Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 2.2 i-CTDi Sport 5d (2006/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Everyone likes the design, but they do not have to live with the issues

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely not. Extremeley poor build quality and several design flaws

What are you likely to buy next?

Something German that may not look as stylish but will be put together better

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£13,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

No deal. Bought the car from the web page under the assurance it would be "like new" It was far from it.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Style and what I thought would be Honda reliability and build quality. I was wrong.

What was the dealer like?

Absolutely awful. The car was not prepared for collection, the salesman did not want to know. It wasnt cleaned, there was chewing gum on the seats, the bonnet and bumper looked like the car had been used rallying and the interior trim was scratched and gauged. Had to go back three times just to get it in a state that I was willing to accept it. In the end they replaced the bonnet and several interior pieces of trim, but only with second hand bits from a written off car! Only after resorting to a second dealer to get things done was I told that Honda offer an 'exchange' should you be unhappy with your car in the first month. By now though it was too late. Why didnt Maindenhead Honda tell me this?

What's it like to drive?

The engine is superb. However the build quality is appauling,

What's it like to park?

Usless. The rear window desperately needs a wiper. It only clears itself at high speed so when it rains or is cold you cant see a thing.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes. In the year I have owned it, aside from the initial troubles, I have had three interior panels replaced, most of the front suspension replaced, the boot struts replaced, the clutch main cylinder head replaced, the rear shocks re-mounted and I still have a problem with a groaniong noise form the rear suspension that the dealer cannot identify and fix apparently.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot space and rear seats

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Rear seats