Goodbye Civic, Hello Focus

Daniel · 8th November 2011, 14:16

Folks,

After 5 years of sheer driving pleasure, it's time to say goodbye to the Civic

I fell in love with the 2.2 diesel engine, which I drove happily for 4 years. Desperately looking for a replacement (lease)car then, I found exactely the same Civic, yet with the 1.8 petrol engine and a year left on its leasecontract (my current car).
It's not as much fun as the diesel (lacks a bit of power imho) but at least it is still a Civic with that great sporty design and good handling!

I'm in the fortunate position where I get to choose a new (lease)car, so I had to go explore my options (read: alternatives). Since the family is expanded rapidly

I was forced to shop for a station wagon.
I ended up choosing the new Ford Focus, mainly because of the 1.6 ECOboost engine (150bhp) and proper handling (standard suspension is rather comfy though, but you can get Eibach springs).

The new car will look like this:

I would like to thank everyone on the forum here, where I've found a wealth of information and tips! Also the Wiki has been great source of Civic knowledge!

I hope you'll have a much fun in your Civics as I had in mine, it's a true drivers car!

Cheers!

Daniel

Dwyer9 · 8th November 2011, 14:32

We all Salute You

BigAlan · 8th November 2011, 14:41

Good luck with the new car Daniel.

fatmarky · 8th November 2011, 15:43

Goodbye and good luck Daniel

pedy · 8th November 2011, 17:24

civ was stunnin mate (looks like mine!)

good luck with the focus buddy, got to say the estate is the better looking than the hatchback, it looks more classy where as I feel the hatchback seems to look awkward

robbo51 · 8th November 2011, 19:34

Good luck with the Focus

Gp_kho · 8th November 2011, 20:36

Good luck with your new motor

fat4y · 8th November 2011, 21:09

Here...thats actually really smart looking!!

Sandozer · 8th November 2011, 21:20

Cracking looking Civ you had there

Good luck and safe driving with the new motor.

JohnnyBoy · 8th November 2011, 21:36

Wanna swap wheels before you get rid of the civic?

hypermobilty · 16th November 2011, 20:28

allmost identical to my thread lol

nice car mate

Daniel · 2nd February 2012, 23:40

For those interested

This is the Civic's replacement

(it's almost like cursing in this place, but it's a Ford Focus)

Have fun guys, keep up the good work!

Regards,

Daniel

HappyMan · 2nd February 2012, 23:44

Nice car

fat4y · 3rd February 2012, 01:10

Awww very nice dude!!nice move

samsara_2005 · 3rd February 2012, 01:18

Well done! The SW looks 1.000X cooler than the hatchback!

DerChef · 3rd February 2012, 13:39

er um a few people changing Civics for Ford Focuses me thinks

I have gone for those 18" wheels too

scofair1968 · 29th February 2012, 09:23

Traitor!!!

8th November 2011, 14:16	#1 (permalink)
Daniel Car: 2006 2.2 5dr NightHawkBlack Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 42 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Goodbye Civic, Hello Focus Folks, After 5 years of sheer driving pleasure, it's time to say goodbye to the Civic I fell in love with the 2.2 diesel engine, which I drove happily for 4 years. Desperately looking for a replacement (lease)car then, I found exactely the same Civic, yet with the 1.8 petrol engine and a year left on its leasecontract (my current car). It's not as much fun as the diesel (lacks a bit of power imho) but at least it is still a Civic with that great sporty design and good handling! I'm in the fortunate position where I get to choose a new (lease)car, so I had to go explore my options (read: alternatives). Since the family is expanded rapidly I was forced to shop for a station wagon. I ended up choosing the new Ford Focus, mainly because of the 1.6 ECOboost engine (150bhp) and proper handling (standard suspension is rather comfy though, but you can get Eibach springs). The new car will look like this: I would like to thank everyone on the forum here, where I've found a wealth of information and tips! Also the Wiki has been great source of Civic knowledge! I hope you'll have a much fun in your Civics as I had in mine, it's a true drivers car! Cheers! Daniel

2nd February 2012, 23:40	#12 (permalink)
Daniel Thread starter Car: 2006 2.2 5dr NightHawkBlack Join Date: 4th December 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 42 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Civic's replacement For those interested This is the Civic's replacement (it's almost like cursing in this place, but it's a Ford Focus) Have fun guys, keep up the good work! Regards, Daniel

2nd February 2012, 23:44	#13 (permalink)
HappyMan Super Moderator Car: Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S, Black Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 16,887 Thanks given: 495 Thanked 801 Times in 606 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice car Last edited by Dimplyred; 2nd February 2012 at 23:53.

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fat4y The Property Man Car: 2007 VW Beetle 1.6 Join Date: 7th November 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 6,047 Thanks given: 24 Thanked 373 Times in 367 Posts iTrader: (6)	Here...thats actually really smart looking!!

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fat4y The Property Man Car: 2007 VW Beetle 1.6 Join Date: 7th November 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 6,047 Thanks given: 24 Thanked 373 Times in 367 Posts iTrader: (6)	Awww very nice dude!!nice move

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