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

What does this car say about you?

Young, funky, sporty and modern.

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

They all love it and have been stared and pointed at when out on the road.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes - the car itself is great and the dealings with Honda afterwards have been top notch.

What are you likely to buy next?

I do like the new Ford Focus Coupe

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£14,400

When did you buy the car?

July 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Reduced slightly by about £1000 as I played two dealers off one against the other.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Just fell in love with it.

What was the dealer like?

Friendly and helpful

What's it like to drive?

A breeze - its hard to get use to driving another car with a key ignition and 5 gears instead of the 6 which you get use to very quickly. Excellent for cruising the motorways and even better having the electronic mileomitar right in front of you when approaching cameras.

What's it like to park?

Rear window poses problems as spoiler is right in line of vision and no rear window wiper. You get use to it.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes - Petrol Cap. Major problems as 99% of the time it doesn't open. Have now had it replaced so should hopefully work. This is common as I joined a que of two other owners at the garage requiring them to open it. Crack appeared in dash - replaced staright away.

What's most practical about your car?

Back seats - especially with kids.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Tinted windows - hides the kids car seats and makes it look more sporty.