I want a Civic and joined to get the Lowdown.

Samstan · 5th December 2007, 20:54

Hi,

My name is Sam. I currently drive a Ford Cougar which I love but is very thirsty! Early next year my commute is going to become around 35-40miles a day so unfortunately the Cougar has to go. My requirements when choosing what car to get were basically - moon on a stick, please! Then I saw a review for the 2.2 diesel Civic

Quick, good fuel economy, relatively cheap tax and insurance and looks fantastic!

So through the wonders of Google, I found this site and joined up to find out the good, the bad and the ugly of owning a Civic.

So thats my hello

sushi_chef · 5th December 2007, 21:07

Welcome to the site Sam

Loads of info on here... personally I'd go for the 2.2 in silver

Jack The Lad. · 5th December 2007, 21:25

Yep, a silver 2.2 is the way to go.

plus a Civinfo sticker when you feel up to it

Samstan · 5th December 2007, 21:31

Thanks for the welcome.

I'll be buying nearly new probably so I probably have less choice of colour. To be honest I like all the Honda colours (less keen on the Champagne Silver though). My current car is silver and the Civic does look good (plus silver doesn't show the muck quite as quick!). If I had a choice the heart says black but the head says red or silver

Oh and when I get one a sticker is a definite possibility (I have owner club stickers in my Cougar).

Dalboy · 5th December 2007, 21:32

Hi Sam
Reds good

sushi_chef · 5th December 2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

plus a Civinfo sticker when you feel up to it

You dont have to wait until you get the Civic before you get a sticker though Sam, not sure it would suit the Cougar but would give you access to the 'other' areas of the site

Jack The Lad. · 5th December 2007, 21:44

You on commission as well then, sushi.

surferjr1999 · 5th December 2007, 21:51

Hi welcome Sam

The Civic is a great car. If mileage high Diesel is the way to go. However the petrol is a great engine and very happy with it. For my low mileage couldn't justify the increased purchase price and greater servicing cost. The Petrol also warms up much quicker and the heater is working in a few minutes. Either way great cars - you won't be disappointed

Brodick · 6th December 2007, 00:16

Welcome sam,

As the guys say if you cover a fair distance each day the diesel may be the better engine choice

Look at Galaxy Grey aswell - looks stunning when clean and the sun just bounces off it and hides the dirt fairly well when required aswell

good luck with your hunt

robbo51 · 6th December 2007, 08:42

Nahh... Red is the colour!!
Type S GT 2.2 i-CTD-i of course!!

Dimplyred · 6th December 2007, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Nahh... Red is the colour!!
Type S GT 2.2 i-CTD-i of course!!

Yeh, red is definately the colour, but sod the fuel economy and get a Type R.

Although the 2.2 Type S is very good also!!!!

5th December 2007, 20:54	#1 (permalink)
Samstan Valve Cap Join Date: 5th December 2007 Location: Newport, UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I want a Civic and joined to get the Lowdown. Hi, My name is Sam. I currently drive a Ford Cougar which I love but is very thirsty! Early next year my commute is going to become around 35-40miles a day so unfortunately the Cougar has to go. My requirements when choosing what car to get were basically - moon on a stick, please! Then I saw a review for the 2.2 diesel Civic Quick, good fuel economy, relatively cheap tax and insurance and looks fantastic! So through the wonders of Google, I found this site and joined up to find out the good, the bad and the ugly of owning a Civic. So thats my hello Last edited by Samstan; 5th December 2007 at 21:35.

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5th December 2007, 21:07	#2 (permalink)
sushi_chef Nifty with fish Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th March 2007 Location: Nr Halifax, W.Yorks Posts: 251 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the site Sam Loads of info on here... personally I'd go for the 2.2 in silver

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,926 Thanks: 9 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yep, a silver 2.2 is the way to go. plus a Civinfo sticker when you feel up to it

5th December 2007, 21:31	#4 (permalink)
Samstan Valve Cap Join Date: 5th December 2007 Location: Newport, UK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the welcome. I'll be buying nearly new probably so I probably have less choice of colour. To be honest I like all the Honda colours (less keen on the Champagne Silver though). My current car is silver and the Civic does look good (plus silver doesn't show the muck quite as quick!). If I had a choice the heart says black but the head says red or silver Oh and when I get one a sticker is a definite possibility (I have owner club stickers in my Cougar).

5th December 2007, 21:32	#5 (permalink)
Dalboy Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 454 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Sam Reds good

5th December 2007, 21:44	#7 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,926 Thanks: 9 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	You on commission as well then, sushi.

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surferjr1999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 181 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi welcome Sam The Civic is a great car. If mileage high Diesel is the way to go. However the petrol is a great engine and very happy with it. For my low mileage couldn't justify the increased purchase price and greater servicing cost. The Petrol also warms up much quicker and the heater is working in a few minutes. Either way great cars - you won't be disappointed

6th December 2007, 00:16	#9 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,904 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome sam, As the guys say if you cover a fair distance each day the diesel may be the better engine choice Look at Galaxy Grey aswell - looks stunning when clean and the sun just bounces off it and hides the dirt fairly well when required aswell good luck with your hunt

6th December 2007, 08:42	#10 (permalink)
robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,891 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nahh... Red is the colour!! Type S GT 2.2 i-CTD-i of course!!