Just Purchased

NeilJB · 24th February 2008, 11:53

Hi the Forum,

have just purchased a new Civic Sport auto. Only 500 kms so far, and all is well except for a speedo reading 6% high. I must say it is a very nice car to drive, and the cruise control is a real must because it accelerates so easily at highway speeds.

I'll see what Honda have to say about the speedo (I think I know what it will be, ie not what I would like them to say) at the first service. If it wasn't for warranty issues, I'd be installing a speedo pulse corrector tomorrow.

NeilJB

HappyMan · 24th February 2008, 12:45

Welcome fellow civician!

Not sure about the speedo issue but if I remember there is discussion thread about it somewhere.

Have you posted picture yet?

FWH · 24th February 2008, 13:03

Welcome,

You will find info on this (and much more) in the Wiki:

Is the speedo accurate? - Civinfo Wiki

Charles_Harding · 24th February 2008, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilJB

Hi the Forum,

have just purchased a new Civic Sport auto. Only 500 kms so far, and all is well except for a speedo reading 6% high.
NeilJB

Just a slight suggestion.

Ever thought of driving 6% slower?

Any way welcome to the Australian world of upside down Civic motoring.

"Charlie H's epitaph -
Who you looking at?"

NeilJB · 25th February 2008, 10:44

Today I used a GPS to see how much error there was in the odometer of my Civic Sport - yesterday I took about 15 readings at various speeds and the speedometer reads 6% high, ie at 100 indicated the GPS says I'm doing 94-95.

Surprisingly, the GPS and the odometer are very close, about 1% difference with the odometer reading 30.4 kms to the GPS' 30 kms. That's close enough for me.

I read somewhere last night (in here?) that Honda USA had been hit with a class action by owners complaining that high-reading odometers were robbing them of warranty time etc.

It looks to me like Honda have now set the odometers accurate but are still leaving speedos reading high to avoid being sued over speeding fines.

Luckily it's not hard to do the maths to get the true speed.

grasey · 25th February 2008, 17:46

Welcome to the forum sport.

l-noel · 26th February 2008, 13:37

Bienvenue !
Welcome !

Whaou... ! A member coming from upside down

! So? Did Honda sell the European Civic in Australia and not The Japanese one ? Or did you import your car from Europe ?

Use the wiki section and the search button as much as you can to learn most of the things you can dream about your spaceship.

Don't forget to give your feelings about your dealer (in the Wiki section) once you've got your spaceship.

And after having driven your new ride for some times don't forget to fulfill the various surveys.

If you need specific answer to your questions, do not hesitate to create new threads, there are always lot of people ready to help !

You will see this place is the place to be if you like or if you have trouble with your car

NeilJB · 27th February 2008, 09:57

I believe it's from the Thai factory. Apparently it's a lot cheaper, because of trade deals, for Honda to sell the Thai product in Oz rather than the European or Japanese product. However, the Type R on sale here is the UK product.

Charles_Harding · 27th February 2008, 13:13

Is it the same shape as the Euro Civic?

Just making conversation.

"I'm as comfortable as a lame turkey laying on a pile of Paxo listening to Christmas Carols

NeilJB · 15th March 2008, 10:21

After looking at the Honda UK web pages, I think the answer is no - the Thailand product is different to the Euro product. Anyhow, photo attached, what do you think?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

Is it the same shape as the Euro Civic?

Just making conversation.

"I'm as comfortable as a lame turkey laying on a pile of Paxo listening to Christmas Carols

NeilJB · 15th March 2008, 10:26

Here's a pic...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyMan

Welcome fellow civician!

Not sure about the speedo issue but if I remember there is discussion thread about it somewhere.

Have you posted picture yet?

24th February 2008, 11:53	#1 (permalink)
NeilJB Valve Cap Join Date: 24th February 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just Purchased Hi the Forum, have just purchased a new Civic Sport auto. Only 500 kms so far, and all is well except for a speedo reading 6% high. I must say it is a very nice car to drive, and the cruise control is a real must because it accelerates so easily at highway speeds. I'll see what Honda have to say about the speedo (I think I know what it will be, ie not what I would like them to say) at the first service. If it wasn't for warranty issues, I'd be installing a speedo pulse corrector tomorrow. NeilJB

25th February 2008, 10:44	#5 (permalink)
NeilJB Valve Cap Join Date: 24th February 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Civic Speedo Error Today I used a GPS to see how much error there was in the odometer of my Civic Sport - yesterday I took about 15 readings at various speeds and the speedometer reads 6% high, ie at 100 indicated the GPS says I'm doing 94-95. Surprisingly, the GPS and the odometer are very close, about 1% difference with the odometer reading 30.4 kms to the GPS' 30 kms. That's close enough for me. I read somewhere last night (in here?) that Honda USA had been hit with a class action by owners complaining that high-reading odometers were robbing them of warranty time etc. It looks to me like Honda have now set the odometers accurate but are still leaving speedos reading high to avoid being sued over speeding fines. Luckily it's not hard to do the maths to get the true speed.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Bienvenue ! Welcome ! Whaou... ! A member coming from upside down ! So? Did Honda sell the European Civic in Australia and not The Japanese one ? Or did you import your car from Europe ? Use the wiki section and the search button as much as you can to learn most of the things you can dream about your spaceship. Don't forget to give your feelings about your dealer (in the Wiki section) once you've got your spaceship. And after having driven your new ride for some times don't forget to fulfill the various surveys. If you need specific answer to your questions, do not hesitate to create new threads, there are always lot of people ready to help ! You will see this place is the place to be if you like or if you have trouble with your car

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NeilJB Valve Cap Join Date: 24th February 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I believe it's from the Thai factory. Apparently it's a lot cheaper, because of trade deals, for Honda to sell the Thai product in Oz rather than the European or Japanese product. However, the Type R on sale here is the UK product.

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,834 Thanks: 40 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Is it the same shape as the Euro Civic? Just making conversation. "I'm as comfortable as a lame turkey laying on a pile of Paxo listening to Christmas Carols