Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 2.2 i-CTDi EX 5d (18 in Alloy) (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Young at heart with a bit of style
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Like the shape and thats it
Would you buy this car again and why?
NO NEVER. Build quality is rubbish and the dealers arent that bothered. The manufacturers help desk are no help. I complained 3 times in writing using company letterhead and no one replied or tried to get in touch
What are you likely to buy next?
Back to VW. Quality, style, performance and all with good fuel economy
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£18,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bargain price from a car broker
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Style Japanese reliability and versatility
What was the dealer like?
Good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great on motorways but massive blind spots all round
What's it like to park?
Terrible. thank goodness for rear parking sensors but the front blind spots have caused me to kerb the Storm Alloys which were optional extras
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Battery died whilst I was on holiday when the car was only 6 weeks old. Front Fog light broke within a few weeks But the most annoying feature is the rattles. It drives me carzy
What's most practical about your car?
Seating in the back
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Radio is good, especially CD player which reads WMA files Automatic wipers are great
