New Civic Owner

jrb69 · 30th December 2007, 10:45

Hi, just thought i'd drop a line to introduce myself as a proud owner of a brand new Civic EX Diesel with glass roof.

Treated myself to an early christmas present to replace an Accord Diesel that i owned for a year as my 'introduction' to the world of Honda! Was so impressed with the build quality and engine performance/economy during that time but didn't no longer needed the size so there was only one choice as a replacement.

Love the looks, love the funky interior.

Just got to work out what appears to be a common problem with K800i phone as no sound comes through the speakers....

Looking forward to enjoying the drive!

Koen · 30th December 2007, 11:11

Enjoy your civic!
The accord however is maybe not a good reference, as it is more "car" for the money than the civic, but anyway I think the civic is a very good piece of machinery.

K.

FWH · 30th December 2007, 13:32

Welcome!

I think you will find the Accord and Civic a bit different, but I am sure you will enjoy the Civic.

Dominic · 1st January 2008, 18:57

Hi,

Am thinking about a very similar kind of change myself! About to trial a Civic diesel

What swung it for you (against the Accord diesel?)

Dom

jrb69 · 14th January 2008, 21:42

Hi Dominic

I just couldn't get excited about driving the Accord, although the engine was excellent and reliability perfect it just didn't do it for me anymore. On test drive the Civic felt much more at 'one' with me!!!

Generally the space in the rear and boot seems comparable with the Accord (I had a saloon) although could do with a bit more steering height adjustment.

Also impressed by the styling and general 'funkiness'. Everytime i look at outside i know i made the right choice.....

grasey · 14th January 2008, 21:57

Welcome, hope you enjoy the civic as much as you enjoyed the accord.

Green Hornet · 21st January 2008, 22:04

Hi,

I had an accord saloon for 2 years and it was a really well built, solid, grunter and bruiser of a car. Just changed to the Civic saloon (with 1.8L petrol engine). Must say that I find the Civic a little more jittery and ride quality a bit less smooth than the Accord but there is a huge difference in price so I can't complain overall.

The Civic is a much "smarter looking" car than the Accord though and the interior much more attractive. Also the Accord is being replaced later in the year and I think it will date after that.

bucketp · 22nd January 2008, 10:35

Hi
I think the Glass roof looks amazing especially on Red cars , there is one near to me and i am extremely jealous.

amronno · 22nd January 2008, 18:47

Hi jrb69!

Welcome to the forum.
Agree, the civ has some very funky details.
I love it.

30th December 2007, 10:45	#1 (permalink)
jrb69 Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	New Civic Owner Hi, just thought i'd drop a line to introduce myself as a proud owner of a brand new Civic EX Diesel with glass roof. Treated myself to an early christmas present to replace an Accord Diesel that i owned for a year as my 'introduction' to the world of Honda! Was so impressed with the build quality and engine performance/economy during that time but didn't no longer needed the size so there was only one choice as a replacement. Love the looks, love the funky interior. Just got to work out what appears to be a common problem with K800i phone as no sound comes through the speakers.... Looking forward to enjoying the drive!

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30th December 2007, 11:11	#2 (permalink)
Koen Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th September 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Enjoy your civic! The accord however is maybe not a good reference, as it is more "car" for the money than the civic, but anyway I think the civic is a very good piece of machinery. K.

30th December 2007, 13:32	#3 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,498 Thanks: 20 Thanked 86 Times in 79 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome! I think you will find the Accord and Civic a bit different, but I am sure you will enjoy the Civic.

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Dominic Valve Cap Join Date: 21st December 2007 Location: Gloucester, UK Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, Am thinking about a very similar kind of change myself! About to trial a Civic diesel What swung it for you (against the Accord diesel?) Dom

14th January 2008, 21:42	#5 (permalink)
jrb69 Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Dominic I just couldn't get excited about driving the Accord, although the engine was excellent and reliability perfect it just didn't do it for me anymore. On test drive the Civic felt much more at 'one' with me!!! Generally the space in the rear and boot seems comparable with the Accord (I had a saloon) although could do with a bit more steering height adjustment. Also impressed by the styling and general 'funkiness'. Everytime i look at outside i know i made the right choice.....

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grasey Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 16th December 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome, hope you enjoy the civic as much as you enjoyed the accord.

21st January 2008, 22:04	#7 (permalink)
Green Hornet Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: Waterford, Ireland Posts: 56 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi, I had an accord saloon for 2 years and it was a really well built, solid, grunter and bruiser of a car. Just changed to the Civic saloon (with 1.8L petrol engine). Must say that I find the Civic a little more jittery and ride quality a bit less smooth than the Accord but there is a huge difference in price so I can't complain overall. The Civic is a much "smarter looking" car than the Accord though and the interior much more attractive. Also the Accord is being replaced later in the year and I think it will date after that.

22nd January 2008, 10:35	#8 (permalink)
bucketp Exiled Englishman Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2007 Location: Peebles, Scottish Borders Posts: 423 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi I think the Glass roof looks amazing especially on Red cars , there is one near to me and i am extremely jealous.

22nd January 2008, 18:47	#9 (permalink)
amronno So Long Folks! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 858 Thanks: 19 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi jrb69! Welcome to the forum. Agree, the civ has some very funky details. I love it.