Honda Civic Hatchback (2012 - 2017) 1.6 i-DTEC EX 5d (2013/13) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Likes lots of toys but also likes saving pennies.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know, my wife likes driving it when she didn't like driving my old Civic.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Perhaps, the fuel economy is not up to the claims but the performance is better than I expected.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure yet.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
It's a company car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I chose it because I wanted another Civic and the 1.6 is more economical and lower on company car tax.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Much smoother and more refined than the old Civic.
What's it like to park?
Rear visibility is still poor but it now has a rear camera and parking sensors all round so this improves things a lot.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing so far after 6 weeks
What's most practical about your car?
Massive boot, flexible rear seat folding.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rear parking camera, there's a lot of kit on the EX to choose from.