Its farewell, not goodbye....

HenryTheHonda · 1st September 2012, 20:00

That time has come in my life when I need to downgrade my car for a more economical drive

I have driven a 8th Gen civic for the past 6 years, some may remember my silverish blue Type S (what a beauty that was, loved that car), and for the past 3 years I've enjoyed the Type R.

With a monthly commute to work costing hundred in petrol, and were looking to start a family in the coming month, I've been told (ordered more like) that we cant afford the CTR and a baby (and the idea of selling the baby, keep the CTR didnt go down well either!)

I have had a fantastic time with the CTR, loved ever min driving it! Im never going to forget the Vtec, and the sheer power it delivered daily!

The civinfo community has been fantastic, met some amazing people, and one of the friendliest forums I've been apart of.

So the question on everyone lips is "Whats car have you gone for....."

I take ownership of a Vauxhal Astra GTC SRi 2Lt Diesel. I was so impressed with the drive and power with it being a diesel and 50 MPG. It will have 19" 5 spoke wheels (as in the pic below)

I'm not leaving the site, ill still be around and will be happy to drop off a review of the car once i take ownership in 2 weeks.

Thanks your everything all!

One last memory

el--lobo · 1st September 2012, 20:06

Like that Astra look forward to the review. Didn't fancy the new Civ?

Yassian · 1st September 2012, 20:09

Shame you had to get rid of the CTR, but Honda also has a 5 door derv Civic perfect for the family

God luck with your new ride!

HenryTheHonda · 1st September 2012, 20:35

To be completely honest, i think the 9G civic looks like a prius..... not a fan at all.

Plus, i needed a change to see if the grass is greener on the other side

deni.babe · 1st September 2012, 23:51

i sold my last civic for an astra sri never had a problem with the astra in the year i owned it good car but looks wise it didn't give me the same feeling hence me getting another civic ,me personally the ctr still looks more attractive than the gtc my opinion, overall though the gtc is a nice car and i hope you enjoy the motor and it proves to be as enjoyable as the civic.

Peteo48 · 2nd September 2012, 08:51

I think the new Astra is a great improvement looks wise over previous models.

We had Astras at work and I always found the driving position to be one of the best around.

Good luck with your new motor.

robbo51 · 2nd September 2012, 08:59

Good luck with it
I havent driven the new Astra but its a big improvement on the old one by many a mile!!

pigdog · 2nd September 2012, 09:32

best of luck with the new car matey

Gp_kho · 2nd September 2012, 10:18

Good luck with the new motor

The_Saint · 2nd September 2012, 11:32

Enjoy the switch mate. One thing to watch is the ERG value. They can throw up so many problems its unbelieable.

Just one thing to note i have a 40 mile commute to work every day, on cruise control at 60mpg my average in the type r is 43.3. I honestly cant believe how amazing the CTR is on fuel.

HenryTheHonda · 2nd September 2012, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Saint

Enjoy the switch mate. One thing to watch is the ERG value. They can throw up so many problems its unbelieable.

Just one thing to note i have a 40 mile commute to work every day, on cruise control at 60mpg my average in the type r is 43.3. I honestly cant believe how amazing the CTR is on fuel.

I couldn't get the CTR above 30mpg, what's the secret? Ill do some research on the ERG valve, thanks.

Gonna miss people willing to help lol

coste1l · 2nd September 2012, 11:42

Good luck with it buddy is in not the egr valve? I would be more concerned with dpf but if youre doing a lot of miles they should be fine

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The_Saint · 2nd September 2012, 11:42

Yeah I had so much issues with my first car, Vauxhall delivered me a brand new one. (Astra H) that stayed 4 months before i sold it on.

Yeah +40mpg is proving very easy in the CTR, honesly cannot believe it. My focus ST averaged 18mpg on the same route. That was 326bhp at the wheels though lol

fatboy-pete · 2nd September 2012, 12:02

I used to have an Astra similar to this one

xYKMFx chris · 2nd September 2012, 15:03

Could have written this myself Henry, we r trading our CTR in for an astra sri too but petrol model.

What are these problems mentioned??

coste1l · 2nd September 2012, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatboy-pete

I used to have an Astra similar to this one

My mate had one of these 22yrs ago it was the fastest car in the world!

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phil99 · 9th September 2012, 13:36

Gutted for you mate, my CTR is doing 34 mpg. Whilst the R was being serviced why JT Hughes we looked at a few different cars,
Audi A3 3 door and sports back,
Fabia Vrs and estate vrs
New golf gti

The problem was lack of boot space in all these cars. Civic boot is massive and our stroller fits in perfect with lots of space left in the others we looked at it didn't fit or took the whole boot. I will post pics of what I mean when my car is back

HenryTheHonda · 9th September 2012, 14:16

I gave JT Hughes an oppatunity a few weeks ago to track down a M200 for me.... I was prepaired to pay a little extra for something special. Over the course of 2 weeks, there were 3 M200 on the Honda used car site, and Honda didnt event call me to mention these.

This in a way was the final straw, they obviously didnt want my money, and we needed a change.... hence the GTC.

Ill still come to the Cosford meet, will be great to catch up!

phil99 · 9th September 2012, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by HenryTheHonda

I gave JT Hughes an oppatunity a few weeks ago to track down a M200 for me.... I was prepaired to pay a little extra for something special. Over the course of 2 weeks, there were 3 M200 on the Honda used car site, and Honda didnt event call me to mention these.

This in a way was the final straw, they obviously didnt want my money, and we needed a change.... hence the GTC.

Ill still come to the Cosford meet, will be great to catch up!

Only person I deal with is Lou she is really good

HenryTheHonda · 9th September 2012, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil99

Only person I deal with is Lou she is really good

Too right! She will go out of her way for anybody!!! The other reception lady on the other hand.... i have fallen out with her SO many times!!!!

Whats your car gone in for?

1st September 2012, 20:00	#1 (permalink)
HenryTheHonda Heavy Footed! Car: 2012 Astra GTC SRi Join Date: 15th September 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 638 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (1)	Its farewell, not goodbye.... That time has come in my life when I need to downgrade my car for a more economical drive I have driven a 8th Gen civic for the past 6 years, some may remember my silverish blue Type S (what a beauty that was, loved that car), and for the past 3 years I've enjoyed the Type R. With a monthly commute to work costing hundred in petrol, and were looking to start a family in the coming month, I've been told (ordered more like) that we cant afford the CTR and a baby (and the idea of selling the baby, keep the CTR didnt go down well either!) I have had a fantastic time with the CTR, loved ever min driving it! Im never going to forget the Vtec, and the sheer power it delivered daily! The civinfo community has been fantastic, met some amazing people, and one of the friendliest forums I've been apart of. So the question on everyone lips is "Whats car have you gone for....." I take ownership of a Vauxhal Astra GTC SRi 2Lt Diesel. I was so impressed with the drive and power with it being a diesel and 50 MPG. It will have 19" 5 spoke wheels (as in the pic below) I'm not leaving the site, ill still be around and will be happy to drop off a review of the car once i take ownership in 2 weeks. Thanks your everything all! One last memory Last edited by HenryTheHonda; 1st September 2012 at 20:01. Reason: typo

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robbo51 Civinfo Trader Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, West Yorks Posts: 15,418 Thanks given: 1,100 Thanked 1,477 Times in 1,361 Posts iTrader: (8)	Good luck with it I havent driven the new Astra but its a big improvement on the old one by many a mile!!

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pigdog aka Colin Car: 2008 CTR GT, Black Join Date: 19th April 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 8,025 Thanks given: 626 Thanked 869 Times in 832 Posts iTrader: (6)	best of luck with the new car matey

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The_Saint Supporter Car: FN2 Type R Join Date: 7th June 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 345 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 61 Times in 60 Posts iTrader: (1)	Enjoy the switch mate. One thing to watch is the ERG value. They can throw up so many problems its unbelieable. Just one thing to note i have a 40 mile commute to work every day, on cruise control at 60mpg my average in the type r is 43.3. I honestly cant believe how amazing the CTR is on fuel.

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The_Saint Supporter Car: FN2 Type R Join Date: 7th June 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 345 Thanks given: 13 Thanked 61 Times in 60 Posts iTrader: (1)	Yeah I had so much issues with my first car, Vauxhall delivered me a brand new one. (Astra H) that stayed 4 months before i sold it on. Yeah +40mpg is proving very easy in the CTR, honesly cannot believe it. My focus ST averaged 18mpg on the same route. That was 326bhp at the wheels though lol

2nd September 2012, 15:03	#15 (permalink)
xYKMFx chris Jayne here too!! Car: 2010 Type R GT Join Date: 29th June 2008 Location: newcastle under lyme Posts: 676 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Could have written this myself Henry, we r trading our CTR in for an astra sri too but petrol model. What are these problems mentioned??

9th September 2012, 13:36	#17 (permalink)
phil99 Team Telford Car: 59 CTR GT Milano Join Date: 31st August 2009 Location: Cosford (Telford) Posts: 987 Thanks given: 128 Thanked 57 Times in 57 Posts iTrader: (1)	Gutted for you mate, my CTR is doing 34 mpg. Whilst the R was being serviced why JT Hughes we looked at a few different cars, Audi A3 3 door and sports back, Fabia Vrs and estate vrs New golf gti The problem was lack of boot space in all these cars. Civic boot is massive and our stroller fits in perfect with lots of space left in the others we looked at it didn't fit or took the whole boot. I will post pics of what I mean when my car is back

9th September 2012, 14:16	#18 (permalink)
HenryTheHonda Heavy Footed! Thread starter Car: 2012 Astra GTC SRi Join Date: 15th September 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 638 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (1)	I gave JT Hughes an oppatunity a few weeks ago to track down a M200 for me.... I was prepaired to pay a little extra for something special. Over the course of 2 weeks, there were 3 M200 on the Honda used car site, and Honda didnt event call me to mention these. This in a way was the final straw, they obviously didnt want my money, and we needed a change.... hence the GTC. Ill still come to the Cosford meet, will be great to catch up!