New 2006 Civic (UK) .

Discussion in 'Civic' started by jimbo, Dec 16, 2005.

  1. jimbo

    jimbo Guest

    what do people in here think of it ?

    Whilst I think it is pretty radical (maybe too much ?) I am disappointed at
    a few items :

    1) no air con as standard across the range
    2) No CD as standard across the range
    3) No parking sensors ?
    4) any colour other than red is extra !

    Having been famed for their standard packages in the past, they may come
    unstuck here.

    We (as loyal Honda owners) will have to try and barter the dealers down ?

    Jim
     
    jimbo, Dec 16, 2005
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  2. jimbo

    Elle Guest

    Is not having air con still around $800 in savings on a new
    car?

    If so, I'll skip it. It's not hot enough long enough to
    warrant it.
    Whoa. Foul!
     
    Elle, Dec 16, 2005
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  3. jimbo

    notbob Guest

    What are parking sensors? Is that like curb feelers?

    nb ...age revealed
     
    notbob, Dec 16, 2005
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  4. jimbo

    Pars Guest

    I like the fact that no AC is an option. Especially if you're after maximum
    performance. Also, I can do without the additional maintenance hit once the
    car starts to get old.

    Then there's cars like the Toyota Celica, which comes standard with AC.
    Which is totally stupid considering that car has lousy initial torque but
    'jet-fighter' handling. So, why bog it down with AC, which is not true to
    the car's nature.

    Then there's the Hybrid, with electrically powered AC units. That kind of
    technology can be useful in a small engine car with sporty intention. But in
    that case, simply axing the AC unit would be the simplest solution.

    That being said, there's at least 10 days in the year, here in Toronto,
    that I wish I had AC. All the other times, I'm laughing to the bank or
    enjoying the fact that a supposedly faster car is sucking my exhaust.

    Pars
     
    Pars, Dec 17, 2005
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    Mel Guest

    Jimbo,

    Test driving one on Tuesday (uk) will let you know what I think.

    Mel.
     
    Mel, Dec 17, 2005
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  6. jimbo

    jimbo Guest

    ok Mel,

    which version ?

    I was going for the 2.0 lts diesel (my present one is the 1.7ctdi - which I
    love !)

    Jim
     
    jimbo, Dec 17, 2005
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    Bozo Guest

    No such thing as a free lunch - so at least this way you have the choice
    as to pay or not.


    2) No CD as standard across the range
    In UK it has been common practice to charge extra for metalic paint, red
    is the only non-metalic paint. Not sure if the exra cst is justified.


    'Cheap' car will be no a/c in red :))
     
    Bozo, Dec 19, 2005
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