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1033 messages, Last post on Sep 15, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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I'm in the market for a new car. One car I keep looking back at is the new Si. I have some concerns regarding the reliability. I've heard many new civic owners are dealing with many quibbles. I'm sure some of this has to with the 2006, being the first model year, and there being issues with the new model. Perhaps they have been remedied for 2007? The other concern about quality, is the model being made in Canada, and not in Japan any more. Any Comments? Overall, I'd love to know what the 2006 and up civic owners (especially SI owners) feel about their car, the value, and quality of their vehicles! Thanks!
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Replying to: wayland1985 (Jan 26, 2007 5:57 am) My opinion is don't focus on the unflattering message board posts, or overzealous car guys saying it is the best car every made, just go judge the car for yourself. I will say my issues were more driveability issues than quality. My biggest gripe was the steering; it is over-boosted in my opinion. And the alignment of this car is VERY sensitive. If you are going to do a lot of highway driving make sure you can tolerate the sensitive steering. Take the car for a long drive and make sure it does not "drift". My Si had a tendency to drift very easily in response to road conditions. For instance, if I took my hands off the wheel the car would drift off the road fairly easily. This car takes your undivided attention to drive. Make sure that is what you want. Hope this helps. |
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I just bought 07 Si a couple of days ago. The car is very nice. Only one concern I have at this point is that I hear squeaking sound from wheel spring (I think) whenever I go over bumps. Maybe because it's too new? Or maybe because it's too cold out here (below 0 degree Fahrenheit)? Has anyone had this type of experience when you bought a new civic? Any advise would be appreciated. 
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I was all excited to pick up a shiny red civic ex coupe after driving an LX when i was shocked to see that even with the seat all the way down my head was bumping against the ceiling. and i'm only 6 ft. tall (barely). Beautiful car, but the only way I can get red, 60/40 seats and disc brakes is with the moonroof. I just thought I would post this as I was amazed I couldn't find any comments about civic ex coupe headroom.
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Replying to: zacware (Feb 05, 2007 9:44 pm) |
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Replying to: zacware (Feb 05, 2007 9:44 pm) I am using it for light commuting, no more than 10-15 miles one way, so it's not too painful. When I bought it, I also tried an Accord Coupe and there wasn't any difference in headroom. So I stuck with the Civic. |
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I just can't believe what a rattletrap this car is. I anticipate the "rattle" of the week and cannot believe that I am actually got myself in debt with this vehicle. Honda should bow their heads in shame for producing such a subpar vehicle. In addition to the rattles, vibrations, squeaks and pops, I have to deal with a car that 50% of the time does not turn over on the first try, has a "really weird" a/c system (hot air at idle), brakes that feel like I am stepping on a sponge, 350 watt audio system????? ( sounds worse than my 1986 Camaro)and to top it off, floor mats that I have literally worn a hole through after 6 months of ownership. I have loved my Hondas (I have owned 5) , but never, ever again.
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I can hardly believe that you are talking about the same car as mine. I bought my Honda Civic just a year ago and have nothing but the best comments to make about this car. It's quiet, wonderfully sensitive to drive, very comfortable, gives great mileage, is good looking, easy to clean the upholstery after my companion dog frolics around in the rear and I haven't one criticism that I can even think of after a year's driving it locally. After driving a 300ZX for 18 years and hating to part with it because of it's exceptional good looks and such, I thought I couldn't possibly get another car as nice... but, this 2-door Honda Civic is a wonderful replacement, especially when I fill it up with gas.... And, I love that Moonroof. I'd never be without that again. I'm so sorry to hear that some folks get a lemon, and have nothing but trouble. Isn't there someone you can write to and complain forcefully about this and perhaps get Honda to replace it with a car that has no troublesome faults. After all, a customer's satisfaction is the primary reason they sell so many of their cars. And lemons do happen in all makes and models of cars. It's just a darn shame that it had to be you and a few others who have written in to complain. Bye. Francey |
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Replying to: droman (Mar 09, 2007 8:36 pm) As Francey may recall, I really wanted to unload the car. It is the first, and last, Honda I'll ever drive. However, I'm in a iron-clad 4-year lease with this thing and will just have to gut it out. The best thing is that the gas mileage really is remarkable, so I can pretend I'm saving some money, even though the monthly lease amount was higher than I expected. To prove how I hate to drive the thing, I've put on only 4,500 miles on it in the 1 year, 4 months since I've had it. I use it only for local driving, as when I drove it up through New England last fall I felt it did not hug the road properly. There are plenty of people who love their Civics; I don't and am embarrassed that this is the first time in my life I made two mistakes with a car: the Civic and stupidly getting talked into a lease instead of buying it.
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