Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 2.2 i-CTDi Type S GT-T 3d (2010/10) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like good designs and quality.

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

Generally thought it looked good. Especially the dash with its futuristic looks.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, I was not happy with the overall ride quality, issues with creaking dash and rear suspension, rear view became a real pain.

What are you likely to buy next?

Bought a Volkswagen Golf 2.O Litre diesel estate.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£20,500

When did you buy the car?

March 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes i wanted more for my p/ex than offered and did not sign till i got what i wanted.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I liked its looks and when test driven i was hooked.

What was the dealer like?

Very Good no pressure.

What's it like to drive?

Good, powerful 2.2 diesel very responsive no need to change down on hills, economical got around 45 mpg in everyday use. Biggest problem rear vision, spoiler blocked rear view and could not discern what was behind. Also absence of rear wiper a real pain. Ride proved jittery especially over bad surfaced roads.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes lots of creaks from the dash very annoying, never fixed properly. Also rear suspension creaked every time you moved from cold.

What's most practical about your car?

Boot and rear seats generated loads of space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Large glass roof, made the cabin nice and bright.