Ordering my New Civic

karlak · 11th June 2006, 09:38

Having looked at the car, with a test drive under the belt and deposit paid. I am now changing my Golf MK5 for a Civic.

Nothing particularly wrong with the Golf, just that circumstances and timing are good at the moment. Have got a good trade in offer on the Golf, which will mean no hassle of a private sale.

I have decided on the Black, I know the keeping clean issues, but it does look very good and suits the coupe style lines. It will be an EX (cos' I like my gadgets), and the dealer will include mats and the paint protection treatment (which should help keeping the black clean).

I am also contemplating the leather, which comes with panoramic roof. I like the heated seat option in the winter, and also leather is very practical to keep clean. Must decide by tomorrow on the leather/roof, but I am thinking I may well go for it.

Just wanted to thank Potts for a great site, with lots of real world pictures and recommendations - It does help when getting customer feedback rather than dealer talk.

Pottsy · 11th June 2006, 10:02

No problem! Are you tall? Does the glass roof reduce the headroom? Just wondering. I wish I could have had leather in the EX, but it wasn't an option at the time. Any idea how long delivery will be?

karlak · 11th June 2006, 10:09

5ft 11 ish. Actually, because of the design of the roof, it seemed like there may have been more room than a none roof car - this could have been mis-leading though. Watch this space on delivery - it may the difference between the leather option or not.

Also, I know the option seems expensive, but looking at future residuals I am sure it would make the car more desirable.

basegreen · 11th June 2006, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

No problem! Are you tall? Does the glass roof reduce the headroom? Just wondering. I wish I could have had leather in the EX, but it wasn't an option at the time. Any idea how long delivery will be?

Headroom is DEFINITELY reduced by the glass roof.

Fedorov · 11th June 2006, 19:36

Yes but worth it

Kpow99 · 12th June 2006, 12:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fedorov

Yes but worth it

Not if you are my height

cos it won't open

karlak · 12th June 2006, 15:06

Bit of a setback in my Order.

I was hopefully going to get a car that was already in the dealer network, but it turns out that it is now available

So, if I want a 2.2 diesel Black EX, with Leather and Roof, it will be a wait until late October

Not sure what to do now, seems like an awfully long wait. Do I really need the leather ? the roof is nice.....

Pottsy · 12th June 2006, 15:08

IMO, wait for the exact car you want.

Kpow99 · 12th June 2006, 15:41

Umm tough one, for the sake of leather i'd wait, roof I'm not fussed about.

lost-again · 12th June 2006, 19:31

I waited for the leather and the roof (3 months +) and don't regret it! Well worth the wait

. I am 6'2" and have no problems with height. The roof adds a roomy feel to the cabin. The Storm's are also the dogs danglies (particularly on Galaxy Grey), but the michelin tyres on mine give them nooooooo protection at all

karlak · 12th June 2006, 19:33

Decision made - I will wait until I can get the Leather.

lost-again · 12th June 2006, 19:36

Good move

They always appear to turn up faster than the dealer says. I was told end August, but got mine just over 1 week ago.

11th June 2006, 09:38	#1 (permalink)
karlak Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2006 Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ordering my New Civic Having looked at the car, with a test drive under the belt and deposit paid. I am now changing my Golf MK5 for a Civic. Nothing particularly wrong with the Golf, just that circumstances and timing are good at the moment. Have got a good trade in offer on the Golf, which will mean no hassle of a private sale. I have decided on the Black, I know the keeping clean issues, but it does look very good and suits the coupe style lines. It will be an EX (cos' I like my gadgets), and the dealer will include mats and the paint protection treatment (which should help keeping the black clean). I am also contemplating the leather, which comes with panoramic roof. I like the heated seat option in the winter, and also leather is very practical to keep clean. Must decide by tomorrow on the leather/roof, but I am thinking I may well go for it. Just wanted to thank Potts for a great site, with lots of real world pictures and recommendations - It does help when getting customer feedback rather than dealer talk.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,098 Thanks: 18 Thanked 112 Times in 64 Posts iTrader: (0)	No problem! Are you tall? Does the glass roof reduce the headroom? Just wondering. I wish I could have had leather in the EX, but it wasn't an option at the time. Any idea how long delivery will be?

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