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Review Honda Civic Automatic 2008
Submitted by chelseaboy
Key strengths: Feature rich, advanced technology, performance, and MPG
Areas for improvement: Nothing - so far
Well I can honestly say that I thought so too until purchasing my first new 2008 Honda. I average buying a new car about every 3 to 4 years and until now have purchased mostly Fords. Feature rich is an understatement and I have to say that the ride, the look, the fuel economy, and the performance of this car still surpasses anything comparable on the UK market.
The running costs for Honda Civic Automatic are normal
Areas for improvement: Nothing - so far
Well I can honestly say that I thought so too until purchasing my first new 2008 Honda. I average buying a new car about every 3 to 4 years and until now have purchased mostly Fords. Feature rich is an understatement and I have to say that the ride, the look, the fuel economy, and the performance of this car still surpasses anything comparable on the UK market.
The running costs for Honda Civic Automatic are normal
Safety: 73
Reliability: 73
Equipment: 79
Comfort: 75
Design: 80
Driving: 80
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Review Honda Civic 2.0 Vtec Manual 2007
Submitted by hottentot
Key strengths: Killer looks
Areas for improvement: Not enough bang for the buck
I test drove a 2007 Civic Type R last week and was not that impressed by it. I wondered if anyone else had found this? Obviously it is impossible to get a full appreciation of a car after a short drive, but certainly from first impressions it was poor.
From first impressions it looks like a serious piece of kit with its mean body kit. It is certainly much better looking than the last shape, which I thought was very uninspiring.
The interior is nice too. There is a definite feeling of quality and the digital dash is great. I found it to be very comfortable and easy to find a good driving position.
My disappointment started as soon as I pushed the ignition button. A droning 4 pot came to life without any sign that it was a performance car. It sounded no more exciting than any other Civic; it was quiet. I was expecting a rumble from the exhaust. Not loads of noise, but at least something to suggest that this was not your normal Civic.
Unfortunately the disappointment didn't end there. When I moved off it again sounded boring. More concerning it didn't seem to have any more low down poke than a normal Civic. However honda engines love to be rev'd so I assumed that it would suddenly come to life on the open road.
I was directed onto a dual carriage way by the salesman who allowed me to open the taps. I floored it and it went faster, but not particularly fast. At no point did it get my pulse going. It was quite boring to be honest.
Anyway I was very disappointed with the car. I thought Type R meant hardcore, but this really is a watered down hot hatch. Maybe more of a warm hatch. I guess the only good this is you can get a japanese spec one which is hardcore, but surely the UK one should be too? Or is it just another car designed for people to pose in?
The running costs for Honda Civic 2.0 Vtec Manual are normal
Areas for improvement: Not enough bang for the buck
I test drove a 2007 Civic Type R last week and was not that impressed by it. I wondered if anyone else had found this? Obviously it is impossible to get a full appreciation of a car after a short drive, but certainly from first impressions it was poor.
From first impressions it looks like a serious piece of kit with its mean body kit. It is certainly much better looking than the last shape, which I thought was very uninspiring.
The interior is nice too. There is a definite feeling of quality and the digital dash is great. I found it to be very comfortable and easy to find a good driving position.
My disappointment started as soon as I pushed the ignition button. A droning 4 pot came to life without any sign that it was a performance car. It sounded no more exciting than any other Civic; it was quiet. I was expecting a rumble from the exhaust. Not loads of noise, but at least something to suggest that this was not your normal Civic.
Unfortunately the disappointment didn't end there. When I moved off it again sounded boring. More concerning it didn't seem to have any more low down poke than a normal Civic. However honda engines love to be rev'd so I assumed that it would suddenly come to life on the open road.
I was directed onto a dual carriage way by the salesman who allowed me to open the taps. I floored it and it went faster, but not particularly fast. At no point did it get my pulse going. It was quite boring to be honest.
Anyway I was very disappointed with the car. I thought Type R meant hardcore, but this really is a watered down hot hatch. Maybe more of a warm hatch. I guess the only good this is you can get a japanese spec one which is hardcore, but surely the UK one should be too? Or is it just another car designed for people to pose in?
The running costs for Honda Civic 2.0 Vtec Manual are normal
Safety: 55
Reliability: 57
Equipment: 63
Comfort: 57
Design: 59
Driving: 73
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Review Honda Civic 1.8L R18 Automatic 2006
Submitted by daughter1
Key strengths: Smooth ride
Areas for improvement: Odd rattles
Overall my first impressions were positive. The car feels incredibly smooth, the navigation system is easy to operate once you get the hang of how to use it, and the acceleration is modest at best, but perfect for the Civic's "ecobox" purpose.
The dealer was pretty strict on price, but didn't waste my time selling me options or gimmicks I didn't need. At the same time he did pressure me somewhat into buying the car immediately, even when I told him I needed a few more days to comparison shop. At the end of it all, I decided they had the best price and took the keys (and more importantly, the car) home.
Overall, the quality of the car was good, but with one problem so far. I noticed was a few small interior rattles, especially at low speed on rough roads. This had me worried about the car's future durability. I drove it a few more hundred miles and the rattles curiously disappeared. The car now runs as smooth as silk now.
The running costs for Honda Civic 1.8L R18 Automatic are normal
Areas for improvement: Odd rattles
Overall my first impressions were positive. The car feels incredibly smooth, the navigation system is easy to operate once you get the hang of how to use it, and the acceleration is modest at best, but perfect for the Civic's "ecobox" purpose.
The dealer was pretty strict on price, but didn't waste my time selling me options or gimmicks I didn't need. At the same time he did pressure me somewhat into buying the car immediately, even when I told him I needed a few more days to comparison shop. At the end of it all, I decided they had the best price and took the keys (and more importantly, the car) home.
Overall, the quality of the car was good, but with one problem so far. I noticed was a few small interior rattles, especially at low speed on rough roads. This had me worried about the car's future durability. I drove it a few more hundred miles and the rattles curiously disappeared. The car now runs as smooth as silk now.
The running costs for Honda Civic 1.8L R18 Automatic are normal
Safety: 76
Reliability: 82
Equipment: 71
Comfort: 75
Design: 74
Driving: 76
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