Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 1.8 i-VTEC Sport 5d Auto (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I pay attention to style.

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

They love it. It is practical but also performs well.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would because it is built well and it is reliable.

What are you likely to buy next?

I would happily buy this car again.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

It had done 22k and was in very good condition. It was a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I needed a reliable automatic car.

What was the dealer like?

They were reasonable and gave a free MOT. I am still waiting for the manual to be sent.

What's it like to drive?

It is fun. The acceleration and handling are very good. It also returns very good miles per gallon. I normally get 48 miles per gallon for my daily commute. I drove frugally whilst driving at the speed limit (70MPH on the motorway etc.) and got 51.5 miles per gallon.

What's it like to park?

I tend to use the mirrors a lot more than my previous car. The wing mirrors are very large and useful for parking.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot is very big and the foot space is big. The boot size can be increased greatly with the fold flat seats. The rear seats can also lift up and a large area behind the front seats can be created.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

There are quite a lot of gadgets. My favourite is the sequential, semi/full-automatic gearbox. It changes gears very quickly since I had the i-shift software update from the dealer when it was last serviced.