[JoshMachine]

Congrats on the new buy.
I recall when this beauty was launched back in mid-2000s, the futuristic looking speedo was what caught the attention, ofcourse among other things.
And so, your folks, it must be said, have really got that fine sense of admiration for this time immemorial kind of a feature!

Wishing you many happy years of ownership.

[NTO]

Originally Posted by GTO

Congrats man! Your post brings back memories of my Civic. This model is trading hands at really tempting prices. And somehow, it doesn't feel outdated even today in terms of design, space, power etc.

Thank you GTO. I am always inspired by your choice of cars and I too remember your ownership thread of your white beauty!

Originally Posted by condor

Congrats, NTO on finding that right car ! It is not every day that one finds a car that one wants, and in the right condition. Also quite impressed with the approach of the dealer there.

Wishing you many happy years and miles of ownership. The car may get less convenient for the elders with time, but you can always get them another more suitable car. This one can be with you for a long time. After all, it's a Honda. A Civic.

Thank you Condor. The dealer definitely stood out among the numerous dealers out there just like my civic did amidst other used civic examples.

Definitely, I'll look for a +1 car when civic gets a bit cumbersome for the elders at home. However, I would like to keep her for a very long time.

Originally Posted by Iyencar

Congratulations man! This is one car design that simply does not age. Mind sharing what you paid for it?
Check out the Roger suspension buffers on Amazon
They should help with the low GC and consequently ingress and egress.

Thank you Iyencar... I'll definitely take a look at the suggestion of the suspension buffers. I'll PM you with the price.

Originally Posted by VTec_KickedInYo

Heartiest congratulations NTO. Wish you countless memorable miles with the reliable Honda!
Even after so many years, the design is such a head turner. I walk a lot, so everytime I look at a well maintained Civic, I can't resist looking back.
I would love to own a pre-worshipped Civic, unfortunately my family does not agree with my thought process. Hope to see a lot more of this beautiful car through your updates.

Thank you very much. If you have the money go in for one. The 1.8 NA is an absolute beauty and the car is extremely reliable. The upkeep shouldn't cost you much as well.

Originally Posted by Highh5

Lovely ownership review man .. Dealership chap looks to be a very nice guy, knows a thing or two about customer service.
And the car is maintained in a very good condition by the first owner.

Thanks man!... The dealership person definitely gave a buying experience to cherish for a long long time. The first owner indeed is a great man with a great taste and love for what he rides!

Originally Posted by DeepakS

It's an amazingly practical car for daily use + highway use which has almost all the features that one needs today. Just a double din touch screen head unit and you're good to go. Here's an example:
Also, do you mind sharing the price for which you got this beauty?

Thank you very much. I miss a touch screen too and was eyeing various available options. I'll definitely consider this when making the swap. I'll share the price in PM.

Originally Posted by KaranP

Hey NTO, I have my sights on a 2013 sample of a V A/T with sunroof. It's done 35k km.
What should be the maximum I should shell out for it?
Not too many references of the same config around.

Go up to 6 lacs and move fast. These beauties do not stay for long. But please follow all the steps mentioned in the pre - used buying guide mentioned in the post. Don't mind paying a couple of ten thousands more if you are sure the money is going to the previous owner, just as an appreciation for good maintenance, if the car is well maintained. I am sure to have paid close to 40K more than the market value but, I was sure on the dealer commission and how much was going to the previous owner.

Originally Posted by Kashish

Congratulations NTO, was in the same dilemma as you last year, Finally took the plunge and not once did I regret this decision of mine

Can't resist sharing a picture of my civic:

Attachment 1867949

Thanks man. I am in love with the car and every kilometer I put on the odo gives me a lot of fun which cannot be expressed in words!
The world needs people like us to appreciate the timeless beauty and the world definitely needs more Civics! Yours look great too!

Originally Posted by sgiitk

We have had a Civic AT for nine years. A fantastic deal. We could have thought about replacing it with another Civic next year. However, having the old engine puts me off. I would have liked a 1500-1600 unit with Turbocharging. Let us see, in 2020 when BS-VI kicks in.

Great to know Sir. Civic is a timeless beauty. In addition to the engine, In my opinion, the new civic doesn't feel to be a substantial upgrade to the old Civic. You need a better car to fill in the shoes of your Civic. I would love to know what you will eventually replace the beauty with.

Originally Posted by Rajeevraj

Congratulations on the purchase. A wonderful car and had been one of my dream cars for a very long time. That interest has worn off a bit, but I still hope I will buy one at some point just to realize that dream especially since there are some great deals to be had.

Thank you very much Rajeevraj. The car indeed is wonderful and now is the time the beauties of '12 and '13 are getting into the used market. Keep the look out on and I wish with all my heart for you to find a great example.

Originally Posted by Victor-whiskey

NTO amazing car and your’s is a well maintained example. Way back in 2012, I was in the same dilemma , I went and took a test drive also, however, I was sold on cruze and bought a used Cruze and never did regret. But I must say, the NA there is a beauty.

The Cruze is a great car. I missed buying Bhpian Kini's Cruze by a few months when he sold her. I had just bought the Punto and didn't have the money to take the plunge back in 2015. I have driven it for miles and the Turbo whoosh is very addictive. I always felt the "Got BHP?" sticker suits Cruze the best this side of 20 lacs.

Originally Posted by Viraat13

A great looking car NTO! Always a bonus to buy a car with such an impeccable record.
I too was tempted, and finally bought a Civic in October 2017 from a close family friend. There are a lot of things to love, the smooth engine, and great seats, the looks (!). Sadly for me, I never got comfortable with the car. I like feeling planted at high speed and coming from a line of Germans/Europeans, the lightness of the body and the (comparatively) fluttery ride was something I couldn't live with.
Now, every time I see a clean Civic (like yours!), I feel very silly for not being able to enjoy it.
Wish you many happy miles!

Thank you. Very true and I wouldn't have gone in for the purchase if not for such detailed record.
I had similar issues with the Jazz and though it being a wonderful car, I couldn't live with it.

Originally Posted by porsche_guy

Congratulations NTO! The Civic is really a timeless beauty. This is one of the rare gems in the Indian market which just doesn't get old!
Wish you many happy and safe miles!
Cheers!

Thank you porsche_guy

[Kashish]

Originally Posted by NTO

Thanks man. I am in love with the car and every kilometer I put on the odo gives me a lot of fun which cannot be expressed in words!
The world needs people like us to appreciate the timeless beauty and the world definitely needs more Civics! Yours look great too!

I completely get you, brother. The way she picks up speed after 100kmph, the way she redlines is so very sublime and effortless. Except for the poor low end, the Civic never fails to plaster a smile on my faceShe is just so very Satisfying!

[Sunil2307]

Fantastic acquisition NTO!!! You landed yourself a beauty there. Wish you lots of happy mile crunching.

[manim]

As a 2007 Civic-AT owner, I am still in love with my car, which still feels brand new!

You have many, many years of driving pleasure well into the future!

Hope you are subscribed to this thread and keep giving us feedback:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...-must-dos.html (Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos)

[Altocumulus]

Congrats on a great car. It really seems to be in great condition. I too have a 2012 one albeit a manual and driven it from Kolkata to Bangalore to Delhi. A pleasure to drive. Attaching a pic of my White Walker

[techcoze]

Congratulations!! This brings back memory of my beloved Civic with which I parted few months back after 7 years ownership. Still can't get her out of my head

[saket77]

Congratulations for the Civic. It's a brilliant car. I thought of selling my civic but couldn't gauge that which car will be able to fill that void. Killer looks, Honda reliability, good FE, and that sweet smooth revving iVTEC engine. Decided to keep it!

Nice to see such clean example picked up by you. It's a very reliable and trouble free car overall. And enough muscle under the hood to keep drivers grinning.

Regards.

[Astonite]

Congrats da! Miss your WagonR though. This thread is tempting. Time to change my Jazz as well. Now I am looking forward to 'you know who' Cruze upgrade.

[HappyWheels]

Originally Posted by NTO

...
I am planning to keep the car as long as it is legally allowed to drive IC engined vehicles. Also, I will keep performing some thoughtful mods with the car. ...

Congrats on the buy, @NTO!

A car that I like a lot and one that has lots of mod options. Especially famous with those who like the "bling" factor.

Am sure it will serve you well for a very long time, with just regular up keeps done.

[akhil994]

Congratulations on the purchase NTO!

That drool-worthy digital speedometer still catches my eye whenever this car pulls up beside me.
I am also on the lookout for a used 2012/2013 Civic (preferably AT) for myself.

Could you share what this particular specimen cost you, which would help in my car evaluation as well

[2000rpm]

Hi guys,

Lots of nostalgia and emotions for the civic. Being an old owner, this has re-ignited my love for the civic. I remember how seeing the car in the garage while going home would always bring a smile to my face.

I had bought a 2014 Dec City CVT, which I could never learn to live with after owning a Civic, Swift and a Palio! I am about to close the deal on the car sale. Would be great if I could get a good condition civic (2011 or above please). I need a car which I will sparingly use. And Civic just fits the bill, except one scenario (Mumbai Rains with water logging).

While I start search, would be great if anyone can share any potential leads with me in Mumbai.

[NTO]

Originally Posted by JoshMachine

Congrats on the new buy.
I recall when this beauty was launched back in mid-2000s, the futuristic looking speedo was what caught the attention, ofcourse among other things.
And so, your folks, it must be said, have really got that fine sense of admiration for this time immemorial kind of a feature!
Wishing you many happy years of ownership.

Thank you Josh machine. Everything in the car wows me. I am sure the speedo steals one among the top rank.

Originally Posted by Sunil2307

Fantastic acquisition NTO!!! You landed yourself a beauty there. Wish you lots of happy mile crunching.

Thank you very much Sunil.

Originally Posted by manim

As a 2007 Civic-AT owner, I am still in love with my car, which still feels brand new!
You have many, many years of driving pleasure well into the future!
Hope you are subscribed to this thread and keep giving us feedback:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...-must-dos.html (Honda Civic : Maintenance, Service Costs and Must dos)

Thank you very much. The car definitely feels brand new inside out. The engine is creamy. The seats are supremely comfortable and it is one looker and you will turn back and look after you park the car. I just wish I was the right age and had the money to buy this beauty when it was new. Still, it is not too late. I am falling deeper in love with her with every additional kilometer I add on to the odo. And, yes I have subscribed to the thread and I will keep my fair share of contributions coming.

Originally Posted by Altocumulus

Congrats on a great car. It really seems to be in great condition. I too have a 2012 one albeit a manual and driven it from Kolkata to Bangalore to Delhi. A pleasure to drive. Attaching a pic of my White Walker
Attachment 1868652

Thank you Also cumulus. It is indeed in a great condition. I am sure those road trips would've been a lot of fun especially with the manual, revving the iVTEC on the expressways. Your white walker looks fab. I too wanted a white one but, in the used market, car is more important than the color. No regrets whatsoever.

Originally Posted by techcoze

Congratulations!! This brings back memory of my beloved Civic with which I parted few months back after 7 years ownership. Still can't get her out of my head

Thank you techcoze. it is indeed a mesmerizing beauty inside out and it is like the first humanly love which people can never forget in their lives no matter how hard they try!

Originally Posted by saket77

Congratulations for the Civic. It's a brilliant car. I thought of selling my civic but couldn't gauge that which car will be able to fill that void. Killer looks, Honda reliability, good FE, and that sweet smooth revving iVTEC engine. Decided to keep it!
Nice to see such clean example picked up by you. It's a very reliable and trouble free car overall. And enough muscle under the hood to keep drivers grinning.
Regards.

Thank you Saket77. You definitely made a great decision by retaining the beauty. It would definitely have been hard and very expensive to fill that void.
I am sure the car is extremely reliable, the Vtec is smooth as butter and my car returned 16.93 kmpl on a recent 1200 kms road trip. I will post a travelogue shortly on this.

Originally Posted by Astonite

Congrats da! Miss your WagonR though. This thread is tempting. Time to change my Jazz as well. Now I am looking forward to 'you know who' Cruze upgrade.

Thank you. I miss my WagonR as well. However, Vento filled the void very well and it bettered WagonR on every aspect, including the after sales service experience and made sure I never think of the WagonR again. Let us hunt for the Jazz replacement together.

Originally Posted by HappyWheels

Congrats on the buy, @NTO!
A car that I like a lot and one that has lots of mod options. Especially famous with those who like the "bling" factor.
Am sure it will serve you well for a very long time, with just regular up keeps done.

Thank you HappyWheels. Fingers crossed and I will make subtle and thoughtful mods to the car as time goes by.

Originally Posted by akhil994

Congratulations on the purchase NTO!

That drool-worthy digital speedometer still catches my eye whenever this car pulls up beside me.
I am also on the lookout for a used 2012/2013 Civic (preferably AT) for myself.
Could you share what this particular specimen cost you, which would help in my car evaluation as well

Thank you very much. I will PM the price to you. Let me know if you need any help in landing you with one such beauty.

Originally Posted by 2000rpm

Hi guys,
Lots of nostalgia and emotions for the civic. Being an old owner, this has re-ignited my love for the civic. I remember how seeing the car in the garage while going home would always bring a smile to my face.
I had bought a 2014 Dec City CVT, which I could never learn to live with after owning a Civic, Swift and a Palio! I am about to close the deal on the car sale. Would be great if I could get a good condition civic (2011 or above please). I need a car which I will sparingly use. And Civic just fits the bill, except one scenario (Mumbai Rains with water logging).
While I start search, would be great if anyone can share any potential leads with me in Mumbai.

Hey 2000 rpm, I will also be on a lookout for you if you don't mind picking up one from Chennai. Also do let me know if you find any good examples in Chennai. I can personally go and check it out for you. Love for Civic unites us.
No matter how smooth the gearbox is, CVT is definitely not for the enthusiasts. It is good for just taking X from point A to point B in comfort and nothing more. I also find that Civic is returning better FE than what my Jazz CVT used to return. And so much for the new Hondas with their quality compromise in the name of cost cutting...

[narayan]

Congrats on the new Civic NTO. I am doing some preliminary research on a pre-owned Civic. One of the points that I recall is some issue with the AT box of the Civic from a few threads. Was there anything in particular you checked for the AT BOX with regards to its condition etc ?

Also, I couldn't find the price you paid for this beauty - do you mind sharing it. Will help other members like me when we look out for cars.

thanks

[swami69]

Originally Posted by narayan

Congrats on the new Civic NTO. I am doing some preliminary research on a pre-owned Civic. One of the points that I recall is some issue with the AT box of the Civic from a few threads. Was there anything in particular you checked for the AT BOX with regards to its condition etc ?

thanks

@ NTO - first of all, Congratulations on your Civic AT. I too bought a 2007 model couple of years back and this car is special somehow.

@ narayan - from various threads in the web, i think maintenance of the Auto Transmission fluid and timely periodic changes are required for this one, else it may give you problems. So, when you look at a used Civic AT, if it performs well at that given time, smooth shifts, no jerks, adequate power, all the indicator lights on the dash like P, N, D, S lights up correctly as per your gear, then i think you are good to go. Then just do replace the ATF for your satisfaction and enjoy. I just did that and it is going perfect.

Swami