattles
crap stereo (esp lack of decent ipod solution)
the rattles
rear visibility (need to get some reversing sensors fitted. got used to having them on my old car)
the rattles
voice recognition/hft is pretty rubbish
the rattles
not being able to see the bottet of the car when parking
the rattles
the steering wheel getting in the way of the top of the instrument panel
the rattles
the brakes aren't great
the rattles
too much gear changing (not a fault with the car really, prev car was mondeo st220. could almost drive it like an auto in 5th)
the rattles
not keen on the seats.. Not comfy on long journeys (feel like the seat is too "short".. not enough support under my thighs)
did I mention the rattles

that's all I can think of off the top of my head

I take it you have a rattle then

What's a bottet

Rab · 27th November 2008, 13:12

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Originally Posted by NoNumpty

I take it you have a rattle then

I've got a collection of rattles.. all different depending on the time of day, the phase of the moon, the temperature, the alignment of the planets, the road surface, a butterfly flapping its wings in australia.. etc. etc. you get the picture!

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Originally Posted by NoNumpty

What's a bottet

Its like a bonnet.. but spelled wrong

NoNumpty · 27th November 2008, 13:24

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Originally Posted by Rab

Its like a bonnet.. but spelled wrong

Oh! I thought it was a female version of a bottom and you had named the parts of your car after the female form

alanwalne · 27th November 2008, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Rab

the rattles
lack of rear wiper
the rattles
crap stereo (esp lack of decent ipod solution)
the rattles
rear visibility (need to get some reversing sensors fitted. got used to having them on my old car)
the rattles
voice recognition/hft is pretty rubbish
the rattles
not being able to see the bonnet of the car when parking
the rattles
the steering wheel getting in the way of the top of the instrument panel
the rattles
the brakes aren't great
the rattles
too much gear changing (not a fault with the car really, prev car was mondeo st220. could almost drive it like an auto in 5th)
the rattles
not keen on the seats.. Not comfy on long journeys (feel like the seat is too "short".. not enough support under my thighs)
did I mention the rattles

that's all I can think of off the top of my head

The visibility things you should really have noticed on a test drive so it is a bit unfair to blame the car.

The brakes are better than any type of last shape Mondeo I have tried (inc a ST TDCi), I have not tried a 220, perhaps they were significantly upgraded. If your car is new or recently had pads fitted, they improve vastly after a couple of weeks or so.

J. Derek Riddell · 27th November 2008, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Rab

I've got a collection of rattles.. all different depending on the time of day, the phase of the moon, the temperature, the alignment of the planets, the road surface, a butterfly flapping its wings in australia.. etc. etc. you get the picture!

You forgot 'global warming' \ 'world financial meltdown' \ 'sunspots' !

...

All-in-all, I'd go for the upside-down ozzie flutterby ... they're right "bar stewards", so they are ... rattle you as soon as look at you !

...

Wheelchair · 27th November 2008, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rab

I've got a collection of rattles.. all different depending on the time of day, the phase of the moon, the temperature, the alignment of the planets, the road surface, a butterfly flapping its wings in australia.. etc. etc. you get the picture!

Same here!

Rab · 27th November 2008, 13:46

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Originally Posted by NoNumpty

Oh! I thought it was a female version of a bottom and you had named the parts of your car after the female form

How did you know about that?

Rab · 27th November 2008, 13:49

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Originally Posted by alanwalne

The visibility things you should really have noticed on a test drive so it is a bit unfair to blame the car.

I did know about it beforehand. Its something I knew I would have to tolerate. Doesn't mean I have to like it though!

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Originally Posted by alanwalne

The brakes are better than any type of last shape Mondeo I have tried (inc a ST TDCi), I have not tried a 220, perhaps they were significantly upgraded. If your car is new or recently had pads fitted, they improve vastly after a couple of weeks or so.

Yeah a lot of folk say the Mondeo has crap brakes.. I never had a problem with them myself..

Rab · 27th November 2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

You forgot 'global warming' \ 'world financial meltdown' \ 'sunspots' !

...

All-in-all, I'd go for the upside-down ozzie flutterby ... they're right "bar stewards", so they are ... rattle you as soon as look at you !

...

Didn't forget any of that.. My lunchhour is only an hour long and I had to get back to work

Rab · 27th November 2008, 13:51

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Originally Posted by Wheelchair

Same here!

The most annoying thing is they are all just that bit out of reach to have a fiddle with them when you're driving with the dash being so funky and far away..

Wheelchair · 27th November 2008, 13:56

Mr Tickle would be ok if he drove a Civic!

Attachment 16250

reb · 28th November 2008, 16:51

The paint, parked the R near a hedge and it looks like a brillo pad was rubbed from one side of the bonnet to the other, parked my clio right inside the hedge to see what happened it and no marks.

The beeping noise when key is in ignition

neilfs · 28th November 2008, 17:21

Put a drop of petrol in the tank by accident, have the AA snitch on you and then Honda invalidate your warranty even though the local dealers were unable to deal with the repair in a timely manner (ie over a week) and that I did not run the car. Anyway, I've gone from someone very pro about my Honda Civic to someone who will tell the world how crap Honda are, oh and I'm tarring the dealer with the same fate.

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Rab Join Date: 26th August 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	the rattles lack of rear wiper the rattles crap stereo (esp lack of decent ipod solution) the rattles rear visibility (need to get some reversing sensors fitted. got used to having them on my old car) the rattles voice recognition/hft is pretty rubbish the rattles not being able to see the bonnet of the car when parking the rattles the steering wheel getting in the way of the top of the instrument panel the rattles the brakes aren't great the rattles too much gear changing (not a fault with the car really, prev car was mondeo st220. could almost drive it like an auto in 5th) the rattles not keen on the seats.. Not comfy on long journeys (feel like the seat is too "short".. not enough support under my thighs) did I mention the rattles that's all I can think of off the top of my head Last edited by Rab; 27th November 2008 at 13:09.

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 402 Times in 387 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mr Tickle would be ok if he drove a Civic! Attachment 16250 Last edited by Wheelchair; 23rd March 2009 at 15:45.

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 402 Times in 387 Posts iTrader: (0)	No No JDR, 'z' and 'y' apply to you not the suspension!

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ctrmike Join Date: 15th November 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (1)	i've only done 300 odd miles in it and right now they only think is the squeeky dashboard. about other common gripes.... i like not having the rear wiper. makes it look a lot more tidy. the suspension is hard, but i chose a type r so im ok with that. i like my music and the stereo seems good enough to me, although could be better obviously.

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twig Supporter Car: 2008 CTR GT NHB Join Date: 4th November 2008 Location: Norwich, UK Posts: 244 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	i have been a victim of the 'squeeky dashboard' its right above the fans on the radio dash! also squeeky clutch pedal

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reb Supporter Join Date: 3rd November 2008 Location: derry, n.i Posts: 179 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	The paint, parked the R near a hedge and it looks like a brillo pad was rubbed from one side of the bonnet to the other, parked my clio right inside the hedge to see what happened it and no marks. The beeping noise when key is in ignition

28th November 2008, 17:21	#240 (permalink)
neilfs Supporter Join Date: 18th November 2006 Location: Hindhead, Surrey Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Put a drop of petrol in the tank by accident, have the AA snitch on you and then Honda invalidate your warranty even though the local dealers were unable to deal with the repair in a timely manner (ie over a week) and that I did not run the car. Anyway, I've gone from someone very pro about my Honda Civic to someone who will tell the world how crap Honda are, oh and I'm tarring the dealer with the same fate.