Newbie here

Ice_bear · 10th August 2007, 00:52

Hi!

I'm not yet a Civic owner, but i will buy me one of those fantastic cars later on. Where I live and in Scandinavia Civic isn't sold with the Cdti diesel engine, for any reason...

My best choice is to buy a used Civic Cdti in Germany due to tax implications etc. I don't want to drive an UK car - it would take ages for me to learn. Anyway - any member who has more information about specific problems with the Cdti engine or any useful information in this matter? Please post...

FWH · 10th August 2007, 07:32

Welcome Ice Bear!

I thought a little about importing a new diesel from Norway, Denmark or Germany myself, but didn´t bother in the end - went for the petrol. It was the 190 hp remap possibility and more torque that I found interesting.

I am sure you will get some good feedback on the diesel, everyone who likes diesels seem to like it.

The only issue I know of is that it is slightly more prone to flat batteries.

By the way, I don´t think the German cars have heated seats.
That is why I was thinking Norway or Denmark.
Otherwise, new cars (without tax) are usually cheapest in Denmark - I don´t know if they have heated seats though. Norway does.

l-noel · 10th August 2007, 07:36

I'm Owning my car for about 7 month yet, driven 20800 km so far and no major problem at the moment !

The Engine is very reliable and is one of the best in his category (maybe the new BMW 2.0 l diesel could be better)

Hope you will find the object of your dream ... they are a few Civic to be sold here too (Mainly demonstrator car)

elfa7 · 10th August 2007, 07:47

Welcome Ice bear. I have done almost 10000 miles in my diesel. I have not had a single problem with it, and it has not used a drop of oil. Its a great motor.

Ice_bear · 30th September 2007, 08:37

Hi!

Thanks for all the good advices. I had a computer crash and have not logged in here for a long time.

I've heard the Honda CRV (petrol engine) have problems with the fuel consumption. The real fuel consumption is 80 to 90 percent higher compared with the manufacture figures. This was tested in Sweden with a more "realistic" driving cycle compared with the EU driving cycle.

How about the Civic cdti engine and it's fuel consumption - is there any problems with high fuel consumption? An example: if the manufacture figures says 51 l/100 km and you calculate the actual consumption into 64 l/100 km it's out of range, too high. 52-55 l/100 km is still acceptable, but not totally satisfying. If you are below the manufacture figures it's nice. Anyone with experiences in this subject with the cdti engine?

In the end - some Civic cdti owners claim the engine is too noisy. What's your experience with this "problem"? Normal or sometimes a problem?

FWH · 30th September 2007, 08:56

I have seen a diesel Civic here in Sweden recently.
It had number plate surround from Autopunkten.
I suggest talking to them if you want a diesel in Sweden.

Autopunkten Stockholm AB - Auktoriserad återförsäljare av Honda

Regarding fuel consumption - look at the fuel survey:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/survey....results&sid=32

ante00 · 30th September 2007, 15:45

welcome to forum

czechplastik · 30th September 2007, 19:05

The 2.2 is superb, definately worth importing!

Welcome!

amronno · 1st October 2007, 01:32

Hello Ice bear!

welcome to the forum!
Good luck with your importing project!

GHGH · 1st October 2007, 13:04

Welcome from another Norwegian that also bought the petrol version - I didn't want to wait the extra months for the diesel.
Well, I must try the oil burner one day - to find out myself what everybody is talking about.

10th August 2007, 00:52	#1 (permalink)
Ice_bear Valve Cap Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie here Hi! I'm not yet a Civic owner, but i will buy me one of those fantastic cars later on. Where I live and in Scandinavia Civic isn't sold with the Cdti diesel engine, for any reason... My best choice is to buy a used Civic Cdti in Germany due to tax implications etc. I don't want to drive an UK car - it would take ages for me to learn. Anyway - any member who has more information about specific problems with the Cdti engine or any useful information in this matter? Please post...

30th September 2007, 08:37	#5 (permalink)
Ice_bear Valve Cap Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fuel consumption Hi! Thanks for all the good advices. I had a computer crash and have not logged in here for a long time. I've heard the Honda CRV (petrol engine) have problems with the fuel consumption. The real fuel consumption is 80 to 90 percent higher compared with the manufacture figures. This was tested in Sweden with a more "realistic" driving cycle compared with the EU driving cycle. How about the Civic cdti engine and it's fuel consumption - is there any problems with high fuel consumption? An example: if the manufacture figures says 51 l/100 km and you calculate the actual consumption into 64 l/100 km it's out of range, too high. 52-55 l/100 km is still acceptable, but not totally satisfying. If you are below the manufacture figures it's nice. Anyone with experiences in this subject with the cdti engine? In the end - some Civic cdti owners claim the engine is too noisy. What's your experience with this "problem"? Normal or sometimes a problem?

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10th August 2007, 07:32	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Welcome Ice Bear! I thought a little about importing a new diesel from Norway, Denmark or Germany myself, but didn´t bother in the end - went for the petrol. It was the 190 hp remap possibility and more torque that I found interesting. I am sure you will get some good feedback on the diesel, everyone who likes diesels seem to like it. The only issue I know of is that it is slightly more prone to flat batteries. By the way, I don´t think the German cars have heated seats. That is why I was thinking Norway or Denmark. Otherwise, new cars (without tax) are usually cheapest in Denmark - I don´t know if they have heated seats though. Norway does.

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm Owning my car for about 7 month yet, driven 20800 km so far and no major problem at the moment ! The Engine is very reliable and is one of the best in his category (maybe the new BMW 2.0 l diesel could be better) Hope you will find the object of your dream ... they are a few Civic to be sold here too (Mainly demonstrator car)

10th August 2007, 07:47	#4 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome Ice bear. I have done almost 10000 miles in my diesel. I have not had a single problem with it, and it has not used a drop of oil. Its a great motor.

30th September 2007, 08:56	#6 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I have seen a diesel Civic here in Sweden recently. It had number plate surround from Autopunkten. I suggest talking to them if you want a diesel in Sweden. Autopunkten Stockholm AB - Auktoriserad återförsäljare av Honda Regarding fuel consumption - look at the fuel survey: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/survey....results&sid=32

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ante00 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 18th April 2007 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 508 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	welcome to forum

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The 2.2 is superb, definately worth importing! Welcome!

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amronno Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 765 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hello Ice bear! welcome to the forum! Good luck with your importing project!

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GHGH TANSTAAFL! Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 13th March 2007 Location: Trondheim, Norway Posts: 920 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome from another Norwegian that also bought the petrol version - I didn't want to wait the extra months for the diesel. Well, I must try the oil burner one day - to find out myself what everybody is talking about.