Went to look at the new Honda 2.2 diesel Civic Type S GT today. (Recommendation from a mate)

All I can say is that I was blown away. What a car!! Very well made, looks great, drives great and the interior!! Unbelievable! Been offered a deal that I might not be able to refuse.

BTW

If I do take the plunge

1. I will stay a member here!

2. Will have MANY bits for sale

Strut brace

Rear arb

Chrome handles

Green Cotton filter

PD160 inlet pipe

Roof bars

Boot rubber liner

A few bits n pieces

What do you all think. Is it a no brainer or am I making a mistake?

depends on the deal they've offered you! sounds good from what you've said.

I love the new shape civic. only 1 insurance group higher than the fabia vrs.

always followed the 2.2 civic in topgear magazine, they had one in the "lifers" section. seemed to get a good write up. cant really go wrong with honda, as alot of people will say.

would have loved one, but was just too expensive for me!

I say go for it

If you like it ... go for it, personally i not sure on the general styling yet but im am warming to them after a recent trip in my mates Type R. Wont you miss not having a wonderful Skoda. hehe

Thegavsters chopped in his Fabia vRS for a Civic 2.2 diesel and loves it The futuristic styling inside and out isn't to my taste, but if it isn't a problem for you, I think it would make an excellent buy!

Chris

Wont you miss not having a wonderful Skoda. hehe

Yes I will but but I need some more space + the reliability, comfort and build quality of the Honda are better.

If I do buy, Ive made a lot of friends herein the forum and on 'meets', so I will hopefully still be active!!

I will have a few 'mods' for sale too!!

I changed brandfs and I'm still here and going to the meets

the honda is a nice car, I would have considered it if I could afford it.... but my fiat was

Done it!!

Honda Civic 2.0 Ctdi Type S GT

17" Alloys

Alcantara

Panoramic roof

Duel Zone Climate

Cruise

Really pleased but rather sad at the same time.

Lots of bits for sale. PM me if youre interested and near W Yorks!!

Ive just bought roof bars too!!

Another Skoda enthusiast converted to a Honda..

Very good choice

I thought Honda were only for "old" people.....

I have had a Honda and it was a brill car Chris, enjoy mate

Congrats, and pleased that I can relieve you of a few parts too You haven't got the 312mm brakes as well have you?! :P

Is it the 3 or 5dr you've gone for? If I could get over the rear and 3/4 visibility, I'd be very tempted for a future car. Build quality seemed excellent.

Steve

wish they sold the diesel here :thumbdwn: - but 2 weeks in and I am loving my Civic so far . The sport suspension is a bit firm and "jiggely":confused: but other than that is a great car. Get some pix us ASAP

Bryan

Congrats, and pleased that I can relieve you of a few parts too You haven't got the 312mm brakes as well have you?! :P

Is it the 3 or 5dr you've gone for? If I could get over the rear and 3/4 visibility, I'd be very tempted for a future car. Build quality seemed excellent.

Steve

3 Door Type S GT in Red

The visibility wont be a problem I dont think. Just a case of getting used to it I imagine

Sorry Steve no brake conversion

CU Thursday

wish they sold the diesel here :thumbdwn: - but 2 weeks in and I am loving my Civic so far . The sport suspension is a bit firm and "jiggely":confused: but other than that is a great car. Get some pix us ASAP

Bryan

No Diesel in Ireland??

How are you liking it in general? My wife is worried about reversing already. Dont get the car for a couple of weeks

Nice one , I love the shape of the new Civic , especially the 3 door! They are certainly the best looking car Honda has made in years , as far as I'm concerned.

The visibility wont be a problem I dont think. Just a case of getting used to it I imagine

I just found it really restricted on the one I'd been in (1.8 Sport 5dr).

Steve

No Diesel in Ireland??

How are you liking it in general? My wife is worried about reversing already. Dont get the car for a couple of weeks

If parking sensors are an option "get them". With the way VAT works here in Ireland - anything 2L or over pays a higher rate, and Honda say the price of the diesel 2.2 would be to high to sell if they brought it in here :thumbdwn: .

Other than that am enjoying the car, engine needs to be worked hard to get the best from it, but is very flexablle when taking it easy - will pull from 30 in 6th no prob but not in any great rush:rofl: , and have got over 47mpg on a run so cant complain about economy:thumbup:

Pix of mine can be seen here - http://www.briskoda.net/forums/general-car-chat/another-bye-bye-skoda/80700/#post935030