Lincolnshire resident here, hey

DHough · 1st August 2007, 21:42

Hey guys, I'm hailing from Skegness, hoping to buy one o 'dem 'dere Civics soon as I sell off my old car ( Mazda RX8 ). Great car, bad economy.

I'm looking into the prices on Drivethedeal/Autobytel, but also at a couple used cars. I may need some advice in that regard, if you'd be willing to help.

Later guys.

FWH · 1st August 2007, 21:45

Welcome D!

Presume thats an RX8 that turned into a smilie!

Some early cars have a bunch of issues, I would go for new if at all possible.

What engine etc are you looking for?

DHough · 1st August 2007, 21:52

Hah, yeah it was, fixed now though.

I was looking at the 2.2D, I don't really do enough miles to cover it's cost, but I do really like the performance of it so that's pretty much the deciding factor. That being said, I have not test driven the 1.8...I should probably do that.

I'm definitely looking at the 5-door though (magic seats + bike =

), EX (I love me some built-in Sat-Nav), most possibly with the Leather and Glass Roof, since I've heard some bad things about the standard cloth interior.

FWH · 1st August 2007, 21:59

Hi,

We don´t get diesel or leather over here in my corner of the world.

The 1.8 is nice so do try it, the upside with the diesel is more low-rev tourqe, but for me the major bonus would have been the possibility to remap it up to 190 bhp!

But it is more expensive to buy and service.

I went for satnav and glass roof (that is what is called "Executive" here).

DHough · 1st August 2007, 22:35

Heh, I'm not looking to remap or anything, but I do like the low rev power. It's a very different experience than driving an RX8, which has most of it's power locked away beyond 6,000 revs.

I've looked for some used Civics with the specs I want, two exist according to the Honda used car search, both priced at £17.5k. I might call them and see how low they would offer it to me, as if they don't drop the price I might as well buy a 57 plate at the internet broker price of £18.5k.

To me, having a new car is worth more than £1k.

l-noel · 2nd August 2007, 07:44

Welcome to you Dhough !

I agree with you, a new car worth it if you intend to keep it.

Hope you will be successful in your search !

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Welcome D! Presume thats an RX8 that turned into a smilie! Some early cars have a bunch of issues, I would go for new if at all possible. What engine etc are you looking for?

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DHough Valve Cap Join Date: 1st August 2007 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hah, yeah it was, fixed now though. I was looking at the 2.2D, I don't really do enough miles to cover it's cost, but I do really like the performance of it so that's pretty much the deciding factor. That being said, I have not test driven the 1.8...I should probably do that. I'm definitely looking at the 5-door though (magic seats + bike = ), EX (I love me some built-in Sat-Nav), most possibly with the Leather and Glass Roof, since I've heard some bad things about the standard cloth interior.

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Hi, We don´t get diesel or leather over here in my corner of the world. The 1.8 is nice so do try it, the upside with the diesel is more low-rev tourqe, but for me the major bonus would have been the possibility to remap it up to 190 bhp! But it is more expensive to buy and service. I went for satnav and glass roof (that is what is called "Executive" here).

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DHough Valve Cap Join Date: 1st August 2007 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Heh, I'm not looking to remap or anything, but I do like the low rev power. It's a very different experience than driving an RX8, which has most of it's power locked away beyond 6,000 revs. I've looked for some used Civics with the specs I want, two exist according to the Honda used car search, both priced at £17.5k. I might call them and see how low they would offer it to me, as if they don't drop the price I might as well buy a 57 plate at the internet broker price of £18.5k. To me, having a new car is worth more than £1k.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,224 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Welcome to you Dhough ! I agree with you, a new car worth it if you intend to keep it. Hope you will be successful in your search !