The newbies just keep on coming

HondaHeaven · 9th September 2006, 15:36

Hi I'm Steve from Sheffield

Just put deposit on a 2.2 ICTDI SE cosmic grey, registered 19/03/06 and done 2400 miles - drove to warrington to check out the car and was not disappointed - supagaurded and pristine, was after a Sport model but can live with the alloys and other minor missing bits. Think I need to get some fog lights on it though as the plastic inserts are a bit bland (especially against grey) and now considering parking sensors after reading all your comments here.

I do hope the car is everything I think it will be, was blown away by all the reviews on Diesel as I was previously a Dirty Diesel hater, but after driving 2 now I was a total convert and may struggle to get back in a petrol car again??

Thanks for all the hints posted on this site - most great and a few bad like the rear window seperating and leaking water, dodgy rear shockers etc etc.

Hey I'm sure every car has its teething problems though - oh and can I get a cheap spare wheel??

Speak later

Fedorov · 9th September 2006, 17:09

Welcome Steve, nice to see another cosmic grey, there's a discussion about sparewheels on here, as they say "the search is your friend"

When do you get it?

Martin · 9th September 2006, 18:43

Welcome to the forum

You are going to love the torque in the 2.2, trust me

Enjoy

Newboy · 9th September 2006, 19:36

Hi HondaHeaven - I'm sure you'll love the car.

Keep us posted on how you're getting on it.

Velocity · 11th September 2006, 08:44

Hi and welcome Steve, I was born and bred in Sheffield, but I now live in Rotherham.

Again welcome and enjoy.

civic-babe · 11th September 2006, 09:39

Welcome to the Forum....

elfa7 · 11th September 2006, 12:25

Welcome HondaHeaven. You'll love the 2.2.

TTDegs · 11th September 2006, 16:37

you certainly will

welcome aboard Steve

SUPERTEACH · 11th September 2006, 16:45

If you got it from Honda Sheffield what is the name of the ex "famous footballer" who works there?
Plenty of good roads round Sheffield to try your motor out.
I am sure you will enjoy it.

HondaHeaven · 11th September 2006, 20:22

Thanks to all for the welcome messages - in reply to Fedorov I get the car on Wednesday night if all goes to plan - trading in a Focus and cannot wait to get rid, wife drives a Jazz and that is a far better car (albeit a bit girly) than the Focus ever could be.

Just had a puncture this morning on the Focus - I think it senses that the time is drawing near!!

Just been out washing the shed so it's all nice and clean for the handover and now in the eye if a thunder storm!!

Catch you later..

I've not made 1 day without checking out this site yet!!

Cad · 11th September 2006, 20:30

Welcome Steve!

I've alerted Honda that a non-NHB Civic has somehow escaped the factory.

HondaHeaven · 11th September 2006, 20:34

Thanks Cad - wifey wanted black but then she never cleans the car!!

I do hope cosmic will be as good to clean as I think(can't wait - sad or what), always had silver cars for as long as I can remember - good colour to live with, just now reading on this site about stone chips gallore - up and down M18 to work at Doni so not looking forward to that.

Fedorov · 11th September 2006, 20:37

Cosmic is GREAT to keep clean, and believe me you'd rather have a chip on your cosmic than on the black (flame retardant jacket ON!)

WoolyCiv · 11th September 2006, 20:46

Hi HondaHeaven, Hope the Civ lives up to expectations. As far as a spare wheel goes, I would try negotiating one before you drive away from the showroom or else be prepared to pay out when you have a puncture

HondaHeaven · 11th September 2006, 21:12

Thanks WoolyCiv - what has your experience been like so far, any warranty issues??

Was the footwell lighting standard fit of DIY job?? I'm guessing standard fit and would you recomend it.

WoolyCiv · 11th September 2006, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaHeaven

Thanks WoolyCiv - what has your experience been like so far, any warranty issues??

Was the footwell lighting standard fit of DIY job?? I'm guessing standard fit and would you recomend it.

It was all part of the 'Studio Pack', That consist of the Blue Footwell lights, Rear View Camera, 'Elegance' mats and doorstep garnish - £850 fitted. (Wanted the rear view camera and mats the rest was a bonus)

HondaHeaven · 11th September 2006, 21:38

Are you another company car buyer with a free reign on the options lists?? or is the car bought and paid for with blood, sweat and tears?

Must admit the budget set for the new car was going up and up but I just knew a 2.2 EX would have been out of reach.

WoolyCiv · 11th September 2006, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaHeaven

Are you another company car buyer with a free reign on the options lists?? or is the car bought and paid for with blood, sweat and tears?

Must admit the budget set for the new car was going up and up but I just knew a 2.2 EX would have been out of reach.

Believe me 'Blood, Sweat, Tears, promises to her that must be obeyed and blood oaths, the lot in fact'. Reflecting on it I think I probably also sold my soul to the devil

HondaHeaven · 14th September 2006, 20:29

What can I say? the deed is done, I collected the Civic last night from warrington, had a great drive back home over the woodhead pass and down the M1, as it was 8ish it was getting quite dark and I could really appreciate the interior and dash display.

Well impressed with the performance of the 2.2, was a bit noisier than I remembered but you certainly do not find the power lacking, 1st gear hardly gets used there's that much torque.

Do agree that the cons would be: rear view is worse than I remembered, no spare wheel (must contact Honda!!) seat fabric looks very smart but could be a pain with a 2 year old little girl (arghhhh) as the cold weather starts to arrive I'm sure I'll miss the rear wiper etc..... But all said and done the Civics pro's far out weigh the cons and I have had so many looks and comments already!!

Cannot wait to get to work on it and get it cleaned to my standard and order some parking (CISCO) sensors, oh and I cannot believe the exhaust are for show only!! I guess the dirty diesel smoke would make the back of the car black??.

Bye for now

WoolyCiv · 14th September 2006, 20:36

It only gets better, especially after cleaning and polishing

9th September 2006, 15:36	#1 (permalink)
HondaHeaven Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44	The newbies just keep on coming Hi I'm Steve from Sheffield Just put deposit on a 2.2 ICTDI SE cosmic grey, registered 19/03/06 and done 2400 miles - drove to warrington to check out the car and was not disappointed - supagaurded and pristine, was after a Sport model but can live with the alloys and other minor missing bits. Think I need to get some fog lights on it though as the plastic inserts are a bit bland (especially against grey) and now considering parking sensors after reading all your comments here. I do hope the car is everything I think it will be, was blown away by all the reviews on Diesel as I was previously a Dirty Diesel hater, but after driving 2 now I was a total convert and may struggle to get back in a petrol car again?? Thanks for all the hints posted on this site - most great and a few bad like the rear window seperating and leaking water, dodgy rear shockers etc etc. Hey I'm sure every car has its teething problems though - oh and can I get a cheap spare wheel?? Speak later

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This thread is about: The newbies just keep on coming, it's in Introduce yourself at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Hi I'm Steve from Sheffield Just put deposit on a 2.2 ICTDI SE cosmic grey, registered 19/03/06 and done 2400 miles - ...

9th September 2006, 17:09	#2 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783	Welcome Steve, nice to see another cosmic grey, there's a discussion about sparewheels on here, as they say "the search is your friend" When do you get it?

9th September 2006, 18:43	#3 (permalink)
Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226	Welcome to the forum You are going to love the torque in the 2.2, trust me Enjoy

9th September 2006, 19:36	#4 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277	Hi HondaHeaven - I'm sure you'll love the car. Keep us posted on how you're getting on it.

11th September 2006, 08:44	#5 (permalink)
Velocity Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st August 2006 Location: Rotherham Posts: 341	Hi and welcome Steve, I was born and bred in Sheffield, but I now live in Rotherham. Again welcome and enjoy.

11th September 2006, 12:25	#7 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,691	Welcome HondaHeaven. You'll love the 2.2.

11th September 2006, 16:37	#8 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,594	you certainly will welcome aboard Steve

11th September 2006, 16:45	#9 (permalink)
SUPERTEACH Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 17th August 2006 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 629	If you got it from Honda Sheffield what is the name of the ex "famous footballer" who works there? Plenty of good roads round Sheffield to try your motor out. I am sure you will enjoy it.

11th September 2006, 20:22	#10 (permalink)
HondaHeaven Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44	Thanks to all for the welcome messages - in reply to Fedorov I get the car on Wednesday night if all goes to plan - trading in a Focus and cannot wait to get rid, wife drives a Jazz and that is a far better car (albeit a bit girly) than the Focus ever could be. Just had a puncture this morning on the Focus - I think it senses that the time is drawing near!! Just been out washing the shed so it's all nice and clean for the handover and now in the eye if a thunder storm!! Catch you later.. I've not made 1 day without checking out this site yet!!

11th September 2006, 20:30	#11 (permalink)
Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 378	Welcome Steve! I've alerted Honda that a non-NHB Civic has somehow escaped the factory.

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11th September 2006, 20:34	#12 (permalink)
HondaHeaven Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44	Thanks Cad - wifey wanted black but then she never cleans the car!! I do hope cosmic will be as good to clean as I think(can't wait - sad or what), always had silver cars for as long as I can remember - good colour to live with, just now reading on this site about stone chips gallore - up and down M18 to work at Doni so not looking forward to that.

11th September 2006, 20:37	#13 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783	Cosmic is GREAT to keep clean, and believe me you'd rather have a chip on your cosmic than on the black (flame retardant jacket ON!)

11th September 2006, 20:46	#14 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,120	Hi HondaHeaven, Hope the Civ lives up to expectations. As far as a spare wheel goes, I would try negotiating one before you drive away from the showroom or else be prepared to pay out when you have a puncture

11th September 2006, 21:12	#15 (permalink)
HondaHeaven Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44	Thanks WoolyCiv - what has your experience been like so far, any warranty issues?? Was the footwell lighting standard fit of DIY job?? I'm guessing standard fit and would you recomend it.

11th September 2006, 21:38	#17 (permalink)
HondaHeaven Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44	Are you another company car buyer with a free reign on the options lists?? or is the car bought and paid for with blood, sweat and tears? Must admit the budget set for the new car was going up and up but I just knew a 2.2 EX would have been out of reach.

14th September 2006, 20:29	#19 (permalink)
HondaHeaven Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 44	What can I say? the deed is done, I collected the Civic last night from warrington, had a great drive back home over the woodhead pass and down the M1, as it was 8ish it was getting quite dark and I could really appreciate the interior and dash display. Well impressed with the performance of the 2.2, was a bit noisier than I remembered but you certainly do not find the power lacking, 1st gear hardly gets used there's that much torque. Do agree that the cons would be: rear view is worse than I remembered, no spare wheel (must contact Honda!!) seat fabric looks very smart but could be a pain with a 2 year old little girl (arghhhh) as the cold weather starts to arrive I'm sure I'll miss the rear wiper etc..... But all said and done the Civics pro's far out weigh the cons and I have had so many looks and comments already!! Cannot wait to get to work on it and get it cleaned to my standard and order some parking (CISCO) sensors, oh and I cannot believe the exhaust are for show only!! I guess the dirty diesel smoke would make the back of the car black??. Bye for now

14th September 2006, 20:36	#20 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,120	It only gets better, especially after cleaning and polishing