Who's bought the new Civic hatch 2012/2013 model

[Perry]

Checking any members have bought one of these new civic's =)

[ivseenwars]

Mum just bought one the other day, does that count? lmao

[Tai]

They sound and feel like a golf

[gambate]

but it is not a golf?

lol

[Grayfox]

I own the 8th gen civic hatch and i love it.

funny thing is the newer ones are still 8th gen models.

They just have a major major facelift.

The 8th gen just looks nicer to me, newer one has a few flaws in it that i hate(like handbrake next to passenger)
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/images/customerUploads/resized/20130112_152408.jpg

[Tai]

MAte handbrake next to passenger is an awesome Idea !

Its a good excuse to feel up a girls leg and you can say oops I was looking for the handbrake LOL !

[lolmclol]

MAte handbrake next to passenger is an awesome Idea !

Its a good excuse to feel up a girls leg and you can say oops I was looking for the handbrake LOL !

lmaooooooo


or grip penoose and be like LAWL WHOOPSIE

[Grayfox]

I use the handbrake when at the lights as i am not one of these automatic numbskulls that do it

[curtis265]

+1 for handbrake next to passenger

[Grayfox]

Would love to see the after effects of a drunk or a child pulling up the handbrake. since it is right next to them.

I can see no logical reason for putting it there.

[curtis265]

What's stopping them from doing it when it's on the driver side? My cousin did it once in my grandmother's car. The handbrake's are hardly tight enough for you to do handbrakeys while cornering at street (normal) speeds anyway.

[Perry]

Mum just bought one the other day, does that count? lmao

I assume it's auto ???

[Grayfox]

I assume it's auto ???

What other transmissions do honda offer besides auto?

CVT-yes but not for the civic.
Auto-Automatic only cars urk me and if honda do not stop it, next car may be a Hyundai.
Manual-Only on base models.
I-shift- Not in this country.

[curtis265]

What's ishift about? From what i can read... an auto with a clutch and paddles?

[ivseenwars]

I assume it's auto ???

Nah manual!

[Perry]

Nah manual!

ohhh nice have you driven it yet? my dad is planning on getting one only test drove the auto due to they dont have a manual for test driving FAIL.

[Perry]

What other transmissions do honda offer besides auto?

CVT-yes but not for the civic.
Auto-Automatic only cars urk me and if honda do not stop it, next car may be a Hyundai.
Manual-Only on base models.
I-shift- Not in this country.

It's depressing Honda only offers manual in the base model civic these days =(

[Grayfox]

What's ishift about? From what i can read... an auto with a clutch and paddles?

Best way to describe it as an automated manual.

You can put it into automatic mode where shifts for the best economy or you can put it into +/- mode which acts as a manual

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_I-SHIFT


It's depressing Honda only offers manual in the base model civic these days =(

Everything really.

Jazz, Civic, CR-V.

The civic sport sedan is auto only.
But to me Sports and automatic do not go together.

[ivseenwars]

ohhh nice have you driven it yet? my dad is planning on getting one only test drove the auto due to they dont have a manual for test driving FAIL.

Nah I haven't driven it yet. I'm pretty keen to though. She got the 6 speed like fully optioned one.

[Perry]

Nah I haven't driven it yet. I'm pretty keen to though. She got the 6 speed like fully optioned one.

Really sounds like she got vtis and got everything optioned out?? can you find out for me?

[ivseenwars]

Really sounds like she got vtis and got everything optioned out?? can you find out for me?

VTI-S fully optioned + a few extras from the VTI-L since a friend works at Honda :)

[Perry]

VTI-S fully optioned + a few extras from the VTI-L since a friend works at Honda :)

PM sent mate.

[harry1958]

Just picked my VTI_L up yesterday afternoon. So far so good. Just getting used to everything after trading in my 2008 Mazda 2.

[Perry]

Just picked my VTI_L up yesterday afternoon. So far so good. Just getting used to everything after trading in my 2008 Mazda 2.

Congrads dude, how you liking the over all quality of the car?

[i-vtec]

curious as to best prices people paid for a VTI-S hatch.

[Grayfox]

around 22K i would guess.

[Perry]

curious as to best prices people paid for a VTI-S hatch.

My dad got his VTI-S manual for around 22K..... Shame they didnt come in manual in the other models =(

[Grayfox]

Shame they didnt come in manual in the other models =(

One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.

If i badly want a high end model i will import it.

[pacogun]

My friend bought VtiL top spec just months ago when Honda has special for $27k with special color, pearl metallic, n leather seats. Compare with my FD1 sedan my2011, their civic hatch better in: built, interior finish, practicality from hatch, and more features of course than my vti. However, I don't like the auto only for VtiL. I test drive it, imo I prefer driving with manual stick than with paddle shift. I feel more grunt with manual trans. The hatch's body is heavier than the 2011 sedan. And I didn't hear the unique exhaust tone when revving.
Unfortunately, I didn't drive for long trip, I could not comment about the suspension. The civic hatch' suspension uses similar system with jazz, front strut n rear torsion beam. With Jazz, the ride is not as comfy as civic, especially those who sit at the back seat. The torsion beam at jazz cannot absorb the road bump as good as the civic' multilink suspension.
And sit at back seat of the civic hatch, I did not feel as roomy as in my Jazz GE. I think it's because of the smaller windows.

I think in Europe where civic hatch come from (Swindon, England), it tries to compete with VW Golf. That explains the good built quality. And the stalks for indicator and wiper are opposite than FD1 sedan, just like the european car.

[Perry]

One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.

If i badly want a high end model i will import it.

That will be a massive fail if they did come in auto, also I didnt like the rear seat layout like the Jazz to me it seems like they are trying to cut cost.. I guess there is potential for wide etc like the BTCC.

[Grayfox]

The civic hatch' suspension uses similar system with jazz, front strut n rear torsion beam. With Jazz, the ride is not as comfy as civic, especially those who sit at the back seat. The torsion beam at jazz cannot absorb the road bump as good as the civic' multilink suspension.

The suspension could be softer on the hatch, just so you do not feel the jolts as harshly but this was on the 2010 model, not fully sure how the major facelift models are like.

[curtis265]

One reason why my next car my not be a honda, i would laugh if Honda Australia gave us an automatic civic type R in 2016/2017.

If i badly want a high end model i will import it.

I doubt it will be an auto. It's not very sporty is it!

[chobby]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone know how to get hold of the mugen bodykit for this new model? the only place I've found is mugen euro. Does anyone know how to import it? I've email them but they don't seem to reply.

[Perry]

THere is a kit out for them already??? Have you tried ebay UK? jdmyard they might have hook ups I'm trying to source some parts but trying to find the contacts at the moment.

[chobby]

yea they do
http://mugeneuro.com/pdfs/
except they not respoding. I just check ebay uk but nothing in regard to bodykits.
will check with JDMYard

[Grayfox]

I doubt it will be an auto. It's not very sporty is it!

The Civic Sport Sedan is Auto only.

Automatic and Sports do not mix.

Not to mention we get a separate Type R from the UK folk.

[UNLS1]

My friend bought VtiL top spec just months ago when Honda has special for $27k with special color, pearl metallic, n leather seats. Compare with my FD1 sedan my2011, their civic hatch better in: built, interior finish, practicality from hatch, and more features of course than my vti. However, I don't like the auto only for VtiL. I test drive it, imo I prefer driving with manual stick than with paddle shift. I feel more grunt with manual trans. The hatch's body is heavier than the 2011 sedan. And I didn't hear the unique exhaust tone when revving.
Unfortunately, I didn't drive for long trip, I could not comment about the suspension. The civic hatch' suspension uses similar system with jazz, front strut n rear torsion beam. With Jazz, the ride is not as comfy as civic, especially those who sit at the back seat. The torsion beam at jazz cannot absorb the road bump as good as the civic' multilink suspension.
And sit at back seat of the civic hatch, I did not feel as roomy as in my Jazz GE. I think it's because of the smaller windows.

I think in Europe where civic hatch come from (Swindon, England), it tries to compete with VW Golf. That explains the good built quality. And the stalks for indicator and wiper are opposite than FD1 sedan, just like the european car.

what is this "SPECIAL" colour?

[pacogun]

what is this "SPECIAL" colour?


Oh, it is just custom color ( white pearl metallic, in this case). For Australian market, dealer offer 7 colors, and my friend ordered White Pearl Metallic that is excluded from those 7 colors.

[curtis265]

The Civic Sport Sedan is Auto only.

Automatic and Sports do not mix.

Not to mention we get a separate Type R from the UK folk.

I am aware of this but i was referring to the Type R as an actual sports car

The Civic Sport is not remotely sporty

[Grayfox]

I am aware of this but i was referring to the Type R as an actual sports car

The Civic Sport is not remotely sporty

True but it seems honda will think most buyers of the Type R are people are dads who want a fun car, that can still take the family around(like an M3 or M5)

[Fizz]

Are there any eibach lowering springs available for the latest civic hatch yet? or kings...or pedders.....?

[Perry]

Are there any eibach lowering springs available for the latest civic hatch yet? or kings...or pedders.....?

Here u go
http://web2.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?11=279&10=877BC5BB1A8E46C4B8EC1783D462027C279001&14=1&12=101&52=1&30=45

[Grayfox]

http://web2.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?11=279&10=1FFBDC5306094B1CAAAF125048F9702F279001&14=1&12=102&52=1&30=45&31=5498

That only has the 8th gen.

From what i have heard the 9th gen has a new suspension layout so 8th gen kits will not work.





Given that the chassis code and well I am guessing the chassis itself is the same wonder how many if any of the mods for the 8th gen will fit the 9th?

I would guess not many...

Suspension is completely different. In fact all the mountings have hanged at the rear. All the body panels have changed and the engines revised with new layouts for air filters, ECUs etc

Source:http://www.civinfo.com/forum/9g-general-discussion/84173-9th-gen-modding.html

[UNLS1]

Oh, it is just custom color ( white pearl metallic, in this case). For Australian market, dealer offer 7 colors, and my friend ordered White Pearl Metallic that is excluded from those 7 colors.

its not a custom colour, its a standard colour you can order on the hatch, Its the same white pearl on the CRV, ACCORD and ACCORD EURO. nothing custom about it at all. just a standard colour choice.

[Grayfox]

Hey UNLS1.

What is the chassis code for the diesel?

[UNLS1]

no idea

[Grayfox]

The VIN should tell you

Would be something like SHHXXX7

With the XXX part being the chassis code.

[curtis265]

according to redbook it's fk3 like the petrol



VIN Number SHHFK3760DU######


-insert redbook accuracy disclaimer here-

[lolmclol]

curtis not use redbook

actually hondie dealership owner





wut

[Grayfox]

FK3 is the designation for the 2.2 diesel 5 door.
I would have thought it would be something else.
FK2 is the designation for the 1.8 petrol 5 door.

What is its engine code?

Nothing on wiki about the new 1.6 i-dtec

[curtis265]

N16a1

[Grayfox]

Was thinking N16 since the N are the diesel series.

The N16A2 will be out soon as well since I heard rumors that honda are working on a higher powered version of the N16A1

[Fezlington]

Picked up mine last Sunday, white VTI-LN with deluxe floor mats, boot liner, accent lighting and rear Parkin sensors

Already added white LED interior lights to replace the crap

Gotta get my hands on a K&N filter for it

Then lower and a nice set of matt black wheels for it

Wife is going to kill me I think!!!

[Grayfox]

Why get new wheels.

Get some plastidip and paint your wheels matt black.

Good thing about plastidip is it is removable.

Wouldnt bother with a K&N panel filter for it, OEM one is very good(odd i know), but from what the brits will tell you, the panel filter is a tiny bit better.
So no real need to get it since you will not get any performance gains or MPG gains.

[nkoulban]

Hi there,

I have just joined OzHonda.

I picked up a MY13 Civic VTiL hatch this week. It's a great car to drive, looks well made and it is practical for the family. I just hope that all of the fancy electronics dont start going wrong after 3 or 4 years. One reason I went Honda this time was that I was sick of constantly fixing my VW Golf.

[Perry]

Hi there,

I have just joined OzHonda.

I picked up a MY13 Civic VTiL hatch this week. It's a great car to drive, looks well made and it is practical for the family. I just hope that all of the fancy electronics dont start going wrong after 3 or 4 years. One reason I went Honda this time was that I was sick of constantly fixing my VW Golf.

Welcome to Ozhonda, most of the Civics were made from Japan but this model is from UK from memory it should be ok. What model VW did you own?

[nkoulban]

Welcome to Ozhonda, most of the Civics were made from Japan but this model is from UK from memory it should be ok. What model VW did you own?

Thank you for the welcome, happy to be part of this Honda community.

I have had 2 Golf IVs from new. The first one was a Wolfsburg built lemon and the second one a 2004 Golf Sport was much better, but was still troublesome compared to Japanese cars I've owned. Examples of issues are, multiple electrical faults/failures, degradation of plastics (finish and plastics going brittle and breaking down, like the dipstick crumbling in my hands), lots of squeeks and rattles. The drive train was robust though, certainly much beter than DSG and Twincharger drivetrains on Golf VIs.

I trust Honda's engineering and production quality and the fact that the Civic runs a proven fuel injected engine and a proven torque converter auto. Assuming the electrics stay relaible for a decade this Civic should prove a good choice.

[Grayfox]

Welcome to Ozhonda, most of the Civics were made from Japan but this model is from UK from memory it should be ok. What model VW did you own?

On the old model the most common faults in the UK were the following.

MICU draining battery(australia did not get this issue)
Immobilize locking out car with jump starts(Australia did not get this issue)
EPS controller failure(Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Speedometer LCD failure(Few UK users got this, I also got this)
Stereo/CC LCD failure(Few UK uses got this, Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Bonnet Alarm Sensor Switch(A lot of failures in the UK, not heard of any issues in AU about this yet)

While i am talking about faults, if you own a manual FN2 or a manual FK2 watch out for the bloody clutch master cylinder seal failure, it will squeak when you press in the clutch or the roof rusting.

[nkoulban]

On the old model the most common faults in the UK were the following.

MICU draining battery(australia did not get this issue)
Immobilize locking out car with jump starts(Australia did not get this issue)
EPS controller failure(Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Speedometer LCD failure(Few UK users got this, I also got this)
Stereo/CC LCD failure(Few UK uses got this, Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Bonnet Alarm Sensor Switch(A lot of failures in the UK, not heard of any issues in AU about this yet)

While i am talking about faults, if you own a manual FN2 or a manual FK2 watch out for the bloody clutch master cylinder seal failure, it will squeak when you press in the clutch or the roof rusting.

Thanks GreyFox, you seem very knowledgeable on the UK Civics. Seems like electronics are the achilles heel of all modern cars, Honda's included. I'm confident that my honda will give much better service than my Golfs though.

[Grayfox]

I am a member of Civinfo.com.
I also own a 2010 FK2.

Most of those were from 2006~2008.

Australia got the FK/FN in 2008 or 2009 so most of those issues should not effect australian models but it pays to be vigilant.

My FK2 suffered from the clutch master cylinder issue and it was a pain in the butt to get the dealer to try to fix it.
Got the the australian model uses a australian part for the clutch.

Yup i can see Honda designing an identical clutch master cylinder but made for us australians.

And i check for rust each fortnight in one place mainly.
this is an example of it, it happens above the windshield and roof under the cowling.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/2012-08-08%2016.33.41.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/2012-08-08%2016.33.03.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/2012-08-08%2016.32.37.jpg

[curtis265]

I am a member of Civinfo.com.
I also own a 2010 FK2.

Most of those were from 2006~2008.

Australia got the FK/FN in 2008 or 2009 so most of those issues should not effect australian models but it pays to be vigilant.

My FK2 suffered from the clutch master cylinder issue and it was a pain in the butt to get the dealer to try to fix it.
Got the the australian model uses a australian part for the clutch.

Yup i can see Honda designing an identical clutch master cylinder but made for us australians.

And i check for rust each fortnight in one place mainly.
this is an example of it, it happens above the windshield and roof under the cowling.
IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/2012-08-08%2016.33.41.jpg[/IMG]
IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/2012-08-08%2016.33.03.jpg[/IMG]
IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/66064903/2012-08-08%2016.32.37.jpg[/IMG]

oooph that is very nasty for a new car!

[Perry]

On the old model the most common faults in the UK were the following.

MICU draining battery(australia did not get this issue)
Immobilize locking out car with jump starts(Australia did not get this issue)
EPS controller failure(Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Speedometer LCD failure(Few UK users got this, I also got this)
Stereo/CC LCD failure(Few UK uses got this, Not heard of any AU models getting this issue)
Bonnet Alarm Sensor Switch(A lot of failures in the UK, not heard of any issues in AU about this yet)

While i am talking about faults, if you own a manual FN2 or a manual FK2 watch out for the bloody clutch master cylinder seal failure, it will squeak when you press in the clutch or the roof rusting.

My dad owns a 2013 model hope this issue doesn't happen.

[Grayfox]

oooph that is very nasty for a new car!

It is not my car but one of the members of civinfo.
But being less than 5 years old or so it is not really good.

[Fezlington]

Why get new wheels.

Get some plastidip and paint your wheels matt black.

Good thing about plastidip is it is removable.

Wouldnt bother with a K&N panel filter for it, OEM one is very good(odd i know), but from what the brits will tell you, the panel filter is a tiny bit better.
So no real need to get it since you will not get any performance gains or MPG gains.

Hey Greyfox, I have considered plasti dipping the 17's but I'm thinking a set of these would be better

http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/wheel-tyre-packages/xxr-530-18x7-5-5x114-3-flat-black-wheel-tyre-package.html

I might lower it a fraction but the front end on the Civic is a bitch.... It sits low stock

Thanks for the advice on the K&N...... Got one for my CU2 Euro... Exhaust note did sound better once I swapped it

[Perry]

Anyone know where I can locate window visors for our cars I don't want the OEM double sided tape ones, was hoping there are screw in ones available??

[Grayfox]

You mean the wind deflectors?

[Grayfox]

Honda currently do not offer wind deflectors and i even checked honda UK as we get few accessories for the civic.

Found some by a 3rd party in the UK
http://www.climairuk.com/product.php?productid=4350&cat=6&page=1
The front wind deflectors are £33.16(excluding postage) which is about $55 AUD.


http://www.climairuk.com/product.php?productid=4351&cat=6&page=1
The rear wind deflectors are £24.79(excludes postage) which is about $41 AUD

[Perry]

Honda currently do not offer wind deflectors and i even checked honda UK as we get few accessories for the civic.

Found some by a 3rd party in the UK
http://www.climairuk.com/product.php?productid=4350&cat=6&page=1
The front wind deflectors are £33.16(excluding postage) which is about $55 AUD.


http://www.climairuk.com/product.php?productid=4351&cat=6&page=1
The rear wind deflectors are £24.79(excludes postage) which is about $41 AUD

Thanks Grayfox my on the wrong term used, do you know how they are held in place?

[Grayfox]

The FAQs explain a fair bit.

http://www.climairuk.com/pages.php?pageid=2

[Perry]

The FAQs explain a fair bit.

http://www.climairuk.com/pages.php?pageid=2

Cheers mate.

[MKI4EVA]

after pads.....anyone know where I can get semi track pads?.......just need abit more bite to commit deeper into those sunday morning corners : ).

worst part about owning a new car is the aftermarket support..........

[Grayfox]

EBC Red stuffs.

All you will need for hot hatches and cars with more than 200HP

[MKI4EVA]

Where's best to order ? Repco?

[Grayfox]

what car do you have

redstuffs are good for hot hatches while green stuffs are better for everyday cars.

I am yet to replace my brakebads and even then i will have to get what honda give me. since it is under warranty.

[curtis265]

after pads.....anyone know where I can get semi track pads?.......just need abit more bite to commit deeper into those sunday morning corners : ).

worst part about owning a new car is the aftermarket support..........

more bite or less fade?

[MKI4EVA]

abit of both.....

[Perry]

abit of both.....

Thought you had a FD civic???

[MKI4EVA]

that was ages ago Perry. We got a euro luxury in between.......down graded to the new hatch earlier this year.

[Grayfox]

then get some green stuffs since the hatch has less than 200hp

[MangoGino]

I bought my first brand new car on Sunday down at Autosports Honda, great chap named Phil there, hooked me up for 21k brand new VTi-S Hatch in manual, only built last month with mats and boot tray free, 5yr warranty/road side assist and Rego w B&W plates. Will arrive in Sydney on the 20th. Does anyone know where I could find a similar product to the carbon fibre looking bolt on body kit accessories? The ones that are in the catalogue for the rear & front Bumper & the side skirt. Honda quoted me for 1.2k but it came as a pack with the spoiler (which I didn’t want) and steel petrol lid. Is it also cheaper to buy aftermarket fog lights? Honda quoted me for $550 excl labour cost.

Is there an aftermarket shop which focuses on Honda’s? I also want to lower it and give it a nice but not too loud vroom sound (I think it’s the exhaust I have to mod lol). I don’t know any of these because I came out of an old stock ’00 Corolla Ascent Auto lol. This new Civic is like 1 million times better!

[nkoulban]

Congrats on the new car! If I was you I'd keep it stock or add the Honda bits, you avoid possible warranty and insurance issues if you go aftermarket. I'm loving my VTiL hatch and thats after owing 2 VW Golfs.

[MangoGino]

Congrats on the new car! If I was you I'd keep it stock or add the Honda bits, you avoid possible warranty and insurance issues if you go aftermarket. I'm loving my VTiL hatch and thats after owing 2 VW Golfs.

Yeah, not planning to heavily mod it. Just want a nice sound and a slightly lower appearance. I want it to look like this https://www.dropbox.com/s/1yvmdl0e2d339cf/2013-Honda-Civic-Hatchback.jpg (pshopped by me)

[Grayfox]

I bought my first brand new car on Sunday down at Autosports Honda, great chap named Phil there, hooked me up for 21k brand new VTi-S Hatch in manual, only built last month with mats and boot tray free, 5yr warranty/road side assist and Rego w B&W plates. Will arrive in Sydney on the 20th. Does anyone know where I could find a similar product to the carbon fibre looking bolt on body kit accessories? The ones that are in the catalogue for the rear & front Bumper & the side skirt. Honda quoted me for 1.2k but it came as a pack with the spoiler (which I didn’t want) and steel petrol lid. Is it also cheaper to buy aftermarket fog lights? Honda quoted me for $550 excl labour cost.

Is there an aftermarket shop which focuses on Honda’s? I also want to lower it and give it a nice but not too loud vroom sound (I think it’s the exhaust I have to mod lol). I don’t know any of these because I came out of an old stock ’00 Corolla Ascent Auto lol. This new Civic is like 1 million times better!


The foglights for the VTI-S can be gotten for $403.94 delivered and they are genuine.
And an auto sparkie can install them cheaper than honda.
Only issue is you wont have warranty on them

Just involes you getting them from an overseas honda dealer.
http://www.coxmotorparts.co.uk/genuine-honda-civic-5-door-front-fog-light-kit-petrol2012-p-1257:48380256110554b841c55ae5c7546b9e.html

I would recommend Cox motor group for any item you want for the civic since they have a larger range of extras, than hodna australia

[MangoGino]

Hey, thanks for the link! Exactly what I needed! The Honda dealership i bought my car from said warranty is still there as long as they install it, better than paying $550 for the fog lights via the dealership. Unfortunately though the carbon looking front&rear bumper add-ons and side skirts can't be shipped here.

[MangoGino]

Congrats on the new car! If I was you I'd keep it stock or add the Honda bits, you avoid possible warranty and insurance issues if you go aftermarket. I'm loving my VTiL hatch and thats after owing 2 VW Golfs. Yeah, decided to keep the exhaust stock. I realised that I'm not Kimi Raikonen and will not race my car.

[Grayfox]

Cant really race with 140hp anyway.

The up comming type R you can race with the 225hp that rumors say it will have.

[MangoGino]

Oooh 2014 Civic Type-R? I was looking at used ’08 models as they cost less than a brand new ’13 Civic but I ended up deciding on a brand new car. Any idea if they’re releasing a Type-R Integra in the next 3-5years? Cause I’ll well be able to afford that if I trade/sell my civic then.

Btw, what engine does this 2013 civic run? R18?

[UNLS1]

Oooh 2014 Civic Type-R? I was looking at used ’08 models as they cost less than a brand new ’13 Civic but I ended up deciding on a brand new car. Any idea if they’re releasing a Type-R Integra in the next 3-5years? Cause I’ll well be able to afford that if I trade/sell my civic then.

Btw, what engine does this 2013 civic run? R18?

The integra is no longer in production. stopped in 06.

[UNLS1]

I bought my first brand new car on Sunday down at Autosports Honda, great chap named Phil there, hooked me up for 21k brand new VTi-S Hatch in manual, only built last month with mats and boot tray free, 5yr warranty/road side assist and Rego w B&W plates. Will arrive in Sydney on the 20th. Does anyone know where I could find a similar product to the carbon fibre looking bolt on body kit accessories? The ones that are in the catalogue for the rear & front Bumper & the side skirt. Honda quoted me for 1.2k but it came as a pack with the spoiler (which I didn’t want) and steel petrol lid. Is it also cheaper to buy aftermarket fog lights? Honda quoted me for $550 excl labour cost.

Is there an aftermarket shop which focuses on Honda’s? I also want to lower it and give it a nice but not too loud vroom sound (I think it’s the exhaust I have to mod lol). I don’t know any of these because I came out of an old stock ’00 Corolla Ascent Auto lol. This new Civic is like 1 million times better!

u will find it wasn't built last month, it will of been compliance last month but not built.

[MangoGino]

u will find it wasn't built last month, it will of been compliance last month but not built.

Really??? I've looked at the Civic's in their showroom and other dealer showrooms and they all have a date stamp on the hood, on the left side through some sorry of transparent plastic, the dude there said that's the date it was built. Could mine have been built ages ago like late 2012? In the contract, it states "Prod Date: 24 July 2013" "Comp Date: 0101" Don't know wth Comp and 0101 means.. Compliant: January 1 2013? Produced date though he made it clear that's it's fresh, unless...........

[Grayfox]

Hope you like your SE civic

[Grayfox]

Hey, thanks for the link! Exactly what I needed! The Honda dealership i bought my car from said warranty is still there as long as they install it, better than paying $550 for the fog lights via the dealership. Unfortunately though the carbon looking front&rear bumper add-ons and side skirts can't be shipped here.

Which ones?
I can ask the guy what he can do and if he maybe able to give a cheaper postage.

But the Genuine Honda Civic 5 Door Rear Diffuser-2012> costs £286.44 and delivery is £280.69

[MangoGino]

Hey bro, pretty much in general I want these parts, all Honda genuine:
-Fog Lights
-Carbonfibre finish bolt on accessories that goes on the front and rear bumpers and the side skirts
-Spoiler in black

Price the dealership quoted me is not more than $2000 which is heaps.

[Grayfox]

Genuine Honda Civic 5 Door Front Fog Light Kit - Petrol-2012>
Genuine Honda Civic 5 Door Roof Spoiler (in Crystal Black Pearl)-2012>
£432.88 Ex VAT

Delivery is £244.23 to sydney.
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Genuine Honda Civic 5 Door Front Skirts-2012>
£188.44 Ex VAT


Delivery is £280.69 to sydney.
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Genuine Honda Civic 5 Door Rear Diffuser-2012>
£286.44 Ex VAT

Delivery is £280.69 to sydney.
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Genuine Honda Civic 5 Door Side Skirts-2012>
£279.30 Ex VAT

Delivery is £226.00 to sydney.

So they can be gotten but you have to order them in batches, unless you can arrage something with them.

Total is £2218.67.

That is pounds, when you use current conversion rates that is about $3,850 for all those things.
Postage is the main killer

Best way to do this is ask honda the price for each thing and then go get each item at its cheapest location.

[MangoGino]

Ah so it doesn't let you check out if you buy all in one go. That's waaay too expensive for the body kit add ons. I think I'm just gonna buy the fog lights from Cox as it works out cheaper and get it installed with the body kit from the dealership. I messaged them if it will fit the Austalian VTi-S (which should) and if they say it does, buying it tomorrow so it gets here when the car does. Cheers man!

[Grayfox]

They may not even know what an australian VTI-S is even if you give them your VIN number but i think the VTI-S is a crappier version of an SE which is honda UKs base model.

The front add ons look like small plastic bits or is it a full front bumper?
As the £280.69 to sydney is for packages to 65KG and 2 small bits of plastic should not weigh more than 5KG.

I can ask them if you want.

[UNLS1]

Really??? I've looked at the Civic's in their showroom and other dealer showrooms and they all have a date stamp on the hood, on the left side through some sorry of transparent plastic, the dude there said that's the date it was built. Could mine have been built ages ago like late 2012? In the contract, it states "Prod Date: 24 July 2013" "Comp Date: 0101" Don't know wth Comp and 0101 means.. Compliant: January 1 2013? Produced date though he made it clear that's it's fresh, unless...........

build date is on the bottom of the windscreen. It will be Jan 13. Yours will of been built in 2013 but not last month like u said. that is confusing. I would say the COMP date is july 13 and the build date is jan 13. U have them the wrong way around :) I can assure u it was not built on 24 july. All this makes no difference to re sale or anything. U have 2013 built and complied civic that's all the matters :)

[MangoGino]

U have them the wrong way around :) I can assure u it was not built on 24 july. All this makes no difference to re sale or anything. U have 2013 built and complied civic that's all the matters :)

Nah, that's exactly what it says in the contract. "Prod Date: 24 July 2013" Comp Date: 0101". The seller probably made a mistake. Thanks for clarifying the resale and the year built thing, gave a me a mini heart attack that my new car might be already a year old.

Grayfox. Nah dw about it, I'm just gonna buy from the dealership and support the Australian market while they rip me off lol.

[UNLS1]

yeah it would look funny on the contract with the compliance plate going on the car 6 months before its built lol