Another newbie

JB75 · 19th August 2006, 00:13

Evening all

New member of the Civic club from the green patch between Wakefield and Leeds.

Just 5 days before I collect my Alabaster Silver 1.8 SE with leather trim, which is obviously 5 days too many. The last time I remember feeling like this was when I was around 6 and wondering how on earth I'd pass the handful of days before Christmas.

Having spent several weeks staring enviously at a colleague's new civic, I decided I just had to have one. I was in the market for a new car but after taking a civic for a spin I didn't even bother testing the others on my shortlist. My only disappointment was that the local dealer simply wouldn't budge on the price, though I guess they don't need to offer any sweeteners to sell these cars right now.

I will try and post some pictures once it's finally sat on my driveway.

Already loving the forum.

Hartside · 19th August 2006, 00:19

Hi JB75 and welcome. You will love the car, it just in a league of its own against the competition. Be sure to post some pics

WoolyCiv · 19th August 2006, 00:20

Welcome JB75 and as you have already found out the Civ is a fantastic car, you'l love it

kevin_lufc · 19th August 2006, 08:10

Welcome JB75, another member from the land of wippets and flat caps....lol.

elfa7 · 19th August 2006, 10:08

Welcome JB75. Hope you enjoy the Forum and Civic.

Fedorov · 19th August 2006, 16:32

Welcome JB!

richierich · 19th August 2006, 16:58

Welcome JB, does that put you in the Rhubarb triangle? Another Yorkshireman to join the group, only I'm an ex-pat yorkshire man, living in Oxfordshire.

Typical, trying to get money off. Short arms, deep pockets eh?

Andrea · 19th August 2006, 16:59

welcome to the site, you wont be dissappointed with your car!!!
its great to see so many new members, the site is growing well XXX

JB75 · 19th August 2006, 17:37

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Originally Posted by richierich

Welcome JB, does that put you in the Rhubarb triangle? Another Yorkshireman to join the group, only I'm an ex-pat yorkshire man, living in Oxfordshire.

Typical, trying to get money off. Short arms, deep pockets eh?

I'm very much in the Rhubarb Triangle, yes. My village lies in what was one of the principle growing areas. I still have some in my garden, which the neighbours fall over themselves to take off my hands each year! Can't say I'm a fan of the stuff though.

Thank you for your replies everyone, I already feel most welcome here.

SUPERTEACH · 19th August 2006, 18:09

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Civic.
Get mine in about 2 weeks so know how you feel (Diesel EX nighthawk)
Besides custard and crumble what else does rhubarb go with? Have I missed the rhubarb festival?
Remember those speed cameras..................................

Jazz · 19th August 2006, 18:53

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Originally Posted by JB75

Quote:

Originally Posted by richierich

Welcome JB, does that put you in the Rhubarb triangle? Another Yorkshireman to join the group, only I'm an ex-pat yorkshire man, living in Oxfordshire.

Typical, trying to get money off. Short arms, deep pockets eh?

I'm very much in the Rhubarb Triangle, yes. My village lies in what was one of the principle growing areas. I still have some in my garden, which the neighbours fall over themselves to take off my hands each year! Can't say I'm a fan of the stuff though.

Thank you for your replies everyone, I already feel most welcome here.

First and foremost, welcome to the site !

At least your rhubarb has takers...... most of mine just goes into the compost bin

elfa7 · 20th August 2006, 07:36

Our rhubarb crown is quite old and doesn't produce much. So after the "Photo Competition, could the next prize be a Rhubarb Crown ?.

Jobo · 20th August 2006, 22:13

JB75. Went for the same model as you but in blueish silver with leather and CD changer. If it's any consolation, I couldn't get any discount either and had to pay for the car mats.

I couldn't sleep before I got mine, I was so giddy!

Not long to go now...

Newboy · 20th August 2006, 22:28

Welcome to the forum. Am a bit alarmed at how quick some people are getting their cars after ordering ! I've got another two months !!

I should be in good practice on the sleep front with our two year daughter waking up in the middle of the night !

JB75 · 23rd August 2006, 21:28

I collect my Civic at 4pm tomorrow, which means I'll be just in time to join the Leeds rush hour: my first experience with the car is likely to be 20 minutes inching towards the M621.

I called in at the dealer today to sign 16k away (didn't enjoy that bit) and found her plated up and sat in the car park, looking a bit grubby and missing the free mats I was promised. I'm hoping they'll sort that tomorrow.

I've got my 'collection' checklist printed out, as well as a reminder of all the 'extras' they promised to throw in for free. I'm actually looking forward to going round the car with a magnifying glass.

Just one more day at work and I'll be a member of the club proper. I'll post some pics tomorrow providing the torrential rain we've had here since late afternoon finally clears.

Newboy · 23rd August 2006, 21:45

JB75 - good luck for tomorrow and hope you don't have too much trouble with the stealer.

Give us a proper briefing once you've got the car and manage to get back to your computer !!

Fedorov · 23rd August 2006, 22:03

Good luck JB, dashboard scratches and paint issues around all the lighting/bumpers remember!

WoolyCiv · 23rd August 2006, 22:41

Hope everything is as expected tomorrow JB. Don't forget to check the registration plates against the tax disc and paperwork, one of us forgot

Jazz · 24th August 2006, 00:01

hi jb, good luck tomolo...

allan40alt · 24th August 2006, 07:48

Hi JB, good luck today

Make sure the fuel cap opens easily and the front 'glass' isn't touching the bumper

It's a really enjoyable car; so have fun.

19th August 2006, 00:13	#1 (permalink)
JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Another newbie Evening all New member of the Civic club from the green patch between Wakefield and Leeds. Just 5 days before I collect my Alabaster Silver 1.8 SE with leather trim, which is obviously 5 days too many. The last time I remember feeling like this was when I was around 6 and wondering how on earth I'd pass the handful of days before Christmas. Having spent several weeks staring enviously at a colleague's new civic, I decided I just had to have one. I was in the market for a new car but after taking a civic for a spin I didn't even bother testing the others on my shortlist. My only disappointment was that the local dealer simply wouldn't budge on the price, though I guess they don't need to offer any sweeteners to sell these cars right now. I will try and post some pictures once it's finally sat on my driveway. Already loving the forum.

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19th August 2006, 00:19	#2 (permalink)
Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 563 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi JB75 and welcome. You will love the car, it just in a league of its own against the competition. Be sure to post some pics

19th August 2006, 00:20	#3 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome JB75 and as you have already found out the Civ is a fantastic car, you'l love it

19th August 2006, 08:10	#4 (permalink)
kevin_lufc Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 17th April 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome JB75, another member from the land of wippets and flat caps....lol.

19th August 2006, 10:08	#5 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome JB75. Hope you enjoy the Forum and Civic.

19th August 2006, 16:32	#6 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome JB!

19th August 2006, 16:58	#7 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Welcome JB, does that put you in the Rhubarb triangle? Another Yorkshireman to join the group, only I'm an ex-pat yorkshire man, living in Oxfordshire. Typical, trying to get money off. Short arms, deep pockets eh?

19th August 2006, 16:59	#8 (permalink)
Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	welcome to the site, you wont be dissappointed with your car!!! its great to see so many new members, the site is growing well XXX

19th August 2006, 18:09	#10 (permalink)
SUPERTEACH Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 17th August 2006 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 629 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the wonderful world of the Civic. Get mine in about 2 weeks so know how you feel (Diesel EX nighthawk) Besides custard and crumble what else does rhubarb go with? Have I missed the rhubarb festival? Remember those speed cameras..................................

20th August 2006, 07:36	#12 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Our rhubarb crown is quite old and doesn't produce much. So after the "Photo Competition, could the next prize be a Rhubarb Crown ?.

20th August 2006, 22:13	#13 (permalink)
Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: UK Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	JB75. Went for the same model as you but in blueish silver with leather and CD changer. If it's any consolation, I couldn't get any discount either and had to pay for the car mats. I couldn't sleep before I got mine, I was so giddy! Not long to go now...

20th August 2006, 22:28	#14 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum. Am a bit alarmed at how quick some people are getting their cars after ordering ! I've got another two months !! I should be in good practice on the sleep front with our two year daughter waking up in the middle of the night !

23rd August 2006, 21:28	#15 (permalink)
JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I collect my Civic at 4pm tomorrow, which means I'll be just in time to join the Leeds rush hour: my first experience with the car is likely to be 20 minutes inching towards the M621. I called in at the dealer today to sign 16k away (didn't enjoy that bit) and found her plated up and sat in the car park, looking a bit grubby and missing the free mats I was promised. I'm hoping they'll sort that tomorrow. I've got my 'collection' checklist printed out, as well as a reminder of all the 'extras' they promised to throw in for free. I'm actually looking forward to going round the car with a magnifying glass. Just one more day at work and I'll be a member of the club proper. I'll post some pics tomorrow providing the torrential rain we've had here since late afternoon finally clears.

23rd August 2006, 21:45	#16 (permalink)
Newboy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 27th July 2006 Location: NE Surrey, UK Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	JB75 - good luck for tomorrow and hope you don't have too much trouble with the stealer. Give us a proper briefing once you've got the car and manage to get back to your computer !!

23rd August 2006, 22:03	#17 (permalink)
Fedorov Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th April 2006 Posts: 783 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good luck JB, dashboard scratches and paint issues around all the lighting/bumpers remember!

23rd August 2006, 22:41	#18 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hope everything is as expected tomorrow JB. Don't forget to check the registration plates against the tax disc and paperwork, one of us forgot

24th August 2006, 00:01	#19 (permalink)
Jazz Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 26th July 2006 Location: Magic Roundabout Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	hi jb, good luck tomolo...

24th August 2006, 07:48	#20 (permalink)
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 JB, good luck today Make sure the fuel cap opens easily and the front 'glass' isn't touching the bumper It's a really enjoyable car; so have fun.