bought my Civic today!

PeterT · 2nd February 2007, 18:39

Another future Civic driver in the Netherlands. Today I signed for a Civic 1.4 i-DSi Sport in the Vivid Blue color and they expect to deliver it in the last week of March. I am already looking forward to it!

Right now I drive a 1998 Civic 1.8 VTi 5-door and my dealer give me a good deal on this one. If the new Civic gives me the same pleasure and trouble-free driving like my old one, then I am a happy man!

Brodick · 2nd February 2007, 18:43

Hi Peter,

Welcome to the Forum - How did you find the 1.4 engine?
some people seem to like it others prefer the 1.8

PeterT · 2nd February 2007, 18:52

Hi Brodick,

I drive them both. A 1.8 Executive back in April 2006 and a 1.4 Comfort a few weeks ago. With the 1.8 my first impression was "where is the power?" I felt to be a bit sluggish and noisy. So I was a bit dissapointed with that and I always though that the 1.4 would be even worse.

But after driving it I feel the 1.4 is a more quiet car and up to 80km/h also responsive enough for me. In performance it is a big step down from my old VTi (170hp to 83hp) but the feel of the new Civic is wonderful.

I also ordered a styling kit which makes the two black plastic covers of the exhaust into the two chrome covers of the 1.8 engine.

When I get the car I will post some pics of it!

Greetings,
Peter.

lippy · 3rd February 2007, 17:29

Welcome PeterT!

I'm sure the next month will drag for you until you get your hands on your CIVIC. I've had mine for 3 1/2 months - I bought a demo car as couldn't/didn't want to wait three or four months!!

civic-babe · 5th February 2007, 07:38

Welcome to the forum

Meino · 5th February 2007, 08:29

Welcome to the forum PeterT.
No power on the 1.8? I assume you know you have to rev it to go off...
At low revs it is not fast, but with high revs, I am absolutely pleased...

czechplastik · 5th February 2007, 15:27

Hey PeterT, glad you're happy, should have perservered with the 1.8 though or flirted with diesel power!

basegreen · 5th February 2007, 15:50

The dealers need to take people out in the 1.8 and show them how to drive an engine designed to rev.

PeterT · 5th February 2007, 17:17

As you all can see I currently drive a 1.8 VTi 5-door and I think I know you need to rev the engine for getting the horses out, but still I feel the 1.8 in the new Civic is a bit sluggish compared to the old 1.8.
The diesel is the best one but in Holland the government ask absurd taxes for driving a diesel...... so a 1.4 it is.

2nd February 2007, 18:39	#1 (permalink)
PeterT Valve Cap Join Date: 25th January 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	bought my Civic today! Another future Civic driver in the Netherlands. Today I signed for a Civic 1.4 i-DSi Sport in the Vivid Blue color and they expect to deliver it in the last week of March. I am already looking forward to it! Right now I drive a 1998 Civic 1.8 VTi 5-door and my dealer give me a good deal on this one. If the new Civic gives me the same pleasure and trouble-free driving like my old one, then I am a happy man!

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2nd February 2007, 18:43	#2 (permalink)
Brodick Perfect Guy! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Peter, Welcome to the Forum - How did you find the 1.4 engine? some people seem to like it others prefer the 1.8

2nd February 2007, 18:52	#3 (permalink)
PeterT Valve Cap Join Date: 25th January 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Brodick, I drive them both. A 1.8 Executive back in April 2006 and a 1.4 Comfort a few weeks ago. With the 1.8 my first impression was "where is the power?" I felt to be a bit sluggish and noisy. So I was a bit dissapointed with that and I always though that the 1.4 would be even worse. But after driving it I feel the 1.4 is a more quiet car and up to 80km/h also responsive enough for me. In performance it is a big step down from my old VTi (170hp to 83hp) but the feel of the new Civic is wonderful. I also ordered a styling kit which makes the two black plastic covers of the exhaust into the two chrome covers of the 1.8 engine. When I get the car I will post some pics of it! Greetings, Peter.

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lippy Bournemouth Belle Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 456 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome PeterT! I'm sure the next month will drag for you until you get your hands on your CIVIC. I've had mine for 3 1/2 months - I bought a demo car as couldn't/didn't want to wait three or four months!!

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Meino Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th October 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum PeterT. No power on the 1.8? I assume you know you have to rev it to go off... At low revs it is not fast, but with high revs, I am absolutely pleased...

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hey PeterT, glad you're happy, should have perservered with the 1.8 though or flirted with diesel power!

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	The dealers need to take people out in the 1.8 and show them how to drive an engine designed to rev.

5th February 2007, 17:17	#9 (permalink)
PeterT Valve Cap Join Date: 25th January 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	As you all can see I currently drive a 1.8 VTi 5-door and I think I know you need to rev the engine for getting the horses out, but still I feel the 1.8 in the new Civic is a bit sluggish compared to the old 1.8. The diesel is the best one but in Holland the government ask absurd taxes for driving a diesel...... so a 1.4 it is.