Other Honda Civic (2006 - 2011) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It is quite flash, so I think people are suprised I drive this motor.

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

    Many people at work are quite envious of the car. I think I have the best car in the car park.Surpised I can afford to buy and run this car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Something else with a type R badge. I would definitely look into the jap saloon version of this civic. It has better performance than this on track as shown on Japanese motoring show 'Best Motoring' 'Type R returns'.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A bmw.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,200

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    A good deal, £800 of the list price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I needed something to put my mountain bike into. So I could ride in different places in the country.

    What was the dealer like?

    A good dealer friendly but did try and sell a lot of rubbish like paint guard, which I ended up getting for free.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It is pretty powerful when you put your foot down.

    What's it like to park?

    You have huge wing mirrors so it's easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    The folding flat rear seats. Having four seats after my last car was a mid engine MR2 with only two seats.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Revving to 8000RPM. Cruse control. Great seats.