2023 Civic Sport Hatchback Manual - Walkaround After PPF & Ceramic Coat - Sonic Gray

[@michaelsigman8942]

I got mine. Lunar metallic. 6spd 2.0L. I love it. 100 miles on it. I’m debating ceramic on it now. I have no experience with it. Thanks for your content. You probably helped me buy it.

[@NAUS2K]

Congrats on the purchase man! Can’t go wrong with the silver, sometimes I wish mine was that color

[@michaelsigman8942]

@@NAUS2Kfunny I wanted black or SGP. I’m ashamed, but I paid over sticker. They had me by the short/curlies. They’re just so hard to find and I traveled! But even the rural dealers are in the game…. Anyway in the era of the 50k avg car purchase I’m THRILLED I bought a civic, and a reasonably enjoyable one as well.

[@jennynandia]

that ceramic finish has transformed the car!!!!! I hate those additions but yours is very nice. the bit at the end I mean on the hatchback

[@znemo5275]

Again, that spoiler looks AMAZING, would love to get one (link saved) for my 1.5T which is the only trim sold in NZ....One day and probably will have a garage to install for me. And thanks for sharing about the ceramic coating very much, have been conflicting about one for weeks!

[@thevalorantguy8615]

im about to get one too in NZ. same exact color. We will be one of very few who have this amazing car

[@dan_adams_06]

I can vouch for the thin paint. I got a rock chip within the first week of owning my 23 civic hatch. After that I got the hood wrapped and the front bumper as well. It's just nice to have that peace of mind knowing it's a bit more protected.

[@ericscottstevens]

Seen so many newer Hondas just a few years old already with sun damage. The ominous blistering patches. Honda just thin touches paint on their cars.

[@LiLgPnoy15]

I agree, can't put a price on peace of mind. Pay the extra moolah.

[@JDMBuffalo]

Really enjoy your videos on the 2.0 Civic Spirt, 6 speed. I bought my first Honda Civic, new, in 1982. It was 1300 FE. It got 38 miles to the gallon, it was a 5 speed. My mom and the Honda salesmen taught me how to drive it. Additionally, it was quite quick (for ANY early 1980s car, not as quick as the 1500 GL, though, lol). Watching your videos on this particular car bring back fond memories. I live in Buffalo and I have been curious to ,o ate your same model, locally, with zero results. The nearest one being in Syracuse w/ the manual, naturally aspirated,port injected Civic. I just wanted to test drive it fir myself and “relive” that experience. I have twin 15, nearly 16 year old sons who I want to teach Hiw to drive a manual Civic, lol. My daily driver is a 2016 3.6 H6 Subaru Legacy Limited. It’s a nice, nice car, but Imiss the Hondas I owned in my past. Please keep producing videos on that Civic, the twins and I love to watch them! Thank You from a fellow New Yorker.

[@JDMBuffalo]

* locate your same model . . . I’m so bad at texting. Big, chunky fingers, ugh!

[@NAUS2K]

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it !

[@JDMBuffalo]

@@NAUS2K A 2023 Civic Sport, 2.0, 6 speed arrived at one of the 3 local Honda dealerships, today. I s heduled a test drive. It was a wonderful car. My twin sons came along fir the test drive (they are 15 1/2) and they both asked if we could buy it. Sadly, we cannot. But, it was very fun to take it out and experience that N.A. Civic with the 6 speed. Loved it. Thanks again for chronicling it. Maybe we can get one in a couple years.

[@chrissimmons9969]

I had an Accord 2.0 and failed to PPF the front end. I did ceramic coat the car myself, but by the time I traded it in the rock chips were horrible. The very first thing I did when I bought my Type R was take it in for a professional PPF & ceramic coating.

[@1anre]

How effective is rhe PPF compared to rhe ceramic coat & what did it cost uou in total?

[@chrissimmons9969]

@@1anre the PFFis a self healing film so it is extremely effective for rock chips. As I mentioned I drive a significant amount of expressway miles and my last car was riddled with rock chips. The ceramic coating protects the paint mostly against the elements and makes the car easier to wash and keep clean. All in the PFF & professionally installed ceramic coating cost $3000.00.

[@tomdeardeuff]

you do good job. like how well you take care of things

[@ColoradoRick]

Man, that rear lip spoiler is clean

[@vicgill1980]

That is CLEAN!! Kids are sure to mess up interior but hey..that’s life

[@robtodd4726]

Got the same exact car! I love it. I just curb rashed on of my fronts. So mad at myself, but it’s my daily. I’ll get it fixed since I love these wheels more than anything aftermarket. Mine didn’t come with the splash guards, so I will get those for sure.

[@NAUS2K]

Always liked the splash guard look on the civic, had them on every civic I’ve owned

[@xp50player]

None of that would have protected my hood from the fly softball. I don’t baby cars anymore; there are too many things out there you can’t control.

[@1anre]

So you run your most expensive cars through auto washers?

[@xp50player]

@@1anre - nope

[@mokokoco4720]

Thank god I didn’t spend the money to ceramic coat my car. I just got a rock chip on my side wall fender

[@luismessimer1]

That is true, like a dumb hitting my front bumper at the parking lot. Since there were not cameras my insurance did not cover me a penny

[@denttime]

Ceramic (keeps the paint looking glossy for longer with water beading) doesn’t protect from any type of rock chips. You want that protection and the best protection get PPF. Far as dents, ppf protects an abrasion from the contact then you can hire a PDR tech to remove the dent that doesn’t have paint damage. In other words, get the PPF. It’s a no brainer.

[@tun6006]

Can't wait to get my hands on one next year.

[@mr.velocitystack4133]

Your videos keep drawing me in to want one of these. So far, I've found two a little over a hundred miles away, but I talked with my local dealer and they said they would special order one to my spec and sell it at MSRP. I'm on the fence between this and a Subaru, though. I love banging gears in my Focus ZX3; so much more enjoyable to drive as opposed to an automatic, but I'm almost a century old and that Subaru kind of gives a little more practicality to my needs later on down the line, not to mention the AWD powertrain and ground clearance. I think the 2024 models will make up my mind in the end. Keep the videos coming and keeping me engaged!

[@NAUS2K]

Thank you ! I’ll do my best to keep it up, good luck with your search

[@1anre]

The new subaru designs are absolutely ugly. Buy the Honda and be happy

[@robs7527]

I'm in the same boat as you. Cant decide between this and the WRX.

[@1anre]

@@robs7527 Get the Si and have something rare but fun

[@robs7527]

ehh no thanks the dealers are smoking crack if they think theyre going to get markup@@1anre

[@cartracer64]

car looks great, really like the spoiler.

[@NAUS2K]

Thank you!

[@alavallee2]

Loving the detailed videos of the new civic. Can we get a real world fuel consumption update once you’ve taken a trip. Maybe fuel consumption compared to your old daily civic. Has it improved, is it similar, difference in weight of the cars etc. thanks

[@NAUS2K]

Will do! I’ll definitely mention it more in future POV driving videos

[@grayman618]

Really nice looking car and great practicality.. wonder about your fuel economy..could you fit a twin bed in the back?

[@NAUS2K]

Average so far has been about 29 with no highway. I’ll make some more POV vids in the future

[@stevenr1354]

Looking good! I agree with you I'd prefer body color mirrors caps. I wonder the cost of switching. I like the smaller "nose" on the hatchback in front of the hood more than the sedan version. Great point about the air intake. May have to order a "Ram Air" decal 😃

[@trigganometry168]

Nice looking build so far. PPF in my area is way too expensive. I do my own ceramic coating but full PPF is $9500

[@BitcoinTo100K]

What a bargain 😂😂😂 glad I learned to wrap cars 2017

[@NAUS2K]

That’s wild, even spending 1100 on the front took me a while to convince myself, I wouldn’t have wanted to spend any more

[@1anre]

Now that's a rip off. How much is the actual material they use?

[@KseriesKyle]

The big key with the ceramic is maintenance. After each wash apply a ceramic “top coat” of some sort. This will act as a sacrificial layer that protects the base coating and keeps it working as it should!

[@NAUS2K]

Yeah I wish I had time for that 😑. car will be getting washed one a month if I’m lucky.

[@KseriesKyle]

@@NAUS2K get yourself a spray product like car pro reload and it will be super easy! After you wash it just spray each panel and then dry it like normal!

[@1anre]

Are you serious? Haven't washed mine since I got it a month ago since it got ceramic cost added again the dealership. I was tempted to go into an automatic car wash cause I've not had time to wash it, but saw a video on youtube discouraging guys that gotten the ceramic coat added on their cars. Do you hand wash your car yourself and what product do you recommend I apply once I get rhe car washed so the ceramic coat doesn't get damaged?

[@KseriesKyle]

@@1anre I have detailed cars as a job/hobby for about 5 years so I hand wash all my cars/family cars. If you search up “2 bucket wash” or something similar you will get an idea about how to wash the car properly. Mainly just a safe way to do it! I would use something like car pro reload to spray on after you wash and before you dry to help keep the ceramic strong.

[@serenitynow8265]

Looking real good!👌 Loving the updates - Thank you again. Btw - I can't recall at this moment when you were showing the cargo area, did you do any measurements? I would be grateful if you could do that in both situations with the back seats down & up as the cargo room is also another important consideration to me. Cheers!

[@jonmcclane7433]

I have a mint 8th Gen coupe, but I do really like the new Si’s.

[@denttime]

did you get the headlights and mirrors ppf? Lights are important because they fade and mirrors are prone to rock chips

[@NAUS2K]

Nah, I’ll take my chances. Mirrors are plastic and black, so touch up paint on the mirrors would be not very noticeable

[@denttime]

@@NAUS2K we installed ppf , and I’ve owned about eight Hondas in the headlights always yellow. I highly recommend you consider ppf on your headlights specifically more than the mirrors. Don’t worry I’m not trying to troll you either. I like your content. I know all too much about the trolling. Anyhow, good luck and thanks again.

[@NAUS2K]

@@denttime Appreciate the suggestion, yeah it would be nice to not have to sand and polish the headlights to restore clarity in the future. Honestly i havent looked into headlight PPF that much. Is there a special PPF used that is more optically clear?

[@denttime]

@@NAUS2K suntek, Llumar or expel. All have 10 year self warranty with self healing.

[@this_is_stupid-x3b]

Dude, you need that same music that was playing during Risky Business when he backs his dads porsche out of the garage...

[@ati4280]

We only have 1.5T with stick shifter here in China. AFA front fog lights, I'm curious why Honda don't make that as standard for US models. I like those fog lights, I just leave it turned on with auto head lights. In my point of view, yellow fog lights really make the car more JDM.

[@johnrueda8488]

Hey Naus great vid man. i’m currently torn between a boost blue sport hatch or the black pearl ex-l hatchback. The ex-l hatchback offers the faster peppier engine but i much prefer the look of the hatch sport boost blue. would love your input on it. thanks

[@NAUS2K]

The EX-l is quicker yes, but personally I don’t see the point for a daily driver, I’d much rather have the reliable and 2.0 NA engine. I think the sport looks far better, and has the same sound system as the EX-L. Id say get the ex-l if you want leather interior, however if that’s not important to you go sport and save the money.

[@MySongman]

Beautiful Car. I’m deciding which trim at the moment. Any regret not going with SI or Typr R? If you could do over, would you have gotten the SI or R? Thanks

[@NAUS2K]

I made a video on why I didn’t buy the Si, and the type R is still marked up everywhere in my area as well. I was able to get this car at msrp (26k) so no regrets at all. Lot of money in my pocket

[@christianness8983]

I do know that they won't be dropping the manual in 2024 at least. The dealer looked into it and said that I'd be able to order a 2024 in manual

[@NAUS2K]

That’s good news at least. I am really curious how much longer the 2.0 will be around for though, especially with the hybrid coming to the civic lineup next year 🤔

[@mtrich1090]

Me too, ordered a 2024.

[@randomrebuilds]

Believe that coolant tube has a zinc coating on it. Still enjoying the SGP color after 6+ months of ownership?

[@brianlee7442]

How can I find this model? I’ve been searching online after the buildout on Honda and it’s always not available 😢 Am I able to just order at the dealership? I can’t go Touring after seeing your videos. I drive 25-30K miles/yr for work and I need this to last me well over 200K miles. Just can’t trust the 1.5 to outlast the 2.0!

[@NAUS2K]

Try different zip codes you are willing to travel to on the Honda website, also look at the colors when searching inventory. It will show what colors are in your area in parentheses. Currently in the Hudson valley NY area it’s showing 4 available currently within the default search radius.

[@stevenr1354]

I just did an Edmunds search and only see 26 Sport manual hatchbacks nationwide! But found 513 Sport or LX hatchbacks with the CVT

[@brianlee7442]

Thanks I’ll give that a try!

[@brianlee7442]

@@stevenr1354manuals are slowly fading away unfortunately. Gotta get em now while we can!

[@stevenr1354]

​@brianlee7442 So true. I have a 2018 LX coupe and a 2020 Sport sedan, both with the 2.0 and 6 speed. Not planning to sell either one.

[@Micah-Woods]

Did you go to a shop for the PFF and ceramic coating, or did you do it? Great video and upkeep on your civic sport hatch!

[@thisandthatautomotive]

I love this thing

[@serenitynow8265]

Also, this might sound like a weird request, but would you mind showing us how the horn sounds? Also an important consideration for me. (LOL) 😁 Thanks again!

[@jjacob25101]

That looks really nice. I like Sonic Grey Pearl, but would opt for the Boost Blue Pearl over this. But I might get an Urban Grey Pearl HR-V Sport, instead. I recently found that there is a big water leak problem on the hatchback. Some have it, and some don't. If it's just the hatch, and it can be corrected, that's not too bad. The spoiler lip add on lpoks great, and not as extreme as the HPD wing like you stated. I would get the black exterior emblems. Those should come standard on the Civic and HR-V Sport.

[@NAUS2K]

Yeah this car had the leaking hatchback issue. It has fixed itself mysteriously , but videos showing this are on my channel

[@jjacob25101]

​@@NAUS2K It seems some cars have it and some don't. Hopefully it's fixable or they replace defective ones.

[@ValkenDnB]

Any idea if you have the black rear motor mount instead of the grey colored motor mount from the si? Would like to send you my spare si version if you have the black one since it’s stiffer. Should clean up some slop in between gears if you do have the black one.

[@NAUS2K]

I have no idea , I’ll take a look during my first oil change

[@ValkenDnB]

@@NAUS2K sounds good. Let me know.

[@LiLgPnoy15]

Do you know if the Weathertech brand offers cargo mat for your car?

[@NAUS2K]

I’d imagine they do, but from what I’ve seen seems like most people with the 11thgen civic go for the lasfit mats from Amazon

[@Moatiz]

Looking extra spicy!

[@NAUS2K]

🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

[@squidxsniper7810]

Does it come with remote start on the key fob? Or is that only on the CVT?

[@NAUS2K]

That’s only the cvt

[@agaad22]

I really want this car as a daily, but I’m afraid I will become frustrated with the lack of torque, just as I was with my 6 speed manual HRV. I really wished Honda would’ve given it the Earth Dreams K24. 180 lb/tq vs 138.

[@NAUS2K]

You had a 6 speed manual HRV? I was considering that as well but I would have had to travel 500 miles to get one and they were still 20k with about 50k miles. Only dropping 5k more for a brand new car made sense to me, but that r18 sure is bulletproof!

[@agaad22]

@@NAUS2K yes. Bought it new in 2017 for MSRP. Unfortunately it was totaled by a red light runner in 2020. Great little car, but it was an absolute dog. I would’ve loved to K24 swap it if I still had it.

[@NAUS2K]

For a daily I don’t mind an underpowered car. Just means you can drive it flat out on the streets and never get into any trouble

[@ericscottstevens]

Still on the fence with this car and the Mazda3 hatchback. Both cars have pros and cons. Your previous vid about the center counsel arm rest for this MT has really stuck in my mind. I would have difficulty putting my right elbow in a cup holder hole and expect to drive a long distances. Knowing me I probably would stuff a rag in that rear cupholder hole but Honda should have thought better with this to begin with. Hopefully Honda already has realized this and made a modification to it, but I doubt it. This Honda MT is still a great buy for commuter work, many have harped on this interior as being plain jane ho hummm cost cutting that Honda can be known for. Non memory seats are another complaint for this model.

[@NAUS2K]

Both are great cars. This one is a few thousand cheaper though for the cheapest manual trim you can get

[@michaelsigman8942]

I drove both and want the Honda. The Mazda is a better car in many ways but bottom line: not as fun to drive (for me)

[@LowcountryMan]

coating still holding up well?

[@NAUS2K]

Yes still doing well, made it though the winter

[@jonathantrujillo3716]

How do u make the lights flick light thst

[@1anre]

This looks fly AF. What are you doing regarding maintaining it. Would you stay away from automatic wash machines, and are there any Honda recommended products to retain the ceramic coat?

[@realonethreesevens3640]

Springs and spacers and I’ll have to change undergarments

[@brandonharlow7067]

It's crazy how easy silver is to take care of. Nobody really understands that until they own a silver car

[@akashsumanth999]

Can we install back spoiler by ourself

[@NAUS2K]

Yea I did it myself I have a full DIY on my channel

[@robertbetoya8077]

are you going to replace the exhaust system eventually?

[@NAUS2K]

No plans to, as a daily and family car I want to keep it quiet

[@omaredwards196]

​@NAUS2K hey bro did you get the trunk spoiler come color match or you had to get it painted ?

[@NAUS2K]

@@omaredwards196check out my install video of it . I go over every single detail but it came painted. It’s a Honda part

[@omaredwards196]

@@NAUS2K ok cool

[@AM-tc8bg]

Hey man you still looking to sell the 8th gen? I’m in the market for a daily and from NJ.

[@NAUS2K]

Sold a couple weeks ago my man!

[@DLamb1984]

👌🏾👌🏾

[@luismiguelgarciacanan5245]

Me gusta honda civic hatchback para wendy

[@jennynandia]

the spoiler is great. others are horrible

[@psewgobind]

Sucks that it's 200lb heavier then the 10th Gen 6MT Sedan with same powertrain. Otherwise, it'd make a good platform for the track.

[@NAUS2K]

Yeah I do wish it was a little lighter. However it has way more airbags I believe that the last gen, all the safety stuff keeps bumping the weight up.

[@theodorehartman5086]

I cannot believe how hard it is to find a 2023 or 2024 Honda civic hatchback with a manual transmission. I have scoured Tucson and Phoenix probably seven or eight Honda dealers and no one has this car leave alone any type of color choice which for me is black.

[@jennynandia]

the 2 litre is far better than the little turbo. small engine under turbo pressure? no thanks. oil dilution problems? no thanks. CVT ? awful. i had a new civic 2001 for fifteen years. manual and normally aspirated engine seemed like new after fifteen years.

[@jennynandia]

i think people like yourself need to warn about CVT faults. they are cheap, nasty and break down. and they suck to drive. yet hardly anyone really points this out.

[@NAUS2K]

Honda CVTs are actually really good if maintained. My Dads 2014 civic with CVT is about to hit 200k miles shortly. Zero issues