Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT 3d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like black cars
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Impressed by styling and shiny paint
Would you buy this car again and why?
Possibly, might prefer the Type R. Diesel could do with more power and longer 1st and 2nd gears
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi A3 or possibly another civic
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK discount, poor p/x
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was different...
What was the dealer like?
Gave wrong details of deal at beginning. Thereafter, quite poor service, big delays in waiting for them to call back (Perth Honda).
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Sharp steering, handles well. Bit stiff on lower quality roads
What's it like to park?
Large wing mirrors help, restricted rear view does not
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Dashboard damaged on delivery. Handbrake recall. Gloss on paint so high, smallest smudge, scuff or scrape is very obvious. After 6 months, average build quality is beginning to show with squeaks and rattles annoyingly obvious
What's most practical about your car?
Boot space and fuel economy
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Glass roof, folding mirrors
