Farewell to my Civic

Topcat · 26th January 2008, 23:44

Last Tuesday I said a sad farewell to my civic, it wasnt a decision I made lightly but as I entered 2008 with the same problems with the car three of which had already been fixed before (one of them twice)! I decided that enough was enough, no one can say I didnt give the civic or the dealership a fair chance to put things right, almost two years of constant battling to get the car right was starting to bore me and to be quite honest I simply wasnt enjoying driving it anymore.

I couldn't afford to buy another new car as all my spare cash had been spent on the civic so I started to look around at used cars at various dealerships. Then two weeks ago I stumbled across a real bargain, it is a pre-registered (Nov 07 - 57 plate) silver (my fav car colour) car that had only 6 MILES on the clock with sports pack upgrade which included 17inch alloys and colour coded paintwork, the best thing of all was it was reduced from £16,395 to £10,495. I took it for a test drive and instantly fell in love, the gear change was unbelievable, the car lets in less road noise than the civic and despite the bigger alloys is much less firm on the road. I also found the driving position and comfort better. Another couple were waiting for me to test drive it as they were interested so I knew at that price it wouldnt hang around long and put a deposit down.

I was offered £10,000 for mine as a trade in so was fairly happy that I was getting a new car for just £500 more. But luckily for me a friend of mine knows a honda dealer (I shall not say where) who said he would buy mine from me for £10,500, obviously I was delighted as I was now getting a brand new car without having to pay anything other than road tax

My final car journey in the civic was sad, I was nervous and felt sick but knew that it was the right thing in the long run, I dropped the car off an jumped in my brother's car and didnt look back, I couldnt believe what I was doing. That feeling didnt last long though, as soon as I picked the new car up an drove off I knew instantly that I was going to prefer the drive of the new car, no more stiff clonky gear change, a boot that opens perfectly, a radio with no static, no more knocking or rumbling sounds, no more steering rack noises and seats and dash that are far more durable - a car better suited for my needs and the kids and dogs!!

I think with the bigger wheels and colour coding actually looks really nice but, yes compared to the civic it is boring, and yes compared to the civic the dashboard is bland and no it isnt as fast as the civic but I am happy with it and thoroughly enjoy driving it, so much so that I get excited about it!!!!

Why am I not saying what it is? Because when other members have said they are getting something else or trying to decide what to get I have noticed that many of you are very quick to condemn any other car, saying they will regret it, they are making a mistake, that they heard so many people say they have problems with the "other" make etc etc. Well I have never once said on this forum that "all" civics are the same, I have never said to anyone asking "should I buy a civic" that no they shouldnt and I have never said they would regret buying a civic. I feel that the decision I made was right for me, I am glad I owned the civic as otherwise I would always have looked at it thinking that I should have got one, I am sad that I had to get rid of it quicker than I would have wanted as I lost so much money, but then I have snapped up a bargain, there are certain aspects of the car I will miss, but there are more that I definately wont miss!

It has been great being part of this forum, and having had two civics and plenty of experience I hope I am still welcome here as I feel I have made some good cyber buddies, one of which (you know who you are) has known about this for a couple of weeks and has given me some good advice and been a great help

and the one good thing with having all the problems is I have made some very great friends down at the dealership too

I hope you all continue to enjoy your civics and thanks for putting up with all my moans

Dalboy · 26th January 2008, 23:50

I hope your new car is better for you than the civic and that you will still visit us.
all the best

allan40alt · 26th January 2008, 23:51

Good luck TC. So sad that you had so many problems and I hope all will be well in your new set of wheels. Great to have some laughs. Take care, it's a jungle out there!

Jack The Lad. · 27th January 2008, 00:12

May your new car be problem free TC, you deserve it.
Don't you dare leave us Sweetheart

( been trying to wind you up, as you posted that you don't like being called LUV, but you havn't taken up the bait).
Who would Broders have to fight with.

Topcat · 27th January 2008, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

Don't you dare leave us Sweetheart

( been trying to wind you up, as you posted that you don't like being called LUV, but you havn't taken up the bait).

Ah but you see Jack the Lad I dont mind sweetheart its just Luv I cant stand lol

FWH · 27th January 2008, 00:30

Good luck with your new car, TC!

Hope it works out better than the Civic.

Jack The Lad. · 27th January 2008, 00:30

Well, pop in now and again, or ask Pottsy to start a new section just for your car.

Dimplyred · 27th January 2008, 00:32

I really don't think you gave it a chance TC!!!!

Brodick · 27th January 2008, 00:52

Sniff

We have had some laugh's, We have had some rows,

yet I will still miss you.

Bye then - Still here ?

Pottsy · 27th January 2008, 01:23

TC - you are part of the furniture here... Hope the new car does well (it sounds like a real bargain), but please do pop back in just to annoy B et al..

sallytraffic · 27th January 2008, 01:26

Just to add my wishes for the very best of luck with your new car, TC... and to encourage you to stay and share your valuable company and abundant experiences with us all !

illegalhunter · 27th January 2008, 06:22

I no where your coming from endless trips to the dealer so puts you off a car

Munro · 27th January 2008, 08:16

Good luck with your new car TC. I hope, for all our sakes, your old Civic was a Friday afternoon special and not representative of what we can expect!

If your new car is a Focus, they are great cars for a bargain price even if they are not quite as exciting to look at as a Civic.

St Thomas · 27th January 2008, 10:08

Whatever you have bought....hope it works well and I am sure you will enjoy it.
Just such a shame it has come to this.
Anyway.... Cannot wave at every Silver car, but will miss you.

PS. Can I have your posts to boost my total?

Bye.

HappyMan · 27th January 2008, 10:37

TC, it is so sad, but sometimes we have to make difficult decisions that make our life better. Good luck with the new motor!

I don't see why it has to be bye. TC actually has a lot to offer people who come on here to mention a problem on there car. I think she should be encouraged to stay and give advise on how to deal with the problems.

Dimplyred · 27th January 2008, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyMan

I don't see why it has to be bye. TC actually has a lot to offer people who come on here to mention a problem on there car. I think she should be encouraged to stay and give advise on how to deal with the problems.

Probably more qualified than most, in fact.

Kremmen · 27th January 2008, 10:53

I won't know what car to watch out for !

If I see someone waving out of a strange car and I haven't just cut them up I'll assume it's you

FWH · 27th January 2008, 10:59

Will you be putting a Civinfo sticker on your new car?

Cad · 27th January 2008, 12:06

Sad, but understandable, to read that it's over between you and your Civic. Having gone through this myself I can assure you that pretty looks soon take a back seat to reliability and quality.

It's also a shame that Honda's one-man PR machine now has free reign.

robbo51 · 27th January 2008, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Will you be putting a Civinfo sticker on your new car?

Why not?
I have another forum sticker on mine

26th January 2008, 23:44	#1 (permalink)
Topcat Definately Female! Car: Ford Focus!! Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,857 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (1)	Farewell to my Civic Last Tuesday I said a sad farewell to my civic, it wasnt a decision I made lightly but as I entered 2008 with the same problems with the car three of which had already been fixed before (one of them twice)! I decided that enough was enough, no one can say I didnt give the civic or the dealership a fair chance to put things right, almost two years of constant battling to get the car right was starting to bore me and to be quite honest I simply wasnt enjoying driving it anymore. I couldn't afford to buy another new car as all my spare cash had been spent on the civic so I started to look around at used cars at various dealerships. Then two weeks ago I stumbled across a real bargain, it is a pre-registered (Nov 07 - 57 plate) silver (my fav car colour) car that had only 6 MILES on the clock with sports pack upgrade which included 17inch alloys and colour coded paintwork, the best thing of all was it was reduced from £16,395 to £10,495. I took it for a test drive and instantly fell in love, the gear change was unbelievable, the car lets in less road noise than the civic and despite the bigger alloys is much less firm on the road. I also found the driving position and comfort better. Another couple were waiting for me to test drive it as they were interested so I knew at that price it wouldnt hang around long and put a deposit down. I was offered £10,000 for mine as a trade in so was fairly happy that I was getting a new car for just £500 more. But luckily for me a friend of mine knows a honda dealer (I shall not say where) who said he would buy mine from me for £10,500, obviously I was delighted as I was now getting a brand new car without having to pay anything other than road tax My final car journey in the civic was sad, I was nervous and felt sick but knew that it was the right thing in the long run, I dropped the car off an jumped in my brother's car and didnt look back, I couldnt believe what I was doing. That feeling didnt last long though, as soon as I picked the new car up an drove off I knew instantly that I was going to prefer the drive of the new car, no more stiff clonky gear change, a boot that opens perfectly, a radio with no static, no more knocking or rumbling sounds, no more steering rack noises and seats and dash that are far more durable - a car better suited for my needs and the kids and dogs!! I think with the bigger wheels and colour coding actually looks really nice but, yes compared to the civic it is boring, and yes compared to the civic the dashboard is bland and no it isnt as fast as the civic but I am happy with it and thoroughly enjoy driving it, so much so that I get excited about it!!!! Why am I not saying what it is? Because when other members have said they are getting something else or trying to decide what to get I have noticed that many of you are very quick to condemn any other car, saying they will regret it, they are making a mistake, that they heard so many people say they have problems with the "other" make etc etc. Well I have never once said on this forum that "all" civics are the same, I have never said to anyone asking "should I buy a civic" that no they shouldnt and I have never said they would regret buying a civic. I feel that the decision I made was right for me, I am glad I owned the civic as otherwise I would always have looked at it thinking that I should have got one, I am sad that I had to get rid of it quicker than I would have wanted as I lost so much money, but then I have snapped up a bargain, there are certain aspects of the car I will miss, but there are more that I definately wont miss! It has been great being part of this forum, and having had two civics and plenty of experience I hope I am still welcome here as I feel I have made some good cyber buddies, one of which (you know who you are) has known about this for a couple of weeks and has given me some good advice and been a great help and the one good thing with having all the problems is I have made some very great friends down at the dealership too I hope you all continue to enjoy your civics and thanks for putting up with all my moans

27th January 2008, 00:52	#9 (permalink)
Brodick Nice Guy! Car: Volvo XC60, D5, Se Lux Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,293 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sniff We have had some laugh's, We have had some rows, yet I will still miss you. Bye then - Still here ? Last edited by Brodick; 27th January 2008 at 11:17.

26th January 2008, 23:50	#2 (permalink)
Dalboy Supporter Car: 2007 1.8 EX Red Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 621 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts iTrader: (0)	I hope your new car is better for you than the civic and that you will still visit us. all the best

26th January 2008, 23:51	#3 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,764 Thanks given: 44 Thanked 63 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good luck TC. So sad that you had so many problems and I hope all will be well in your new set of wheels. Great to have some laughs. Take care, it's a jungle out there!

27th January 2008, 00:12	#4 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 4,341 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 248 Times in 242 Posts iTrader: (0)	May your new car be problem free TC, you deserve it. Don't you dare leave us Sweetheart ( been trying to wind you up, as you posted that you don't like being called LUV, but you havn't taken up the bait). Who would Broders have to fight with.

27th January 2008, 00:30	#6 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Car: MX-5 & V70 Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets Posts: 22,067 Thanks given: 506 Thanked 950 Times in 722 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good luck with your new car, TC! Hope it works out better than the Civic.

27th January 2008, 00:30	#7 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 4,341 Thanks given: 19 Thanked 248 Times in 242 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, pop in now and again, or ask Pottsy to start a new section just for your car.

27th January 2008, 00:32	#8 (permalink)
Dimplyred Super Moderator Car: M200 Type R Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire & Cheshire Posts: 21,061 Thanks given: 200 Thanked 1,594 Times in 1,426 Posts iTrader: (8)	I really don't think you gave it a chance TC!!!!

27th January 2008, 01:23	#10 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Car: Jag XF 3.0 Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 12,337 Thanks given: 127 Thanked 2,268 Times in 775 Posts iTrader: (0)	TC - you are part of the furniture here... Hope the new car does well (it sounds like a real bargain), but please do pop back in just to annoy B et al..

27th January 2008, 01:26	#11 (permalink)
sallytraffic Supporter Join Date: 7th January 2008 Location: Sale, UK Posts: 514 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just to add my wishes for the very best of luck with your new car, TC... and to encourage you to stay and share your valuable company and abundant experiences with us all !

27th January 2008, 06:22	#12 (permalink)
illegalhunter BJJ IS NOT JUST FOR XMAS Car: DS3 Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: On the mat choking people Posts: 4,710 Thanks given: 9 Thanked 127 Times in 117 Posts iTrader: (2)	I no where your coming from endless trips to the dealer so puts you off a car

27th January 2008, 08:16	#13 (permalink)
Munro Supporter Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,929 Thanks given: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 108 Posts iTrader: (2)	Good luck with your new car TC. I hope, for all our sakes, your old Civic was a Friday afternoon special and not representative of what we can expect! If your new car is a Focus, they are great cars for a bargain price even if they are not quite as exciting to look at as a Civic.

27th January 2008, 10:37	#15 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Car: Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S, Black Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 16,782 Thanks given: 492 Thanked 775 Times in 594 Posts iTrader: (0)	TC, it is so sad, but sometimes we have to make difficult decisions that make our life better. Good luck with the new motor! I don't see why it has to be bye. TC actually has a lot to offer people who come on here to mention a problem on there car. I think she should be encouraged to stay and give advise on how to deal with the problems.

27th January 2008, 10:53	#17 (permalink)
Kremmen Super Moderator Car: MY13 1.8 EX Auto Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 6,921 Thanks given: 183 Thanked 242 Times in 215 Posts iTrader: (0)	I won't know what car to watch out for ! If I see someone waving out of a strange car and I haven't just cut them up I'll assume it's you

27th January 2008, 10:59	#18 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Car: MX-5 & V70 Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets Posts: 22,067 Thanks given: 506 Thanked 950 Times in 722 Posts iTrader: (0)	Will you be putting a Civinfo sticker on your new car?

27th January 2008, 12:06	#19 (permalink)
Cad estranged Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 391 Thanks given: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sad, but understandable, to read that it's over between you and your Civic. Having gone through this myself I can assure you that pretty looks soon take a back seat to reliability and quality. It's also a shame that Honda's one-man PR machine now has free reign.