Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 2.2 i-CTDi EX 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Looks are important, or your 100 years old its 50:50.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not much to note.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No ride ruins it sadly, interior is amazing though best bit of whole car.
What are you likely to buy next?
SL55 AMG.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Erm not really.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted to switch to a diesel.
What was the dealer like?
Sold me a car with a dud clutch so not very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Engine is great tons of torque, typically horendous turbo lag but i liked it. Clutch weak and hiddiously expensive if the flywheel goes £1500 easy handled very well, very wide track Ride is possibly the hardest ive ever encountered, 1 person on board bearable, fully loaded undrivable (im not exagerating!!!!).
What's it like to park?
Like trying to put a cat in a bag.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clutch at 88000 miles £650 to replace.
What's most practical about your car?
Rear doors open incredibly wide very good for kids.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Sat Nav, start button, hands free.