I'm in love

Obo · 18th May 2007, 08:53

I thought I'd start a new thread as I didnt want to carry on with the negative vein of the "fuming" thread.

Picked it up yesterday ... I bloody LOVE it already!!!!!! After the monumental **** up with it Honda Bristol came through in the end (although I still havent forgiven them completely). They also gave me a HUGE flower arrangment (it was much to lavish to be described as a bouquet) and a large bottle of champagne!

The car was in the showroom with ropes around it looking gorgeous it was close to another blueish EX and the city pack really made it stand out. They'd also fitted chrome locking wheel nuts which are in the price list at £45 not sure if this is a standard thing now as price list is last years.

Couple of things..
Is there a way to access your phone numbers without having to add them all manually by voice? I got bored last night after 2.

My phone is paired and my bf paired his last night, which will be used if both phones are in the car?

I cant get used to a smaller car, my Focus ST was an estate. The civic looks like a dinky toy on the driveway!

WHY do people head for you when you're driving a new car? We nearly had a head on through a traffic calming chicane last night the girl coming towards us wasnt stopping for anyone

In all I'm chuffed to bits and it was worth waiting for cos the city pack is proper nice...completey pointless (apart from the sensors) and overpriced but lush!

Oh and I got
£80 plate transfer
£1000 city pack (inc mats which were part of the deal anyway)
£45 locking wheel nuts
£100 spare wheel

All free of charge

Foggy69 · 18th May 2007, 09:12

Success at last

Now all you have to do is love and cherish it and keep it clean.

Andrea · 18th May 2007, 09:13

So glad you are happy with it after the wait.

Obo · 18th May 2007, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Success at last

Now all you have to do is love and cherish it and keep it clean.

I know it looks dirty already

last night my brother-in-law noticed a bit of mud scuffed on the inside of the door, the bf got an earful for that (from him not me)!

Foggy69 · 18th May 2007, 09:26

Better stop reading Civinfo and great out there with your sponge and bucket then

So what has happened to the 'Current Mood' meter in you sig. I was looking forward to seeing new ways to explain happy.

romatic · 18th May 2007, 09:31

I'm delighted for you Obo. You did well with the freebies, but you were due them. I bet you are looking out of your window right now at your new baby. We have all been there. And bedtime reading last night was the manual of course. The more you drive the new Civic the bigger your smile will be. Go out and buy some lemons. Enjoy.

Obo · 18th May 2007, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

So what has happened to the 'Current Mood' meter in you sig. I was looking forward to seeing new ways to explain happy.

Thought that was a bit lame but I'll but it back

Cheers Romantic, I'm looking out at it worrying about the dark clouds coming over

apemonkeyman · 18th May 2007, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

They also gave me a HUGE flower arrangment (it was much to lavish to be described as a bouquet) and a large bottle of champagne!

I should bloody think so too. They should've given you the car for free too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

The car was in the showroom with ropes around it looking gorgeous it was close to another blueish EX and the city pack really made it stand out. They'd also fitted chrome locking wheel nuts which are in the price list at £45 not sure if this is a standard thing now as price list is last years.

Just how it deserved to be treated. Looks like some major sucking up was being attempted there to make you feel special! I think they took note.

I got the locking wheel nuts included without asking - they mentioned they were thrown in with upgraded alloys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

Couple of things..
Is there a way to access your phone numbers without having to add them all manually by voice? I got bored last night after 2.

I wish. I just took it as a great opportunity to talk to my car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

My phone is paired and my bf paired his last night, which will be used if both phones are in the car?

Dunno - try it & let us know!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

I cant get used to a smaller car, my Focus ST was an estate. The civic looks like a dinky toy on the driveway!

But it's a Tardis so that means you could get a second on the drive when your chap gets the itch...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

WHY do people head for you when you're driving a new car? We nearly had a head on through a traffic calming chicane last night the girl coming towards us wasnt stopping for anyone

It's cos they wanna get close to you to check out your car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

In all I'm chuffed to bits and it was worth waiting for cos the city pack is proper nice...completey pointless (apart from the sensors) and overpriced but lush!

That's what we all knew & were getting excited about on your behalf... it is worth it in the end, you just need to experience it to realise.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

Oh and I got ... ... ...
All free of charge

Excellent - enjoy & see you at the next local(ish) meet!!!

Pottsy · 18th May 2007, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

Couple of things..
Is there a way to access your phone numbers without having to add them all manually by voice? I got bored last night after 2.

I have never bothered, so not sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

My phone is paired and my bf paired his last night, which will be used if both phones are in the car?

I say it's random. Jayne says it's the better phone. Either way, you can swap over easily with a voice command.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

I cant get used to a smaller car, my Focus ST was an estate. The civic looks like a dinky toy on the driveway!

The Focus is 1% taller, 3% wider and 3% longer. Oh no, here we go, it's the length that counts... Inside, the Civ has 26% more space for luggage (seats up) and 8% more space seats down.

Time and relative dimensions in space, I suspect.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

WHY do people head for you when you're driving a new car? We nearly had a head on through a traffic calming chicane last night the girl coming towards us wasnt stopping for anyone

This is standard. The nicer looking and more expensive and new the car, the more blind people aim for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

In all I'm chuffed to bits and it was worth waiting for cos the city pack is proper nice...completey pointless (apart from the sensors) and overpriced but lush!

Oh and I got
£80 plate transfer
£1000 city pack (inc mats which were part of the deal anyway)
£45 locking wheel nuts
£100 spare wheel

This is a good result - I've updated the Bristol Honda wiki.

And so where are the photos? (With you doing the glamour model bit beside it of course...)

Pottsy · 18th May 2007, 09:55

^^ The above was posted at the same time as ape's so all Gallifrean references are the sad coincidental thoughts of two similar minds...

Bog · 18th May 2007, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

The Focus is 1% taller, 3% wider and 3% longer. Oh no, here we go, it's the length that counts... Inside, the Civ has 26% more space for luggage (seats up) and 8% more space seats down.

and the Focus is 100% more boring!

Glad you've got your Civic at long last Obo - We told you it would be woth the wait!

Enjoy!

apemonkeyman · 18th May 2007, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

^^ The above was posted at the same time as ape's so all Gallifrean references are the sad coincidental thoughts of two similar minds...

I'll take that as a compliment.

Charles_Harding · 18th May 2007, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obo

n all I'm chuffed to bits and it was worth waiting for cos the city pack is proper nice...completey pointless (apart from the sensors) and overpriced but lush!

Oh and I got
£80 plate transfer
£1000 city pack (inc mats which were part of the deal anyway)
£45 locking wheel nuts
£100 spare wheel

All free of charge

Great news.

Still write that letter to Mr. Kier though.

This time it could have your positive tones attached.

......You are bound to get a reply as well!

"The quickest way to make a million when starting up a new business, is to start with 2 million!"

Charles H.
Current mode 250 volts

The Phantom · 18th May 2007, 11:59

Congratulations Obo.

Just in from picking mine up this morning, and I am already well impressed with the mpg (better than my diesel) and performance when I push the shine go faster pedal.

Unfortunately as mine is NHB it looks like I'll spend every other day washing it. It's barkit already.

Off to fit my Civinfo sticker.

romatic · 18th May 2007, 12:02

And congratulations to you too Phantom. Do enjoy.

czechplastik · 18th May 2007, 17:37

Hi Obo! Glad everything worked out in the end! Enjoy!

Charles_Harding · 18th May 2007, 19:17

Good on yer Phantom.

'tis want we want.

Lots of happy little pilots out there!

......it'll be dry soon!

"My problem is to reconcile my net income with my gross habits!"

Charles H.

Maldax · 18th May 2007, 19:45

Nice one Obo! I guessed you were sitting in the driveway fiddling with your bits

Charles_Harding · 18th May 2007, 20:28

Careful Maldax, there might be children watching!

"Money can't buy everything, that's what credit cards are for!"

Charles H.

JoeyF · 18th May 2007, 21:39

Hooray!!!! great news Obo, glad you have finally got your Spaceship, how does it compare to your last car? what was it again......can you remember.

18th May 2007, 08:53	#1 (permalink)
Obo Rusty Nut! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th March 2007 Location: Weston-super-Mare Posts: 615 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm in love I thought I'd start a new thread as I didnt want to carry on with the negative vein of the "fuming" thread. Picked it up yesterday ... I bloody LOVE it already!!!!!! After the monumental **** up with it Honda Bristol came through in the end (although I still havent forgiven them completely). They also gave me a HUGE flower arrangment (it was much to lavish to be described as a bouquet) and a large bottle of champagne! The car was in the showroom with ropes around it looking gorgeous it was close to another blueish EX and the city pack really made it stand out. They'd also fitted chrome locking wheel nuts which are in the price list at £45 not sure if this is a standard thing now as price list is last years. Couple of things.. Is there a way to access your phone numbers without having to add them all manually by voice? I got bored last night after 2. My phone is paired and my bf paired his last night, which will be used if both phones are in the car? I cant get used to a smaller car, my Focus ST was an estate. The civic looks like a dinky toy on the driveway! WHY do people head for you when you're driving a new car? We nearly had a head on through a traffic calming chicane last night the girl coming towards us wasnt stopping for anyone In all I'm chuffed to bits and it was worth waiting for cos the city pack is proper nice...completey pointless (apart from the sensors) and overpriced but lush! Oh and I got £80 plate transfer £1000 city pack (inc mats which were part of the deal anyway) £45 locking wheel nuts £100 spare wheel All free of charge

18th May 2007, 09:31	#6 (permalink)
romatic Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 30th March 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In love I'm delighted for you Obo. You did well with the freebies, but you *were* due them. I bet you are looking out of your window right now at your new baby. We have all been there. And bedtime reading last night was the manual of course. The more you drive the new Civic the bigger your smile will be. Go out and buy some lemons. Enjoy.

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This thread is about: I'm in love, it's in General Discussion at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; I thought I'd start a new thread as I didnt want to carry on with the negative vein of the "fuming" thread. Picked it up ...

18th May 2007, 09:12	#2 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Success at last Now all you have to do is love and cherish it and keep it clean.

18th May 2007, 09:13	#3 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So glad you are happy with it after the wait.

18th May 2007, 09:26	#5 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Better stop reading Civinfo and great out there with your sponge and bucket then So what has happened to the 'Current Mood' meter in you sig. I was looking forward to seeing new ways to explain happy.

18th May 2007, 09:55	#10 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,039 Thanks: 13 Thanked 94 Times in 50 Posts	^^ The above was posted at the same time as ape's so all Gallifrean references are the sad coincidental thoughts of two similar minds...

18th May 2007, 11:59	#14 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Congratulations Obo. Just in from picking mine up this morning, and I am already well impressed with the mpg (better than my diesel) and performance when I push the shine go faster pedal. Unfortunately as mine is NHB it looks like I'll spend every other day washing it. It's barkit already. Off to fit my Civinfo sticker.

18th May 2007, 12:02	#15 (permalink)
romatic Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 30th March 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	And congratulations to you too Phantom. Do enjoy.

18th May 2007, 17:37	#16 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Obo! Glad everything worked out in the end! Enjoy!

18th May 2007, 19:17	#17 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Good on yer Phantom. 'tis want we want. Lots of happy little pilots out there! ......it'll be dry soon! *"My problem is to reconcile my net income with my gross habits!"* Charles H.

18th May 2007, 19:45	#18 (permalink)
Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice one Obo! I guessed you were sitting in the driveway fiddling with your bits

18th May 2007, 20:28	#19 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Careful Maldax, there might be children watching! *"Money can't buy everything, that's what credit cards are for!"* Charles H.

18th May 2007, 21:39	#20 (permalink)
JoeyF Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2006 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 380 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hooray!!!! great news Obo, glad you have finally got your Spaceship, how does it compare to your last car? what was it again......can you remember.