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#283 of 345 hmm by ivtec1 Aug 09, 2008 (9:46 am)
since i have had this car from 1st of jan 08, i can dime in some comments.... 2008civic LX galaxy gray   My car has 4,300miles so far Oil life at 30%. Not a single problem. Planning to take it when it reaches 20% oil life for maintainance. The car is mostly city miles, ~27MPG in city(272miles last fill up (10gallons)) 98%city). so maintainance wise, just fill her up and drive!   Ride- you can feel all the bumps. corners well. kinda sports like i guess... Steering- just perfect. good feel. goes straight if u leave the steering alone Eye candy- Plenty. car looks good outside and inside. the two tier instrument panel rocks   cons... as i have said earlier, i don't like the seat material of the car. some of the plastics can get scratched if you are not careful. Road noise on Highway(i turn the music up). Stereo speakers are not the great. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 09, 2008 10:17 pm) skeptical (Aug 10, 2008 6:13 am) thegraduate (Aug 10, 2008 7:26 am) bearcrkrd (Aug 11, 2008 10:57 am)
#284 of 345 Re: hmm [ivtec1] by thegraduate Aug 09, 2008 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: ivtec1 (Aug 09, 2008 9:46 am) My car has 4,300miles so far Oil life at 30%. Not a single problem. Planning to take it when it reaches 20% oil life for maintainance.   Let it go to 15% every time. At 15%, the maintenance minder will illuminate showing certain codes (B1, A3, etc) letting you know what services should be done. When appropriate, it'll call for air filters, oil changes, tire rotations, etc. At 20%, you'll never get to see the codes.   Check out your owner's manual for details. Replies to this message: skeptical (Aug 10, 2008 6:13 am) thegraduate (Aug 10, 2008 7:26 am)
#285 of 345 oh by ivtec1 Aug 09, 2008 (10:54 pm)
ok, that is very good to know. But i have only seen the car oil maintenance % as a division of 10. for example, i have never seen the car display go 35%...... maybe after the 20% mark? also, where can i buy cabin air filters- i heard the dealership charges a lot for replacing these filters that practically take 3 minutes to change-its on youtube.   your comments please... Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 10, 2008 7:24 am) jet10000 (Aug 10, 2008 6:44 pm) ivtec1 (Aug 10, 2008 11:28 pm)
#286 of 345 Re: hmm [thegraduate] by skeptical Aug 10, 2008 (6:13 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 09, 2008 10:17 pm) The person I worked with was so helpful--he said one of the biggest problems is folks are getting the oil changed too soon on their New Civics...He also emphasized the break-in period and the importance of keeping the gas cap snugly closed (till it clicks). Some folks are forgetting to do this and air gets in--and more troubles arise....   Apparently there is a class at this dealership for New Civic owners. They offer a Q&A period at the end "with as much time as you need".    Most of the info is tucked into the manual, but I think a live class is always a bonus, especially for someone who hasn't bought a car in so long! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 10, 2008 7:26 am)
#287 of 345 Re: oh [ivtec1] by thegraduate Aug 10, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: ivtec1 (Aug 09, 2008 10:54 pm) It goes in increments of 10% from 100% to 20%, then 15%, 10%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%...   You can get a filter at an local autoparts store (Advance Auto, AutoZone). I paid $9 for the one in my Accord and changed it myself. It otherwise would've cost $30 at the dealer. I bought an STP brand and it is just fine. I change every 30k miles since it is so cheap to do.
#288 of 345 Re: hmm [skeptical] by thegraduate Aug 10, 2008 (7:26 am)
Replying to: skeptical (Aug 10, 2008 6:13 am) Yes, the manual gives lots of good info. By the way, never "top off" your tank, either. After the pump clicks, be through pumping.
#289 of 345 Re: oh [ivtec1] by jet10000 Aug 10, 2008 (6:44 pm)
Replying to: ivtec1 (Aug 09, 2008 10:54 pm) where can i buy cabin air filters- i heard the dealership charges a lot for replacing these filters that practically take 3 minutes to change-its on youtube.   Cabin air filters are available on the internet. Here's an example:   http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/hondacivic20062007npnw0133-16317331.html Replies to this message: ivtec1 (Aug 10, 2008 11:28 pm)
#290 of 345 Re: oh [jet10000] by ivtec1 Aug 10, 2008 (11:28 pm)
Replying to: jet10000 (Aug 10, 2008 6:44 pm) thanks . seems like its not very expensive and not hard to get part. good to know.
#291 of 345 Re: hmm [ivtec1] by bearcrkrd Aug 11, 2008 (10:57 am)
Replying to: ivtec1 (Aug 09, 2008 9:46 am) I have the same vehicle. '08 LX Auto, Galaxy Gray. I bought mine May 28 or 29? Have 5,000 miles already. I am not sure I agree with your comments about the seat material. Maybe the arm rest. Maybe. Everything else I agree 100%. Funny thing for me is I call it a 'Chick's Car', and I believe it is. But, from the first day I bought it, it has felt like mine. I've had some cars that felt to me like I was driving someone else's new car the whole time I had them. If that makes sense.......
#292 of 345 Re: 2006 Honda Civic front bumper issues... [eercoline] by coskati Aug 13, 2008 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: eercoline (Nov 12, 2007 7:50 pm) Yes, I've been frustrated by that 2006 Civic couple front bumper...the last eyelet fastner rips and comes off on the driver's side of the car.........soon followed by more of the bumper. I had the bumper replaced last summer, and noticed about a month ago that the "RIP" had started again. I took the car back to the collision place, and the guy said that there was a tiny scrape on the other side of the car that could have caused the bumper to come off, that it wasn't the fault of his shop putting on a defective bumper, rather it was how the car was made.....I don't recall hitting anything as I've been super, super careful since the first bumper. Could have been a parking lot touch.......I'm frustrated. I think it's a defect in the car design. How could anything that is supposed to withstand a bit of a collision be so fragile without a collision? I think there is too much tension on the front bumper. coskati

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