honda civic sport 1.6i vtec

Andr3w · 26 Jan 2008 at 17:58

What do you guys think of these cars?
Currently own a fiesta 1.4 zetec but im wanting to upgrade as ive saved abit of money, 19 with 1 years ncb.

Been looking around, insurance quotes are around £1100, (i had to pay £1350 for my first year on the fiesta! and im ok with paying this.

What do you think of these cars? Been reading a few reviews obviously it's not in the same league as a type r which quotes me at about 6k (lol) but it apparently has very good handling and fun to drive.

One of main reaons is that i will be moving and to commute home according to google maps will be 3.5 hours if the roads are clear!

paradigm · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:01

Really dislike the previous shape civic, feels very poorly built, bits of trim falling off here there and everywhere. Also, with the exception of the Type-R, rather dull to drive.

Better (and cheaper to insure) hatches out there.

Gaygle · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:04

Yeah nice little cars......if they were £5k tops.

They are very expensive for what they are. I guess you're looking for ones around...8k ish? There is better out there for a lot cheaper.

Also, why spend 8k on a car at 19? £5K will get you a lovely car if you look in the right places, then when you're 21ish, you can use that £3k you will have saved, sell your £5k car, and buy a nice quick car.

Dreadi · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:16

If i was to get a newer civic i wouldn't bother with the sport, EG Esi but then i'm biased

Andr3w · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:18

Thanks for clearing things up, you all say there is better, what then?

paradigm · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:20

Focus, Leon/Toledo, Golf/Bora, Octavia...

Dreadi · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:22

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/312324.htm
better looking, faster and still a honda civic!
Import though so insurance might be a killer, and they are quite rare as well!

paradigm · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:22

Dreadi said:
better looking

No.

Andr3w · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:22

i did find a nice 1.8 golf, mk 4 i think it was, 6k. insurance was about 2.3k...

im guessing that was a mistake

I just really like the civics and was reading lots of good things about the sport.

Whats the best site for reviews/performance stats etc? Parkers?

loltim · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:29

Dreadi said:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/312324.htm
better looking, faster and still a honda civic!
Import though so insurance might be a killer, and they are quite rare as well!

That's awesome, SiR-S :cool:

as said though - no chance with insurance.

Dreadi · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:36

altho saying that when i looked into getting an sir-2 they only want a like 300 more for insurance so it might not be that bad

Andr3w · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:42

i personally don't like the SiR-S, im sure it's good but i just dont like the look of it.

[TW]Fox · 26 Jan 2008 at 18:46

Very overpriced for what they are, poorly specified. Suffers from the halo effect of the Type R.

Andr3w · 26 Jan 2008 at 19:06

[TW]Fox;10976269 said:
Very overpriced for what they are, poorly specified. Suffers from the halo effect of the Type R.

Yeh i get what you mean, the feel are i get is that they are good cars, just over priced? I still seem to like them though lol.

Ill have a look at the golfs and others mentioned. Quick question is the civic sport the same as type-s?

[TW]Fox · 26 Jan 2008 at 19:09

No, the Type-S is a 5 door with a 2 litre engine. The Sport is a 3 door with a 1.6 litre engine.

Gaygle · 26 Jan 2008 at 19:11

Andr3w said:
Ill have a look at the golfs and others mentioned. Quick question is the civic sport the same as type-s?

Nope, the Type-S just looks like a normal, mundane civic, just with a 2.0l engine. The Sport looks like the type R, but with a 1.6 engine.

The Civic sports are nice cars, (i'm sure Fox will disagree) but they are definately overpriced.

I still think you should spend a little bit less on the car though. Something like a Focus would be good. Or would you want something bigger?

Andr3w · 26 Jan 2008 at 19:34

Been looking even more, im able to get a sport for a around an average of 7k with about 25-30k on the clock.

Whats the SE sport, guessing a lower model? Remember i do have a car to trade in.

Im looking to spend about 4k and then what ever i would get for the trade in, if i need more i will save a few more months, although im looking for around may time.