I managed to get about 50mpg on a motorway by driving to the eco lights but I agree, great car. Always starts, do a million miles probably if serviced well. Oh and it sticks like glue on corners - leave Audis and BMWs behind on roundabouts. Whats not to like.
@GrooveOn4 ай бұрын
They are great city cars and massive inside
@XclusiveAaron11 ай бұрын
I had one of these a 2006 1.8 petrol manual for my first car at 22 years old, was absolutely fantastic! Only sold it because I really fancied an A45 AMG, since then had V8 beemers and all sorts of high class German stuff but I really can't say a bad word about these civics. If I needed a cheap to run cheap to buy reliable car it would be this or the Toyota aygo, but tbh the civic is way more prectical and usable, great motor! 👍
@GrooveOn11 ай бұрын
they are superb little cars, for the money they are amazing
@RoyDavidson-g7g5 ай бұрын
Got 1.8 petrol best car on the road 57 plate no hassle in 8 years it was milano red it's now milano pink
@DreamsOfGaruda13 күн бұрын
It's Milano rust underneath as well. Two tone!
@bowches4 күн бұрын
😂 milano red to milano pink
@leeedwards34855 ай бұрын
Love my mk8. Same model as yours with the glass roof but mine has leather seats Suspension is stiff and I feel every bump but I can't fault it. Watched all your civic videos. Good job!
@GrooveOn5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words
@Thechemikalbro4 ай бұрын
Love this review ❤ both my son's have civics one is a 1.4 dsi and the other is a VTEC .I'm nearly 50 and seriously contemplating Treating myself to a sporty version. After having years of Tesco warrior's (7 seaters) 😂😂
@GrooveOn4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I did the video on my way home from work one day, thought others should know how good the Honda Civic is!
@Randombrudddaaa2 ай бұрын
Just got my license in the post finally. Excellent video mate, the last lil push I needed to get a mk8 civic as a first car
@GrooveOn2 ай бұрын
@@Randombrudddaaa hey congratulations on getting your licence it's a real milestone in anyone's life. Enjoy every minute of driving your little Honda!
@Aspartame6911 ай бұрын
I had the 2.2 diesel s type. Was a great car, almost no suspension though. The back seats are the best, the way the base folds down to the floor and leaves you will a perfectly flat boot. Was basically a little van.
@GrooveOn11 ай бұрын
That's just what I thought 👍
@JohnSDoe-hg1vj3 ай бұрын
Nice vid, very informative. Just bought mine a couple of weeks ago, 12 plate, Type S. I don't like the sound when going over the road bumps or potholes - it seems like there is something loose in the front suspension (like worn bushings or something). Maybe it's nomal for the car - dunno. Will have to check it out. Other than that - I like it so far.
@terrymason862826 күн бұрын
Check drop links, when worn they sound expensive, but they are cheap to replace, chances are you will only require nearside - blame the country's roads full of pot holes
@Bootngoals4 ай бұрын
I currently own one as a daily driver 1.8 auto, it is a very nice car, I'm looking to modernize it a bit; do a facelift but leave the back alone.
@myyoutube892111 ай бұрын
keep your eyes on the road 😯
@monstarwrx11 ай бұрын
Wouldn't mind doing that rear light vinyl myself
@MyownuniquestyleАй бұрын
I've just put a deposit on a 2010 type s to daily. I have an mx5 and want to keep the commuting and winter miles off that. Looks like it will be a nice commute.
@GrooveOnАй бұрын
@@Myownuniquestyle you'll gonna love it!
@Incognito-turnip5 ай бұрын
Commuting from scotland to london is mental
@GrooveOn5 ай бұрын
It is, but I used to do it for 3 year's in my Mercedes SL, made it so much easier😉
@MischaGielen5 ай бұрын
Nice video, nice looking car. Especially the vinyl on the back looks good! How did you solve the difference in spacing of the bolting pattern of the wheels putting the Benz wheels on the Civic? What ET-value do the CLK wheels have?
@GrooveOn4 ай бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXbXZmN-eKqgh6c
@prooster841311 ай бұрын
Love you vids, short sweet and to the point, what trim level is your Civic?
@GrooveOn11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, that really means a lot, especially as I am just on my own with a camera! Not sure the trim name.
@scarakaozzy7 ай бұрын
seems like the base spec not having built in bluetooth and aux, etc. if youre in the market, type s gt for the 3dr and the ex trim for the 5dr are the top spec
@timafranco1Ай бұрын
I love the vinyl on the back. It makes it very sporty. Reminds me of my Alfa Romeo GT
@GrooveOnАй бұрын
Thanks mate
@GrooveOnАй бұрын
I see what you mean, love Alfa's had a 156
@marksystemed467819 күн бұрын
@@GrooveOnHi, do you have a tutorial video of how to put the vinyl on the back of the car? I just ordered one. Thanks
@VincentComet-l8e6 ай бұрын
Very nice arrangement you’ve got there! But I’ve heard older Hondas can be prone to the dreaded tin-worm - any sign of problems on yours?
@GrooveOn6 ай бұрын
No my car is great
@hcw19911 ай бұрын
Nice car!
@GrooveOn11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Leehuss5582Ай бұрын
I had a 2011 1.3 and these cars mpg was fantastic..I bought a 2018 Auris Hybrid 1.8 but my god do I miss the mpg and practically especially the rear seating areas of the Civic..Great car and reliabilty well in the 10years I had it only thing apart from the consumables was a battery!..my fault because I left lights on!-...
@GrooveOnАй бұрын
They are great cars aren't they!
@Leehuss5582Ай бұрын
@@GrooveOn Fabulous futuristic cars that for me I still look with pride and joy...I never wanted too sell Civiee but wife wanted a newer car..I didn't loved the Civic plus yours is a beauty too ✌🤜🏽
@Hankazoptimista4 ай бұрын
You sold it to me for sure.
@sidj3018Ай бұрын
How do you fold the mirrors with the button? My Honda civic can’t do that
@GrooveOnАй бұрын
hi there, yes I press the button, some models do not have this function mate
@10secondsruleАй бұрын
To get a decent one in Poland it costs close to 7-9k. It’s a great car but not worth this much.
@GrooveOn29 күн бұрын
@@10secondsrule fly to UK and buy for £900
@zomaluddin28 күн бұрын
Yes they handle well in corners. but If you are looking for comfort in these cars lol forget it and look for something else. Engines are bulletproof reliable but suspension parts are made out of tin foil 😂 and the car. You will feel each & every single bumps, potholes, wind noise on the road. Save ur money & go for german its not all about engine relibility. comfort that counts too
@ramink.r95816 ай бұрын
What model has the sunroof
@brianduff82874 ай бұрын
EX Trim
@Incognito-turnip5 ай бұрын
Mine has a squeaky clutch and a boot leak
@GrooveOn5 ай бұрын
Have a look at my clutch video I did. Boot leak 90%of time is from top metal seams. Check the seam near hinge bracket mate, then seal it with waterproof sealant. Let me know how you get on
@abdulrahmanoubari7652 ай бұрын
The steering wheel is very stiff
@KingBarnaDuke11 ай бұрын
So, will you sell it to me for £1000? We need a reliable car for work! 😊
@JonTb-i6e11 ай бұрын
You say you normally drive automatics! So why didn’t you go for an auto civic? We all know why, because that particular series with auto were CRAP! Definitely not Honda reliability!
@REgamesplayer5 ай бұрын
They are cheap, because their engines are ticking time bombs. Repairs cost more than an entire car. I have my own Honda Civic 8'th generation and I cannot wait to offload that piece of crap.
@sbrader97Ай бұрын
What diesel or petrol the petrol engines are bullet proof I thought
@REgamesplayerАй бұрын
@@sbrader97 All 8'th gen engines are time bombs. It is due to manufacturing defects. Its casting tend to shatter with time. Smaller, petrol engines experience more stress and thus they are more prone for this to happen when car is still being actively used. 9'th gen Civics are good, but I think from 10'th gen they yet again have engine issues. They are leaking oil into the engine.
@sbrader9720 күн бұрын
@@REgamesplayer I heard about the casting thing but I didn't know it affects the UK made cars too there's loads with very high mileages so they can't be that bad
@sbrader9720 күн бұрын
@@REgamesplayer Here found this information: "Only motors manufactured in the USA were affected. VIN starting with "1HG" were manufactured in USA and potentially affected. VIN starting with "2HG" were manufactured in Canada and likely not affected. 2006 - 2009 civics in Europe were manufactured in England, VIN starts with SHHF and are not affected."
@REgamesplayer19 күн бұрын
@@sbrader97 I talked with one person from UK which bought Civic. He said that their version came from a different factory and their cars do not suffer from this problem.
@daddymulk11 ай бұрын
Didn't know the rear seat bases in those fold up too, really think about stuff Honda