Honda Civic Tourer Diesel: Update at 90,000 miles

[@PlattLaneEnd]

Interesting review. I've a 2016 diesel 1.6 hatch. Owned since 20k, now on 67k. In that time, other than standard servicing: Front discs and pads at 50k (pads were fine, but discs on min). Rear pads. Air con regas 1 year ago - strange as no leaks found. New Varta Battery last week. One chewed locking wheel nut (have now removed all 4). Very happy with the car overall. Only thing worth checking is for chassis corrosion. I'm pretty diligent at keeping a car clean, but doing a 'spring clean' with the rear wheels off, quite a lot of surface corrosion over all rear suspension parts, and also on the rear floorpan - creeping under the undercover trays. Worth getting the wire brush and waxoyl out! I'll take a look at the front chassis shortly. Expect that to be better than the rear. Big fan of Honda, had many Honda bikes, currently still have a Fireblade. Love Japanese engineering!

[@alstirling69]

Love your videos on the Honda.. I have a 2012 Accord Estate with the 2.2 idtec engine TypeS.. with over 111000 miles. I think one of these will be my next motor. 😊

[@THEBOB566974]

still looking for mine the prices have gone up in the last few months... looks like you got it at the right time :)

[@johndglynn]

You’re right! I value cars and classics for a living and it’s crazy right now. AutoTrader says average 7% year on year but some stuff is much higher. Good luck with the search 👍🏻

[@connorbool6179]

Tell me about it, I’m still looking for mine and it looks like I’m going to be spending around 10k for a low mileage one

[@itsallrobbish]

Yes, interesting. I bought a 45k 1.6 idtec 2017 version (hatch) in January 2021 and now in August, I can’t find any for the price that I paid; most are £700-£1000 pricier. Chuffed to bits with it, no issues, it’s quick and I’m getting 70mpg mixed driving and I’ve put on 8000 miles so far. These are cracking cars!

[@connorbool6179]

@@itsallrobbish yup finally got mine beginning of July and they are such good all round cars

[@mattrawlingsmatt]

I have a 2013 model, about same mileage. There is a air pipe from the air filter housing to the engine intake that splits, worth checking.

[@leminako]

Hello what do you mean by that? Is this a common issue whit these tourers. Does this create a sound or malfunction? Thanks in. Advance

[@mattrawlingsmatt]

@@leminako just feel around the pipe, the cracks are easy to find. The fault is highlighted on most groups. No sound from inside but obviously upsets the air flow sensor readings.

[@leminako]

@@mattrawlingsmatt ok. Will check this. Thanks for the reply.

[@rinocoletta8877]

Wonderful car I have 1.6 dtec 2016

[@stephenrourke5404]

Do you know if you can add the Sat Nav / entertainment screen after market? Thanks in advance!

[@wagonman63]

Exactly the same as mine such a great car it’s twilight blue by the way for your touch up paint 👍

[@johndglynn]

Yes, ordered some the other day. Thanks!

[@TomCretney]

Hi John, I’m only getting 52mpg, recently had a service and MOT. And I had to have a new turbo fitted which stung the pocket. Any tips or ideas how to get the MPG up?

[@johndglynn]

Hi Tom, use as many motorways as possible! I guess it all depends on what the driving is like. If it's not long runs at under 2k RPM then I guess it will use some fuel, but that does sound lowish. Hopefully they changed the air filter. Maybe worth trying some V-Power diesel or similar for a couple of tanks and seeing if that helps clean the injectors? I have been using the Eco button for a while and am getting a true 60-ish mpg in a mix of motorway and A-road driving. No idea how people get 80mpg out of these cars!

[@andrewnaylor1481]

Hi John got a 14 plate mines got 1015 thousand not a bit bother apart from the air con still getting 75 miles to the gallon never missed a beat that's the diesel by the way

[@johndglynn]

Cheers Andrew, hope it stays running well for you. Mine is still running like a dream - Southampton and back today no bother and super comfortable. How are you getting 75mpg? I need to know these secrets! Mine is 60 tops unless I take it dead steady.

[@andrewnaylor1481]

@@johndglynn I do a lot of motorway miles set cruise control at 60 and regular servicing just before your gear change light comes on change gear hope this helps 👍

[@stevea9766]

Just bought a white one, sat nav but no adjustable rear dampers.

[@johndglynn]

You probably won’t miss them. Congrats on the new arrival!

[@stephentimmis1479]

Hi John. Bought one of these cars on the strength of your reviews and recommendations. Mines an sr in white

[@johndglynn]

Cool Stephen. What’s the verdict?! 😀

[@stephentimmis1479]

Love it, quite sporty looking too

[@johndglynn]

Excellent. I often park next to a white one at my local Waitrose and it’s a good colour for the Tourer.

[@jonathanhowson6420]

How do you find changing your own oil affects the value of the car? I have wanted a honda accord estate for ages, but considering these as an alternative. One of the last Honda civics with a proper hand brake.

[@johndglynn]

A good question. I buy to keep until at least 150k and always sell on privately. I served most of a mechanical apprenticeship and now work valuing classic or rare cars and motorcycles. I don’t think maintenance switching from dealer to me (with occasional garage input for things I don’t want to do) has any great effect on future value, given the big driver at the point of my exit will be mileage, condition will be above average and the vehicle will be rare and in some demand 👍🏻

[@jonathanhowson6420]

@@johndglynn I started off changing the oil in my Honda CBF 125, then my Toyota Aygo. I not how the Toyota and a LR Discovery 3, but I want to trade them both in for a Honda/Toyota estate for the practicality and reliability. Servicing the Aygo my self as well a changing diacs and pads etc has saved a small fortune over the years. I guess if you keep them long enough, and keep a record of the servicing, with recepts for the oil and parts then someone will buy it. Keep up the good work :)

[@johnfairclough2998]

Hi John. Why only 150k miles? Would they not be good for more like double that without costing too much? Best wishes.

[@johndglynn]

@@johnfairclough2998 yes definitely John. I might go higher but it needs to be 100% bulletproof. Maybe switching to a CRV next.

[@randikakosalavithanage1486]

Thanks for videos John. I liked the car and your videos helped me to reconfirm the choice. It took about a year to locate the right car locally and managed to get a white SR trim with black appearance pack + alloys. The car has done 48k but drives very well and smooth. Very satisfied. Btw, how much did you spend for the driver's side carpet?

[@johndglynn]

Cool! Congrats on the new car. Think the mat is about £20 from Honda. Enjoy it 👍🏻

[@randikakosalavithanage1486]

@@johndglynn thanks John.

[@martinkrajcik6673]

Hey there, mister. First of all, thanks for your time spent on these videos, and of course, I do have a question. I would like to avoid diesel engines, but I fell in love with civic tourer, as soon as I seen it cruising on the way. Is 1.8 I-VTEC good choice? I would like it to last at least 10 years and in my life I came across some petrol engines from Honda, that worked pretty nicely even with half a milion kilometers on their odometers. You drive diesel one, but zou have much more experience with this car than I do, so your opinion would be appreciated. Thanks

[@johndglynn]

I have a 2.0 petrol CRV with 170k miles on it and previously taken Accords and Civics to big mileages so no complaints with Honda engines 👍🏻

[@martinkrajcik6673]

@@johndglynn thanks for your answer, i think, it is decided then.

[@getfkdstud]

Great video John. I had the same tyre warning message all the time. Mentioned it to the Honda engineer and they said to go through the reset/initialisation steps 3 times in a row after changing the tyre pressures. Seems to have done the trick, I don’t get it anymore

[@wmvideo50]

curious what is the rpm at a steady 70 on the motorway

[@johndglynn]

It’s a touch under 2k rpm, so 1950 or so on 20k-mile-old tyres. Gets up to 2500 rpm at 90 mph so top gear is a proper overdrive.

[@stephenwyndham4835]

Hi John, I’m looking to buy one of these. I was slightly put off buy the dark colour of the recently changed engine oil on a 80k example- is that normal? I currently own a 2.0 ivtec accord tourer. Cheers, Steve

[@johndglynn]

Yes normal, will be black after a few thousand miles.

[@KnjazGromowladny]

@@johndglynn even fresh oil in diesel will be black.

[@hectorheath9742]

Maybe it's because I have the hatchback, but I'm easily getting 80mpg without trying. Of course I have the economy button pressed.

[@johndglynn]

Well done. I ran the car with economy button on for a few thousand miles and then did some tanks without it. That made no difference to economy but cured the car’s part throttle sluggishness and sorted the so-so AC so not used it for 20k miles.

[@ilovejimrogers]

What’s the rear middle seat like for a long journey?

[@johndglynn]

Have never used it so can't say. The front seats are superb - 6/700 miles a day no problem

[@muaaz3244]

Hello where did you get the rain guards from.??

[@johndglynn]

Got them from eBay in the UK. I think they’re made in Poland 👍🏻

[@kevinconnell8422]

Getting one without the adaptive s Rear suspension, notice any difference with it on or off?

[@johndglynn]

You can’t turn it off, only switch between modes. Yes the modes make a difference.

[@kevinconnell8422]

@@johndglynn I pick my sport navi version up tomorrow in white without that option.

[@hugobalbino2041]

hello John, I personally was thinking of buying a Honda Civic Tourer since I need a "new car" but I was thinking of something that could last a very long time and so far my research has led me to Honda or Toyota being the best reliable cars or engines some say... I have Opel Corsa or Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 gasoline has you may know. But I and my wife and my sons need another car since almost all of us already have a driving license and 1 car isn't enough for all of us, would you recommend buying Honda just like yours? Used honda 1.6 idtec from 2014 between 49 000 and 125 000 km prices goes from 14 000€ to 17 000€, here in Portugal.

[@johndglynn]

Hi Hugo, sounds like a good choice to me. I’ve rented a few 1.2 Corsas in Spain and the Canaries so you’ll really notice the extra dynamic range of the Civic with no drop in economy. You could easily see 240k kms or more from the diesel with no big issues if you maintain it properly. Better to buy lower miles if it’s just €2k difference from say 50-100k kms.

[@hugobalbino2041]

@John Glynn #John Glynn pls, can you be more elaborate in other words "proper maintenance" I do change the oil and filters regularly, and other wear parts that it needs? Did you have any engine-related problems? Transmission issues? I apologize for the inconvenience but I really need to know if is really good. Would you recommend Honda for your friends or family?

[@johndglynn]

@@hugobalbino2041 no, just do the oil and filters. Fuel filter is a bugger so get Honda to do it. Money well spent!

[@hugobalbino2041]

@@johndglynn thank you for your reply you are very kind. I have been watching a KZbinr called Scotty Kilmer he's an old man, a professional mechanical and he recommended Honda or Toyota's has used and new cars to buy that why contacted you since you have one, nothing better to speak with a person that haves it. kzbin.info/door/uxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA Scotty kilmer YTB channel

[@connorbool6179]

@@hugobalbino2041 scotty is an old head stuck in the 90’s