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Meh, gave a friend a lift once and all the baby crap went in just fine. Boots bigger in a saloon anyway unless you fold the seats. It's a baby not a dinosaur. Boot in a Civic is tiny, not going to fit bikes, tricycles AND a buggy in there!
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Meh, gave a friend a lift once and all the baby crap went in just fine. Boots bigger in a saloon anyway unless you fold the seats. It's a baby not a dinosaur. Boot in a Civic is tiny, not going to fit bikes, tricycles AND a buggy in there!
We never used to carry so much junk we had to do that when I was a kid
Heck my parents had a Mk2 Escort RS2000 when I was a baby, a 2 door saloon!
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Hatchback / saloon. Doesn't really bother me, either will do. The civic would be fine for boot space, my youngest only has a small fold down buggy. The civic does however have a lot of space for rear passengers, meaning we can have his car seat and 2 adults in the back in relative comfort - currently have a 206 so anything is an upgrade.
Really hoped to decide on a car this weekend, it's a very busy time for me and this will be the only free time I have for the next 2 months. I am still leaning towards an old civic - I need help.
Really hoped to decide on a car this weekend, it's a very busy time for me and this will be the only free time I have for the next 2 months. I am still leaning towards an old civic - I need help.
I was just going by the amount of crap a colleague carries around in his car - he has 2kids
My parents had a Cavalier when I was that age, but can't say I remember what was put in the boot
Edit: Just seen your post - If I were you, I would go to a car supermarket, sit in and test drive a few cars in that price range - see which one you like the most - if it's still the Civic then get one - you could probably get a decent deal on one if it's from a main dealer because they are probably trying to get rid of them.
My parents had a Cavalier when I was that age, but can't say I remember what was put in the boot
Edit: Just seen your post - If I were you, I would go to a car supermarket, sit in and test drive a few cars in that price range - see which one you like the most - if it's still the Civic then get one - you could probably get a decent deal on one if it's from a main dealer because they are probably trying to get rid of them.
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I was just going by the amount of crap a colleague carries around in his car - he has 2kids
My parents had a Cavalier when I was that age, but can't say I remember what was put in the boot
Edit: Just seen your post - If I were you, I would go to a car supermarket, sit in and test drive a few cars in that price range - see which one you like the most - if it's still the Civic then get one - you could probably get a decent deal on one if it's from a main dealer because they are probably trying to get rid of them.
Sound advice thanks, I may just do that. Have just been looking at the Mazda 6 which I like (yet I didn't like the mondeo- go figure) and might throw the grande Punto into the hat; I came close to getting a Bravo T-jet 150 recently so this may appeal to my paternal side. Hmmm, have spent months thinking about this and still havn't made a choice - lol at me.
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Thanks for input chaps, all will be considered. Maybe we should start a poll to see what I end up with, will definately be buying this weekend.
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I wouldn't be paying 6k for a Type S. If you really want a civic look at the newer shape seeing as your not wanting a type R there is no reason to go for the older model. The Type R interior is nasty but I keep mine for the noise 
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Well I spent the whole of Friday looking at cars. Found a Jetta which was OK but didn't inspire me, although it drove very well. Had a look at several Focus but didn't like any. Drove a Gen 8 Civic, it was a 1.8 and although it had enough power I was underwhelmed and the internal space wouldn't work for me.
That left me with a tough decision, I went and looked at another gen 7 Civic Type-S, perfect blend of power for me and space for the family. It was however quite shabby and at 6.5k it was more than the one that originally caught my eye, also had a whining 2 gear which I believe indicates a problem with the gear bearings?
So that left me with my original choice, I went to see it and it really was immaculate inside and out - perfect car for my budget and needs. I struck a good deal and paid less than wanted and got more for my trade in.
I am sure it will not be to everyones taste, this for me though is everything I (and my family) need from a car right now. So I am very happy. No pics as I have put 200 miles plus on it and it is now very filthy.
Appreciate all the advice, it gave me the perspective I needed to distance myself from the purchase and think logically.
That left me with a tough decision, I went and looked at another gen 7 Civic Type-S, perfect blend of power for me and space for the family. It was however quite shabby and at 6.5k it was more than the one that originally caught my eye, also had a whining 2 gear which I believe indicates a problem with the gear bearings?
So that left me with my original choice, I went to see it and it really was immaculate inside and out - perfect car for my budget and needs. I struck a good deal and paid less than wanted and got more for my trade in.
I am sure it will not be to everyones taste, this for me though is everything I (and my family) need from a car right now. So I am very happy. No pics as I have put 200 miles plus on it and it is now very filthy.
Appreciate all the advice, it gave me the perspective I needed to distance myself from the purchase and think logically.
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[TW]Fox;17987135 said:Nicely done? He's paid big money for a long discontinued car. I'm glad he's happy but I dont think nicely-done is really accurate, personally. Never mind
I realise that these are overpriced. However my budget was small, my trade in terrible, and I had quite a specific set of needs which limited my choice to quite a small selection, all of which I have viewed and test driven over the last 2 months.
I feel I made an informed choice and got a car and a deal I am happy to make; it is probably the best example I could have gotten. I feel I have done well with the constraints placed upon me.
[TW]Fox;17987135 said:Nicely done? He's paid big money for a long discontinued car. I'm glad he's happy but I dont think nicely-done is really accurate, personally. Never mind
Exactly its far to much for that car. Type R are less than that.
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I didn't pay that much for it though, had change from 6k (minus trade in) to insure it for a year, tax it and then some. Type R wouldn't have worked for me although I admit that the price between the two types left me somewhat confused. Still happy
My wife has one of these Civic's - 1.6 vtec.
It does a fantastic job as a family workhorse - comfy, spacious, it's a nice drive, very reliable, great visibility, well enough equiped, economical and in terms of servicing we've had it two years and just done two oil changes as it does bugger all mileage. Straight through two MOT's.
Best bit of all is that they keep their value - we'll offload it in a few years for good money.
Total cost of ownership (buy at X, use and sell at Y) - these cars are up there with the best of them. As for being discontinued - put simply - no-one cares. There's always a buyer for an old Honda.
It does a fantastic job as a family workhorse - comfy, spacious, it's a nice drive, very reliable, great visibility, well enough equiped, economical and in terms of servicing we've had it two years and just done two oil changes as it does bugger all mileage. Straight through two MOT's.
Best bit of all is that they keep their value - we'll offload it in a few years for good money.
Total cost of ownership (buy at X, use and sell at Y) - these cars are up there with the best of them. As for being discontinued - put simply - no-one cares. There's always a buyer for an old Honda.
