Re: Buying a 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 5 speed.

by Aristotle Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:53 pm

of the civic lineup, i'd buy the ex, if money wasn't a factor. fuck the si.

by TheWoerus Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:11 pm

911 wrote:It's funny, there's a time where I said I would only buy an Si. Now I'm quite sure that if I bought a car it would be almost exactly like Wally's. Maybe the EX so I can get a sunroof.

I don't know if that's a good thing or not.

Yep, I was the same way. It was a little surreal looking around, because, technically, I could have afforded a WRX or an Si. It would have been a tighter budget, but it could have been done. But they just weren't interesting any more - or rather they were, but not in any way that would make me seriously consider them as transportation. I mean I've put 325 km on the car so far - mixed highway and city driving - and I've burned through just under a third of a 50 L tank of gas. Amazing. And frankly I find that far more important in a car right now than how long it takes to get to 60 mph.

The one thing I regret, is not more seriously considering a used car. There were two 2004 off-lease Impreza Wagons with 5 speeds on the lot. I should have given them a closer look I think. Buyers remorse or something, I guess.

by ascona Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:42 pm

everyone has buyers remorse. even me, when i found out i could have had a flashy new saab for just 2 k more . .

or how i could've bought 3 full option citroen c2 vts for the same money

by 911 Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:43 pm

I'm not really partial to used cars anymore. I'd be nervous about someone else treating it poorly.

by TheWoerus Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:44 pm

911 wrote:I'm not really partial to used cars anymore. I'd be nervous about someone else treating it poorly.

Yeah. That was what drove me away from them too. I know the dealer puts a warranty on them, and they're inspected... but still, I like knowing how a car's been driven from the first mile.

by JaysonAych Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:45 pm

When I bought my Dodge, I had a heavy amount of buyer's remorse, but in the long run, it's turned out to be damn good decision. I think you'll be happy with it.

by TheWoerus Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:22 pm

JaysonAych wrote:When I bought my Dodge, I had a heavy amount of buyer's remorse, but in the long run, it's turned out to be damn good decision. I think you'll be happy with it.

You're right. I took the car out to the mountains today for a day trip, and I really liked it. Yeah, there were other cars I could have bought, but this was smooth, efficient, and decently powerful. It can carry two kayaks with an Inno car rack - which was a big deal for me, and there's plenty of room inside for all sorts of long-road / camping trips.

by Tailhappy Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:00 am

How's that big assed digital speedo doing?

I love watching those things in Civics that occupy lanes next to me. Especially when I had the "certified" speedo of the Crown Vic.

by 911 Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:01 am

At least it's not a neon fuckface.

by TheWoerus Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:40 pm

Benfolio wrote:How's that big assed digital speedo doing?

I love watching those things in Civics that occupy lanes next to me. Especially when I had the "certified" speedo of the Crown Vic.

Why the fuck are you watching the speedometer of a car next to you when you're supposed to be driving? And it's been perfectly fine.

by 911 Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:23 pm

I actually really like the whole dashboard setup. Little strange at first but I grew into it.

by 911 Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:25 pm

Oh and Wally - dogs WILL fuck up the door paneling. The softish material gives way to claws pretty easy. I think this is the only pic I have which shows it.

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by Aristotle Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:18 pm

fuck used cars and fuck door paneling.

animals get to do whatever the fuck they want. :screamo:

by TheWoerus Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:34 pm

911 wrote:I actually really like the whole dashboard setup. Little strange at first but I grew into it.

Yeah, agreed. It took a road trip out to the mountains, but I like it now.

by TheWoerus Sun Aug 03, 2008 3:34 pm

911 wrote:Oh and Wally - dogs WILL fuck up the door paneling. The softish material gives way to claws pretty easy. I think this is the only pic I have which shows it.

by 911 Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:31 pm

Right above the door handle is bad. That's where he climbs for Tim's drive through.

by Tailhappy Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:53 pm

TheWoerus wrote:
Benfolio wrote:How's that big assed digital speedo doing?

I love watching those things in Civics that occupy lanes next to me. Especially when I had the "certified" speedo of the Crown Vic.

Why the fuck are you watching the speedometer of a car next to you when you're supposed to be driving? And it's been perfectly fine.

It's so bright and shiney!

by TheWoerus Mon Aug 04, 2008 2:54 pm

Benfolio wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Benfolio wrote:How's that big assed digital speedo doing?

I love watching those things in Civics that occupy lanes next to me. Especially when I had the "certified" speedo of the Crown Vic.

Why the fuck are you watching the speedometer of a car next to you when you're supposed to be driving? And it's been perfectly fine.

It's so bright and shiney!

I'll allow it then. I actually like it. I didn't at first, but now I'm used to it.

by Tailhappy Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:00 pm

All digital speedos just remind me of my parent's '92 Astro...... *shudder*

I could probably never own a car with one. :gah

by Turbofrog Mon Aug 04, 2008 4:58 pm

There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

by TheWoerus Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:19 pm

Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:

by ascona Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:10 pm

Benfolio wrote:All digital speedos just remind me of my parent's '92 Astro...... *shudder*

I could probably never own a car with one.

no twingo love for you? Woe

by Tailhappy Mon Aug 04, 2008 9:39 pm

TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:

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by JaysonAych Tue Aug 05, 2008 12:04 am

Benfolio wrote:All digital speedos just remind me of my parent's '92 Astro...... *shudder*

I could probably never own a car with one.

See, they remind me of my mom's Chrysler Laser, which I always liked. wub

by ascona Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:29 am

Benfolio wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:

that car's awfully close to all that trash :unsure:

by Omni Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:19 am

Ascona wrote:
Benfolio wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:

that car's awfully close to all that trash

Right where it belongs

by Honor Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:26 am

touche

by Turbofrog Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:59 pm

TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:

But no one actually uses miles per Imperial gallon, certainly not in Canada. All the other reasonable countries in the world are on to liters, and the Americans use bigger gallons.

by TheWoerus Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:20 pm

Turbofrog wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:
But no one actually uses miles per Imperial gallon, certainly not in Canada. All the other reasonable countries in the world are on to liters, and the Americans use bigger gallons.

Not according to Honda Canada which puts both miles per Imperial gallons and liters per 100 kms on their window stickers.

by ascona Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:33 pm

Turbofrog wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:
But no one actually uses miles per Imperial gallon, certainly not in Canada. All the other reasonable countries in the world are on to liters, and the Americans use bigger gallons.

i've had to calculate my fuel consommation in miles per brittish gallon last weekend. fuckin brits :smelly:

by ascona Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:34 pm

TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:
But no one actually uses miles per Imperial gallon, certainly not in Canada. All the other reasonable countries in the world are on to liters, and the Americans use bigger gallons.

Not according to Honda Canada which puts both miles per Imperial gallons and liters per 100 kms on their window stickers.

when you think of it, l/100km is pretty silly. . . the netherlands use a far more interesting, and, compared to the rest of the world, more logical, manner of speaking. . . km/l. . . i use it too, nowadays, since it's more practical . . .

by TheWoerus Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:38 pm

TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:
But no one actually uses miles per Imperial gallon, certainly not in Canada. All the other reasonable countries in the world are on to liters, and the Americans use bigger gallons.

Not according to Honda Canada which puts both miles per Imperial gallons and liters per 100 kms on their window stickers.

And I just saw two car advertisements on Canadian TV that used imperial miles per gallon.

by dunnas Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:31 pm

Ascona wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
Turbofrog wrote:There's no such thing as a Canadian gallon.

Imperial. :<_<:
But no one actually uses miles per Imperial gallon, certainly not in Canada. All the other reasonable countries in the world are on to liters, and the Americans use bigger gallons.

Not according to Honda Canada which puts both miles per Imperial gallons and liters per 100 kms on their window stickers.

when you think of it, l/100km is pretty silly. . . the netherlands use a far more interesting, and, compared to the rest of the world, more logical, manner of speaking. . . km/l. . . i use it too, nowadays, since it's more practical . . .

Yeah, L/100km's is stupid. :smelly:

I'd much prefer Km/L but my last 2 cars have both displayed L/100km for me so I make do with that. :gah

by Omni Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:45 pm

TheWoerus wrote:
911 wrote:I'm not really partial to used cars anymore. I'd be nervous about someone else treating it poorly.

Yeah. That was what drove me away from them too. I know the dealer puts a warranty on them, and they're inspected... but still, I like knowing how a car's been driven from the first mile.

I think it really depends on the type of car and who you buy it from. If I'm buying a civic from a 50 year old man I'm not too worried. If I was buying a WRX from a high school kid I'd be pretty fucking worried.

by ascona Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:52 pm

Omni wrote:
TheWoerus wrote:
911 wrote:I'm not really partial to used cars anymore. I'd be nervous about someone else treating it poorly.

Yeah. That was what drove me away from them too. I know the dealer puts a warranty on them, and they're inspected... but still, I like knowing how a car's been driven from the first mile.

I think it really depends on the type of car and who you buy it from. If I'm buying a civic from a 50 year old man I'm not too worried. If I was buying a WRX from a high school kid I'd be pretty fucking worried.

that's why you never buy frcom people with custom plates. they're too enthousiastic. . .

by dunnas Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:58 pm

I bought a french hot hatch from an asian guy (bought it from a dealer but it was 1 owner and has an asian dudes name in the service book).

I'm not sure what to think as far as how my car would have been treated.
:huh:

by ryguy79 Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:04 pm

i haven't read the whole thing...is this for real?

by ascona Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:08 pm

ryguy79 wrote:i haven't read the whole thing...is this for real?

yea

by TheWoerus Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:28 pm

ryguy79 wrote:i haven't read the whole thing...is this for real?

Yep. Picked it up about 6 days ago. Black / Black, 5 speed LE (EX in the states) Coupe.

by dunnas Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:40 pm

I thought i'd check out the specs on the Canadian Honda website but there is no mention of an LE at all. :curses:

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