Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 1.8 i-VTEC EX 5d (18 in Alloy) (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That this person has made the wrong choice and does not have much expections from their car!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all think it looks a lovely looking car but if they were to drive it they would all change there mind.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Most definately not.

What are you likely to buy next?

Looking at going back to a VW Golf possibly 1.6 bluemotion match.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Good trade in price and they had a car in that suited our requirements.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Price and mileage.

What was the dealer like?

Good dealer.

What's it like to drive?

Its so rough to drive and if you hit ridge on the road the steering pulls to on side,.

What's it like to park?

Easy enough to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I ask the garage to check the car out before its mot re the suspension being noisey and rough, the garage told me the back suspension only need a bit oiling, then put in for its mot just over a week later and it failed, i had to buy 2 front shocks and 2 front tyres to get it through its mot, the car only had 55000 miles on the clock, i quite disgusted that im only getting about 35mpg now i desperate to get rid of it as the back suspension is still noisey and rough and its due its road tax this month. and the radio reception is terrible.

What's most practical about your car?

It get me to my work and back.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Ive not got any favourites on this car as its not a patch on the golf 2ltr tdi that i had previously.