[indie_honda]

Originally Posted by SILVER-ARROW

Positive experience with Joshy Krishnan his attention to detail/knowledge on cars and passion with which he carried out the work compelled me into trying his service instead of going with Honda HASS. There were no complaints with the car, however for peace of mind decided to go ahead with the service. This was going to be 1st detailed car servicing on the car outside HASS.

Could you please share the overall cost? I plan on Changing the suspension as its too weak alongwith with a few other things. Thanks in advance.

[SILVER-ARROW]

Originally Posted by indie_honda

Could you please share the overall cost? .

Have messaged you the details. Let me know if any more specific information is needed.

[SILVER-ARROW]

12 years back when we were bringing our car home a small Thought was in the back of my mind about how long will the car stay in our stable. I am a kind of person who wants constant change in life to keep the excitement levels high.

That small thought has become a reality looking at how the car has served us for the past decade and still continues to amaze us with its durability and no nonsense reliability.

Few months back the Odometer needle crossed 1.2 lacs Kms. The journey from 1.1 lacs (August 2023) to 1.2 lacs (February 2024)has been the fastest 10000 Kms journey since owning the car. Currently the Odometer stands at 1.26 lacs Kms in June.

Some memories from last 1 year.

The charm of the car hasn't subsided. It still begs to be looked at after all these years of ownership. You just need regular servicing, Detailing Job once in a while and loads of care to keep the car in Top shape.



Pic from one of our trips near Ratnagiri when returning back from Goa.



Local Cuisines from any part of India are mouth watering and have true blend of local flavors to satisfy your cravings. This fish thalli at one of the Road side hotels was absolutely stunning.



Hotel Matsyam should definitely be on your To do list if you are visiting Ratnagiri. They are famous for Fish delicacies and have been visited frequently by celebrities. Had quick stop at Matsyam to try out their Fish thalli, followed by Authentic Puran Poli.





At Aree Waree Point on our way to Ganpatipule.



At Pune Mumbai expressway on our way to Karwar. We prefer early morning Drives as its the best time to avoid city traffic when travelling outstation.



A quick stop at Mishra Pedha at Dharwad on our way to Ankola. Its a big place with Lots of food options for a quick Food Refuel.



Odometer crossed 1.2 Lacs Kms on our Trip to Solapur.



Resting at its dedicated parking space.



There is increasing pressure from better half and son to upgrade to SUV. We do not travel light and Boot space of Honda City isnt able to cope with the amount of luggage we carry. Another drawback is the Low Ground clearance when the Boot is filled to the Brim and three people seating on Rear seat. The car has to be really nurtured when going over speed breakers. Silencer had to bear the brunt of this while returning back from Goa.



May be Having a SUV along side current Honda city looks to be a better solution which will keep all parties happy .

Will share the next update soon, Untill then keep Revving and Munching Miles.

[Bh.P]

Originally Posted by SILVER-ARROW

12 years back when we were bringing our car home a small Thought was in the back of my mind about how long will the car stay in our stable. I am a kind of person who wants constant change in life to keep the excitement levels high.
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It is a great car and difficult to let go. Mine is almost 13 years now, and 95K on the odo. Still a great car to drive, and easy to maintain. A XUV700 has joined it for the past couple of years. However, I don't think we need to think of changing the city any time soon. Touch wood.

[GS2323]

i would suggest you hold onto this wonderful car, you have really taken good care.

Cars like these are the envy of people like me in Delhi/NCR who are having to sell well maintained cars due to the 10/15 year rule.

About your upgrade desires, you really will have to leapfrog a number of segments if you want an SUV which offers higher boot space than your City. Starting with mid size segment or the Creta segment as we know it, the Elevate has the biggest boot and even that is smaller than your City's, if we go a segment higher, even the Harrier has a smaller boot than the City, I believe you will have to opt for one of 7-seaters and remove the last row of seats if you want a bigger boot. Thinking about it, maybe the 5-str Hector offers a bigger boot, anyways, wish you many more years and many more thousands of kilometers with this wonderful car.

[shobhit.shri]

Originally Posted by SILVER-ARROW

12 years back when we were bringing our car home a small Thought was in the back of my mind about how long will the car stay in our stable. I am a kind of person who wants constant change in life to keep the excitement levels high.

Mine is 13 years old, with *only* 90k KM. It feels like abuse to let go of this car.

If I can get its suspension sorted - too soft for my liking - I might use it for a few more years

[AKSarkar1]

Owning a car for 12 years is one thing and owning the car while keeping it maintained is a totally different thing. Take a bow sir, you have kept your car in absolute pristine condition for the amount of years and kilometres that it has clocked. A friend of mine who owns the same generation of the city says that this car is the modern sedan version of the 1st Gen Innova, just keeps happily puttering as long as you do the maintenance in time.

This generation of the city was truly a legend and a headturner, the reliability speaks for itself! Do you have any mid life updates planned for this beauty? I say midlife because I have see well maintained citys cross 2.5+L Kms on the odo easily when maintained well.

[bsdbsd]

Thanks for your wonderful post, and thanks others for their responses. I have a 12 Yr Honda City which has done 70K. Its smooth as silk and feels powerful even today. I feel I havent tapped even 50% of this cars capacity. I am also under a self induced pressure to upgrade and as you have said, having an SUV to complement City makes sense. I have decided not to let go the City, come what may. I am considering Citroen cars. Let me know your thoughts.

[ManasN95]

Mine is also at 12 years and 80,000 KMs strong. Only issue is the suspension, with the CNG tank + even 1-2 adults other than me, it scrapes like no tomorrow. Tried the suspension buffers - Autorunners from GTO's Civic suspension thread, served for 4 years, car did scrape on really unscientific breakers, then installed Rogerabs recently, but the car used to scrape on breakers it didn't before. So removed them and returned them, waiting for the refund.

One member from the Whatsapp Honda City group suggested going for CNG specific springs + medium height pads, plus I would be needing to change the rear tyres as they're going bald. So thought of changing all 4 to 185 section, which will add another 5-6 mm of ground clearance.

Would all this make any difference? Any experience with the height pads or CNG specific springs?

A thorough detailing is long pending, probably after the rains.

[jeygani]

You have maintained it well.

Mine is at 156k and 14 years old, for GC issues, please upgrade tires to 195/65 R15.
Suspension will get soft over time with usage, you can replace it with a newer set.

I was using suspension buffers from Rogerab when I was using 195/60R15, after suspension change to 2012 model and increase in GC due to tire size change, I am not using the buffer. No underbody scraping issue after tire size side profile increase.

Please note, mine is a 2010 model with GC of 160mm, for 2012 it increased to 165mm.

[Rohit_Quad]

The poor end can !! One thing I would suggest (as many others before me did) to get checked, are the rear shock absorbers. If they are the originals, then just replacing the rear shocks would negate the scraping issue for the time being. I felt this improvement after I changed the rear shocks on my 1.5L kms run Fiesta. Also, tyre upsizing could help in GC increase, if you have already not done it. Both these can be looked into before shelling out for an 'SUV'.

[sheelRP]

My 2011 ivtec is a gem with 1.13 lacs kms in the odo. A truly wonderful car and just routine HASSmaintainence over the years. My stock rake pads changed after 1 lac and still on stock suspension. Sharing pictures and only soft suspension and low GC was the concern for me. They don’t have sedans like this anymore below 25 lacs now. Happy motoring!

[JayKavadi]

12 years and counting on my silver beauty. Have crossed 82000 kilometres and she’s running just fine. Ofcourse there’s the usual upkeep once a year that she demands by way of a service and a detailing session.

She’s still running on the stock clutch although the suspension is something I have always had a gripe about.

And while my heart wants to continue driving this beauty forever, I feel that cars have moved ahead in terms of driving feel, technology, safety and the overall experience. I am currently evaluating all options from EVs to ICE (turbos) but from a sheer reliability perspective, the City’s going to a tough act to follow.

[SILVER-ARROW]

Originally Posted by Bh.P

It is a great car and difficult to let go. Mine is almost 13 years now, and 95K on the odo. Still a great car to drive, and easy to maintain. A XUV700 has joined it for the past couple of years. However, I don't think we need to think of changing the city any time soon. Touch wood.

I am exactly in the same shoes. City is definitely a great car to drive. Once the Rpm needle crosses 3000rpm and VTEC kicks in its a Hoot to Drive. Maybe will follow in your footsteps and bring in a SUV to compliment the City.

Originally Posted by GS2323

About your upgrade desires, you really will have to leapfrog a number of segments if you want an SUV which offers higher boot space than your City. wish you many more years and many more thousands of kilometers with this wonderful car.

Exactly the storm running in our minds. It has to be a big upgrade from segments above to satisfy our requirement.
Thanks for the wishes buddy. Yes intend to keep it for many more kilometers.

Originally Posted by shobhit.shri

Mine is 13 years old, with *only* 90k KM. It feels like abuse to let go of this car.
If I can get its suspension sorted - too soft for my liking - I might use it for a few more years

Get the suspension checked. A good suspension overhaul will sort out the issues.

Originally Posted by AKSarkar1

Owning a car for 12 years is one thing and owning the car while keeping it maintained is a totally different thing. Take a bow sir, you have kept your car in absolute pristine condition for the amount of years and kilometres that it has clocked.

Thank you for your kind words. There's a popular saying" If you take care of things they do last". The car has been nurtured like a baby ever since we bought it. Intend to nurture it further as they don't make cars like this anymore.

Originally Posted by bsdbsd

I am also under a self induced pressure to upgrade and as you have said, having an SUV to complement City makes sense. I have decided not to let go the City, come what may. I am considering Citroen cars. Let me know your thoughts.

Nurture the city if its trouble free. Its a gem of a car to drive and easy on your pockets to maintain. You have to go segments above if you want an SUV to match the rear cabin space and Boot space provided by city.

Originally Posted by ManasN95

Would all this make any difference? Any experience with the height pads or CNG specific springs?

A thorough detailing is long pending, probably after the rains.

I have also tried out few options including installing Rogerabs, but the ride became too stiff for my liking. The only option which we have is to upsize the tyres. I am currently on 195x60xR15 Rubber. There is remarkable improvement in cornering and slight improvement in Ground clearance.

As you also are from Thane. For detailing do try out MAXSHINE shop in thane. Have been availing his services since 2018.
Do check out my post in this thread.
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/mumba...e-thane-8.html (Car Detailing - Max Shine (Thane))

Sharing some photos from last detailing session.

Originally Posted by jeygani

You have maintained it well.
I was using suspension buffers from Rogerab when I was using 195/60R15, after suspension change to 2012 model and increase in GC due to tire size change, I am not using the buffer. No underbody scraping issue after tire size side profile increase.

Thanks for the inputs. I have the same setup of 195/60R15 tyres. Also had the suspensions changed in last year.
One of the reasons for scrapping may be installation of dual channel amplifiers under the rear seats and Subwoofer which is in the Boot. This additional weight sure adds to the low ground clearance once the car is fully loaded.

Originally Posted by Rohit_Quad

The poor end can !! One thing I would suggest (as many others before me did) to get checked, are the rear shock absorbers. If they are the originals, then just replacing the rear shocks would negate the scraping issue for the time being. I felt this improvement after I changed the rear shocks on my 1.5L kms run Fiesta. Also, tyre upsizing could help in GC increase, if you have already not done it. Both these can be looked into before shelling out for an 'SUV'.

Thanks buddy. Respect your opinion. Had the suspensions changed last year, may be its time to get the coil springs and other components checked.
SUV will be a last option which we will consider after analyzing all the options.

Originally Posted by sheelRP

They don’t have sedans like this anymore below 25 lacs now. Happy motoring!

Sure buddy. They don't make such trouble free sedans anymore.

Originally Posted by JayKavadi

And while my heart wants to continue driving this beauty forever, I feel that cars have moved ahead in terms of driving feel, technology, safety and the overall experience. I am currently evaluating all options from EVs to ICE (turbos) but from a sheer reliability perspective, the City’s going to a tough act to follow.

Thats spot on buddy. Reliaibility of city is thoroughly unmatched. In my 12 years of ownership. The only major change was the rear suspensions. Regular servicing is sufficient to keep the car in pristine condition.