Civic 1...the rest Nil

gbrockley · 31st July 2007, 13:28

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...atchbacks.html

l-noel · 31st July 2007, 14:58

Interesting... The Equivalent of Autoexpress in France never mentioned the Civic as a rival for a Peugeot 307 or a Renault Megane... They just mentioned the Ford or the Golf as possible "other" choice

Charles_Harding · 31st July 2007, 15:53

After reading that I'll think I'll pop out and get one!

......oh silly me!

"I put a blank cd into the player and turned up the volume.
My neighbour complained.
......he's a mime!"

Charles H.

FWH · 31st July 2007, 18:23

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Originally Posted by l-noel

Interesting... The Equivalent of Autoexpress in France never mentioned the Civic as a rival for a Peugeot 307 or a Renault Megane... They just mentioned the Ford or the Golf as possible "other" choice

Why am I not surprised?
Over here Volvo wins every road test hands down!

But the Civic beat Kia Ceed, Dodge Caliber & Toyota Auris in one test and the Type-R beat the Opel / Vauxhall Corsa hot-hatch thingy (but that one had a triangular exhaust...)

thespacecowboy · 31st July 2007, 21:26

Bought my copy today so show off to my ** who wants a Focus ST. It's not even in the running! And who wants to look like a baked bean anyway

czechplastik · 31st July 2007, 21:52

ST is a good car, just not as interesting to look at and not that nice to sit in.

WavyD · 31st July 2007, 22:14

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Originally Posted by FWH

Why am I not surprised?
Over here Volvo wins every road test hands down!

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Don't Volvo and Saab use French Engines these days! Sh*te if you ask me. French Rubbish! Common Poo made by P..........s.

FWH · 31st July 2007, 22:22

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Originally Posted by WavyD

Don't Volvo and Saab use French Engines these days! Sh*te if you ask me. French Rubbish! Common Poo made by P..........s.

No.

Volvo had a Peugeot / Citroen v6 back in the 80s, but other than that it is generally their own engines.
Recent exception is the Ford Flexifuel 1.8 engine (ethanol and petrol) and they have also "borrowed" some diesels over the years.
Volvo are part of Ford, but probably for sales if anyone is interested?

Saab are owned by GM and have used some modified versions of Vauxhall / Opel engines, v6s and diesels I think.

WavyD · 31st July 2007, 22:26

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Originally Posted by FWH

No.

Volvo had a Peugeot / Citroen v6 back in the 80s, but other than that it is generally their own engines.
Recent exception is the Ford Flexifuel 1.8 engine (ethanol and petrol) and they have also "borrowed" some diesels over the years.
Volvo are part of Ford, but probably for sales if anyone is interested?

Saab are owned by GM and have used some modified versions of Vauxhall / Opel engines, v6s and diesels I think.

I'll have to leave Saab alone then!
Volvo - French Poo. Smell of onions and all of that! Not really only Joking really. LOL

FWH · 31st July 2007, 22:29

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Originally Posted by WavyD

I'll have to leave Saab alone then!

Good idea. I don´t touch them with a barge pole.

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Originally Posted by WavyD

Volvo - French Poo. Smell of onions and all of that!

Well the one engine they did get from France was the least reliable engine they ever had.

But do try to use a bit less offensive language please.
We are far off topic as it is and with this kind of offensiveness we will soon get recycled.

WavyD · 1st August 2007, 19:17

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Originally Posted by FWH

But do try to use a bit less offensive language please.
We are far off topic as it is and with this kind of offensiveness we will soon get recycled.

It was only a joke LOL

People can drive whatever car they like, as long as I can drive whatever make of car that I like in return. Sounds fair to me!

I don't really have a particular dislike when it come to cars, although there is only a select group of cars/ makes that I would ever own myself.

czechplastik · 1st August 2007, 19:33

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Originally Posted by WavyD

there is only a select group of cars/ makes that I would ever own myself.

Do tell!

FWH · 1st August 2007, 19:40

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Do tell!

Read posts 7 & 9 and figure it out....

czechplastik · 1st August 2007, 20:05

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Originally Posted by FWH

Read posts 7 & 9 and figure it out....

Ok so French makers are excluded.

FWH · 1st August 2007, 20:26

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Ok so French makers are excluded.

For the record, I don´t disagree with THAT, I just found the language horribly offensive to our French friends.

Charles_Harding · 4th August 2007, 11:53

Gentlemen......

......to your corners!

"I've had death treats before.
Well ok, so it was a petition!"

Charles H.

WavyD · 4th August 2007, 20:20

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Ok so French makers are excluded.

Actually I have owned 3 Citroen's, Cars and a Van in my time. I also think that the New Clio is Nice! I like Honda, Vauxhall/Opel (I was sitting in the new VXR8 / Holden last night), Merc', Mitsubishi, Dodge, Audi and VW. Just to name a few. Notice the distinct lack of Ford and Renault in the list!

WavyD · 4th August 2007, 20:29

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Originally Posted by FWH

For the record, I don´t disagree with THAT, I just found the language horribly offensive to our French friends.

For the record, I think the only good thing about France, is that its far enough away from England that we can't smell it! LOL

I was only joking, so just Chill Out and Calm Down Sonny Boy!

FWH · 4th August 2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by WavyD

For the record, I think the only good thing about France, is that its far enough away from England that we can't smell it! LOL

I was only joking, so just Chill Out and Calm Down Sonny Boy!

I think it was once suggested that the only good thing you could to with French cars was to use them to block up the Channel Tunnel to stop any more from coming across!

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31st July 2007, 14:58	#2 (permalink)
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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,303 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts iTrader: (0)	Gentlemen...... ......to your corners! *"I've had death treats before.* *Well ok, so it was a petition!"* Charles H.