Time for a change..so hello...

Joe · 17th December 2006, 00:03

Greetings all. Thought I'd pop by and introduce myself. I have been on the MINI2 forums for the past 2 years as a Cooper S owner and now have made the move over here. Why?
Well I picked up my brand new Civic 2.2 ES on Wednesday just gone as the replacement for the MINI and I can say that I'm well chuffed so far. Its a great looking car and is superb inside and out. Spec is ES model in Nighthawk Black Pearl with the blue ambient lighting kit and 17" Penta wheels. Looks stunning but as I've been out driving it, I've not managed to take any pictures yet.
I will get round to doing so and post them as soon as I can.
Hoping to have lots of fun on here. Chao for now.
Joe

Pottsy · 17th December 2006, 08:40

Joe - welcome. It's interesting to read where people have come from (car wise) and I'm sure Honda will be delighted to see a convert from what is considered a young and funky model.

Look forward to seeing the pics.

sarahjo · 17th December 2006, 13:32

Welcome Joe,

Great decision to change to a civic
Hope you enjoy the site

Sarah

allan40alt · 17th December 2006, 16:08

Hi Joe, and welcome. Like you, I also had a Mini (Cooper S Works). Super car, but somehow the Civic gives the fun with extra comfort, storage and, well, feeling of 'belonging'. Happy days. Al.

Joe · 18th December 2006, 00:04

Thanks for your replies so far guys.
Well the first weekend with the new Civic is over and I've had some time to play with it properly over the last couple of days. What a cracking car.
First things I've noticed is the reaction from people (mates and family etc) who have seen one for the first time properly. Its funny as they all seem to have the same 'very impressed' and 'wow-factor' response when getting inside it. It certainly is a good looking motor.
To be totally honest, I wasn't 100% sure how I'd feel prior to Civic delivery going from a Cooper S which I'd had for a couple of years from new also. The Mini was certainly a fun car to drive, slightly different to everything else on the road in its segment and was very responsive as a drivers car. The Great thing is, thats three big ticks to the new Civic too

So its so far so good with no regrets. Spent today doing a fair drive in the new car and must say that the Civic is just as much fun as the MINI and so many more toys to play with

Loads more torque too. Want to try and run it in a bit first so not really stretched it, but can feel that there's plenty to come.
The biggest difference though at 6 foot 2 has to be the room, space, layout and overall comfort. Felt much more relaxed when arriving at my destination today as the car seemed to eat up the miles alot more effortlessly.
So one new happy Civic owner.
Bye for now. Joe

PS - Still got to do pics. Will try and do some this week (weather permitting)

czechplastik · 18th December 2006, 01:19

Hey Joe and welcome, I have many friends in Minis also considering making the jump, they're far too common now and i think people are after something fresh and funky! Glad you're enjoying everything so far!

17th December 2006, 00:03	#1 (permalink)
Joe Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 16th December 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Time for a change..so hello... Greetings all. Thought I'd pop by and introduce myself. I have been on the MINI2 forums for the past 2 years as a Cooper S owner and now have made the move over here. Why? Well I picked up my brand new Civic 2.2 ES on Wednesday just gone as the replacement for the MINI and I can say that I'm well chuffed so far. Its a great looking car and is superb inside and out. Spec is ES model in Nighthawk Black Pearl with the blue ambient lighting kit and 17" Penta wheels. Looks stunning but as I've been out driving it, I've not managed to take any pictures yet. I will get round to doing so and post them as soon as I can. Hoping to have lots of fun on here. Chao for now. Joe

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17th December 2006, 08:40	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,481 Thanks: 22 Thanked 167 Times in 98 Posts iTrader: (0)	Joe - welcome. It's interesting to read where people have come from (car wise) and I'm sure Honda will be delighted to see a convert from what is considered a young and funky model. Look forward to seeing the pics.

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sarahjo Fallen Angel Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th October 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,229 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome Joe, Great decision to change to a civic Hope you enjoy the site Sarah

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,255 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Joe, and welcome. Like you, I also had a Mini (Cooper S Works). Super car, but somehow the Civic gives the fun with extra comfort, storage and, well, feeling of 'belonging'. Happy days. Al.

18th December 2006, 00:04	#5 (permalink)
Joe Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 16th December 2006 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your replies so far guys. Well the first weekend with the new Civic is over and I've had some time to play with it properly over the last couple of days. What a cracking car. First things I've noticed is the reaction from people (mates and family etc) who have seen one for the first time properly. Its funny as they all seem to have the same 'very impressed' and 'wow-factor' response when getting inside it. It certainly is a good looking motor. To be totally honest, I wasn't 100% sure how I'd feel prior to Civic delivery going from a Cooper S which I'd had for a couple of years from new also. The Mini was certainly a fun car to drive, slightly different to everything else on the road in its segment and was very responsive as a drivers car. The Great thing is, thats three big ticks to the new Civic too So its so far so good with no regrets. Spent today doing a fair drive in the new car and must say that the Civic is just as much fun as the MINI and so many more toys to play with Loads more torque too. Want to try and run it in a bit first so not really stretched it, but can feel that there's plenty to come. The biggest difference though at 6 foot 2 has to be the room, space, layout and overall comfort. Felt much more relaxed when arriving at my destination today as the car seemed to eat up the miles alot more effortlessly. So one new happy Civic owner. Bye for now. Joe PS - Still got to do pics. Will try and do some this week (weather permitting)

18th December 2006, 01:19	#6 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,672 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hey Joe and welcome, I have many friends in Minis also considering making the jump, they're far too common now and i think people are after something fresh and funky! Glad you're enjoying everything so far!