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grey99 · 13th October 2006, 09:34

Hello everyone
been visiting this site as i am considering a new civic as my next car.
I have been a audi/vw person up to now.

Pottsy · 13th October 2006, 10:31

grey99, as have most of us. Seems like Honda have moved into their territory...

Take a diesel for a nice long drive, you should like it!

allan40alt · 13th October 2006, 10:59

Welcome grey99, jump in and enjoy (that's the Civic and Civinfo).

elfa7 · 13th October 2006, 11:05

Hi grey99. Welcome to the forum.

SUPERTEACH · 13th October 2006, 11:19

Welcome from another ex VW man.

You will not be sorry with the diesel Civic. Excellent engine.....

richierich · 13th October 2006, 11:21

Welcome to the site! Seems to be a popular move from VW/Audi to a Civic, only had one go the otherway so far. I came from a Golf GT Tdi into the Civic, I do not regret the change.

Velocity · 13th October 2006, 12:21

Hello and welcome to the forum grey99. Choose the Civic, you know you want to

grey99 · 13th October 2006, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

Welcome to the site! Seems to be a popular move from VW/Audi to a Civic, only had one go the otherway so far. I came from a Golf GT Tdi into the Civic, I do not regret the change.

i had a Golf GT Tdi as well nice car. But i have made made a few mistakes lately with cars so want to get it right.
In what way do you think it is a better car?
Also do not know which model yet- sport seems he most popular

elisgriffiths · 13th October 2006, 17:14

most welcome to you.

Cheers

Elis

richierich · 13th October 2006, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by grey99

i had a Golf GT Tdi as well nice car. But i have made made a few mistakes lately with cars so want to get it right.
In what way do you think it is a better car?
Also do not know which model yet- sport seems he most popular

The diesel Civic has such a nicer power delivery, it just appears, you know you are going faster, but not in the coarse way the Golf does, when the Golfs turbo gets going all the power appears at once, the Civic seems quicker when overtaking, 60 - 80 on the m'way is just a joy, even in 6th.

The ride of the Civic is not as stiff as the Golf, but in no way does that mean it hates the twisty stuff, it gets on with it really quite well.

But the best thing has to be the way it looks!

TTDegs · 15th October 2006, 23:47

coming from a series of Audis (A3, A4, TT), got to say that the biggest plus for the Civic is value for money

After that, it's a toss up as to which bit comes next

room inside (especially the rear)
silky smooth diesel
exterior looks
interior looks
5 door that looks like a 3 door
discovering that you are going faster than you think (this may not be a good thing

)

on the down side - interior isn't quite so robust as the Audi - but it's not bad (be careful of marking the dash though), and for the money, you get a lot more toys!

In terms of choosing which spec - start with the engine choice (you want diesel really

), and go from there

You can upspec most of the models towards the next 'level up', but you might actually be better off just buying the next one up anyway

make a list of what you want on the car, then play on the excellent Civic configurator at honda.co.uk

bear in mind that certain things (such as Xenon headlights for example) are only available on certain spec levels

good luck! and welcome aboard

grey99 · 16th October 2006, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

coming from a series of Audis (A3, A4, TT), got to say that the biggest plus for the Civic is value for money

After that, it's a toss up as to which bit comes next

room inside (especially the rear)
silky smooth diesel
exterior looks
interior looks
5 door that looks like a 3 door
discovering that you are going faster than you think (this may not be a good thing

)

on the down side - interior isn't quite so robust as the Audi - but it's not bad (be careful of marking the dash though), and for the money, you get a lot more toys!

In terms of choosing which spec - start with the engine choice (you want diesel really

), and go from there

You can upspec most of the models towards the next 'level up', but you might actually be better off just buying the next one up anyway

make a list of what you want on the car, then play on the excellent Civic configurator at honda.co.uk

bear in mind that certain things (such as Xenon headlights for example) are only available on certain spec levels

good luck! and welcome aboard

Thanks for all there seems alot that have come over from VW/AUDI.
If i go for one it will be a diesel, more than likely a Sport or EX do not like the glass roof on the ES.
Most people comment on here about the dash marking, but my golf marked easy.
Any one try the new Seat Leon before getting a civic?
Also what is parking/rear vision like on the civic?

TTDegs · 16th October 2006, 17:03

I didn't try the Seat - missus took one look at it and walked out of the showroom...

which kinda put paid to that!

parking / rear vision on the Civ is great - if you go for the rear parking camera

without it, it's well, a bit more well, limited...

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	coming from a series of Audis (A3, A4, TT), got to say that the biggest plus for the Civic is value for money After that, it's a toss up as to which bit comes next room inside (especially the rear) silky smooth diesel exterior looks interior looks 5 door that looks like a 3 door discovering that you are going faster than you think (this may not be a good thing ) on the down side - interior isn't quite so robust as the Audi - but it's not bad (be careful of marking the dash though), and for the money, you get a lot more toys! In terms of choosing which spec - start with the engine choice (you want diesel really ), and go from there You can upspec most of the models towards the next 'level up', but you might actually be better off just buying the next one up anyway make a list of what you want on the car, then play on the excellent Civic configurator at honda.co.uk bear in mind that certain things (such as Xenon headlights for example) are only available on certain spec levels good luck! and welcome aboard

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,634 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I didn't try the Seat - missus took one look at it and walked out of the showroom... which kinda put paid to that! parking / rear vision on the Civ is great - if you go for the rear parking camera without it, it's well, a bit more well, limited...