New Honda Civic Type S, !st Facelift

Xmitsos · 28th January 2008, 17:07

first of all, hi to every one....i am new around here, and i become a member so as to discuss about my new car,which i am about to buy.
I heard a lot about the new honda civic type S and i don't know what to do...a few days ago, i had decided that it is the best choice for the money it costs, until a friend of mine told that "it sucks"....
i still believe that it is a very nice and powerful car,and also i have to say that i really love hondas since i was very young....let's say 12 years old....(now i am 24)
Tell me.....in fact..inform me ....
what should i do?

pace960 · 28th January 2008, 19:06

Hi and welcome to the forum.
The only way to make your mind up is to test drive an example of the car you want to buy. There are many differing opinions on this forum, and its a great place to examine all the moans and praise for the model. Its very informative. A great looking car thats a pleasure to own. Try one and see for yourself

FWH · 28th January 2008, 19:14

Welcome!

It is a nice car.
I am very happy with mine.

What was it that sucked?

Cars are individual taste, everyone likes different things.
So try one out.

amronno · 28th January 2008, 21:53

Hello Xmitsos!

Welcome to civinfo.
If you really like the Type-S, buy it, thats's my advice to you.
Listen more to yourself than your friend.
After all, it is your money and not his.
He may just tell you that it sucs out of pure jealousy over that he cannot afford a flashy car like that himself.

ritchie_perriam · 28th January 2008, 23:34

i had a similar friend that made that comment! he did this because in his words "it has 'old fasion' suspension and was a diesel".

in truth he knew nothing,
A- because he hasnt ever driven the car
B- he relied on the review from top gear
C- he is ignorant and thinks he knows everything about cars
D- he was probably jelous

i know my fare share about cars and when i drove the civic type-s i knew it was a great handling car and the engines are great!

i gave my friend a ride in my car and now he has totally changed his mind! first thing he said was 'WOW' when he saw the interior and when we were driving all he could say were compliments!

i wouldnt rely on what your friends say. if my friend had his way he would have me driving round a ford focus and blend into the background with every other bland car (and i drove a couple of foci's before the civic and i wouldnt swap even if it cost me half)

buy what car you want not what your friends say because in the end your the one that will be driving it and living with it.

sambuca2907 · 29th January 2008, 01:01

Hey - "It sucks" isn't really an analysis on how a car drives, feels, looks, performs, handles, turns heads, and saves you money on fuel! lol

Take yourself a test drive and see for yourself! See if Honda will throw a hat in the deal for your friend to eat?? lol

cylon2007 · 29th January 2008, 08:41

Go and test drive Civic and then make your own mind up, you will love the car though

ADENGUNNER · 29th January 2008, 09:07

Maybe "it sucks" was referring to the mpg!

sambuca2907 · 29th January 2008, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADENGUNNER

Maybe "it sucks" was referring to the mpg!

Not sure what mpg you're getting but I'm getting about 600 miles to a tank at the mo

Xmitsos · 29th January 2008, 09:57

your posts are very helpful to me...thanks a lot...
one test drive is my next step....
i also heard bad comments about the quality of its interior....reviews said that its plastic it is very very cheap...i have never sat in a new type S so i don't know...that's why i am asking you people,who know....!
Actually, i am going to buy this car,although i heard so much bad comments.Just because i love it......but not in the near future...i mean..i will wait for about 6 or more months,just because i don't have the money i need...
After the "plastics quality" issue, i will ask you some more things i must learn about this lovely car...

sambuca2907 · 29th January 2008, 12:04

Go and check out the interior plastics yourself at your local dealer... you'll be suprised and wonder where abouts these "bad quality" plastics actually are!

Xmitsos · 29th January 2008, 12:21

i thought so my friend!!!Honda is Honda and i am at this side...

alastair b · 29th January 2008, 13:14

Welcome to the forum Xmitsos,you should find the answers to most of your questions by doing a search.

Xmitsos · 29th January 2008, 16:03

this is exactly what i am doing by asking you these questions....i am doing a search!!!!
thanks for your "welcome" messages!

jazzman · 29th January 2008, 16:38

Welcome Xmitsos. As the others have rightly advised go and test drive and then you can make your own mind up. Having said that, that is exactly what I did and all I can say after nearly a year I am still in love with it and I am still looking for excuses to take it out for a drive ( and the wife )

FWH · 29th January 2008, 17:13

In case you have missed it, the search tool is here: Civinfo - Search Forums

You will also find a lot of info in the Wiki, Main Page - Civinfo Wiki

amronno · 29th January 2008, 17:20

If we are talking about in 6+ months time, I think we will approach the arrival of the facelift version, as your header indicates. I take it the face lifted civic arrives in the showrooms at the dealers late atumn. So, if I were you, I think I would have waited till then and see what the changes will look like.

pace960 · 29th January 2008, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by amronno

If we are talking about in 6+ months time, I think we will approach the arrival of the facelift version, as your header indicates. I take it the face lifted civic arrives in the showrooms at the dealers late atumn. So, if I were you, I think I would have waited till then and see what the changes will look like.

Am I not right in thinking that the facelift is not due until 2009 or 2010

amronno · 29th January 2008, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by pace960

Am I not right in thinking that the facelift is not due until 2009 or 2010

I think both of us are right, as I also thought of the MY 2009 civic, which arrives late autumn present year (2008

)
Not quite sure though, but current model arrived autumn '05, so it is likely to believe so.

Anyone?

pace960 · 30th January 2008, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by amronno

I think both of us are right, as I also thought of the MY 2009 civic, which arrives late autumn present year (2008

)
Not quite sure though, but current model arrived autumn '05, so it is likely to believe so.

Anyone?

I agree entirely with that,but thought I read somewhere that Honda cycles are 5 years which put it nearer autumn 2009 for 2010 model year. Can anyone confirm this?

By the way out of interest I tried to view the visit norway site but the link doesn't work unless you put the www. in

Cheers

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Xmitsos Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th January 2008 Location: Koz. GR Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	New Honda Civic Type S, !st Facelift first of all, hi to every one....i am new around here, and i become a member so as to discuss about my new car,which i am about to buy. I heard a lot about the new honda civic type S and i don't know what to do...a few days ago, i had decided that it is the best choice for the money it costs, until a friend of mine told that "it sucks".... i still believe that it is a very nice and powerful car,and also i have to say that i really love hondas since i was very young....let's say 12 years old....(now i am 24) Tell me.....in fact..inform me .... what should i do?

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pace960 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 14th January 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi and welcome to the forum. The only way to make your mind up is to test drive an example of the car you want to buy. There are many differing opinions on this forum, and its a great place to examine all the moans and praise for the model. Its very informative. A great looking car thats a pleasure to own. Try one and see for yourself

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome! It is a nice car. I am very happy with mine. What was it that sucked? Cars are individual taste, everyone likes different things. So try one out.

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amronno Just a basic member Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 843 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hello Xmitsos! Welcome to civinfo. If you really like the Type-S, buy it, thats's my advice to you. Listen more to yourself than your friend. After all, it is your money and not his. He may just tell you that it sucs out of pure jealousy over that he cannot afford a flashy car like that himself.

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ritchie_perriam Tyre Shredder Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 30th November 2007 Location: guildford, surrey Posts: 322 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	i had a similar friend that made that comment! he did this because in his words "it has 'old fasion' suspension and was a diesel". in truth he knew nothing, A- because he hasnt ever driven the car B- he relied on the review from top gear C- he is ignorant and thinks he knows everything about cars D- he was probably jelous i know my fare share about cars and when i drove the civic type-s i knew it was a great handling car and the engines are great! i gave my friend a ride in my car and now he has totally changed his mind! first thing he said was 'WOW' when he saw the interior and when we were driving all he could say were compliments! i wouldnt rely on what your friends say. if my friend had his way he would have me driving round a ford focus and blend into the background with every other bland car (and i drove a couple of foci's before the civic and i wouldnt swap even if it cost me half) buy what car you want not what your friends say because in the end your the one that will be driving it and living with it.

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sambuca2907 S29 AWS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: SW London Posts: 416 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey - "It sucks" isn't really an analysis on how a car drives, feels, looks, performs, handles, turns heads, and saves you money on fuel! lol Take yourself a test drive and see for yourself! See if Honda will throw a hat in the deal for your friend to eat?? lol

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cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Go and test drive Civic and then make your own mind up, you will love the car though

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ADENGUNNER Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: Somerset Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Maybe "it sucks" was referring to the mpg!

29th January 2008, 09:57	#10 (permalink)
Xmitsos Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th January 2008 Location: Koz. GR Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	your posts are very helpful to me...thanks a lot... one test drive is my next step.... i also heard bad comments about the quality of its interior....reviews said that its plastic it is very very cheap...i have never sat in a new type S so i don't know...that's why i am asking you people,who know....! Actually, i am going to buy this car,although i heard so much bad comments.Just because i love it......but not in the near future...i mean..i will wait for about 6 or more months,just because i don't have the money i need... After the "plastics quality" issue, i will ask you some more things i must learn about this lovely car...

29th January 2008, 12:04	#11 (permalink)
sambuca2907 S29 AWS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th September 2007 Location: SW London Posts: 416 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Go and check out the interior plastics yourself at your local dealer... you'll be suprised and wonder where abouts these "bad quality" plastics actually are!

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Xmitsos Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th January 2008 Location: Koz. GR Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	i thought so my friend!!!Honda is Honda and i am at this side...

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Xmitsos Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 28th January 2008 Location: Koz. GR Posts: 252 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	this is exactly what i am doing by asking you these questions....i am doing a search!!!! thanks for your "welcome" messages!

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jazzman Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: EASTBOURNE Posts: 767 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome Xmitsos. As the others have rightly advised go and test drive and then you can make your own mind up. Having said that, that is exactly what I did and all I can say after nearly a year I am still in love with it and I am still looking for excuses to take it out for a drive ( and the wife )

29th January 2008, 17:13	#16 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,985 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	In case you have missed it, the search tool is here: Civinfo - Search Forums You will also find a lot of info in the Wiki, Main Page - Civinfo Wiki

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amronno Just a basic member Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 843 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	If we are talking about in 6+ months time, I think we will approach the arrival of the facelift version, as your header indicates. I take it the face lifted civic arrives in the showrooms at the dealers late atumn. So, if I were you, I think I would have waited till then and see what the changes will look like.