Hello Everyone

pandles · 11th October 2007, 19:29

Hi
I'm not a Civic owner just yet, Im seriously concidering the 2.2 ES, but not sure whether to take the plung, my current car is an 07 Focus ST2, the reason for the change, im fed up spending all my time at the petrol station, I know this is a Civic forum and you all love your cars but is there anything I should look out for before buying, the local dealer are offering me a pre reg 57 plate for £15,800, is that a fair price..

any help on this would be greatly appriciated

Thanks

Paul

Yorkshirestoke · 11th October 2007, 21:11

Hi Paul

If it's the fuel you are concerned about, the 2.2 is a great motor. I spend most of my time on the motorway and this week have an average MPG of 59.9.

Have you taken one out for a long test drive?

Welcome to the forum.

pandles · 11th October 2007, 21:14

I have only been out for 30 minutes,but will go out tomorrow for longer if I can

Yorkshirestoke · 11th October 2007, 21:18

Take it out and give it a good run and you won't be disappointed.

Dimplyred · 11th October 2007, 21:19

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Originally Posted by pandles

I have only been out for 30 minutes,but will go out tomorrow for longer if I can

Get out in it for as long as you can, dealers shouldn't expect you to make a decision of this size based on a ten minute test drive.

Oh and welcome to the forum.

pandles · 11th October 2007, 21:24

To be honest the sales man is being a bit pushy, so ill see what happens tomorrow, one thing that concerns me is the speedo, is it accurate, and does the rev counter reflect badly on the windscreen at night

pandles · 13th October 2007, 23:42

well I finally did the deal today, I will be the proud owner of brand new 2.2 ES in black by the end of the week.......

Dimplyred · 14th October 2007, 00:14

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Originally Posted by pandles

well I finally did the deal today, I will be the proud owner of brand new 2.2 ES in black by the end of the week.......

Well done you, you know it makes sense!!!!!!!!!

TTDegs · 14th October 2007, 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandles

To be honest the sales man is being a bit pushy, so ill see what happens tomorrow, one thing that concerns me is the speedo, is it accurate, and does the rev counter reflect badly on the windscreen at night

probably a bit late to answer this now!

but
no, its not all that accurate - although probaly no worse than a lot of others, and it can be fixed, and even if not, you get used to how far out it is

and
no, it doesn't reflect

(not with my seat position anyway - and you can dim the dash easily if it is a problem for you)

Munro · 14th October 2007, 09:02

A bit late but you may have liked the Type R, its fuel economy is better than the ST and you get similar performance. I was seriously tempted by the diesel as well.

Half the rev counter reflects in the screen for me, but the reflection is fairly high up and out of the line of sight.

pandles · 14th October 2007, 10:00

Thanks for all the reply's, you've all been a great help... I've always been a Ford man so this is very much a learning curve for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munro

A bit late but you may have liked the Type R, its fuel economy is better than the ST and you get similar performance..

I did try the Type R before I bought the ST, but the performance on the ST is far better than the type R (Sorry chaps), plus with the plug in Bluefin gave me an extra 50 bhp which made the car phenominal to drive.

I'll let you all now how I get on with the new car...

Munro · 14th October 2007, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandles

I did try the Type R before I bought the ST, but the performance on the ST is far better than the type R (Sorry chaps), plus with the plug in Bluefin gave me an extra 50 bhp which made the car phenominal to drive.
...

Top Gear lap Times
Civic Type R... 1min 34.3
Focus ST....... 1min 33.5 secs (standard)

The focus turbo makes it feel faster because of the low down torque. But little in it if you enjoy using the gears.

I bet the Bluefin made the ST fly though.

FWH · 14th October 2007, 10:32

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Originally Posted by Munro

Half the rev counter reflects in the screen for me, but the reflection is fairly high up and out of the line of sight.

Mine too, but you can dim it.

angie4m · 14th October 2007, 13:16

Welcome to the Forum. Now I know why you spent so much time filling up the ST, probably was guttsy before the remapping with the bluefin! I had the bluefin on my Mini and watched as the fuel consumption fell by a good third instantly! lol!

You'll love every min of the Civic. I like you tried the ST (3) and the Civic (CTR) and loved everything about the Civic. I test drove the 2.2 first though cause they didn't have a CTR at the time and I thought that was great too!

Enjoy your car!

pandles · 15th October 2007, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munro

I bet the Bluefin made the ST fly though.

yeah it did, the torquesteer was annoying at times though, but it was something I learned to live with. still none of that anymore.

pandles · 15th October 2007, 19:02

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Originally Posted by angie4m

Now I know why you spent so much time filling up the ST, probably was guttsy before the remapping with the bluefin! I had the bluefin on my Mini and watched as the fuel consumption fell by a good third instantly! lol!

Enjoy your car!

The bluefin made the car what Ford didn't, I know what you mean about watching the gauge go down quickly though, I was getting 18mpg on a good day, on a run it was better about 300mls to a tank, I only ran the car on BP ultimate, the woman in the garage got to know me on first name terms as I was spending so much time there (and that was scary) lol, still the Civic will sort that problem out thank gooodness................

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Yorkshirestoke Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 15th September 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 98 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Paul If it's the fuel you are concerned about, the 2.2 is a great motor. I spend most of my time on the motorway and this week have an average MPG of 59.9. Have you taken one out for a long test drive? Welcome to the forum.

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 24 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (0)	A bit late but you may have liked the Type R, its fuel economy is better than the ST and you get similar performance. I was seriously tempted by the diesel as well. Half the rev counter reflects in the screen for me, but the reflection is fairly high up and out of the line of sight.

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the Forum. Now I know why you spent so much time filling up the ST, probably was guttsy before the remapping with the bluefin! I had the bluefin on my Mini and watched as the fuel consumption fell by a good third instantly! lol! You'll love every min of the Civic. I like you tried the ST (3) and the Civic (CTR) and loved everything about the Civic. I test drove the 2.2 first though cause they didn't have a CTR at the time and I thought that was great too! Enjoy your car!