A new hope!

Swindon Japster · 6th October 2006, 14:32

Many thanks for the guys who have put this site together and all it's contributors. I have been a Civic owner for 6 months and in this time the car has been beset by niggling problems, many of which have been experienced by others on this site (scratched dash on delivery, rattles, wandering steering etc), I was starting to think I was cursed until I found this site.

This is my first experience of Honda, the innovative, futuristic design really catching my imagination however I am currently thinking that perhaps a little more development time should have been allowed before rushing from 'concept' to showroom (although I realise many new models are in effect tested in the field). With only 4,000 on the clock the interior is already looking a bit tired (poor choice of materials especially cloth) and the lack of sensitivity in the throttle pedal can make around town driving uncomfortable.

All this said, so many peple have commented positively on the cars design and I love the power delivery of the i-VTEC, the handling is also excellent even if at the cost of 'crashing' on poor road surfaces.

Overall a case of style over substance I fear.

allan40alt · 6th October 2006, 15:19

Welcome SJ, I'm pleased to say that apart from the drivers seat refusing to slide on the lowest setting, my Ex has been totally fault free. I agree about the interior and had mine replaced with leather (see 'Gallery - Bespoke Leather Club'). Well worth it; I am soooo pleased with the result.

I'm currently testing upgrades for the rear turn indicators and interior map lights (see 'Lights - Rear Turn Indicators').

richierich · 6th October 2006, 15:30

Hey SJ, I have had a few problems, but slowly getting them put right, but as quickly as the list is shortening the squeaks keep coming.

I still love the car and would recommend one.

6th October 2006, 14:32	#1 (permalink)
Swindon Japster Wheelnut Join Date: 29th September 2006 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	A new hope! Many thanks for the guys who have put this site together and all it's contributors. I have been a Civic owner for 6 months and in this time the car has been beset by niggling problems, many of which have been experienced by others on this site (scratched dash on delivery, rattles, wandering steering etc), I was starting to think I was cursed until I found this site. This is my first experience of Honda, the innovative, futuristic design really catching my imagination however I am currently thinking that perhaps a little more development time should have been allowed before rushing from 'concept' to showroom (although I realise many new models are in effect tested in the field). With only 4,000 on the clock the interior is already looking a bit tired (poor choice of materials especially cloth) and the lack of sensitivity in the throttle pedal can make around town driving uncomfortable. All this said, so many peple have commented positively on the cars design and I love the power delivery of the i-VTEC, the handling is also excellent even if at the cost of 'crashing' on poor road surfaces. Overall a case of style over substance I fear.

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,246 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome SJ, I'm pleased to say that apart from the drivers seat refusing to slide on the lowest setting, my Ex has been totally fault free. I agree about the interior and had mine replaced with leather (see 'Gallery - Bespoke Leather Club'). Well worth it; I am soooo pleased with the result. I'm currently testing upgrades for the rear turn indicators and interior map lights (see 'Lights - Rear Turn Indicators').

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey SJ, I have had a few problems, but slowly getting them put right, but as quickly as the list is shortening the squeaks keep coming. I still love the car and would recommend one.