New Member Here!

dream_civic · 8th October 2007, 12:13

Hi all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm currently an Alfa 156 2.4 JTD driver, but am seriously considering buying a Civic 2.2 Type S for my next car.

This seems to be a great forum to learn a little more about the car before buying!

Keep up the good work!

Cheers
Neil

TTDegs · 8th October 2007, 12:14

Thanks Neil, and welcome aboard

dream_civic · 8th October 2007, 12:25

Should have mentioned, its between the Honda and a Seat Leon FR TDi (170). Decisions, decisions!

Cheers

TTDegs · 8th October 2007, 12:32

from the outside - touch choice, as both are a bit 'different'

from the inside - no competition

HappyMan · 8th October 2007, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

from the outside - touch choice, as both are a bit 'different'

from the inside - no competition

I agree with you TTDegs. I personally like the exterior of the Leon but it loses it's appeal when you sit in side.

dream_civic · 8th October 2007, 14:02

I agree with the point about the interior of the Leon. Sat in one a couple of weeks back, and was really unimpressed by the interior. Pretty bland to say the least. Quite well specced, and fuctional, but could have been more adventurous with it.

The civic on the other hand looks much more impressive on the inside. On the outside, the only negative that I can find is the black plastic moulding that runs over the wheelarches and skirt. These look so much better painted as on the Type R (in my opinion anyway). So if I go for the Civic, I've either got to find one with these already painted, or get them done myself.

Anyone any views or experience of this?

Cheers

m4rky · 8th October 2007, 16:11

The Leon's to me just look a bit cheap and havn't got the build quality of the other marques in the VW range

I say go for the Honda - Its what dreams are made of

Foggy69 · 8th October 2007, 16:34

Hi Neil, and welcome to the forum.

As you spend your time with the car on the inside of it (I hope

), the interior is more important than the outside in my book.
The bland, dull and oppressive interior of the Seat wasn't a nice place to be, whilst the Civic interior is a fantastic place to be.

But I have done some work to the outside, including colour coding the black trim, and I think it looks ok

Pictures of my spaceship are in this link
**** PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ****

Foggy69 · 8th October 2007, 17:04

The link in my previous post was dodgy, so I will try again
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/104957-post78.html

dream_civic · 9th October 2007, 07:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foggy69

Hi Neil, and welcome to the forum.

As you spend your time with the car on the inside of it (I hope

), the interior is more important than the outside in my book.
The bland, dull and oppressive interior of the Seat wasn't a nice place to be, whilst the Civic interior is a fantastic place to be.

But I have done some work to the outside, including colour coding the black trim, and I think it looks ok

Pictures of my spaceship are in this link
**** PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ****

Looking good Foggy!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you to get your trim colour coded? And was it a big job? I presume it all needs to be removed for painting.

Cheers

Foggy69 · 9th October 2007, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by dream_civic

Looking good Foggy!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it cost you to get your trim colour coded? And was it a big job? I presume it all needs to be removed for painting.

Cheers

It cost about £500, and the bodyshop had the car for 3 days to do the job. But the result is well worth it in my opinion

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dream_civic Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	New Member Here! Hi all, Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm currently an Alfa 156 2.4 JTD driver, but am seriously considering buying a Civic 2.2 Type S for my next car. This seems to be a great forum to learn a little more about the car before buying! Keep up the good work! Cheers Neil

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Neil, and welcome to the forum. As you spend your time with the car on the inside of it (I hope ), the interior is more important than the outside in my book. The bland, dull and oppressive interior of the Seat wasn't a nice place to be, whilst the Civic interior is a fantastic place to be. But I have done some work to the outside, including colour coding the black trim, and I think it looks ok Pictures of my spaceship are in this link ** PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ** Last edited by Foggy69; 8th October 2007 at 16:41.

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks Neil, and welcome aboard

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dream_civic Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Should have mentioned, its between the Honda and a Seat Leon FR TDi (170). Decisions, decisions! Cheers

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	from the outside - touch choice, as both are a bit 'different' from the inside - no competition

8th October 2007, 14:02	#6 (permalink)
dream_civic Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd October 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I agree with the point about the interior of the Leon. Sat in one a couple of weeks back, and was really unimpressed by the interior. Pretty bland to say the least. Quite well specced, and fuctional, but could have been more adventurous with it. The civic on the other hand looks much more impressive on the inside. On the outside, the only negative that I can find is the black plastic moulding that runs over the wheelarches and skirt. These look so much better painted as on the Type R (in my opinion anyway). So if I go for the Civic, I've either got to find one with these already painted, or get them done myself. Anyone any views or experience of this? Cheers

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m4rky Civic Mad! Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 25th August 2007 Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	The Leon's to me just look a bit cheap and havn't got the build quality of the other marques in the VW range I say go for the Honda - Its what dreams are made of

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	The link in my previous post was dodgy, so I will try again http://www.civinfo.com/forum/104957-post78.html