Got upgraded to Automatic, its a CIVIC, White

a4_attitude · 7th August 2008, 14:25

for me its a big change not just what I drive, but how I drive,,,
for those who think automatic is not meant for india, I must say that, automatic transimmission is future, and must for indian roads....
its a great feeling driving a top end model.
I admit I was always top end models, i found them total waste of money because of extra third party stuff avialble in local market, but aftr this i think
company fitted is company fitted.
Today was the first day, driving slow and i was enjoying my drive it was a different world altogether today and I was driving in anand parbat industrial area..
true value for money
ofcourse I can see the tank meter going down much faster than my previous cars
but ..... its worth it..
since its stock white 1.8V civic, so no point posting the pic up,
am in love
cheers
W.Ajay

deepakvrao · 7th August 2008, 14:33

Congratulations and we have yet another AT convert :-)

nishantgandhi · 7th August 2008, 15:47

Did you upgrade from manual to automatic? Or is it a fresh purchase? Its a bit unclear from your post.

If its converted, could you please post the cost, time and where you got it done from?

csentil · 7th August 2008, 15:53

First, congratulations. Great buy. Welcome to the Civic club and that too an AT. Drive hard, drive safe. I have an AT myself and its a pleasure to drive especially in a traffic madhouse like Bangalore !!

Nishant, its a fresh purchase. I don't think he would have converted a MT into an AT.

manim · 7th August 2008, 18:38

I have a Civic-AT for the past one year. When I 'hypermile' on highways I can get 16 kmpl.
When I drive like mad, I get around 8.5 kmpl.

beanstalk_230 · 8th August 2008, 00:29

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Originally Posted by manim

I have a Civic-AT for the past one year. When I 'hypermile' on highways I can get 16 kmpl.
When I drive like mad, I get around 8.5 kmpl.

Thats an awesome avg from an AT..

. U have me really surprised. Enjoy your ride dude.

Still I'd wish till all the petroleum ends up on the earth... that civic had a diesel heart.

manim · 8th August 2008, 18:22

[quote=beanstalk_230;931769]Thats an awesome avg from an AT. U have me really surprised.

I do the following: keep a steady speed of around 75kmph (1500rpm), Need to sense the 5th gear falling in-place, try to avoid the brakes as much as possible by taking the leg off the accelerator pedal early, etc. I got a max of 16kmpl, but can maintain 15kmpl over a long period.

What mileage are others getting on their AT (on highways)?

shuvd · 8th August 2008, 19:30

Congrats a4_attitude!! Its raining white Civics na?

Stock ya modded, no matter. Pictures maangta ASAP!!

Dippy · 8th August 2008, 19:41

Congratulations on getting the Civic AT, one of the best ATs around. I'm sure you are now having a blast driving the auto and when want some manual fun the paddle shift is always there

Welcome to the AT club

csentil · 8th August 2008, 19:43

I get around 12 on the highways. Coz my digital speedo is almost always on 3 digits. Push harder and its around 10.

RishiSuri · 8th August 2008, 20:50

Guys an advice for all AT drivers.. After every 40K Kms do get your transmission fuel changed.
To find out when your transmission fluid is low ...While putting ur car in D or R it goes with a jerk it means transmission fluid is low.. I did not fixed it early and i screwed my whole transmission system of Eclipse 2003 GT. costing me 2300USD. So be cautious how you drive AT it needs care though u get comfort :-)

PatienceWins · 8th August 2008, 22:44

Congratulations!!

It is raining white Civics in Team-BHP.

shuvd · 9th August 2008, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

Congratulations!!

It is raining white Civics in Team-BHP.

Heheeheee!! Spot on my friend

manim · 10th August 2008, 23:30

If I can get my hands on a Civic-Hybrid with CVT (not possible at present since it is upwards 20 lakhs!), I bet I can acheive 50 kmpl (yes, 50 kilometers per litre!) on real-indian roads with pot-holes, cows, stray-dogs, etc.

motorheadinc · 11th August 2008, 00:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by manim

If I can get my hands on a Civic-Hybrid with CVT (not possible at present since it is upwards 20 lakhs!), I bet I can acheive 50 kmpl (yes, 50 kilometers per litre!) on real-indian roads with pot-holes, cows, stray-dogs, etc.

and how do you think thats possible?
AFAIK hybrids can give upto twice or maybe say 2.5 times max mileage vis a vis normal variant, that too when driven sedately at constant 80 +/- 5 kms speeds.

In case you missed a smiley lemme put one here on your behalf

Cheers

7th August 2008, 14:25	#1
a4_attitude BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 508 Thanked: 101 Times View My Garage	Got upgraded to Automatic, its a CIVIC, White for me its a big change not just what I drive, but how I drive,,, for those who think automatic is not meant for india, I must say that, automatic transimmission is future, and must for indian roads.... its a great feeling driving a top end model. I admit I was always top end models, i found them total waste of money because of extra third party stuff avialble in local market, but aftr this i think company fitted is company fitted. Today was the first day, driving slow and i was enjoying my drive it was a different world altogether today and I was driving in anand parbat industrial area.. true value for money ofcourse I can see the tank meter going down much faster than my previous cars but ..... its worth it.. since its stock white 1.8V civic, so no point posting the pic up, am in love cheers W.Ajay
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7th August 2008, 14:33	#2
deepakvrao BANNED Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 300 Thanked: 2 Times	Congratulations and we have yet another AT convert :-)
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7th August 2008, 15:47	#3
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Did you upgrade from manual to automatic? Or is it a fresh purchase? Its a bit unclear from your post. If its converted, could you please post the cost, time and where you got it done from?
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7th August 2008, 15:53	#4
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	First, congratulations. Great buy. Welcome to the Civic club and that too an AT. Drive hard, drive safe. I have an AT myself and its a pleasure to drive especially in a traffic madhouse like Bangalore !! Nishant, its a fresh purchase. I don't think he would have converted a MT into an AT.
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7th August 2008, 18:38	#5
manim BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN69 Posts: 820 Thanked: 916 Times	I have a Civic-AT for the past one year. When I 'hypermile' on highways I can get 16 kmpl. When I drive like mad, I get around 8.5 kmpl.
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8th August 2008, 18:22	#7
manim BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN69 Posts: 820 Thanked: 916 Times	hypermiling [quote=beanstalk_230;931769]Thats an awesome avg from an AT. U have me really surprised. I do the following: keep a steady speed of around 75kmph (1500rpm), Need to sense the 5th gear falling in-place, try to avoid the brakes as much as possible by taking the leg off the accelerator pedal early, etc. I got a max of 16kmpl, but can maintain 15kmpl over a long period. What mileage are others getting on their AT (on highways)?
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8th August 2008, 19:30	#8
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Congrats a4_attitude!! Its raining white Civics na? Stock ya modded, no matter. Pictures maangta ASAP!!
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8th August 2008, 19:41	#9
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,470 Times	Congratulations on getting the Civic AT, one of the best ATs around. I'm sure you are now having a blast driving the auto and when want some manual fun the paddle shift is always there Welcome to the AT club
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8th August 2008, 19:43	#10
csentil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	I get around 12 on the highways. Coz my digital speedo is almost always on 3 digits. Push harder and its around 10.
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8th August 2008, 20:50	#11
RishiSuri BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 264 Thanked: 84 Times View My Garage	Guys an advice for all AT drivers.. After every 40K Kms do get your transmission fuel changed. To find out when your transmission fluid is low ...While putting ur car in D or R it goes with a jerk it means transmission fluid is low.. I did not fixed it early and i screwed my whole transmission system of Eclipse 2003 GT. costing me 2300USD. So be cautious how you drive AT it needs care though u get comfort :-)
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8th August 2008, 22:44	#12
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 809 Times View My Garage	Congratulations!! It is raining white Civics in Team-BHP.
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10th August 2008, 23:30	#14
manim BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN69 Posts: 820 Thanked: 916 Times	Ciciv-Hybrid mileage If I can get my hands on a Civic-Hybrid with CVT (not possible at present since it is upwards 20 lakhs!), I bet I can acheive 50 kmpl (yes, 50 kilometers per litre!) on real-indian roads with pot-holes, cows, stray-dogs, etc.
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