What do you not like about your Civic?? - Page 8

Davey Wales · 29th October 2008, 18:28

Cheap paper tin metal used in the doors, and the doors do not lock automatically when moving off, my last 3 cars have all had this feature...Oh and not the best quality speakers, not bad but could do better...

simon1 · 30th October 2008, 12:03

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Originally Posted by franco

As I said, I had four Leons, the earlier ones were 1.9 TD, the last one was the new shape, 2.0TDI. Loved driving it, the Honda gives me nowhere near the pleasure at all.

I had the previous shape Leon 1.9 TDi SE previous to my new Civic. I have to say I agree that I absolutely loved to drive it. I can't help feel that the Leon was sportier, a better handler and the power seemed to come in one lump. Having said that, the Civic 2.2 is a far quieter engine, more refined and far better for motorway cruising which I do a lot of. It's just that it feels a bit more sedate, even though it's quicker 0-60 and has 10bhp more.

lewist123 · 30th October 2008, 16:34

A and B pillar vissiblity, although interesting it is a little better in the 3 door

Front suspention

Overall lack of any kind of provocable oversteer

I have had a long list of major issues with the front end of mine, but i still love it, and will most likely by another one in two years!

Intrestingly, my paint is not overly soft or chipable, no worse than any other black car that i have owned, I have had NO problems with my rear suspention and i think the stereo is fine!

Wheelchair · 30th October 2008, 16:43

This is a really traitor like thread!

It will serve us right if our Civic's break down in protest!

Good job they can't read!

upopup · 3rd November 2008, 19:20

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Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

Have you tried the voice activated command - " climate control defrost " ? ...

(Works very fast in mine) ...

Thats the only command I can get it to do, Im sure shes not English, doesnt understand me most of the time anyway !!

NH Dan · 4th November 2008, 11:01

I'm beginning to get really peeved about the lack of a rear wiper. I never look out of the back of the car as I learnt to use my side mirrors and this has always sufficed. However, when reversing, parking or manouvering, you really cannot see anything at all when the car has frost or mist on it. VERY annoying indeed.

DeanFYoung · 4th November 2008, 11:10

I see your point Dan, but I find a quick check of the area you are going to reverse in to lets you know what obstacles are there in the first instance and a glance around lets me know if any children (for example) are likley to run behind you. The main window should be clear (from the defroster) along with the mirrors lets me judge distance etc (plus my parking sensors!

).

I have to say that when my car windows are frosted / misted up I always make sure my windows are 100% clear before setting off. If I'm not happy with my visibilty then I don't drive.

Wheelchair · 4th November 2008, 11:13

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Originally Posted by DeanFYoung

If I'm not happy with my visibilty then I don't drive.

Very sensible. Its a shame others don't take the same view, they might be able to avoid an accident!

DeanFYoung · 4th November 2008, 11:14

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Originally Posted by lewist123

Overall lack of any kind of provocable oversteer

Are you sure the VSA is not preventing this for you?

I've been able to get mine to oversteer OK.

jazzman · 4th November 2008, 11:21

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Originally Posted by NH Dan

I'm beginning to get really peeved about the lack of a rear wiper. I never look out of the back of the car as I learnt to use my side mirrors and this has always sufficed. However, when reversing, parking or manouvering, you really cannot see anything at all when the car has frost or mist on it. VERY annoying indeed.

Try clearing your windows before you drive off as per the Highway code

NH Dan · 4th November 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by jazzman

Try clearing your windows before you drive off as per the Highway code

Unfortunately, when its raining or snowing like it has been lately, the lack of an umbrella over my car means that the windows still get wet, obscuring the rear view.Clearing the rear window before driving off will do nothing in this instance.

JWG-R-GT · 4th November 2008, 11:54

The only thing that bugs me now that I have managed to resolve a rattle is the Clutch Pedal Vibration/gritty feel apart from that its braw

angie4m · 4th November 2008, 12:35

The thing that is annoying me is the magnet that I seem to have at the back of the car which makes folk stick to the back of your car as you drive

alanwalne · 4th November 2008, 13:33

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Originally Posted by NH Dan

Unfortunately, when its raining or snowing like it has been lately, the lack of an umbrella over my car means that the windows still get wet, obscuring the rear view.Clearing the rear window before driving off will do nothing in this instance.

You would have the same complaint with an Accord saloon, but for some reason in one of them people don't complain.....

PaulHod · 4th November 2008, 16:56

only thing i can think of are paint quality and colour coding (non CTR).

babyjoe · 4th November 2008, 19:12

Neither do BMW or Merc drivers who have no whipers

dave87 · 4th November 2008, 19:13

Its propensity to want to see the dealerships!

Rheostar · 4th November 2008, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

I'm beginning to get really peeved about the lack of a rear wiper. I never look out of the back of the car as I learnt to use my side mirrors and this has always sufficed. However, when reversing, parking or manouvering, you really cannot see anything at all when the car has frost or mist on it. VERY annoying indeed.

This is my biggest complaint too. A wiper on the back would make life so much easier.

NH Dan · 4th November 2008, 20:03

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Originally Posted by alanwalne

You would have the same complaint with an Accord saloon, but for some reason in one of them people don't complain.....

i dont know why but in the saloons i've had and driven in the past, its never been an issue, it just is in the civic....

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Originally Posted by babyjoe

Neither do BMW or Merc drivers who have no whipers

most BMW and Merc drivers i've seen round these parts don't use their mirrors or indicators, let alone the rear window.

Wheelchair · 4th November 2008, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

most BMW and Merc drivers i've seen round these parts don't use their mirrors or indicators, let alone the rear window.

Too true!


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29th October 2008, 18:28	#141 (permalink)
Davey Wales Supporter Join Date: 22nd August 2008 Location: Wales,Newport Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cheap paper tin metal used in the doors, and the doors do not lock automatically when moving off, my last 3 cars have all had this feature...Oh and not the best quality speakers, not bad but could do better...

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lewist123 Join Date: 5th March 2008 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	A and B pillar vissiblity, although interesting it is a little better in the 3 door Front suspention Overall lack of any kind of provocable oversteer I have had a long list of major issues with the front end of mine, but i still love it, and will most likely by another one in two years! Intrestingly, my paint is not overly soft or chipable, no worse than any other black car that i have owned, I have had NO problems with my rear suspention and i think the stereo is fine!

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Wheelchair Goodbye all, have fun! Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: UK Posts: 10,257 Thanks: 77 Thanked 400 Times in 386 Posts iTrader: (0)	This is a really traitor like thread! It will serve us right if our Civic's break down in protest! Good job they can't read!

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NH Dan Service Dept Stormtrooper Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,849 Thanks: 92 Thanked 80 Times in 68 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm beginning to get really peeved about the lack of a rear wiper. I never look out of the back of the car as I learnt to use my side mirrors and this has always sufficed. However, when reversing, parking or manouvering, you really cannot see anything at all when the car has frost or mist on it. VERY annoying indeed.

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DeanFYoung Supporter Join Date: 19th June 2007 Location: UK Posts: 940 Thanks: 39 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts iTrader: (0)	I see your point Dan, but I find a quick check of the area you are going to reverse in to lets you know what obstacles are there in the first instance and a glance around lets me know if any children (for example) are likley to run behind you. The main window should be clear (from the defroster) along with the mirrors lets me judge distance etc (plus my parking sensors! ). I have to say that when my car windows are frosted / misted up I always make sure my windows are 100% clear before setting off. If I'm not happy with my visibilty then I don't drive.

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JWG-R-GT Join Date: 18th August 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The only thing that bugs me now that I have managed to resolve a rattle is the Clutch Pedal Vibration/gritty feel apart from that its braw

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angie4m Naughty but nice Car: 135i & 330Ci M Sport Convtbs Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,949 Thanks: 48 Thanked 93 Times in 92 Posts iTrader: (0)	The thing that is annoying me is the magnet that I seem to have at the back of the car which makes folk stick to the back of your car as you drive

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PaulHod Simples! Join Date: 31st March 2008 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 111 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	only thing i can think of are paint quality and colour coding (non CTR).

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babyjoe Join Date: 1st November 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 119 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Neither do BMW or Merc drivers who have no whipers

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dave87 radix lecti Join Date: 31st July 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 773 Thanks: 6 Thanked 36 Times in 33 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its propensity to want to see the dealerships!