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mr bluetoon · 12th April 2008, 16:45

hello and fit like?
thought i'd better say hi as i've been checking this site for a while now and felt a bit like a peeping tom

I am looking to buy a civic in the next few weeks so this forum is brilliant for answering many questions. So here's one; I'm replacing a 10 year old civic coupe(non vtec), and fancy the type s gt in bronze but which engine 1.8 or 2.2? I do about 10,000miles per year but never driven a turbo diesel. I worked out I might be only about £200 better off per year with a diesel so nothing in it really.
Thanks in advance if anyone can be bothered or cares to answer!

FWH · 12th April 2008, 16:50

Have you driven both the 1,8 and 2,2?

If no - do it.
If yes - which do you prefer?

Petrol and diesel are different.

One upside with the diesel is that there is a possibility of a remap upto 190bhp.

Did you factor in the more expensive servicing on the diesel?

mr bluetoon · 12th April 2008, 17:05

I must admit I haven't had a test drive of either yet!
All my nearest dealers have only 1.8 type s's in bronze so just wondered if theres not much difference if it's worth waiting,searching or choosing a different colour?

Or even buy brand new!

FWH · 12th April 2008, 17:22

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Originally Posted by mr bluetoon

I must admit I haven't had a test drive of either yet!
All my nearest dealers have only 1.8 type s's in bronze so just wondered if theres not much difference if it's worth waiting,searching or choosing a different colour?

Or even buy brand new!

You should really drive both in order to make up your mind.
If they don´t have a 2.2 Type S, try a 2.2 5 door at least.

Dimplyred · 12th April 2008, 19:05

Hi and welcome to civinfo.

As FWH says you need to drive both, I think once you have you'll want the diesel. I thought it was great.

copland · 12th April 2008, 19:09

I recently got the diesel and it's great! Very quick acceleration when you need it and one of the best if not the best diesel engine out there.

Edy · 12th April 2008, 19:34

Howdy

kenP · 12th April 2008, 20:53

I think you need to try both and see which you prefer. I don't think you'll save much on the fuel as the petrol is very economical.

mr bluetoon · 30th June 2008, 00:23

Thanks for all the reply's. In the end I only test drove the petrol but it impressed me that much I had to have it! It's a fantastic drive.
Not a gt spec but such a great price I couldn't resist (one year old btw).
Only down side is a few stonechips, some minor scratches and a small chip in the boot spoiler.
I'm sure with all the advice on here I'll have it looking like brand new in no time, Cheers.

HappyMan · 30th June 2008, 20:33

Great news!

And of course this is the best place for advice on dealing with stone chips and so on.

Rich 11 · 1st July 2008, 08:05

Hello and fit like to you !

illegalhunter · 1st July 2008, 19:49

welcome , the 2.2 is a great engine.

amronno · 1st July 2008, 20:55

Great news!
Congrats to you on your as good as new spaceship!

Great choice on engine, too!

12th April 2008, 16:45	#1 (permalink)
mr bluetoon Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd March 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hello hello and fit like? thought i'd better say hi as i've been checking this site for a while now and felt a bit like a peeping tom I am looking to buy a civic in the next few weeks so this forum is brilliant for answering many questions. So here's one; I'm replacing a 10 year old civic coupe(non vtec), and fancy the type s gt in bronze but which engine 1.8 or 2.2? I do about 10,000miles per year but never driven a turbo diesel. I worked out I might be only about £200 better off per year with a diesel so nothing in it really. Thanks in advance if anyone can be bothered or cares to answer!

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12th April 2008, 16:50	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,786 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	Have you driven both the 1,8 and 2,2? If no - do it. If yes - which do you prefer? Petrol and diesel are different. One upside with the diesel is that there is a possibility of a remap upto 190bhp. Did you factor in the more expensive servicing on the diesel?

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mr bluetoon Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd March 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I must admit I haven't had a test drive of either yet! All my nearest dealers have only 1.8 type s's in bronze so just wondered if theres not much difference if it's worth waiting,searching or choosing a different colour? Or even buy brand new!

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,243 Thanks: 16 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Hi and welcome to civinfo. As FWH says you need to drive both, I think once you have you'll want the diesel. I thought it was great.

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copland More gadgets than Bond! Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th March 2008 Location: Marsden, Huddersfield Posts: 121 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I recently got the diesel and it's great! Very quick acceleration when you need it and one of the best if not the best diesel engine out there.

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kenP Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 12th January 2008 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think you need to try both and see which you prefer. I don't think you'll save much on the fuel as the petrol is very economical.

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mr bluetoon Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 22nd March 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the reply's. In the end I only test drove the petrol but it impressed me that much I had to have it! It's a fantastic drive. Not a gt spec but such a great price I couldn't resist (one year old btw). Only down side is a few stonechips, some minor scratches and a small chip in the boot spoiler. I'm sure with all the advice on here I'll have it looking like brand new in no time, Cheers.

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,583 Thanks: 9 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Great news! And of course this is the best place for advice on dealing with stone chips and so on.

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Rich 11 TYPE R GT (R-15016) Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 11th May 2008 Location: Hull East Yorkshire Posts: 596 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Hello and fit like to you !

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	welcome , the 2.2 is a great engine.

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amronno Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 773 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Great news! Congrats to you on your as good as new spaceship! Great choice on engine, too!