New Owners report: Honda Civic MT

mxx · 2nd August 2006, 15:40

Congrats ST7677

Are you planning any mods, like k&n filters..

animdas · 4th August 2006, 17:50

Congrats ST7677.
Thats a great review.

I too was contacting the guys at Dakshin but looks like they are too busy to respond. Though I already had one round of Test Drive, wanted to really have the brochure etc before I zero in. But, the guy who called me up once (and, only once) is still to send me that.

Are guys over Whitefield better customer friendly?

<oops> this is my first post here!

Jeeves · 4th August 2006, 17:59

Whitefield Hona has been a great experience for me so far. Contact their Chief Sales guy Ramdas.

supremeBaleno · 7th August 2006, 11:45

Saw a Civic (mainly the rear) on my way to work today. It was a silver color and the rear did look good.

ST7677 · 7th August 2006, 17:46

Thanks Folks

MXX, K&N is in mind after 1000kms. Is it really helpful...
Other mods are also in mind but after the engine is seasoned

ajmat · 7th August 2006, 18:33

Frankly what spoils the Civic's looks are the thin wheels. It looks almost indicarish. Front look gawky without proper rubber

Mpower · 7th August 2006, 19:51

Speaking of rubber, what size and brand of tires does it have.

sandeep108 · 8th August 2006, 11:17

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Speaking of rubber, what size and brand of tires does it have.

Bridgestone 195/65 tubeless. I think they have simply altered the tire profile to raise ground clearance and to compensate for our potholes. In Malaysia ground clearance is only 155mm and tires are 205/55 or 195/55. They are selling 2.0 / 155bhp version with factory leather, AT with paddle shift in Malaysia and 1.8 AT without paddle shift and without leather.

Mr.Bangalore · 8th August 2006, 12:36

hi ST

congrats for the new car..
can you put som pics of the interiors of the cars...
Thank you..

Ironmarine · 9th August 2006, 06:37

Hey ST, congrats on your new purchase, have fun with the Vtec power!!!

ST7677 · 21st August 2006, 17:22

Hmm... I am a happy man with this car...
Got Italian Genuine Nappa Leather seats done this weekend.

Few more information about the car...
In first fueling the car has given about 9.5km / ltr in (Bangalore) City with Full A/C. I am told that this will improve after 1st servicing.

Also during the installation of leather seating, I noticed that there are A/C vents under the front seats for the rear passenger. This comes as I do not think any other car in this segment has this, and I was not even expecting it.

Now a question...
First servicing is due after a month of purchase which is almost there. And I have driven only 300km. Now I am told that in first servicing they change lot of things to clean up the system. But will it be worth while if I have not driven the 1000km, which is expected???
Spoke to Honda they said it can be delayed by a max of 1 week.

What to do?
My busy schedule does not allow me to drive at a higher rate as of now...
Moreover I am also using my earlier car in peak dirty traffic situation.

sandeep108 · 21st August 2006, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST7677

Hmm... I am a happy man with this car...
Got Italian Genuine Nappa Leather seats done this weekend.

Few more information about the car...
In first fueling the car has given about 9.5km / ltr in (Bangalore) City with Full A/C. I am told that this will improve after 1st servicing.

Also during the installation of leather seating, I noticed that there are A/C vents under the front seats for the rear passenger. This comes as I do not think any other car in this segment has this, and I was not even expecting it.

Now a question...
First servicing is due after a month of purchase which is almost there. And I have driven only 300km. Now I am told that in first servicing they change lot of things to clean up the system. But will it be worth while if I have not driven the 1000km, which is expected???
Spoke to Honda they said it can be delayed by a max of 1 week.

What to do?
My busy schedule does not allow me to drive at a higher rate as of now...
Moreover I am also using my earlier car in peak dirty traffic situation.

That is quite good FE. Does it mean it is going to give 11kmpl in city driving? I think if you do use it peak dirty traffic, your FE will go down to 8.

AC vents under the front seats...that is great news.

Nothing much is done in first service except washing, torquing, inspection and attending to any complaints. AFAIK they do not even change engine oil.

Delay it by 1 week and try and put at least another 200-300km on it. If they go on a test drive and do not treat her gently...Or else insist that they do not drive the car at all other than within the workshop. Reset one of the trip meters to check. But if they do drive the car a few km, then nothing much you can do really.

BUSA · 21st August 2006, 19:08

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I noticed that there are A/C vents under the front seats for the rear passenger.

They come on the New Honda City and the Optra too as far as i know, might be coming on the Corolla as well not so sure.

I feel you should not get the service done untill and unless 1000kms are done(No matter what Honda says) First complete your run in and then go for service.

adya33 · 21st August 2006, 19:32

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Now a question...
First servicing is due after a month of purchase which is almost there. And I have driven only 300km. Now I am told that in first servicing they change lot of things to clean up the system. But will it be worth while if I have not driven the 1000km, which is expected???
Spoke to Honda they said it can be delayed by a max of 1 week.

Do as Honda people say. And if possible till 2nd servicing drive as suggested to use during run-in period.

rranjith_kum · 21st August 2006, 20:02

Although Honda engines are really smooth ... refined that is ... i think its better u get it serviced it in the correct interval of time and not wait for the odometer to clock ... this is because its first service in your case... so it does not matter even if its a little early as the first service is very much crucial especially the engine oil changes etc.,

Congrats on your new honda car ... dream car for lot of people

2nd August 2006, 15:40	#31
mxx BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 772 Thanked: 313 Times	Congrats ST7677 Are you planning any mods, like k&n filters..
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4th August 2006, 17:50	#32
animdas BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 71 Thanked: 3 Times	Congrats ST7677. Thats a great review. I too was contacting the guys at Dakshin but looks like they are too busy to respond. Though I already had one round of Test Drive, wanted to really have the brochure etc before I zero in. But, the guy who called me up once (and, only once) is still to send me that. Are guys over Whitefield better customer friendly? <oops> this is my first post here! Last edited by animdas : 4th August 2006 at 17:51.
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4th August 2006, 17:59	#33
Jeeves BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Whitefield Hona has been a great experience for me so far. Contact their Chief Sales guy Ramdas.
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7th August 2006, 11:45	#34
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,678 Thanked: 2,913 Times View My Garage	Saw a Civic (mainly the rear) on my way to work today. It was a silver color and the rear did look good.
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7th August 2006, 17:46	#35
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 100 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Thanks Folks MXX, K&N is in mind after 1000kms. Is it really helpful... Other mods are also in mind but after the engine is seasoned
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7th August 2006, 18:33	#36
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,197 Thanked: 31,459 Times View My Garage	Frankly what spoils the Civic's looks are the thin wheels. It looks almost indicarish. Front look gawky without proper rubber
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7th August 2006, 19:51	#37
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Speaking of rubber, what size and brand of tires does it have.
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8th August 2006, 12:36	#39
Mr.Bangalore BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 369 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	hi ST congrats for the new car.. can you put som pics of the interiors of the cars... Thank you..
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9th August 2006, 06:37	#40
Ironmarine BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 66 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey ST, congrats on your new purchase, have fun with the Vtec power!!!
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21st August 2006, 17:22	#41
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 100 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Hmm... I am a happy man with this car... Got Italian Genuine Nappa Leather seats done this weekend. Few more information about the car... In first fueling the car has given about 9.5km / ltr in (Bangalore) City with Full A/C. I am told that this will improve after 1st servicing. Also during the installation of leather seating, I noticed that there are A/C vents under the front seats for the rear passenger. This comes as I do not think any other car in this segment has this, and I was not even expecting it. Now a question... First servicing is due after a month of purchase which is almost there. And I have driven only 300km. Now I am told that in first servicing they change lot of things to clean up the system. But will it be worth while if I have not driven the 1000km, which is expected??? Spoke to Honda they said it can be delayed by a max of 1 week. What to do? My busy schedule does not allow me to drive at a higher rate as of now... Moreover I am also using my earlier car in peak dirty traffic situation.
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21st August 2006, 20:02	#45
rranjith_kum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coimbatore/ Aachen Posts: 692 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Although Honda engines are really smooth ... refined that is ... i think its better u get it serviced it in the correct interval of time and not wait for the odometer to clock ... this is because its first service in your case... so it does not matter even if its a little early as the first service is very much crucial especially the engine oil changes etc., Congrats on your new honda car ... dream car for lot of people
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