Other Honda Civic (2006 - 2011) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Running costs are important

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

    Not bothered

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No, looked at the CRX Hybrid but not enough power.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I will look at diesels such as the Civic 2.2

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £19,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    ok but nothing special

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Running costs & better looking than the Prius door stop

    What was the dealer like?

    acceptable

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very smooth, quiet and comfortable to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    Ok

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Problems with the running temperature dropping off when the outside temperature is lower than 9 degrees. Thermostat was changed twice by Honda now better. Otherwise no issues except for the poor petrol consumption. Best achieved 52 mpg worst 44 mpg this is over 34K.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Practical for a Saloon rear seat does not fold down because of the battery compartment. Boot average size

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Probably the auto stop feature but only works twice in stop start traffic unless you reach greater than 8 mph then it will reset again and give you another two goes. You get used this!