Civic 2.2 deisel
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Get a test drive sorted out, the suspension is on the hard side. Alot of people are having clutch troubles as well. My clutch is fine after 46k miles, but there have been people who have had several clutch changes in the warranty period. There are a few more small issues so check out the civinfo.com forums for more information.
I love my 2.2 diesel it had a nice engine, handling and the interior is a nice place to be.
I love my 2.2 diesel it had a nice engine, handling and the interior is a nice place to be.
Edited by Bhuvsta on Saturday 26th February 00:21
Very happy with mine after 2 years (bought an EX spec one at 6 months old). Engine is one of the best 4-cylinder diesels out there in terms of refinement and nice spread of power/torque, plus UK cars don't have a DPF so no problems with clogging up and regeneration if you do lots of short trips. No probs with oil consumption on mine. I've averaged about 46mpg over 30k miles, but I live in London so spend a fair amount of time in traffic. It'll be close to 50 if it's a tankful of motorway driving.
Still love the looks, the interior and the incredible amount of boot/load space - rear seats can flip up, cinema-style, which is great for carrying tall things. I scuba dive, friends have various mid-sized estate cars and it's usually mine that gets used for trips with 3 people and all our gear - can get it all in below the windows/parcel shelf unlike their cars.
Have heard complaints from some about the rear view (it's not that bad and it has big mirrors so just drive like a van) and that the ride is harsh. I have no problem with either, but I came from hot hatches then a Veloce-spec Alfa all of which were far harder and less refined than the Civic.
Only gripes really are the non-folding key, soft paint that's prone to chipping (what modern cars aren't?), pricey satnav updates, and slightly daft key/starter button arrangement.
Bear in mind too that the 1.8 petrol is very efficient for it's size too - try both, even if you're doing fairly high miles the petrol can cost no more to run, and if you're keeping it long-term there are fewer worries about big bills from dual-mass flywheels and injectors.
Still love the looks, the interior and the incredible amount of boot/load space - rear seats can flip up, cinema-style, which is great for carrying tall things. I scuba dive, friends have various mid-sized estate cars and it's usually mine that gets used for trips with 3 people and all our gear - can get it all in below the windows/parcel shelf unlike their cars.
Have heard complaints from some about the rear view (it's not that bad and it has big mirrors so just drive like a van) and that the ride is harsh. I have no problem with either, but I came from hot hatches then a Veloce-spec Alfa all of which were far harder and less refined than the Civic.
Only gripes really are the non-folding key, soft paint that's prone to chipping (what modern cars aren't?), pricey satnav updates, and slightly daft key/starter button arrangement.
Bear in mind too that the 1.8 petrol is very efficient for it's size too - try both, even if you're doing fairly high miles the petrol can cost no more to run, and if you're keeping it long-term there are fewer worries about big bills from dual-mass flywheels and injectors.
All you need to know is here:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/
Wife has a 2.2 Type S GT and she loves it it was one of the very first batch produced registered november 2006 , so we have had a bit done under warrenty :
clutch after 34k no hassle to get done foc
rear shocks
boot struts
front drop links at 60k out of warrenty but a half hour job by me
phone kit
apart from that its great the majority of warrenty stuff was in first year . It drives and goes very well and handles better than a diesel FWD ought to, very well equipped too
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/
Wife has a 2.2 Type S GT and she loves it it was one of the very first batch produced registered november 2006 , so we have had a bit done under warrenty :
clutch after 34k no hassle to get done foc
rear shocks
boot struts
front drop links at 60k out of warrenty but a half hour job by me
phone kit
apart from that its great the majority of warrenty stuff was in first year . It drives and goes very well and handles better than a diesel FWD ought to, very well equipped too
The problem comes when the clutch slip issue starts just after warranty expires as it is very expensive if the clutch and flywheel need replaced.
Mine displayed the odd slip symptoms for a couple of months over winter but is now fine.
Goes back to lease company in 2 months but the clutch thing (and the fact I'm finding the car boring) has put me off Honda.
Mine displayed the odd slip symptoms for a couple of months over winter but is now fine.
Goes back to lease company in 2 months but the clutch thing (and the fact I'm finding the car boring) has put me off Honda.
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