Hello from Göteborg

wmpelan · 4th March 2008, 15:31

The last 9 years I have been driving BMW 318 (300 000km, 3 different cars) but a
month ago I decided to buy a smaller and cheaper car.
There is a number of cars like Toyota Auris; Hyundai I30, Skoda and so on,
probably reliable and economical cars but very boring.

And so there is the Civic which I tested several times and liked very much.
I like the design even if there are some stupid things like the rear spoiler.
I also like the firm suspension and roadholding because although I’m soon a pensioner I still like the push “hard” when the road curves.

Honda also had a reputation of good build quality.
I ordered a Civic 1.8 Sport and a week later I found Civinfo, started to read
about all faults and was almost scared to death “O my God what have I done”.

Anyway, it was to late to change so last Friday I picked up my Civic in
Borås, Sweden.
So far I’m very satisfied and I really hope that most of the faults are fixed.

My Civic was built January 2008.

As mentioned above I come from BMW so I’m well aware that I shouldn’t compare the comfort between the cars.
However there is one thing that really disturbs me and that’s the noise from the wheels.
OK, I have winter tires with nails (Is it the right word?) but I think it should be more quiet anyway.
I have tried to find Interior Mudguards (Lokari) with extra isolation but the Civic is
still to new so there are no available.
Anyway next week I will apply some stuff (like Noisekiller) in the rear wheel arches and hopefully it will help a bit.

I have read in the forum that you can buy a spare saver kit for around £100 in UK.
Asked for it in Sweden and Honda Sweden came up with a kit for 7000SEK (£560) which is robbery.

Does anyone know if “the UK kit” comes from Honda UK and, if so, perhaps we can refer to it here in Sweden.

That’s all for now.

FWH · 4th March 2008, 18:32

Welcome!

Mine is an mid-07 car and I have not had to go back to the dealer yet and I am very happy with it.

7000 for a space saver! That is silly.

The kit should be the same for all of Europe, but you could try one of the dealers on the forum, like Holdcraft, and see if they would export..

What winter tyres do you have?
Mine is much better on the summer tyres.. can´t wait to but them back on.

wmpelan · 4th March 2008, 19:29

I have Bridgestone on 16" alloys.
I don't remember which type of Bridgestone.

Perhaps I will try with Holdcraft but I'm afraid that the freight cost will be high.

By the way is there any Civic owner from Germany who knows if the space saver kit is sold in Germany and how much it cost.
My wife and I use to travel south every year so it could be fine to buy it in Germany.
Also interresting to test the Civic on Autobahn.

alastair b · 4th March 2008, 19:36

Welcome to the forum,hope you get your spare wheel problem sorted.

grasey · 4th March 2008, 19:54

Welcome to the forum, I have had my car since December 07 no problems yet, I love the car, and I'm sure you will good luck.

4th March 2008, 15:31	#1 (permalink)
wmpelan Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello from Göteborg The last 9 years I have been driving BMW 318 (300 000km, 3 different cars) but a month ago I decided to buy a smaller and cheaper car. There is a number of cars like Toyota Auris; Hyundai I30, Skoda and so on, probably reliable and economical cars but very boring. And so there is the Civic which I tested several times and liked very much. I like the design even if there are some stupid things like the rear spoiler. I also like the firm suspension and roadholding because although I’m soon a pensioner I still like the push “hard” when the road curves. Honda also had a reputation of good build quality. I ordered a Civic 1.8 Sport and a week later I found Civinfo, started to read about all faults and was almost scared to death “O my God what have I done”. Anyway, it was to late to change so last Friday I picked up my Civic in Borås, Sweden. So far I’m very satisfied and I really hope that most of the faults are fixed. My Civic was built January 2008. As mentioned above I come from BMW so I’m well aware that I shouldn’t compare the comfort between the cars. However there is one thing that really disturbs me and that’s the noise from the wheels. OK, I have winter tires with nails (Is it the right word?) but I think it should be more quiet anyway. I have tried to find Interior Mudguards (Lokari) with extra isolation but the Civic is still to new so there are no available. Anyway next week I will apply some stuff (like Noisekiller) in the rear wheel arches and hopefully it will help a bit. I have read in the forum that you can buy a spare saver kit for around £100 in UK. Asked for it in Sweden and Honda Sweden came up with a kit for 7000SEK (£560) which is robbery. Does anyone know if “the UK kit” comes from Honda UK and, if so, perhaps we can refer to it here in Sweden. That’s all for now.

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alastair b Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd December 2006 Location: Renfrewshire Posts: 527 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	New member Welcome to the forum,hope you get your spare wheel problem sorted.

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4th March 2008, 18:32	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Welcome! Mine is an mid-07 car and I have not had to go back to the dealer yet and I am very happy with it. 7000 for a space saver! That is silly. The kit should be the same for all of Europe, but you could try one of the dealers on the forum, like Holdcraft, and see if they would export.. What winter tyres do you have? Mine is much better on the summer tyres.. can´t wait to but them back on.

4th March 2008, 19:29	#3 (permalink)
wmpelan Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have Bridgestone on 16" alloys. I don't remember which type of Bridgestone. Perhaps I will try with Holdcraft but I'm afraid that the freight cost will be high. By the way is there any Civic owner from Germany who knows if the space saver kit is sold in Germany and how much it cost. My wife and I use to travel south every year so it could be fine to buy it in Germany. Also interresting to test the Civic on Autobahn.

4th March 2008, 19:54	#5 (permalink)
grasey Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 16th December 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to the forum, I have had my car since December 07 no problems yet, I love the car, and I'm sure you will good luck.