New Car Honda Civic

[dave1983]

Hey Guys

Iv'e seen a New Car im interested in it's the Honda Civic 2.2 CDTI, 2007 model for around 9k.

iv'e finally decided to depart from my old primera, i needed something alittle more economical and less in tax and insurance, insurance group on the Civic is 10 my primera is 14! so cheaper insurance , can also get up to 50-60 mpg, my primera if im not heavy on the pedal is 35mpg! it's also has 140bhp which is 10% higher than my primera. Overall Sounds like a good vehicle.

Whats your guys views on the Honda Civic any problems im aware of ect....

 

[mrk]

How much and what's your average mileage would be the common questions first

As for the latter, it's a Honda, problems are far apart

 

[dave1983]

How much and what's your average mileage would be the common questions first

Mileage would be pretty low, due to the fact i live close to where i work, and just travelling to town which is about 20 miles away

 

[bledd]

That model does get praised a fair amount. I do like the look of them, it's grown on me

 

[daz]

So why spend £9k to save a couple of pounds per week on your fuel with a tractor engined civic?

 

[dave1983]

Cause the primera is dying a slow death, with the last MOT costing me £700 id rather have a more reliable vehicle, plus family friendly

 

[mrk]

You don't have to get a 2007 model for 9k to have reliability and family friendlyness

 

[Moeks]

Cause the primera is dying a slow death, with the last MOT costing me £700 id rather have a more reliable vehicle, plus family friendly

You could also, not buy a diesel, I see little reason to unless you specifically want one.

 

[dave1983]

Overall though i haven't seen any other vehicles that catched my eye, it has performance, drivability, economical and low insurance brand, i did look at the VW Golf GT TDI but nothing has really stood out.

 

[dave1983]

You could also, not buy a diesel, I see little reason to unless you specifically want one.

diesel is what im after

also when you have a flat to pay for, utility bills ect.. every penny counts.

 

[mrk]

*dares to mention BMW*

¬_¬

 

[dave1983]

Lol what model ? not really into BMW. iv'e always heard that there costly in regards to repairs, unless im wrong

 

[Peerzy]

diesel is what im after

also when you have a flat to pay for, utility bills ect.. every penny counts.

If every penny counts why spend £9k?

If you live close to your work you won't see anywhere near the quoted MPG figures, petrol costs less to run unless you are doing roughly 18k+ a year, which I assume you are not?

What would be wrong with a slightly older Civic/Focus?

I can understand you want rid of the current car, but I don't understand the need to spend so much when clearly you are trying to save money.

Say your current car costs you £700 every year for an MOT (worse case) then it would take 13-14 years of owning the Civic (assuming you don't have to spend a single penny on it for repairs!) for you to 'break even'.

I'm not saying keep your current car, and although to Civic is a nice car why not spend less (say £6k) on a petrol Civic/Focus/Small family car?

If this is fueled by saving money please do not even consider a BMW.

 

[mrk]

I was just jesting of course but costs can vary - just depends on what your nearest dealer is like I guess.

 

[jamief]

diesel is what im after

also when you have a flat to pay for, utility bills ect.. every penny counts.

You do realise that the diesel will most likely cost more to run due to increased purchase and servicing costs?

By all means, get the diesel as it is far from a "tractor engine", but don't cite running costs as a reason for buying it when you do low mileage.

 

[dave1983]

If every penny counts why spend £9k?

If you live close to your work you won't see anywhere near the quoted MPG figures, petrol costs less to run unless you are doing roughly 18k+ a year, which I assume you are not?

What would be wrong with a slightly older Civic/Focus?

I can understand you want rid of the current car, but I don't understand the need to spend so much when clearly you are trying to save money.

Say your current car costs you £700 every year for an MOT (worse case) then it would take 13-14 years of owning the Civic (assuming you don't have to spend a single penny on it for repairs!) for you to 'break even'.

I'm not saying keep your current car, and although to Civic is a nice car why not spend less (say £6k) on a petrol Civic/Focus/Small family car?

If this is fueled by saving money please do not even consider a BMW.

Well iv'e been wanted a newer car since iv'e past my test which was 7 years ago, im not really interested in older models tbh. im not saying that i dont want a petrol, my dads always recommended a diesel and i never took his advice.

 

[dave1983]

i think this is an open opinion on the individual in regards to the diesel/petrol cars.

 

[Peerzy]

i think this is an open opinion on the individual in regards to the diesel/petrol cars.

Most people prefer how a petrol car drives compared with a diesel. Diesel will not make financial sense usually unless you are doing 18k or more. The fuel costs more, usually the servicing costs more and the initial purchase price can often be up to £1000 more.

How about a 1.8 petrol 2006 Focus. Current shape, so it's still considered a new car?

Get a new-ish car by all means but don't buy it thinking it will save you money, as it is very unlikely to. Someone you may not have considered is a 2007 model Civic will lose money, your current car probably has a minimal value so keeping it for years isn't costing you anything in depreciation where as a £9k could easily lose £4k in a couple of years.

 

[dave1983]

Ok thanks for the Perzy gives me alittle insight to what to do, i think ill still stick with the Civic however open my range to petrol aswell

 

[Peerzy]

A friend of mine has the 1.8 petrol and it seems to be rather nippy and holds the road well. He doesn't get great MPG though, something like 34 as an average.