|
27th July 2012, 15:52
|
#1 (permalink) |
|
Supporter
 Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT
Join Date: 5th October 2006
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Posts: 4,373
Thanks given: 119
Thanked 422 Times in 362 Posts
iTrader: (26)
|
Goodbye 8th Gen, Hello 9th....
Today I picked up my new 1.8 EX-GT and so far I am loving it
 I will post some pics later, but here are some quick initial observations... This car is what the 8th Gen should have been... Honda has listened! The first thing I noticed was the build quality, it is rock solid with a very premium feel... as Pottsy said in his review, there are no cheap plastics to be found! It feels like an Accord. Then there is the ride... The car is quiet, smooth and refined... a massive improvement on the 8th Gen and this is based on only driving if for less the 30 miles, so once the engine has loosened up a bit, I'm sure it will get better. The technology inside is amazing and very well implemented. I did not even notice the auto stop/start until I remembered about it about 5 miles from the dealer lol... completely unobtrusive. The premium stereo sounds very good... I'm no audiophile, but this is very noticeably better than my old EX-GT. The sub woofer is very good  The I-Mid is very good and well positioned and thought out. I know for some the ability to change the trip functions only when station is an issue, but the HDD Navigation system also shows trip data, so I have set the I-Mid to range (Which is prob the most useful to me) and will use the nav screen to check mpg etc. I know the looks are controversial, but it is much better in the flesh than pics... It looks a lot more grown up and executive. I get it! I get what Honda has done... The 8th Gen was sportier and edgier looking, but the 9th is not a sports orientated car... it's a luxury family car. I loved my old EX-GT, but this is a class above and you can't even compare it to a CTS or CTR... as they are pitched at a completely different market. BTW, the rear visibility is fine... as was in the old car and that's my only issue with the new model... the rear wiper! It does not need it and never has... . Last edited by Bog; 27th July 2012 at 20:22. |
|
|
|
27th July 2012, 20:19
|
#4 (permalink) |
 Car: 57 2.2 5 door Milano red
Join Date: 23rd June 2012
Location: Teesside
Posts: 20
Thanks given: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
iTrader: (0)
|
Sounds great mate, I've been wondering what the 9th gen is all about but I keep hearing great reviews more and more, enjoy it.
|
|
|
|
|
28th July 2012, 06:30
|
#6 (permalink) |
|
Super Moderator
 Car: MY13 1.8 EX Auto
Join Date: 7th January 2007
Location: West London
Posts: 7,170
Thanks given: 199
Thanked 265 Times in 236 Posts
iTrader: (0)
|
This seems to be the norm that those who are in a position to compare old with new, all post that it is better in most/all respects. The only negative posts are those who are just standing behind it for a few minutes or looking at photos.
My reason for hanging on partly rests with Honda: 1) Waiting for the alleged iMid fix 2) Waiting for online documentation so I can compare SD v HDD navigation in full detail Last edited by Kremmen; 29th July 2012 at 06:17. |
|
|
|
28th July 2012, 07:37
|
#7 (permalink) |
|
Super Moderator
Car: MX-5 & V70
Join Date: 3rd June 2007
Location: Where Polar Bears roam the streets
Posts: 22,098
Thanks given: 507
Thanked 964 Times in 725 Posts
iTrader: (0)
|
Glad you are enjoying it.
 I look forward to all the upcoming electronics modification threads (no pressure!)  I haven't driven a 9G myself, but those who have seem to agree that it is a better car, I think the criticisms are mainly regarding the visual design compared to the 8G. |
|
|
|
|
28th July 2012, 13:31
|
#8 (permalink) |
|
Car: 2009 Civic 5 door 1.8 Exec.
Join Date: 8th May 2011
Location: Gorredijk Holland
Posts: 36
Thanks given: 1
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
iTrader: (0)
|
New Civic not for me.
I have a 2009 5door 1.8i Executive as daily driver. Yes the building quality is not that good, suspension can be better, economy can be better and more little things. But what i do like is inside, the looks, all extra's, steering, seats and the space. I drove the new one and i was not impressed at all. Indeed better building quality but that should have been solved years ago. (Honda should have bought a Golf and learned form it how to do it properly.) I do not like the new dashboard with the strangelooking navi unit in it. (looks very Halfords aftermarket.) Suspension is better and more quiet but less sharp. Same with the steering. Less Honda, more comfort. To me its a good car but again too expensive over here in the Netherlands. Over 40000 euro for a Executive is over the top. The biggest thing that puts me off is its looks. The front is just not nice. And the sharkthing on the roof, so BMW. I just do not like the looks at all. A bit the same as my Civic but softer. But that's my personal opinion, lots of people love it. I keep my Civic in the family but no new Civic for me in the near future. (Accord Estate 2.4 will be an option)
|
|
|
|
|
28th July 2012, 21:33
|
#13 (permalink) |
|
Supporter
 Car: 09 Suzuki Swift Sport white
Join Date: 16th January 2010
Location: Sunderland UK
Posts: 18,209
Thanks given: 1,186
Thanked 2,047 Times in 1,932 Posts
iTrader: (15)
|
nice one buddy, dont worry about the haters they will end up on an outdated forum talking about the good old days
|
|
|
|
|
29th July 2012, 10:03
|
#15 (permalink) |
|
Supporter
** Thread starter **
Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT
Join Date: 5th October 2006
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Posts: 4,373
Thanks given: 119
Thanked 422 Times in 362 Posts
iTrader: (26)
|
Heres some pics at last lol....
IMG_1136.jpg IMG_1140.jpg IMG_1138.jpg IMG_1142.jpg Not even 100 miles and very impressed... the ride and suspension is really good. Absorbs the bumps brilliantly and very quite in the cabin. I never thought the my old EX was a bad ride, just a bit firm and bigger bumps (alot of them now in the UK lol) did make the suspension a bit crashy. The 9th gen is not photographic! It really does look better in real life than pics. |
|
|
|
|
29th July 2012, 11:38
|
#16 (permalink) |
 Car: 2006 2.2 SE Alabaster Silver
Join Date: 10th May 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 185
Thanks given: 27
Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts
iTrader: (0)
|
I think it looks great, just different to the 8G and some people just don't like different at first, then it becomes the norm and they like it :s
|
|
|
|
|
29th July 2012, 21:24
|
#17 (permalink) | |
|
Supporter
** Thread starter **
Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT
Join Date: 5th October 2006
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Posts: 4,373
Thanks given: 119
Thanked 422 Times in 362 Posts
iTrader: (26)
|
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
30th July 2012, 06:43
|
#18 (permalink) |
|
Super Moderator
Car: MY13 1.8 EX Auto
Join Date: 7th January 2007
Location: West London
Posts: 7,170
Thanks given: 199
Thanked 265 Times in 236 Posts
iTrader: (0)
|
As I understand it you can't rotate round the trip computer display options via the steering wheel buttons like you can in the 8G.
Therefore, if you get the low fuel warning you can't simply rotate round the trip computer options whilst on the move from say average MPG to 'miles to go' for example. You have to park up, put the handbrake on and change it via the 'settings' menu |
|
|
|
|
30th July 2012, 07:19
|
#19 (permalink) |
|
Supporter
** Thread starter **
Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT
Join Date: 5th October 2006
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Posts: 4,373
Thanks given: 119
Thanked 422 Times in 362 Posts
iTrader: (26)
|
True, you do have to stop... But I don't find it an issue as I have the imid set to range and use the excellent trip computer on the Nav.
|
|
|
|
|
30th July 2012, 07:23
|
#20 (permalink) |
|
Supporter
** Thread starter **
Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT
Join Date: 5th October 2006
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
Posts: 4,373
Thanks given: 119
Thanked 422 Times in 362 Posts
iTrader: (26)
|
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1343629374.831155.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1343629392.763477.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1343629409.268510.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1343629435.831738.jpg
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Thread Tools | |
|
|
Similar Threads for: Goodbye 8th Gen, Hello 9th....
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Soon to be goodbye | meek | And goodbye | 13 | 21st October 2011 20:35 |
| Goodbye CTS | Smudge | And goodbye | 3 | 21st October 2011 20:05 |
| Well its goodbye from me and goodbye from my Civic! | eyemdee | And goodbye | 7 | 23rd June 2011 08:43 |
| Finally I'm cured... Goodbye Mugen... Goodbye R | antmaz | And goodbye | 50 | 1st May 2011 22:59 |
| Goodbye Civic, goodbye Honda (but we will meet again). | tomcat | And goodbye | 4 | 2nd June 2010 12:20 |
