If not a Civic what car would you choose?

Dave Taylor · 30th October 2006, 00:21

Looking through this forum there are a number of members who are not totally pleased with there Civics, before I bought mine I looked at most cars in my price range (1.8 SE) and was not over impressed with anything. I am curious to know if I have missed anything.

So the question is to those who are unhappy, what car would you choose to buy instead of your Civic?

Brian · 30th October 2006, 00:29

Dave don't think you missed anything. I too looked at everything in the same price range (and a few grand above) and was none too impressed. I think that most of the not so happy owners are a tad peeved that they bought their civic expecting the usual Honda build quality and have been badly let down. Sad fact is that when car manufacturers launch a new model there always seem to be teething problems with them so it is possibly best to wait 12 months and then buy one when most of the problems have been ironed out.

Brian · 30th October 2006, 00:31

On your second point Dave I would have plumped for the alfa 159 diesel or the Audi A3.

Fedorov · 30th October 2006, 00:46

Probably an Audi although was very close to just going for a Focus but adding on as many features/extras as possible to try and get close to the Civic EX feature list, still nowhere near!

Cad · 30th October 2006, 00:49

Probably an Audi A3

Kpow99 · 30th October 2006, 01:15

Either Golf GTi with DSG or Focus ST, both were on my list but went straight for the Civic.

richierich · 30th October 2006, 08:31

Seat Leon DSG Diesel Turbo Sport thing, with SatNav and Parking Sensors, Red.

Gweneira · 30th October 2006, 09:24

Nothing came close for me, searched loads, the Audi A4 convertible was a potential but I couldn't justify all that extra money in comparison to my civic with all its added toys!

basegreen · 30th October 2006, 09:52

Believe it or not, the only other thing I considered was a Skoda Fabia vRS.

Skaven252 · 30th October 2006, 10:04

If the fab Civic didn't exist, I would probably have gone for a Mercedes-Benz A with 3 doors and plenty o' trimmings. It would have cost me dearly, so I would have had to take a loan of a few thousand euros.

Andrea · 30th October 2006, 10:48

The only other car i looked at well before the civic was the new tigra but as my other half has a 2 seater it would not have been practical. if the civic hadnt come along i would probably still have my zr.

karlak · 30th October 2006, 11:04

I think I would keep my current car -

Golf 2.0 GT Tdi. Not the most dynamic car to look at, but is a very good all round package.

elfa7 · 30th October 2006, 11:14

If Civic didn't exist, possibly VAG with DSG, or Focus tdci.

Topcat · 30th October 2006, 11:28

I really like the Merc A class (couldn't afford the B class) but the boot was far far too small, as I have 2 border collies that have to jump in from time to time!

Almost bought a Focus Titanium, but went for a test drive and didn't think it felt that nippy, also my boyfirend sat in the back and his head was touching the roof!!

The Golf Plus was another option but the salesman was useless, no one from the dealership would give me a price after chasing them for two weeks I gave up and decided if they were like that before a sale, what would they be like after!

I first looked at the Civic in November, paid a deposit in December and then cancelled it a week later as I was worried it was the wrong choice, re-ordered in January and it arrived in February, I waited til the 1st March for it as I wanted an 06 plate and the rest is history

Meino · 30th October 2006, 12:19

Till now, I am still pleased with my civic. No problems till now at all.

If there was no civic, it probably had been the ford fiesta ST. The main reason is the power and that my girlfriend likes the fiesta... Next to that my budget wasn't high enough for a bigger car with power. (except for the civic).

TTDegs · 30th October 2006, 19:21

was going to be a new shape TT - but the lack of a fifth seat (combined with the savings to be made by selling wife's 206 and getting a 'sensible' 5 seater) put paid to that

So we then looked at the usual suspects
Golf, A3, A4, Mazda6, BM 1/3/5 series

nothing really did it for us, then we happend to wander into the Honda dearlership....

and the rest, as they say

Jobo · 30th October 2006, 19:27

Audi TT- if I had the money!

JB75 · 30th October 2006, 21:36

I had my heart set on an Audi A3 but changed to a Civic as I thought it offered more car for the money. I was also drawn to its design and the fact that it was new and bound to be a head turner for a while. I expected Honda to match Audi with regards to build quality but I'm not so sure now. I still think the A3 is overpriced, whereas the Civic is about right.

bounce75 · 30th October 2006, 21:52

I looked at a focus & a golf but thought the civic was so much better. I was determined to get one as soon as I saw the first pictures.

Galaxy grey 1.8se.

rja1980 · 30th October 2006, 22:29

Golf GT + DSG or nearly-new BMW 120d SE.

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30th October 2006, 00:29	#2 (permalink)
Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dave don't think you missed anything. I too looked at everything in the same price range (and a few grand above) and was none too impressed. I think that most of the not so happy owners are a tad peeved that they bought their civic expecting the usual Honda build quality and have been badly let down. Sad fact is that when car manufacturers launch a new model there always seem to be teething problems with them so it is possibly best to wait 12 months and then buy one when most of the problems have been ironed out.

30th October 2006, 00:31	#3 (permalink)
Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	On your second point Dave I would have plumped for the alfa 159 diesel or the Audi A3.

30th October 2006, 00:46	#4 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Probably an Audi although was very close to just going for a Focus but adding on as many features/extras as possible to try and get close to the Civic EX feature list, still nowhere near!

30th October 2006, 00:49	#5 (permalink)
Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 391 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Probably an Audi A3

30th October 2006, 01:15	#6 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Either Golf GTi with DSG or Focus ST, both were on my list but went straight for the Civic.

30th October 2006, 08:31	#7 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Seat Leon DSG Diesel Turbo Sport thing, with SatNav and Parking Sensors, Red.

30th October 2006, 09:24	#8 (permalink)
Gweneira Happy civic owner Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th October 2006 Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nothing came close for me, searched loads, the Audi A4 convertible was a potential but I couldn't justify all that extra money in comparison to my civic with all its added toys!

30th October 2006, 09:52	#9 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,901 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Believe it or not, the only other thing I considered was a Skoda Fabia vRS.

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Skaven252 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st June 2006 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 246 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If the fab Civic didn't exist, I would probably have gone for a Mercedes-Benz A with 3 doors and plenty o' trimmings. It would have cost me dearly, so I would have had to take a loan of a few thousand euros.

30th October 2006, 10:48	#11 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The only other car i looked at well before the civic was the new tigra but as my other half has a 2 seater it would not have been practical. if the civic hadnt come along i would probably still have my zr.

30th October 2006, 11:04	#12 (permalink)
karlak Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2006 Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think I would keep my current car - Golf 2.0 GT Tdi. Not the most dynamic car to look at, but is a very good all round package.

30th October 2006, 11:14	#13 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	If Civic didn't exist, possibly VAG with DSG, or Focus tdci.

30th October 2006, 11:28	#14 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,751 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	I really like the Merc A class (couldn't afford the B class) but the boot was far far too small, as I have 2 border collies that have to jump in from time to time! Almost bought a Focus Titanium, but went for a test drive and didn't think it felt that nippy, also my boyfirend sat in the back and his head was touching the roof!! The Golf Plus was another option but the salesman was useless, no one from the dealership would give me a price after chasing them for two weeks I gave up and decided if they were like that before a sale, what would they be like after! I first looked at the Civic in November, paid a deposit in December and then cancelled it a week later as I was worried it was the wrong choice, re-ordered in January and it arrived in February, I waited til the 1st March for it as I wanted an 06 plate and the rest is history

30th October 2006, 12:19	#15 (permalink)
Meino Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th October 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 473 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Till now, I am still pleased with my civic. No problems till now at all. If there was no civic, it probably had been the ford fiesta ST. The main reason is the power and that my girlfriend likes the fiesta... Next to that my budget wasn't high enough for a bigger car with power. (except for the civic).

30th October 2006, 19:21	#16 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	was going to be a new shape TT - but the lack of a fifth seat (combined with the savings to be made by selling wife's 206 and getting a 'sensible' 5 seater) put paid to that So we then looked at the usual suspects Golf, A3, A4, Mazda6, BM 1/3/5 series nothing really did it for us, then we happend to wander into the Honda dearlership.... and the rest, as they say

30th October 2006, 19:27	#17 (permalink)
Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Audi TT- if I had the money!

30th October 2006, 21:36	#18 (permalink)
JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I had my heart set on an Audi A3 but changed to a Civic as I thought it offered more car for the money. I was also drawn to its design and the fact that it was new and bound to be a head turner for a while. I expected Honda to match Audi with regards to build quality but I'm not so sure now. I still think the A3 is overpriced, whereas the Civic is about right.

30th October 2006, 21:52	#19 (permalink)
bounce75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 26th October 2006 Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I looked at a focus & a golf but thought the civic was so much better. I was determined to get one as soon as I saw the first pictures. Galaxy grey 1.8se.

30th October 2006, 22:29	#20 (permalink)
rja1980 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th May 2006 Location: East Sussex Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Golf GT + DSG or nearly-new BMW 120d SE.