honda civic spec s?

sco77harris · 30th August 2006, 11:38

i was wondering has anyone got seen or know of any s spec civic actually being sold, intrested to see how it would look without radio and all the extras?

basegreen · 30th August 2006, 11:43

As far as I could make out, the S spec was purely a marketing exercise to get the From £xxxxx figure nice and low.

Parky · 30th August 2006, 11:49

Dealer told me they are special order only and very hard to get hold of.

Ian

Newboy · 30th August 2006, 11:52

I saw one Civic parked up a while ago which had the basic wheel trims (which didn't surprise me) but the twin triangular exhausts blanked out in the same material as the rear honeycomb (which did). Excuse my ignorance but was this an S spec example I saw ?

Bungle · 30th August 2006, 12:16

No, it was probably a 1.4 Civic. The 1.8 and 2.2 diesels have the chromed triangular twin exhausts, the 1.4 doesn't. The ports are blanked off and the exhaust exits under the rear bumper like a 'normal' car. Shame really.

The S and R versions will have the triangles, but a different shape to ours. And sculpted skirts.

zippybungle · 30th August 2006, 12:26

My dealer told me (so it must be true..umm) that no S spec Civics have been sold in the UK and that, as above, it's just to get the 'starting from...' price looking low. He told me that you don't even get hub caps, just bare steel wheels

Bungle · 30th August 2006, 12:31

Sorry are we talking about S grade (as in SE, ES etc), not type S?

Newboy · 30th August 2006, 12:33

These manufacturers really do take the p*** !! I suppose they are all just after our hard earned bucks !!

Parky · 30th August 2006, 12:43

It may have some things missing, but it is not a totally basic car, for instance you still get :-

Air Conditioning
Electric Windows
Front, Side and Curtain Airbags
Electric and Heated Door Mirrors
Alarm
Remote Central Locking
VSA
Discs All Round
ABS
Multifunction Computer
Etc

Colours are also limited and there are no factory fitted options.

So it may be a 'marketing' ploy, but it's not that bad.

Ian

Newboy · 30th August 2006, 12:48

That's Honda value for you.

Wonder if that means its even harder to get any sort of discount off the list price given its a special order !?!

zippybungle · 30th August 2006, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parky

It may have some things missing, but it is not a totally basic car, for instance you still get :-

Air Conditioning
Electric Windows
Front, Side and Curtain Airbags
Electric and Heated Door Mirrors
Alarm
Remote Central Locking
VSA
Discs All Round
ABS
Multifunction Computer
Etc

Colours are also limited and there are no factory fitted options.

So it may be a 'marketing' ploy, but it's not that bad.

Ian

No parcel shelf, no stereo and air con not included (according to the Honda brochure). I can't imagine anyone buying a Civic and not wanting a radio, so for me it's a marketing ploy.

basegreen · 30th August 2006, 13:59

The lead times were about 8 months when I enquired

Parky · 30th August 2006, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippybungle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parky

It may have some things missing, but it is not a totally basic car, for instance you still get :-

Air Conditioning
Electric Windows
Front, Side and Curtain Airbags
Electric and Heated Door Mirrors
Alarm
Remote Central Locking
VSA
Discs All Round
ABS
Multifunction Computer
Etc

Colours are also limited and there are no factory fitted options.

So it may be a 'marketing' ploy, but it's not that bad.

Ian

No parcel shelf, no stereo and air con not included (according to the Honda brochure). I can't imagine anyone buying a Civic and not wanting a radio, so for me it's a marketing ploy.

Sorry got the Air Con from the Honda Web Site, but you are right the brochure does say it's missing. Strange no parcel shelf though, as thye must cost virtually nothing.

Maybe with the 'no radio' you can at least install your own head unit with an iPod in capability!

Ian

Newboy · 30th August 2006, 14:57

Agree re parcel shelf but if you look in the accessories catalogue I think I recall it listed as £110 !! Don't break yours !!!

basegreen · 30th August 2006, 15:11

Interested to know if there's a part number for the radioless dash. I seem to remember it being a DIN hole.

generationgav · 30th August 2006, 15:41

also means no speakers though! Or wiring for speakers for that matter!

I think that the no parcel shelf really was the bit to get nobody to order them to be honest.

Martin · 31st August 2006, 20:03

I don't think that there has ever been one. People often ask about the entrry level model, and I only bring up the 1.4 SE.

The S model doesn't even have the wheel trims mentioned above. As far as the pricing thing goes, I cam't be sure, as there are also 1.8 and 2.2 models available in the S

sco77harris · 31st August 2006, 22:54

sorry, i spelt spec speak lol must of been tired and had my dyslexia play up.

yer i think its a marketing ploy, and remember they already put the price up 400 pounds for the civic.

still it would be cool to see one

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30th August 2006, 11:43	#2 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	As far as I could make out, the S spec was purely a marketing exercise to get the From £xxxxx figure nice and low.

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Parky Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2006 Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Dealer told me they are special order only and very hard to get hold of. Ian

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Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I saw one Civic parked up a while ago which had the basic wheel trims (which didn't surprise me) but the twin triangular exhausts blanked out in the same material as the rear honeycomb (which did). Excuse my ignorance but was this an S spec example I saw ?

30th August 2006, 12:16	#5 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No, it was probably a 1.4 Civic. The 1.8 and 2.2 diesels have the chromed triangular twin exhausts, the 1.4 doesn't. The ports are blanked off and the exhaust exits under the rear bumper like a 'normal' car. Shame really. The S and R versions will have the triangles, but a different shape to ours. And sculpted skirts.

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zippybungle Valve Cap Join Date: 21st August 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	My dealer told me (so it must be true..umm) that no S spec Civics have been sold in the UK and that, as above, it's just to get the 'starting from...' price looking low. He told me that you don't even get hub caps, just bare steel wheels

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Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry are we talking about S grade (as in SE, ES etc), not type S?

30th August 2006, 12:33	#8 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	These manufacturers really do take the p*** !! I suppose they are all just after our hard earned bucks !!

30th August 2006, 12:43	#9 (permalink)
Parky Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2006 Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	It may have some things missing, but it is not a totally basic car, for instance you still get :- Air Conditioning Electric Windows Front, Side and Curtain Airbags Electric and Heated Door Mirrors Alarm Remote Central Locking VSA Discs All Round ABS Multifunction Computer Etc Colours are also limited and there are no factory fitted options. So it may be a 'marketing' ploy, but it's not that bad. Ian

30th August 2006, 12:48	#10 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	That's Honda value for you. Wonder if that means its even harder to get any sort of discount off the list price given its a special order !?!

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	The lead times were about 8 months when I enquired

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Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Agree re parcel shelf but if you look in the accessories catalogue I think I recall it listed as £110 !! Don't break yours !!!

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Interested to know if there's a part number for the radioless dash. I seem to remember it being a DIN hole.

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Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I don't think that there has ever been one. People often ask about the entrry level model, and I only bring up the 1.4 SE. The S model doesn't even have the wheel trims mentioned above. As far as the pricing thing goes, I cam't be sure, as there are also 1.8 and 2.2 models available in the S

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	sorry, i spelt spec speak lol must of been tired and had my dyslexia play up. yer i think its a marketing ploy, and remember they already put the price up 400 pounds for the civic. still it would be cool to see one