New Owners report: Honda Civic MT

pHiLip · 18th December 2006, 20:55

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Originally Posted by sandeep108

I met a neighbour who has an AT civic (do not know him very well) and just casually asked what city mileage he was getting. When he said 12km/l my jaw dropped. He admitted maybe he was 'lucky' but did 40km each way. Perhaps he is not using AC (I think he is a smoker), but still 12 with AT?

My Swift is not giving me more than 11 with AC (but short drives).

The guy must be driving at 60 kph in 5th gear on the highway!!
Having a Civic (MT) since a month, you get 10 with a good city driving and 12 on te highway... now if some guys buy a Civic to drive like gran'pa it is their choice...

sandeep108 · 19th December 2006, 10:27

I know the honda guys so I asked them and they said his driver or somebody must have filled a couple of tankfuls which he may not have taken into a/c in his calculations, or his running is mostly highway so 12 is ok. Nobody has reported 12 in city driving, even for NHC.

supremeBaleno · 19th December 2006, 11:28

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Originally Posted by sandeep108

Nobody has reported 12 in city driving, even for NHC.

AFAIK, there are lots of guys on the forum that reported 12 (even more) for NHC in city. Why do you think the NHC would find it tough to return 12kmpl with its tuned-for-FE engine ?

sandeep108 · 19th December 2006, 12:30

Sorry, my words should have conveyed my intention clearer. Mostly in Mumbai NHCs are just about giving 12 or so. Other cities may be more, but mostly the dealers do not commit to more than 12/13 in city for NHCs.

In Mumbai, I have never got more than 11km/l in any of my/close relatives' cars - OHC, swift, ikon. All self driven, filled at decent pumps. Maybe it is the short distance traffic driving with 100% AC. On highway I get decent mileage, 17-18 for swift, 15-16 for OHC, so in city I know it is the local conditions/myself to blame...

ST7677 · 19th December 2006, 14:10

I have not calculated yet but expecting my Civic to give around 12kmpl on BLR-Mys highway, considering that the car was fully loaded and speeds were above average.

For normal load and speed I think 14 should be achievable on highway...

pHiLip · 26th December 2006, 12:40

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Originally Posted by ST7677

I have not calculated yet but expecting my Civic to give around 12kmpl on BLR-Mys highway, considering that the car was fully loaded and speeds were above average.

For normal load and speed I think 14 should be achievable on highway...

Yes, it actually depends on the load, the way you drive and the traffic conditions. Though it s difficult to think about FE when you drive this car and when the roads are clear!

ST7677 · 26th December 2006, 13:48

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it s difficult to think about FE when you drive this car and when the roads are clear!

Very True, I think of FE only when I am at petrol bunk or sitting at my desk, never while I am driving it - though I seldom push it hard!!!

The drive by wire system makes the throttle response very smooth and accurate, it also ensures that the there is never too much fuel than what engine can consume - i.e. limits wasted fuel.

tif0si · 27th December 2006, 01:52

hi guys, as promised earlier i am posting the pics of my civic.

tif0si · 27th December 2006, 01:56

here you can see the rear spoiler

theEnd · 7th January 2007, 02:01

Have any Civic owners wondered about Speedo error? Both my brother and I thought that the speedo was being much too optimistic about the speed. I figured that it might be due to the car being quite effortless at high speeds compared to my usual ride (Swift), but he drives an M3 so that arguement goes out of the window for him.

maxbhp · 7th January 2007, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Caduceus

it can be changed out...there is a dash kit out in the US, i dont know if its available in india or anywhere else in asia.

Its here , name of the brand is scosche.

ST7677 · 7th January 2007, 19:50

Regarding the speedo error - The odo distance is quiet accurate over range of 300 km, as compared with Google maps, so I guess the speedo should also be correct.

But I would definately want the digital fuel guage to be more accurate. It is as bad as the analog ones!

roovee · 8th January 2007, 09:50

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Originally Posted by theEnd

Have any Civic owners wondered about Speedo error?

ACI test report on the Civic gives the true speed at 94 kph when the speedo shows 100 kph. August 2006 issue carries a test of Civic v Corolla.

Interestingly, Corolla's true speed at the same speedo indication is 97 kph.

There is also a test drive of the Merc S350 in the same issue and that car too shows a true speed of 97 kph when the speedo shows 100.

So the Civic does seem to have a greater "speedo error". I wonder if this is a safety feature deliberately built into the Civic because ian't a digital device is more accurate than an analog one?

Vishal M · 15th January 2007, 12:39

Dear freinds,

I will be taking delivery of my Car - Honda Civic MT on coming Sunday, 21st Jan Can you please let me know the things I should check before leaving the showroom? I have been told that I will be getting a 2007 made Car, but is there a way to find this out?

Thank you all for your help

ST7677 · 17th January 2007, 10:59

The year of Mfg will be printed on the chasis.
There are detailed checklists available on this forum which you can refer to. In general, a full internal / external inspection and a test drive is must. You will need at least 2-3 hrs for that.

But by and large there are no issues reported by new Civic owners. The only thing which needs extra attention is the wheel alignment, but it is not a critical thing. Even if alignment is required you can get it done later also.

And yes, Congratulations in advance on owning a wonderful car - drive safe.

19th December 2006, 10:27	#152
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,050 Thanked: 302 Times	I know the honda guys so I asked them and they said his driver or somebody must have filled a couple of tankfuls which he may not have taken into a/c in his calculations, or his running is mostly highway so 12 is ok. Nobody has reported 12 in city driving, even for NHC.
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19th December 2006, 12:30	#154
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,050 Thanked: 302 Times	Sorry, my words should have conveyed my intention clearer. Mostly in Mumbai NHCs are just about giving 12 or so. Other cities may be more, but mostly the dealers do not commit to more than 12/13 in city for NHCs. In Mumbai, I have never got more than 11km/l in any of my/close relatives' cars - OHC, swift, ikon. All self driven, filled at decent pumps. Maybe it is the short distance traffic driving with 100% AC. On highway I get decent mileage, 17-18 for swift, 15-16 for OHC, so in city I know it is the local conditions/myself to blame... Last edited by sandeep108 : 19th December 2006 at 12:32.
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19th December 2006, 14:10	#155
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	I have not calculated yet but expecting my Civic to give around 12kmpl on BLR-Mys highway, considering that the car was fully loaded and speeds were above average. For normal load and speed I think 14 should be achievable on highway...
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27th December 2006, 01:52	#158
tif0si BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	the pics of my beauty hi guys, as promised earlier i am posting the pics of my civic.
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27th December 2006, 01:56	#159
tif0si BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	here you can see the rear spoiler
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7th January 2007, 02:01	#160
theEnd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 534 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Have any Civic owners wondered about Speedo error? Both my brother and I thought that the speedo was being much too optimistic about the speed. I figured that it might be due to the car being quite effortless at high speeds compared to my usual ride (Swift), but he drives an M3 so that arguement goes out of the window for him.
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7th January 2007, 19:50	#162
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Regarding the speedo error - The odo distance is quiet accurate over range of 300 km, as compared with Google maps, so I guess the speedo should also be correct. But I would definately want the digital fuel guage to be more accurate. It is as bad as the analog ones!
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15th January 2007, 12:39	#164
Vishal M Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	Things I need to check before taking delivery of my Civic Dear freinds, I will be taking delivery of my Car - Honda Civic MT on coming Sunday, 21st Jan Can you please let me know the things I should check before leaving the showroom? I have been told that I will be getting a 2007 made Car, but is there a way to find this out? Thank you all for your help
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17th January 2007, 10:59	#165
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	The year of Mfg will be printed on the chasis. There are detailed checklists available on this forum which you can refer to. In general, a full internal / external inspection and a test drive is must. You will need at least 2-3 hrs for that. But by and large there are no issues reported by new Civic owners. The only thing which needs extra attention is the wheel alignment, but it is not a critical thing. Even if alignment is required you can get it done later also. And yes, Congratulations in advance on owning a wonderful car - drive safe. Last edited by ST7677 : 17th January 2007 at 11:00.
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