Time to say hello!

crazyjammer · 13th May 2007, 19:25

Hello everyone! I have been dipping in and out of the forum for a couple of weeks now and even posted a few threads so thought it was about time to introduce myself! So hello and what a useful forum this is.

I went to the London motor show last year and after sitting in the Civic I've wanted one ever since. I've held back from looking until now but at last I am going to be ordering one in June

My intial thoughts were to go for the 2.2 diesel Type S GT with Sat Nav. Went to my local dealer 3 weeks ago for a test drive but they only had 1.8 petrol Type S. I took it for a spin but didn't think the engine was as good as my current 1.7 diesel Astra. Went back yesterday and test drove the diesel EX. Well what can i say it was great, the diesel engine is much better, much more responsive and you get that extra kick. Now having driven the 5 door EX I'm starting to wonder if I should go for that over the Type S. With the Sat Nav on the Type S GT I think they are about the same price, although the EX doesn't have the glass roof. Also I think I would want the Image Pack on the EX which will take it over my budget. Oh decissions, decissions!! If anyone has any useful advice on either of these two models I would love to hear from you.

Oh one other thing I set the dealer address into the Sat Nav on my way back to hand the car back, after driving into the dealer car park it told me to do a u turn, you have taken the wrong turning. Surely they should be able to get the dealer locations right on the Sat Nav if nothing else!!

Mark

Charles_Harding · 13th May 2007, 19:32

CJ.

Welcome to the best place in town

Get any model, they all make you smile.

......and trust me the nearest McDonalds IS in Calais.

"You know those oxygen masks on planes. They're not full of oxygen. They're there to muffle the screams!"

Charles H.

czechplastik · 13th May 2007, 19:52

Hey crazyjammer, welcome to the site.

Difficult question to answer really, Depends whether or not you think the extra 2 doors would be useful. Certainly the handling is slightly more sporty in the Type S, although compared the other hatches the 5 door handling is also pretty sporty! My advice would be to drive all of them and see which you think will suit you best in the long run.

And yes, the satnav can get a bit confused sometimes, but then don't we all?!

Harps · 13th May 2007, 23:54

Crazyjammer, welcome to the forum, I agree with CZ take a test drive with all the variants, should make your decision easier

JoeyF · 14th May 2007, 07:30

Hey Crazyjammer,
Welcome to the site, I'm sure which ever you go for you will be very happy!!

civie · 14th May 2007, 07:57

Welcome my friend, I have owned both Engines now, i have to say my preference is the 2.2, however, i am not being critical of the1.8, it is no slouch by any means, whichever varient and spec you choose, you will be happy.

Bog · 14th May 2007, 09:35

A warm welcome from me!

wavepower · 14th May 2007, 22:47

Hi crazyjammer - have fun keeping trying out the cars until you settle on one that suits you. For me a 5 door, diesel was the starting point. The glass roof is very enticing.

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crazyjammer Valve Cap Join Date: 21st April 2007 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Time to say hello! Hello everyone! I have been dipping in and out of the forum for a couple of weeks now and even posted a few threads so thought it was about time to introduce myself! So hello and what a useful forum this is. I went to the London motor show last year and after sitting in the Civic I've wanted one ever since. I've held back from looking until now but at last I am going to be ordering one in June My intial thoughts were to go for the 2.2 diesel Type S GT with Sat Nav. Went to my local dealer 3 weeks ago for a test drive but they only had 1.8 petrol Type S. I took it for a spin but didn't think the engine was as good as my current 1.7 diesel Astra. Went back yesterday and test drove the diesel EX. Well what can i say it was great, the diesel engine is much better, much more responsive and you get that extra kick. Now having driven the 5 door EX I'm starting to wonder if I should go for that over the Type S. With the Sat Nav on the Type S GT I think they are about the same price, although the EX doesn't have the glass roof. Also I think I would want the Image Pack on the EX which will take it over my budget. Oh decissions, decissions!! If anyone has any useful advice on either of these two models I would love to hear from you. Oh one other thing I set the dealer address into the Sat Nav on my way back to hand the car back, after driving into the dealer car park it told me to do a u turn, you have taken the wrong turning. Surely they should be able to get the dealer locations right on the Sat Nav if nothing else!! Mark

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13th May 2007, 19:32	#2 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	CJ. Welcome to the best place in town Get any model, they all make you smile. ......and trust me the nearest McDonalds IS in Calais. *"You know those oxygen masks on planes. They're not full of oxygen. They're there to muffle the screams!"* Charles H.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hey crazyjammer, welcome to the site. Difficult question to answer really, Depends whether or not you think the extra 2 doors would be useful. Certainly the handling is slightly more sporty in the Type S, although compared the other hatches the 5 door handling is also pretty sporty! My advice would be to drive all of them and see which you think will suit you best in the long run. And yes, the satnav can get a bit confused sometimes, but then don't we all?!

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Harps Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st January 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Crazyjammer, welcome to the forum, I agree with CZ take a test drive with all the variants, should make your decision easier

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JoeyF Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd October 2006 Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Posts: 399 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hey Crazyjammer, Welcome to the site, I'm sure which ever you go for you will be very happy!!

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civie Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th March 2007 Location: north east Posts: 208 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome my friend, I have owned both Engines now, i have to say my preference is the 2.2, however, i am not being critical of the1.8, it is no slouch by any means, whichever varient and spec you choose, you will be happy.

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	A warm welcome from me!

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wavepower Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd April 2007 Location: somerset Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi crazyjammer - have fun keeping trying out the cars until you settle on one that suits you. For me a 5 door, diesel was the starting point. The glass roof is very enticing.