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#2709 of 4597 Re: test drove it today - snapshot [claudius753] by herrkaleu Oct 28, 2005 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: claudius753 (Oct 28, 2005 10:05 pm) I drove the model with navigation.. but the salesperson told me the lower trims don't have the temperature gauge. I even signed up at honda.com as a owner to see the maintenace manual... sure, it has a maintanenace minder. But that doesn't help me BEFORE purchasing. I might end up driving a lot, and I don't want to be in the shop all the time to change oil. About the hp numbers..... I'm not sure what to think about htem. Especially when honda sqeezes them out of high rpm. witht he Mazda engine I can assume that the 2.3 l engine doesn't have inflated numbers. but the 1.8 l engine might... anyway, who cares about numbers, i love low rpm cruising and the civic needs rpm to drive. I love to see a chart with tourque over rpm for both the cars. does anyone have a link? I care more about tourque at 1500 - 3000 rpm since thaose are the important rpm. I don't care about hp at 7000 rpm. Can an owner look into the manual to see the maintenance numbers and when oil changes have to be made? I'm sure our dealer (Zimbrick in Madison WI) rips people off with maintenance. A colleague of mine has a 2002 civic and was told the timing belt has to be replaced every 30000 miles Replies to this message: bfyerxa (Oct 29, 2005 8:06 am) claudius753 (Oct 29, 2005 2:00 pm) claudius753 (Oct 29, 2005 2:54 pm) and 6 more...
#2711 of 4597 Re: test drove it today - snapshot [herrkaleu] by bfyerxa Oct 29, 2005 (8:06 am)
Replying to: herrkaleu (Oct 28, 2005 10:17 pm) I am pretty sure the new Civic 1.8l uses a timing chain (a sales person confirmed that for me). This is important to me because timing belts are a pain. Also, the sales guy told me that there is no real set oil change interval in the Civic but instead it has an oil "monitor" that will tell you when it is time to change the oil. Depending on how "sensitive" it is, I think it could be a good approach. Here in Canada the weather is brutal - freezing winters and summers that can get reasonably hot. In the winter It is probably wise to change every 5000km or so. But in less severe conditions, the oil is probably fine for 10000km or more. If this system reflects this (doubt it) then it would be better than simply changing every 8000km whether it is needed or not.   However, I am curious how hard the new Honda engine will be on oil. My 02 Accord 4cyl (2.3l VTEC) is great on oil and it never looks dirty. My wife's CR-V with the K24 2.4l i-VTEC seems to go through a little more oil and it always seems to be dirtier (same oil). Makes me think the i-VTEC engines are that much harder on the oil?
#2712 of 4597 Security System Haywire in Our New Civic by jkrumm Oct 29, 2005 (8:35 am)
My wife recently bought an 06 Civic LX manual sedan, and while we both like it (except that the emergency brake jabs me in the leg) recently some of the electronics went screwy. The alarm system started arming itself just by closing the driver's door and waiting a minute or so. Open the door (not using the remote key, just opening the unlocked door) and you get honk honk honk honk.... Also the key now will not open the passenger doors with the usual double button press.   It's all very strange. We took it to the dealer yesterday and the shop couldn't repeat the alarm problem, of course, but then it happened when a salesman was standing next to me, and later it happened for him. So they gave us a loaner car, and it's in the shop, two weeks after purchase. Has anyone heard of a problem like this? Replies to this message: buffalonickel (Nov 25, 2005 9:38 am)
#2714 of 4597 Love the 06 Coupe, have a few issues though by goose Oct 29, 2005 (9:51 am)
Replying to: goose (Oct 08, 2005 9:47 am) Update, I now have 1050 miles on my EX Coupe. Love driving it. The new sport seats are very comfortable and the new dash is amazing. This best Honda to date. Yes, I'm that impressed with the auto. I've owned Integra's, CL, Accords and Civics. This is the best especially when you factor in the price and MPG. Wow, what the heck took so long? I haven't owned a European auto but there constant mechanical problems, high maintenance cost and high buying price just don't make sense. I'm not rich but I can afford up to a 535 series BMW. However, I just can't get passed the previous mentioned issues. Anyway, love the 06 Civic.   I do have two issues. What? Yes, the stereo sometimes skips. Its a night issue and I think it has something to do with vehicle power. Not sure if the stereo power supply is off the standard or the whole vehicle electrical system has an issue. Also, I get a rattle from the rear deck once the car cools down. The rattle is not present when the vehicle is in the sun and the interior has heated up. Anyone else have these issue?
#2716 of 4597 The New Civic by anonymousposts Oct 29, 2005 (12:01 pm)
We were getting the oil changed in our 04 Accord today and gave the Civic another try to see if my 6'6 husband could get comfy. He was mostly OK but the parking brake did jab him in the knee in both the sedan and coupe. Kinda stinks. The new Civic is a great looking car and we would probably consider the Si were he able to get comfortable.
#2717 of 4597 06 Civic LX AT by ecuot88 Oct 29, 2005 (12:51 pm)
Got it today and freaking love it! Replies to this message: sr45 (Oct 29, 2005 1:59 pm)
#2718 of 4597 Re: 06 Civic LX AT [ecuot88] by sr45 Oct 29, 2005 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: ecuot88 (Oct 29, 2005 12:51 pm) Look to see where his foot rests on the gas pedal. On another forum site, some are having problems with the hand brake because they have their right foot on an extreme right angle ( Right toes on the pedal ) on the gas pedal instead on it being flat on, thus the right leg is rubbing against the hand brake.   I am 6-3" and have not had a problem with the hand brake at all and my knee is still around 1 1/2 to 2 inches from the brake.

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