It' gone! What a dreadful car!

Bog · 15th March 2008, 13:48

My Civic has finally gone

Sold it back to the dealer!

18 months of things falling off, constant rattles and very poor dealer service are now behind me.

Originally tempted by the good looks and hi tech spec, but after six months it became the car from hell.

Oh well lesson learned - Never another british built Honda!

Still will visit the forum now and again - some great people on here

angie4m · 15th March 2008, 13:50

Aawww, another one bites the dust. Not the best when things go wrong. Hope your next adventure is much better

Charles_Harding · 15th March 2008, 13:57

Sorry that you didn't get on with your Space Ship.

You are not alone there as can be seen from some of these posts.

Charlie's been lucky though.

I'm still feeling the excitment of day one of ownership everytime Millie heads out to the road!

"I started out with nothing.
......and I've still got most of it left!"

Type S Bournemouth · 15th March 2008, 14:01

so what you getting now then? Im just getting used to no longer being a civic owner as well. Not that i had any problems with my one.

Kremmen · 15th March 2008, 14:56

Surprising how different builds perform.

Since having mine serviced it's going like a dream.

No rattles
i-shift, whilst not perfect is better

No other faults to report

harleyfatboy · 15th March 2008, 15:39

Sorry it did not work out for you man ......guess its something honda should be listening to ...but in the real world they play percentages ... thats the way it is .....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

pcr · 15th March 2008, 15:47

Bog, I know exactly how you feel. Even without the problems this is car just isn't quite right. I'd swap to an Auris tomorrow if I could but I've got to get another four years out of the Civic.

harleyfatboy · 15th March 2008, 15:56

I have got an auris among others and must say the fit and paint finish is second to none considering its built in morroco but it is a safe car by that i mean almost bombproof but its got no style it would not stand out in a sty of ugly pigs...... but i bought it for just the reason that it will hold its value and give very little if any trouble at all ....good car no style ...ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

TTDegs · 15th March 2008, 16:38

sad to see you Civ-less Bog, but understand your reasoning

Make sure you do stick around here though

Bog · 15th March 2008, 17:16

One of the reason for getting rid of it is I have just started doing some consultancy work in London, so I will be doing the daily commute on the tube for the next year or so.

We had two cars, my Civic and my wifes Feista, which were both bought together new. It seemed pointless (and a waste of money) having two cars when would be sitting on the drive all week doing nothing.

Seeing as we have two young children, the logical thing to do would have been to keep the Civic as it is bigger, but my wife hated the Civic. She did not like it's looks, un-reliability and poor rear visibilaty.

The Feista is cheap to run and to date has had not one problem. We may trade it in for a new Focus in 6-8 months when the Feista is two years old.

Topcat · 15th March 2008, 18:49

Its a shame but I understand completely - stay in touch

LNT · 15th March 2008, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

My Civic has finally gone

Sold it back to the dealer!

18 months of things falling off, constant rattles and very poor dealer service are now behind me.

Originally tempted by the good looks and hi tech spec, but after six months it became the car from hell.

Oh well lesson learned - Never another british built Honda!

Still will visit the forum now and again - some great people on here

The Japanese built Civics are excellent...

Bog · 15th March 2008, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNT

The Japanese built Civics are excellent...

I know, I sat in a Hybrid at the dealers the other week and I felt much better built & better quality materials all round.

FWH · 16th March 2008, 09:33

Shame it did not work out for you.

Stay around..

Bog · 1st April 2008, 08:31

Have spent sometime driving my wife's 56 plate 1.2 Fiesta over the past couple of weeks, I now realise how bad the Civic was!

Unlike the Civic, the Feista is is quiter - less engine and road noise, especially on the motorway (The Civic's cabin noise was very loud and tiring!)

It handles much better, feels more sure footed and the ride is smoother (Ok I accept the may be down to the lack of 17" wheels) NO rattles and the feeling something is going to break.

And best of all....... an MP3 socket as standard.

Ok comparing a Feista to a Civic is flawed, but it does hightlight the fact that if Ford can make the driving experience of it's entry level car that good (TC the Focus must be great if the Feista is anything to go on!), it does IMHO make the Civic look over hyped!

Topcat · 1st April 2008, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

It handles much better, feels more sure footed and the ride is smoother (Ok I accept the may be down to the lack of 17" wheels) NO rattles and the feeling something is going to break.

I have 17inch alloys on my focus and the ride is much smoother than my civic ever was

l-noel · 1st April 2008, 14:22

Sorry it didn't work for you Bog,

I understand your feelings because I've had the same experience with my previous car. And I'm not ready to buy the same brand again.

But, since two weeks I drive my wife car, a nice small Daihatsu Trevis, because I'm working at 5 km from home in town and my wife drive the civic because she has 30 Km to drive on a main road... But I miss my civic so much !
I agree with you it's not the perfect car, and yes it has a firm ride (It's Ok in France because of our good raods) the fitting of the inside is not at the top level (but the same level as other european manufacturer) early production have real fiability concern and the car was not designed without flaws (fuel filler, handbrake), but for me it is a car like no other.
My problem will be what to buy in 4 years when it will be time to change ?
If Honda succeed to keep the design and improve the general quality it will be with no doubt a 9th gen Civic !

15th March 2008, 13:48	#1 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	It' gone! What a dreadful car! My Civic has finally gone Sold it back to the dealer! 18 months of things falling off, constant rattles and very poor dealer service are now behind me. Originally tempted by the good looks and hi tech spec, but after six months it became the car from hell. Oh well lesson learned - Never another british built Honda! Still will visit the forum now and again - some great people on here

15th March 2008, 15:39	#6 (permalink)
harleyfatboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its Gone Sorry it did not work out for you man ......guess its something honda should be listening to ...but in the real world they play percentages ... thats the way it is .....ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

15th March 2008, 17:16	#10 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	One of the reason for getting rid of it is I have just started doing some consultancy work in London, so I will be doing the daily commute on the tube for the next year or so. We had two cars, my Civic and my wifes Feista, which were both bought together new. It seemed pointless (and a waste of money) having two cars when would be sitting on the drive all week doing nothing. Seeing as we have two young children, the logical thing to do would have been to keep the Civic as it is bigger, but my wife hated the Civic. She did not like it's looks, un-reliability and poor rear visibilaty. The Feista is cheap to run and to date has had not one problem. We may trade it in for a new Focus in 6-8 months when the Feista is two years old. Last edited by Bog; 15th March 2008 at 19:04.

1st April 2008, 14:22	#17 (permalink)
l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry it didn't work for you Bog, I understand your feelings because I've had the same experience with my previous car. And I'm not ready to buy the same brand again. But, since two weeks I drive my wife car, a nice small Daihatsu Trevis, because I'm working at 5 km from home in town and my wife drive the civic because she has 30 Km to drive on a main road... But I miss my civic so much ! I agree with you it's not the perfect car, and yes it has a firm ride (It's Ok in France because of our good raods) the fitting of the inside is not at the top level (but the same level as other european manufacturer) early production have real fiability concern and the car was not designed without flaws (fuel filler, handbrake), but for me it is a car like no other. My problem will be what to buy in 4 years when it will be time to change ? If Honda succeed to keep the design and improve the general quality it will be with no doubt a 9th gen Civic ! Last edited by l-noel; 1st April 2008 at 14:26. Reason: spelling...

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15th March 2008, 13:50	#2 (permalink)
angie4m Moved on Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,771 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	Aawww, another one bites the dust. Not the best when things go wrong. Hope your next adventure is much better

15th March 2008, 13:57	#3 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry that you didn't get on with your Space Ship. You are not alone there as can be seen from some of these posts. Charlie's been lucky though. I'm still feeling the excitment of day one of ownership everytime Millie heads out to the road! *"I started out with nothing.* *......and I've still got most of it left!"*

15th March 2008, 14:01	#4 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 976 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	so what you getting now then? Im just getting used to no longer being a civic owner as well. Not that i had any problems with my one.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,840 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader: (0)	Surprising how different builds perform. Since having mine serviced it's going like a dream. No rattles i-shift, whilst not perfect is better No other faults to report

15th March 2008, 15:47	#7 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Bog, I know exactly how you feel. Even without the problems this is car just isn't quite right. I'd swap to an Auris tomorrow if I could but I've got to get another four years out of the Civic.

15th March 2008, 15:56	#8 (permalink)
harleyfatboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th November 2007 Location: london Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have got an auris among others and must say the fit and paint finish is second to none considering its built in morroco but it is a safe car by that i mean almost bombproof but its got no style it would not stand out in a sty of ugly pigs...... but i bought it for just the reason that it will hold its value and give very little if any trouble at all ....good car no style ...ON A STEEL HORSE I RIDE

15th March 2008, 16:38	#9 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	sad to see you Civ-less Bog, but understand your reasoning Make sure you do stick around here though

15th March 2008, 18:49	#11 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Its a shame but I understand completely - stay in touch

16th March 2008, 09:33	#14 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,986 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Shame it did not work out for you. Stay around..

1st April 2008, 08:31	#15 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have spent sometime driving my wife's 56 plate 1.2 Fiesta over the past couple of weeks, I now realise how bad the Civic was! Unlike the Civic, the Feista is is quiter - less engine and road noise, especially on the motorway (The Civic's cabin noise was very loud and tiring!) It handles much better, feels more sure footed and the ride is smoother (Ok I accept the may be down to the lack of 17" wheels) NO rattles and the feeling something is going to break. And best of all....... an MP3 socket as standard. Ok comparing a Feista to a Civic is flawed, but it does hightlight the fact that if Ford can make the driving experience of it's entry level car that good (TC the Focus must be great if the Feista is anything to go on!), it does IMHO make the Civic look over hyped!