Civic 06 prices .. anyone already put a deposit or buy one?

[etli]

Yup, your are right. Since the 06 new CIVIC demand is greater than supply in the market, all the dealers are selling the similar price with range of $500 difference. It depends on how much they want to charge for the delivery charge. Some dealers just want to be more competitive~ instead, they are willing to give you accessories, such as carpet, tint window, foot step ... even parking sensor or protection painting. But I saw some dealers start selling demo cars, which they might be paid less than usual.

[Shinta_S]

yea ur rite they offered me a demo car...however they wer only 2k price diff... n i thought paying 2k extra id b better off as i would definitly be the 1st driver...kinda not including the ppl that work there that drove the car off the truck n into their show room...hehe

[kn_19_ht]

wsup guys!
i juz got back frm the dealer and i was interested in a few :honda: options..such as:
LED Lights:
Interior Trim Set
Side Step Garnish
Bodykit excluding rear spoiler [i asked for the hybrid spoiler but they said they cant get it..i only can get it aftermarket]
for 2600...

personally i dont think its worth it...as i plan to change the kit later..bt i think the LED's, Trim Set and Side step garnish make some nice touches to the base civic!...

do u guys know anywhere else I might be able to get these at a cheaper price than wat they are offering me...

also..question..i got a fren selling 2003 euro alloy wheels..can these fit the new civic?....

i have 2 wait till june for my car...and i askedd the dealer if they would be able to supply me with another car till then..bt they said some rules changed in march..and they cant blah blah..can anyone verify this>?>?

ur advise would be muchly appreciated!!!

[Jr]

Last week of june mine arrive and i order it on 4th of march.. Wheels might void warranty and if u want extras eg light kit u can get them much cheaper from some website around the places :D

[kn_19_ht]

yeah thats same for me hey..
dissapointing to wait for so long..evn though its worth the wait..
maybe i can start getting some parts b4 hand..
wat are ur plans for the car man.?
wheels will void warranty..if they are not honda genuine ones =( sad..haha..
bt in the future i will plan to change suspension and rims for sure..!!

[Jr]

yeah thats same for me hey..
dissapointing to wait for so long..evn though its worth the wait..
maybe i can start getting some parts b4 hand..
wat are ur plans for the car man.?
wheels will void warranty..if they are not honda genuine ones =( sad..haha..
bt in the future i will plan to change suspension and rims for sure..!!

If u in perth come to the autosalon show on the 29july then u will see what plans have been done ;)

[kn_19_ht]

If u in perth come to the autosalon show on the 29july then u will see what plans have been done ;)


hihi..yeah..im in perth..i will come down for sure...
did u go to the auto teknica show..held last weekend?...

[chylld]

i have 2 wait till june for my car...


Last week of june mine arrive and i order it on 4th of march..

are you guys serious!?! are you saying, if you ordered a civic early march you have to wait til late june? is it just a WA thing or does that apply australia-wide?

i ordered mine 5th of march (in Sydney, NSW), expecting a good call from the dealer any day now, but don't want to hear "you have to wait another 2 months"!

[Jr]

Mine is just rare lol nah mine is app the first white sport in WA. Hard to get white as the dealer said it hasnt been produced at the factory in large numbers!!!! Do worrie iv put in complaints in with honda aust with waiting times!!!

[kn_19_ht]

Mine is just rare lol nah mine is app the first white sport in WA. Hard to get white as the dealer said it hasnt been produced at the factory in large numbers!!!! Do worrie iv put in complaints in with honda aust with waiting times!!!


white sports...very nice!!!...mines juz a black vti....
how can we take this up with honda australia..

hey also juz wondering..abt the mirrors...with the sports n vti-L they have the indicators in them...vti's dont..juz wondering if anyone knows where i can get this swapped/done..

i think i will have to take a sports for a spin this wednesday :p

[Howie]

Hiya guys my first post on ozhonda.

I spoke to a lady from a honda dealer today about the rims, she was under the impression that if the overall profile is not any larger then it wouldn't void the warranty. I asked her to email me tomorrow in writing after she speaks to the techs. I'll let you all know.

Also, a few options were the Sport's rims which was $1100 (or thereabouts, without tyres) also fog lights which were around $500.

Guys anyone got a shot with and without the led lights? I'd like to see them, how much is that option btw?

Cheers

[kn_19_ht]

Hiya guys my first post on ozhonda.

I spoke to a lady from a honda dealer today about the rims, she was under the impression that if the overall profile is not any larger then it wouldn't void the warranty. I asked her to email me tomorrow in writing after she speaks to the techs. I'll let you all know.

Also, a few options were the Sport's rims which was $1100 (or thereabouts, without tyres) also fog lights which were around $500.

Guys anyone got a shot with and without the led lights? I'd like to see them, how much is that option btw?

Cheers


welcome..ive been on these forums for at least a year now..and it was only up until recently that i started posting..[ i guess a big part of this is cos im getting the new civic]..anywayz 500 for lights is crazY! hahah.. i heard the LED option is about $200..

also just wondering if any of u guys have seen the dominator kit? it also has clear rear LED lights...looks hot! anyone with any news on the kit or accessories....

[zoomzoom]

Hiya guys my first post on ozhonda.
I spoke to a lady from a honda dealer today about the rims, she was under the impression that if the overall profile is not any larger then it wouldn't void the warranty. I asked her to email me tomorrow in writing after she speaks to the techs. I'll let you all know.
Cheers

i think the wheel issue voiding the warranty depends on each individual dealer. don't think there's an official statement from honda, add to the fact that honda only supply up to 16" rim as an official accessory.

i emailed honda aust regarding if wheel size is more than 17" and above would we void the warranty. they gave me a coy answer that you can DO whatever you want to the car but should it be found that the unofficial part is causing the problem then no warranty on the parts involved.

i saw the honda jap site, they are selling 17" as an official accessory. just like sat-nav, rear camera etc... and they even give an official pricing not like in aust where u ask different dealer and they quote you different pricing...

[Howie]

Official email from the local honda dealer, regarding the tyre sizing.

Sounds ridiculous to me. It didn't answer my question at all.



Hope you are well, I found out a few things with the tyre size and laws for the Civics. Each car has a plate on the inside of the A pillar of the car (or else where) that states the tyre size(s) you can legally put on the car. in Civics case as far as i know Vti and Vti-L are only 15inch and Civic Sport 16inch. SA will apparently be enforcing new laws soon that make it very diffucult for us the dealer to supply non standard wheels. So if you want to change the wheel size from the ADR standard we cannot deliver the car you would have to do this yourself after delivery.
Its all becoming very complicated! If you have any more questions or if there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Have a lovely, safe long weekend and we'll be in touch

[HHOONNDDAA]

I reckon why pay top price for Honda's Rims? they don't look that great, I am sure one of the people that have the sport here have a set of 16" for sale, they put on aftermarket straight away. In terms of Warranty, they love to void everything and any thing when it comes to a claim. I have always been told that you are allowed to go up 2 inches following the placcard, Just keep in mind, that the profiles and rim size must all match back to the diameter of the wheel before and after the change. Good luck!

[UNLS1]

lots of VT-i's and VTI-L;s and ALL SPORTS are now june/july

[HHOONNDDAA]

lots of VT-i's and VTI-L;s and ALL SPORTS are now june/july

OMG! is this only for melbourne? or Australia WIDE?

I thought CIVIC is one of the every body car... not like a elise or sumthing that has limited production, how many exactly are made per month?

DEMAND > SUPPLY???

[Howie]

Australia wide, i've been told June/July also.

[blk vti]

i did speak to honda australia about this matter (wheels) i told them i have purchased the new civic & wish to put my own wheels on the car, i explained the size (17") & have made sure they are the same rolling diameter of the original stock wheels & tyres.

the person at honda did say & i quote.... you may put whatever wheels & tyres you wish on the car after all it's your car. as far as warranty is concerned you may only have a problem if the aftermarket wheels are a course of a problem in that area i.e steering, suspension, but providing your wheels & tyres are the same rolling diameter i can not see this being a problem.

to be honest this is the first time i have ever heard of such a thing. i have owned subaru, ford, opel (holden) etc i have never had a problem with fitting aftermarket wheels, providing they are within 10% of the rolling diameter of the original wheels & tyres.

PUTTING AFTERMARKET WHEELS & TYRES DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY ON YOUR WHOLE CAR.

[Howie]

Did you get that in writing?

[blk vti]

no need to get it in writing. if it's the dealer saying that it voids your warranty
on your whole car ring honda australia & tell them what the dealer told you.

honda dealers say this as a sales ploy to make you think that the only alloy wheels that can be fitted to your car are genuine ones.

it is just not right.

i mean if your going to be stupid & put 18's or 19's on your car then your only asking for trouble.

for a 17" wheel you need to put a 45 series tyre on it, do not put a 40 series tyre on as it does not meet the same rolling diameter.

if in doubt contact honda australia directly.

[UNLS1]

yeah its aus wide, the civic is very popular! its just like when the mazda 3 came out, everyone wants one and there are only so many they can supply per month!

massive demand and a small supply = longer waits and less discount

[Jr]

Get ever think in writing, in court word of mouth doesn’t hold up. Blk Vti iv got that same answer from deal but they wont give it to me in writing.. I'll let you guys know what happens dealing with Honda Aust over some issues.

[MKI4EVA]

Good little car guys........went for a fang with some euro cars last wkend.

It could do with better tyres. :thumbsup:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/MKI4EVA/CivicnGolf.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/MKI4EVA/Civic.jpg

http://members.fordmods.com/~fuzion/vw/4.jpg

[EK9_boi]

Go the Yoko's A048's all around and you'll be laughin'! ;)

cheers

[type one]

i want new tyres as well :( though the dunlops are ooook.

[chylld]

lots of VT-i's and VTI-L;s and ALL SPORTS are now june/july

i think it depends when you ordered it. i ordered mine 5th of march, called the dealer just then and they said it just landed in australia and i should get it around end of next week.

*big sigh of relief*


Mine is just rare lol nah mine is app the first white sport in WA. Hard to get white as the dealer said it hasnt been produced at the factory in large numbers!!!! Do worrie iv put in complaints in with honda aust with waiting times!!!

white sport... should be nice. white doesn't seem as bad these days, i remember a time when even my mum would cringe at the thought of "another" white car.

and re complains with waiting times - 2-3 months is nothing compared to the 12 months some people have been waiting for their golf gti :) (although vw got their act together and now those waiting lists have recently been cut to 4-5 months)

[zoomzoom]

no need to get it in writing. if it's the dealer saying that it voids your warranty
on your whole car ring honda australia & tell them what the dealer told you.

honda dealers say this as a sales ploy to make you think that the only alloy wheels that can be fitted to your car are genuine ones.

it is just not right.

i mean if your going to be stupid & put 18's or 19's on your car then your only asking for trouble.

for a 17" wheel you need to put a 45 series tyre on it, do not put a 40 series tyre on as it does not meet the same rolling diameter.

if in doubt contact honda australia directly.

yeah well i was in doubt, i contacted both honda aust and my local honda dealer, both gave me different story.

it's pretty standard that you can go up to +3 max from factory default 15" (as long as the overall rolling diameter is still close to the original).

i just think that there's no official statement from honda australia and that each dealer's just trying to cover their ass and playing safe. even the official reply i got back from honda aust was so coy in the way they phrase it.

the honda dealer i deal with will let me fit 17" and above but it'll void the suspension warranty. i thought suspension is wear and tear and not covered in the warranty?

anyway, it sounds like i'm being given the run around. even honda japan does a better job by giving 17" wheel as an accessory. just plain bs.. :thumbdwn:

[kn_19_ht]

hi guys...
i asked my dealer to see if he would be able to organise a loan car for me..to use until the civic arrives..and he told me that the law has changed..since march 2006..every car that leaves the yard needs to have stamp duty applied etc...

is this for real..or is he juz saying this cos he doesnt wanna let me use a car.. :(

[HHOONNDDAA]

wtf, 12months???? for a golf gti... hmm, what they build to order???

[chylld]

i don't think they're built to order... just that demand has far exceeded supply capabilities thus creating a hugely long waiting list. in other words they didn't expect the 40k hot hatch to sell as well as it is in australia :)

re wheel sizes, i don't know about warranty and stuff but i know about the law in NSW about changing wheels. you have to follow a few rules:
- wheel rim thickness cannot grow by more than 1" (25.4mm) over the maximum size recommended on the tyre/wheel size plaque (found somewhere in the car)
- overall rolling diameter of wheel+tyre must not be more than 15mm larger than the max recommended on the plaque, and must not be more than 15mm smaller than the min recommended on the plaque
- overall track (width from left wheel rim outside edge to right wheel rim outside edge) cannot grow by more than 1 inch (25.4mm)

in NSW, if you follow these rules, you are legally allowed to change your wheels without having to notify the RTA (NSW's motor governing body). however if you break any of these rules, you have to notify the RTA and have them assess that your new rims are ok for use with the car, chances are it should be fine. i think the situation you really want to avoid is being involved in an accident where you are not at fault, and then the RTA finds you have non-complying rims on your car and so your car was not roadworthy at the time of the accident - which is bad news.

again, from a NSW standpoint, assuming the only wheel tyre size on the civic sport is 205/55R16 on 16x6.5 wheels, then the following are allowable upgrades (i made a spreadsheet to make filtering easier):
- 215/50R17 on 17x7 wheels
- 215/45R17 on 17x7 wheels
- 225/45R17 on 17x7.5 wheels
- 235/45R17 on 17x7.5 wheels

edit: if someone who already has a new civic (or any other car for that matter), give me the min and max wheel AND tyre sizes specified for the car and i'll tell you what you can do hassle-free in NSW.

[yeehou]

Order civic vti_L auto for $28300 on 1st April. anyone got any idea when is the next shipping for honda civic to australia?

[Howie]

Another email from my dealer today.


Hope you had a great weekend! I have spoken to Honda representatives and technically if you change anything from standard it could void the warranty, if Honda deems that the problem was caused by the aftermarket changes. So you can take your chances with the larger alloys but we have to recommend that everything stays as standard. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.

Hope you have a great day.


Crap.. there's so much room for interpretation in that it ain't funny.

[ErazeR]

Thoes new civics look ok, wonder if they will make a coupe ?

[MKI4EVA]

i want new tyres as well :( though the dunlops are ooook.

the sport get these crap Bridgestones.........

whats going on, how come no ones got there car on here yet.

[Aco3n]

I went to one of the dealer in Melb to order my civic around beginning of March, and they promised me that the car would be delivered by beginning of april. I called them back on beginning of April, and they said the car should be delivered by mid to late April. And now, I called them back again today, and they said around May. Is there anything I can do about this?
thanks for any advice...

[kn_19_ht]

man..i feel ya pain..
wat does it say on ur contract?
the dealer told me..when signing..
should be here arnd june..
i was at least hoping for a loan car..or a car to drive arnd in..bt then he told me some story about every car that drives out of the lot having to pay stamp duty etc..
anywayz wen i went back to give a deposit
he tells me late june..
this juz doesnt seem right hey..

i know wat u guys were saying abt the vw gti having to wait 12 months..bt
how many of those cars do u see driving on the st?...the oww i tink im talkn ant the R32 Golf..bt even so with the GTi's how many in comparison with honda civic??...

in perth..im seeing a few more civics..VTi's..and more Sports..haha..
for those of you who are waiting everyday patiently for ur civic..how do u feel abt this???...

[type one]

yeah pretty sucky... u can have m Vti for 26k LOL....

[Jr]

I dont care no more, waiting lets me save money for mods :D it will come just need to wait im sure the dealer isnt holding your car just to piss you off ever one is in the same boat :(

[kn_19_ht]

yeah pretty sucky... u can have m Vti for 26k LOL....

hahah..nah its k..
bt any pics...
juz curious!!!
any mods????

[type one]

no mods... only looking at sussy and tyres at this point... going to rip off the hubcaps and go HK 'no cash' stylez...LOL... young and dangerous mang... hahahaha

[primetimex]

in perth..im seeing a few more civics..VTi's..and more Sports..haha..
for those of you who are waiting everyday patiently for ur civic..how do u feel abt this???...

When the Civic first came out in Perth - waiting times to buy the Civic were not ridiculous - I was told I can get a Sports version Civic 06 in two weeks!!!

From a recent newsletter from Prestige Honda in Perth - there's about 1600+ ppl buying Civics vs 800+ in Euro's and vs 61 for Integra!!!! :p

[kn_19_ht]

When the Civic first came out in Perth - waiting times to buy the Civic were not ridiculous - I was told I can get a Sports version Civic 06 in two weeks!!!

From a recent newsletter from Prestige Honda in Perth - there's about 1600+ ppl buying Civics vs 800+ in Euro's and vs 61 for Integra!!!! :p

ouch!!!..
how i wish they gave me a euro for the same price hahahhaha...jk jk jk

[MKI4EVA]

When the Civic first came out in Perth - waiting times to buy the Civic were not ridiculous - I was told I can get a Sports version Civic 06 in two weeks!!!

From a recent newsletter from Prestige Honda in Perth - there's about 1600+ ppl buying Civics vs 800+ in Euro's and vs 61 for Integra!!!! :p

oh gawd that many civics.........expected I guess.

anyone out there with the paddle shift notice any delays in down shifts?

[chylld]

I went to one of the dealer in Melb to order my civic around beginning of March, and they promised me that the car would be delivered by beginning of april. I called them back on beginning of April, and they said the car should be delivered by mid to late April. And now, I called them back again today, and they said around May. Is there anything I can do about this?
thanks for any advice...

sounds exactly like what happened to me... except for the last call where they told me it just arrived and will be in my hands in a week. i suggest you call them every week, in the hope they give you a pleasant surprise - i bet even they won't know for sure when the car will arrive in aus, but when it does it's not long before you get it :)

i don't think there's anything you can do about it unless your contract says it will be delivered by a specific time... just hang in there. you're definitely not the only one waiting for a new car :)

[jackosimm]

I went to one of the dealer in Melb to order my civic around beginning of March, and they promised me that the car would be delivered by beginning of april. I called them back on beginning of April, and they said the car should be delivered by mid to late April. And now, I called them back again today, and they said around May. Is there anything I can do about this?
thanks for any advice...

Hey mate,
Id stick in there with your deal, its pretty common for sales people to just say "yeah, should get your car in by this month" without them searching for your exact specification.

Like I said, sticking with your contract will be your best shot at getting that car ASAP, as that saleperson would be working hard to get your car so he does not lose the deal.

If you were PROMISED a car by this time, I would put in a complaint, demanding for a loan car till your's arrives. Should be easily arranged through the dealer and will only be done if he literally promised the car would be in your hands by now.

Keep in mind too, it is out of the dealer's control when your vehicle will arrive, I work for Volkswagen up here, and the GTI situation is a nightmare with customer's waiting, as we give a guide when their car will arrive, yet it is still often weeks late.
A lot of factor's come into play with the arrival time, so be understanding too :thumbsup:

[Aco3n]

Thanks for the replies guys, very helpful... the contract said I should got the car by 1st of April. I'll try to contact the dealer every week, and see what happens by then..

[iigrover]

Aco3n,
You should also make best use of your contract terms....

"If the dealer has not delivered the motor vehicle to the customer, within thirty days of the estimated delivery date, the customer by notice in writing mayrecind this contract."

That is, if they havent delivered the car to you by 30 days after their estimated delivery date you've been handed a free option to go get a better deal from another dealer and recind your original contract. Alternatively, you could let your dealer know you intend to do this unless they drop their price again.

Its a wonderful negotiating position you are put in and you can bet your dealer and the dealers that post on this forum will not like it! :-)

[Fizz]

Aco3n,
You should also make best use of your contract terms....

"If the dealer has not delivered the motor vehicle to the customer, within thirty days of the estimated delivery date, the customer by notice in writing mayrecind this contract."

That is, if they havent delivered the car to you by 30 days after their estimated delivery date you've been handed a free option to go get a better deal from another dealer and recind your original contract. Alternatively, you could let your dealer know you intend to do this unless they drop their price again.

Its a wonderful negotiating position you are put in and you can bet your dealer and the dealers that post on this forum will not like it! :-)

yup good point. if you're just chasing for faster delivery time, i dont think going to another dealer looking for the same model would be helpfull, as all the honda dealers are facing the same situation (supply cant keep up with demand). unless of course the other dealer offers to give you a better deal just to get your order :)

[kn_19_ht]

When the Civic first came out in Perth - waiting times to buy the Civic were not ridiculous - I was told I can get a Sports version Civic 06 in two weeks!!!

From a recent newsletter from Prestige Honda in Perth - there's about 1600+ ppl buying Civics vs 800+ in Euro's and vs 61 for Integra!!!! :p


man that is crazy!!..wen i was firstly interested in the civic..i went down to prestige on a wednesday night..and it was crazy...next door at mazda i could hear a pin drop hahah..

questions:

Q: can anyone tell me if a car dealer is allowed to lend u a car while waiting for ur car to arrive?..

Q: anyone know where to purchase the civic sports mirrors with the indicators?

Q: do accord euro standard rims or dc5r rims fit the new civic?

Q: anyone know where to get the hybrid spoiler..as i asked my dealer and they would only sell me the aftermarket one..which i tink is quite ugly..are there any places in perth that supply the mugen kit? does anyone have any other sites/forums other than the US ones that talk abt the civic Si coupe haha

thanks everyone.. :p

[aaronng]

Q: can anyone tell me if a car dealer is allowed to lend u a car while waiting for ur car to arrive?..
It's at their own cost.



Q: do accord euro standard rims or dc5r rims fit the new civic?
The Accord Euro comes with 5x114.3 rims and +55 offset for both the 16 and 17" rims. If the Civic has the same 5x114.3 and a similar offset, then it should fit.

[kn_19_ht]

hello everyone..
juz wondering..is the model of the new civic EL???..
any links of any modified ones at all?????
aside from the modulo and dominator concept ones?
btw: the dominator front and rear lights look quite hot...

[yeehou]

Anyone waiting for their civic, got it yet?

[Aco3n]

Anyone waiting for their civic, got it yet?

Still coming.. since 2 weeks ago.. and will be still coming.. up to beginning of May.. really frustating!! Luckily I still have another spare car... ;)

[wassup]

I got my Silver Moss Sport from Trivett for $32K drive away.

This included the Cargo net and Floor Mats.

I also recently got the:

Bass Works Kit $450 (from the US)
Bonet protector $79
Rear Cup Holders $50
HID Conversion Kit $450 (from the US)

Ive had the car for a few weeks now (purchased it on the 2nd? 3rd weekend of its release) and absolutely love it...

Youve got to bargain hard... dont accept the sales crap about it being popular...

[EK9_boi]

I got my Silver Moss Sport from Trivett for $32K drive away.

This included the Cargo net and Floor Mats.

I also recently got the:

Bass Works Kit $450 (from the US)
Bonet protector $79
Rear Cup Holders $50
HID Conversion Kit $450 (from the US)

Ive had the car for a few weeks now (purchased it on the 2nd? 3rd weekend of its release) and absolutely love it...

Youve got to bargain hard... dont accept the sales crap about it being popular...

Huh??? How did you convince the dealer to import stuff for you from the US??? Some nuffy dealers in Melbourne don't even know that the bodykit exists -let alone goodies from the US???

Oh... con you post some pics of your new civic please - I'd like to see it! :)

cheers

[wassup]

Sorry,

The goodies from the US i purchased myself. if you search for 2006 Civic accessories youll find the sites im talking about. As for the HID lights, got them from XenonDepot. If you got the 8th Gen civic forums you might find yourself a link that will also take you to a special offers page for civic owners.

Pictures ill be doing this weekend (if the weather holds up). I'll post them shortly.

[chylld]

Still coming.. since 2 weeks ago.. and will be still coming.. up to beginning of May.. really frustating!! Luckily I still have another spare car... ;)

did you only order it 2 weeks ago? hmm better check with your dealer, some people that ordered it in march have been told to wait until july :confused:

mine arrived in australia end of last week so i was expecting it to be ready this weekend... but just called the dealer and they said that they only received the car at the dealership today, so the earliest i can have it is this coming wednesday. given that i work full time i'll be picking it up on the weekend = 8 week wait total! hehe

[PaZzMaN-R]

hi fellow oz honda members stuff waiting for your car we the last dealership to have some stock available. not 2-3 months try 3-4 days!!!!

let me know what you after and i shall find out if its available, be quick though it wont last long.

[yeehou]

Still coming.. since 2 weeks ago.. and will be still coming.. up to beginning of May.. really frustating!! Luckily I still have another spare car... ;)

Good that u have spare car, civic Vti-L (black)will be my first car, I ordered it on 1st April, told by the dealer that I will get it in 4 weeks times, hopefully he will call me next week. He also told me that the delay depends on the color. What model and color did u order?

If it delayed, I'm gonna be really frustrated.

[PaZzMaN-R]

it may be delayed as the plant fell behind in production. you very well could have it on time as one of the boats arived a couple of days ago. if it is delayed its not the salespersons fault but the production plants so dont take frustrations out on them. we have been notified of our delayed deliveries and notified our customers. if you havnt been notified you sould be good to go.

which dealership did you buy the car from and how much you pay if you dont mind me asking?

[kn_19_ht]

it may be delayed as the plant fell behind in production. you very well could have it on time as one of the boats arived a couple of days ago. if it is delayed its not the salespersons fault but the production plants so dont take frustrations out on them. we have been notified of our delayed deliveries and notified our customers. if you havnt been notified you sould be good to go.

which dealership did you buy the car from and how much you pay if you dont mind me asking?


i ordered a VTi black manual on 8th April and have been told that i should [ possibly] get it around end of June..thats crazy!..bt wat else can i do?

[HHOONNDDAA]

if some body was after a pic, here is mine...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE CAR!

:honda: :thumbsup:

MAN I GIVE UP! Can't upload crap on this forum! TRIED EVERY POSSIBLE WAY
I will just post a link to it for the time being!

Link to picture page (http://www40.brinkster.com/vincenth/civic.htm)

[yeehou]

did you only order it 2 weeks ago? hmm better check with your dealer, some people that ordered it in march have been told to wait until july :confused:

mine arrived in australia end of last week so i was expecting it to be ready this weekend... but just called the dealer and they said that they only received the car at the dealership today, so the earliest i can have it is this coming wednesday. given that i work full time i'll be picking it up on the weekend = 8 week wait total! hehe

What car did they order? Is it Civic Sport? Dealer also told me that Civic sport won't arrive until July.

[yeehou]

it may be delayed as the plant fell behind in production. you very well could have it on time as one of the boats arived a couple of days ago. if it is delayed its not the salespersons fault but the production plants so dont take frustrations out on them. we have been notified of our delayed deliveries and notified our customers. if you havnt been notified you sould be good to go.

which dealership did you buy the car from and how much you pay if you dont mind me asking?

I ordered from John Blair Honda in Melbourne, $28300 for Vti-L Auto

[PaZzMaN-R]

i ordered a VTi black manual on 8th April and have been told that i should [ possibly] get it around end of June..thats crazy!..bt wat else can i do?

you can sit tight and wait mate. plants working flat out and boats can only go so fast. your not the only one...

[Alpine]

MAN I GIVE UP! Can't upload crap on this forum! TRIED EVERY POSSIBLE WAY
I will just post a link to it for the time being!

Link to picture page (http://www40.brinkster.com/vincenth/civic.htm)

Hmm...maybe try imageshack to host the images.

[HHOONNDDAA]

i believe it's the server I chucked my picture on. it doesn't allow external link, and I tried putting it up as an attachment on this forum with no luck.

[Atjo]

I can get the manual vti for $22600 & auto for $24600 driveaway. Basically around $1500-$1600 on top of the retail price for each model.

[Howie]

I can get the manual vti for $22600 & auto for $24600 driveaway. Basically around $1500-$1600 on top of the retail price for each model.

Thats neat! How can the rest of us get that deal?

[Atjo]

Thats neat! How can the rest of us get that deal?

It's all because i know the manager of the dealer :) . For euro i can get retail price for driveaway and jazz slighly lower than retail price for driveaway. But all that price not including accessories (like spoiler, tinted window, etc), you only get the car + floor mat.

[Howie]

Do you guys reckon carbroker.com.au can negotiate a better price on a new Civic? Worth the $35 dollar service fee they charge you think?

[yeehou]

It's all because i know the manager of the dealer :) . For euro i can get retail price for driveaway and jazz slighly lower than retail price for driveaway. But all that price not including accessories (like spoiler, tinted window, etc), you only get the car + floor mat.

John Blair?

[mrwillz]

where atjo

[lov]

I get a manual sport for $33500, no matts, no anything
what do you guys think?

[HHOONNDDAA]

I get a manual sport for $33500, no matts, no anything
what do you guys think?

got mine for $32990, matts, tints, boot lid cover, paint/leather protection, free fuel, perspex plate cover.


I did some hard bargainning

[lov]

oo,no

you beat me hardly

which dealer did you go

[yeehou]

I get a manual sport for $33500, no matts, no anything
what do you guys think?

Mate, u can get an auto at that price, seriously

[lov]

huge rip off...
is there anything i can do now?
As the special comments on contract, I can get the deposit refund
I should ask some bargain expert to go with me

[yeehou]

huge rip off...
is there anything i can do now?
As the special comments on contract, I can get the deposit refund
I should ask some bargain expert to go with me

How much deposit did you pay for? Man, go buy from other dealer. And see whether it can cover your deposit.

[lov]

I paid 2k deposit

[yeehou]

Well, sign you already sign the deal, I think u cant do anything about it.. Should have pay 500

[EuroBabee]

38K for civic sport auto with:
- rear spoiler
- parking sensors
- accent lights
- tints
- mats
- car cover
- side door visors
- leather and paint protection

so basically i only paid extra for the rear spoiler and parking sensors since auto + on roads = 35K

who thinks i got ripped?!?! LOL coz i kinda feel i got a bit ripped but then sumtimes i dunno... LOL

if u think i got ripped please be nice!!!!!! >.< i'm gonna feel bad LOL

btw i got black ;)

[lov]

The sales said no to $1000, he asks for 2000 bucks as it was pretty common.

So that is the "deposit refund" pointless?

[yeehou]

That's a good deal, have you got your car yet? When did u order it? and when is the delivery?

[lov]

38K for civic sport auto with:
- rear spoiler
- parking sensors
- accent lights
- tints
- mats
- car cover
- side door visors
- leather and paint protection

so basically i only paid extra for the rear spoiler and paring sensors since auto + on roads = 35K

who thinks i got ripped?!?! LOL coz i kinda feel i got a bit ripped but then sumtimes i dunno... LOL

if u think i got ripped please be nice!!!!!! >.< i'm gonna feel bad LOL

btw i got black ;)

cant find any deal worsen than mine :(

[EuroBabee]

That's a good deal, have you got your car yet? When did u order it? and when is the delivery?


OoOoOoOo finally sumone who thinks i got a good deal YAY :D:D

aniwho... i haven't got it yet.. gonna get it in abt 1.5 weeks!! got it ordered about 2-3 weeks ago.

they ran outta stock so its being shipped over... hehe

thanx!!! haha u made me feel better about my buy lol ;)

[yeehou]

U ordered it 3 weeks ago, that when I ordered my vtiL
Are u sure it's gonna be here in 1.5 weeks for sports model? Dealer told me sports model gonna takes till June/July

[EuroBabee]

yeah i'm pretty sure, the dealer reassured me a few times i'll be getting it in the first week of May...

btw i'm from sydney, maybe there are diff shipping times for diff areas?!?!

[lov]

U ordered it 3 weeks ago, that when I ordered my vtiL
Are u sure it's gonna be here in 1.5 weeks for sports model? Dealer told me sports model gonna takes till June/July
you know what, my car is here now, altho i asked dealer get my car ready in June...

[EuroBabee]

don't you want your car as soon as possible?

i see that ur driving a sp23 rite now... when u get ur civic tell me which ones better .. hahaha... I took a few months choosing btwn the civic and the sp23.. LOL

[yeehou]

I want my car so badly, I don't have a car to drive now, in fact civic will be my first car :p

I really hope dealer will call me this week. *Fingers crossed*

[yeehou]

you know what, my car is here now, altho i asked dealer get my car ready in June...

When did you ordered it? Since you got your car, it's a good news, forget about the bad deal you got.

[EuroBabee]

yeah enjoy your car!!! hehe

we're all gonna be suckers in a few months... ppl are gonna get it heaps cheaper than us... but oh well, dats life >.<

[yeehou]

Yeah, but what the hell, we got our car earlier than them. Lol

[EuroBabee]

Yeah, but what the hell, we got our car earlier than them. Lol


hehehe dayem rite!!! LOL

*the price to be exclusive HAHAHA jks*

[lov]

don't you want your car as soon as possible?

i see that ur driving a sp23 rite now... when u get ur civic tell me which ones better .. hahaha... I took a few months choosing btwn the civic and the sp23.. LOL

I cant laid on civic since i have not yet sold my sp23 :(

[MKI4EVA]

I got my Silver Moss Sport from Trivett for $32K drive away.

This included the Cargo net and Floor Mats.

I also recently got the:

Bass Works Kit $450 (from the US)
Bonet protector $79
Rear Cup Holders $50
HID Conversion Kit $450 (from the US)

Ive had the car for a few weeks now (purchased it on the 2nd? 3rd weekend of its release) and absolutely love it...

Youve got to bargain hard... dont accept the sales crap about it being popular...

sounds nice....any pics yet?

[PaZzMaN-R]

sounds like alot of you guys out ther are getting great deals!!!

atm we are not even discounting the civic!!!! people buying them full price because there none around although we do have a few left in stock but other then that you going to be waiting untill june or july!! so if you get anything for free congrats and your dealers are dumb hehe

to all of you waiting on your civics... keep having wet dreams about them because they awesome cars!!!!

[Howie]

atm we are not even discounting the civic!!!!

So you still going to honour what's written on your sig?


SydneyS OwN OfficiaL HONDA SalesmaN. BrinG ME AnY PricE and i'll BeaT it!!!!


hehe.

:cool:

so fellas.. i asked the question before.. but think it's worth going to carbroker.com.au to get a better deal?

[tanalasta]

I've also been quoted Late July for my Civic Sports. So do you know when the next shipment is due in - as in is it on it's way? Or are they still 'on the production line' in Thailand?

I'm in Perth but I'd love to know whether there's any hope at all of receiving my car before July/August *sighs*

Oh, there was a line in the contract on the back (in small print) about how you can void the contract if you don't receive it within 3 months... Honda's going to be cutting it fairly damn fine.

[wassup]

My 2000 Civic VTi-R
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/412/dsc059835vk.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc059835vk.jpg)

My 2006 Civic Sport
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3940/dsc060492hx.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060492hx.jpg)http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/9168/dsc060558ll.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060558ll.jpg)http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2388/dsc060583lr.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060583lr.jpg)

Shot of headlights with Xenon HID kit and LED Daytime Running Lights installed
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8445/dsc060620op.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060620op.jpg)

[yeehou]

How much u get it installed? or you do it yourself?

[wassup]

How much u get it installed? or you do it yourself?

Did it myself. In all it took me a good 3hours to do but that was taking the time to make it look OEM (ie clean & neat), i also had to find places to put the Ballast and Igniter... if you know where to put them then you could get away with 1hour.

[Howie]

Hey wassup.. know if u can get the fog lights from the US to suit the aussie shape civic?

Also here's a good price in canada for the bass works system
http://store.calgaryhonda.ca/product_info.php?products_id=371&osCsid=u6uqrhv9f233fbfmcmdnqes8mpnn0pqd



BTW, does anyone know how you fit an aftermarket deck into the 06 civic? I'm a bit concerned it doesn't have a standard din slot.

[wassup]

Hey wassup.. know if u can get the fog lights from the US to suit the aussie shape civic?
Also here's a good price in canada for the bass works system
http://store.calgaryhonda.ca/product_info.php?products_id=371&osCsid=u6uqrhv9f233fbfmcmdnqes8mpnn0pqd
BTW, does anyone know how you fit an aftermarket deck into the 06 civic? I'm a bit concerned it doesn't have a standard din slot.

Dont think the Fogs will fit as their bumper design is totally different from ours. I pulled my bumper out over the weekend to relocate my Drivers side Xenon Ballast and saw the back of the bumper.. the kit is well designed and bolts into pre-made mounting points. If you check my previous post above youll see the foglight kit on the VTiR (which i purchased in the US), but in the case of the EM1 Civic it was built in the US and the look was the same as the US model. Unfortunately for the Gen8 Civic its going to be a fairly expensive option to get the lights. :(

As for the deck, you can get the new dash surround for single and double din to install an aftermarket audio unit but this is only for LEFT HAND DRIVE civics. Do not go trying to purchase these kits off Ebay even though some of them make claims to ship to Australia. For now we're stuck with the Honda Audio unit and i dont see it changing anytime soon. :(

[MKI4EVA]

Did it myself. In all it took me a good 3hours to do but that was taking the time to make it look OEM (ie clean & neat), i also had to find places to put the Ballast and Igniter... if you know where to put them then you could get away with 1hour.

hey man that's looking pretty nice. Gee's your keen to mod your 06 :D .

Hope you other guys pick up your civic's soon so we can have a meet.

Hey has anyone run the new lexus-250's?

[type one]

My 2000 Civic VTi-R
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/412/dsc059835vk.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc059835vk.jpg)

My 2006 Civic Sport
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3940/dsc060492hx.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060492hx.jpg)http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/9168/dsc060558ll.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060558ll.jpg)http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2388/dsc060583lr.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060583lr.jpg)

Shot of headlights with Xenon HID kit and LED Daytime Running Lights installed
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/8445/dsc060620op.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc060620op.jpg)

very nice... been wanting to do this since i got the car... but the egine bay is so not user friendly... so easy to install HID's into my old ITR... this car def need to remove front bar...

what bulbs does the 'O6 run in any case??

[davecash]

i bought my honda about a month ago... paid 35k for an automatic sport model. they chucked in the mats, extra warranty and a tank of fuel... not so bad i guess. luving the car tho

[wassup]

very nice... been wanting to do this since i got the car... but the egine bay is so not user friendly... so easy to install HID's into my old ITR... this car def need to remove front bar...

what bulbs does the 'O6 run in any case??

low beam 9006
high beam 9005

Removing the from bar took me 15mins the first time round, tho if i was to do it again it would more likely be 5mins. There are only 2 screws and the rest are the snap lock style tabs. the tricky bit is that the bar is clipped onto the car under each of the headlights and can be tricky/scarey to pull out/off the first time...

i mounted my passenger side ballast and ignitor in the section under the windscreen (theres a bracket that allows you to cable tie the whole thing) but mounting the stuff under the headlights would probably be even better.

Allow yourself 2hours to get a nice clean install with no visible cables.

[MKI4EVA]

i bought my honda about a month ago... paid 35k for an automatic sport model. they chucked in the mats, extra warranty and a tank of fuel... not so bad i guess. luving the car tho


hey how do you find the shift paddles?

does it shift down fast enough when your kaining it into corners?

[tanalasta]

I find the placement a bit annoying as they can be a slightly hard to reach when turning corners. However, the gear shift is rather quick with the paddles and I think I just need to get used to the paddle location.

Take it for a spin and see what you think! My only gripe with the paddles is they only work in the "S" mode and you can't manually downshift / over-ride the transmission in automatic mode.

[MKI4EVA]

I find the placement a bit annoying as they can be a slightly hard to reach when turning corners. However, the gear shift is rather quick with the paddles and I think I just need to get used to the paddle location.

Take it for a spin and see what you think! My only gripe with the paddles is they only work in the "S" mode and you can't manually downshift / over-ride the transmission in automatic mode.

Yeh I might test drive it. Our tinting is starting to bubble already.......hhahah.

so much for the free tinting.

[type one]

low beam 9006
high beam 9005

Removing the from bar took me 15mins the first time round, tho if i was to do it again it would more likely be 5mins. There are only 2 screws and the rest are the snap lock style tabs. the tricky bit is that the bar is clipped onto the car under each of the headlights and can be tricky/scarey to pull out/off the first time...

i mounted my passenger side ballast and ignitor in the section under the windscreen (theres a bracket that allows you to cable tie the whole thing) but mounting the stuff under the headlights would probably be even better.

Allow yourself 2hours to get a nice clean install with no visible cables.

cool thanks man...

[iigrover]

Yeh I might test drive it. Our tinting is starting to bubble already.......hhahah.

so much for the free tinting.


Who did your tinting? And did you get plastic or metalic film?

[yeehou]

So pissed right now, dealer just told me my car will arrive on june.

[Geezmoz]

I've got my vti manual wif reversed sensors, floor mats, and orc all up $23,000. I think I got a good deal, delivery will be this week. This will be my first honda... hope I'll like it....

[kn_19_ht]

I've got my vti manual wif reversed sensors, floor mats, and orc all up $23,000. I think I got a good deal, delivery will be this week. This will be my first honda... hope I'll like it....


hey thats not a bad deal at all..btw..how much are the reverse sensors??
i tried to go for 23k..bt my dealer refused..

all i wish is that i saw the options catalogue earlier..then i would b asking for more things like..mood lighting..b/kit..

all i got was floor mats, metallic paint, tint and full tank of fuel... :(

[tanalasta]

The reverse sensors are almost $700. Which is a total rip off seeing you can get 4 aftermarket sensors installed for almost half that price.

Mind you, I got the sensors, floor mats and the window tinting (also a rip at $600) thrown in. Which is fair enough seeing I paid RRP + ORC for my Honda Civic Sports.

I should add for that price, I could have gotton the Honda Euro.

[Datuk]

any one needs car alarms reverse sensors I can get including camera

[mrwillz]

So pissed right now, dealer just told me my car will arrive on june.

my mum one, late jun
dw we're even longer than u
the wait!

[MKI4EVA]

Who did your tinting? And did you get plastic or metalic film?

Who ever trivett gets to do their tinting for them. I have no idea.

Dunno if plastic or metalic.

pretty sheet since we've only had the car for 7 weeks.


Just put on a couple of hundred k's on it tonight going newcastle and back to pick up a friends new car.

It's such a nice and hwy friendly car to drive. 5th gear overtakes are so easy and the cruise control is godsent.

On the way back we went sector 1 on OP to berowra and it felt so good. Wasn't going 100% cause didn't want friend to stack his new car but man..........you guys gotta do it to know what I'm on about. Definately needs better tyres. I'm going all out on next tyre change.
We've clocked 4900km since pick up in mid March.

[chylld]

I should add for that price, I could have gotton the Honda Euro.

that's what ppl tell me :) but i think a fairer comparison would be with the euro luxury so both cars have leather + sunroof.. then euro would be 7-10k more

the civic's wheelbase is actually 30mm longer than the accord's, trying to find internal measurements, have a feeling civic might have more rear legroom and stuff...

[hondarox]

that's what ppl tell me :) but i think a fairer comparison would be with the euro luxury so both cars have leather + sunroof.. then euro would be 7-10k more

the civic's wheelbase is actually 30mm longer than the accord's, trying to find internal measurements, have a feeling civic might have more rear legroom and stuff...

Yes, the Civic has a longer wheelbase than the Euro (2700mm compared with 2670mm). However, I bought the Euro Standard because I was more interested in the ESP, 6 speakers, trip computer, better engine and Made In Japan which are standard in the Euros. I wasn't interested in the leather seats and sunroof. A colleague also considered the Civic Sport for a while but bought the new Rav4 Cruiser. He got it within five working days. It costs him two grand more than the Civic Sport but has ESP, 17" alloys, dual climate air-con, illuminated driver/passenger vanity mirrors, 6 speakers, privacy windows, more leg room, more storage areas, 2.4L engine and other soft roading electronics wizardry.

[yeehou]

my mum one, late jun
dw we're even longer than u
the wait!

What model you mom ordered? The dealer told me he can make it faster if i change my choice of color, so i guess i have to change the color

[Aco3n]

Good that u have spare car, civic Vti-L (black)will be my first car, I ordered it on 1st April, told by the dealer that I will get it in 4 weeks times, hopefully he will call me next week. He also told me that the delay depends on the color. What model and color did u order?

If it delayed, I'm gonna be really frustrated.

Been busy with my job for a while .. I signed the contract on 15th of March.. and now.. they said there's delay on the delivery.. expect around beginning to mid of May.. gosh.. this time.. I'll cancel the deal if they still giving me reasons... since my friend ordered 1 after me, and he got it in 2 weeks time from different dealer.. really not happy with my dealer.. I ordered the "darker" silver colour.. since I don't wanna go with black anymore..

[Howie]

So what you guys are saying is that there will be delays on the black? :(

[Aco3n]

So what you guys are saying is that there will be delays on the black? :(

expect around June for black.. that's what my dealer said.. and.. it was on 15th of March..

[MKI4EVA]

expect around June for black.. that's what my dealer said.. and.. it was on 15th of March..

shit where did you order yours?

We ordered black around the time you placed yours and got it in a week.

I thought there were heaps of blacks but less of white.

The colour you ordered will definately stand out in the pack.........everyone will have silver white or black.


so whos up for purple with the two tone interior? come'oonNNnnn........ :cool: :D

[Aco3n]

shit where did you order yours?

We ordered black around the time you placed yours and got it in a week.

I thought there were heaps of blacks but less of white.

The colour you ordered will definately stand out in the pack.........everyone will have silver white or black.


so whos up for purple with the two tone interior? come'oonNNnnn........ :cool: :D

I don't think I can give the dealer details in here, but in Melbourne metro area.. wish I can get a purple one for the vti.. looks awesome.. ;)

[Howie]

I don't think I can give the dealer details in here, but in Melbourne metro area.. wish I can get a purple one for the vti.. looks awesome.. ;)

Is the purple only available on Sport?


expect around June for black.. that's what my dealer said.. and.. it was on 15th of March..

Hmmm.. bummer. I called up yesterday and the dealer said there'd be a 8-10week wait currently. No mention about different wait on different colours.

[davecash]

i guess im lucky on how quicky i got mine... i think i waited 2 weeks b4 it was delivered

[yeehou]

i guess im lucky on how quicky i got mine... i think i waited 2 weeks b4 it was delivered

When did you ordered it? some info? What model? What color? Which dealer?

[yeehou]

I guess I have to change to other colour , than a black one. Dealer told me I can get it earlier if I order other colour.

[davecash]

Civic Sport in the silver moss and i purchased from Courtney & Patterson... the only reason i got it so quickly was because an order got cancelled and since i was on the waiting list for that exact car i got bumped up

[chylld]

I guess I have to change to other colour , than a black one. Dealer told me I can get it earlier if I order other colour.

same here... i chose the purple (which is only available on the sport model yes) which brought me an 8-week wait... my dealer called a few days after i ordered (early march) and said if i change to black i can have it before the end of march, i.e. 3 weeks. guess it really all boils down to what they have and what they have to wait for from the factory.

[IS250]

If you're in Melbourne, Patterson Cheaney in Ringwood has a black Vti-L available for immediate delivery. Plus a few others I can't remember.

[MiSloVic]

If you're in Melbourne, Patterson Cheaney in Ringwood has a black Vti-L available for immediate delivery. Plus a few others I can't remember.
that dealership does not give good offer.

[IS250]

hehe thats true, they only only offered me $6000 for my car. Probably why they still have cars in stock. From memory there was also a silver Sport available for immediate delivery.

[yeehou]

hehe thats true, they only only offered me $6000 for my car. Probably why they still have cars in stock. From memory there was also a silver Sport available for immediate delivery.

ANy idea how much is the price?

[IS250]

Prices were the same as others, ie. ~ $29K for the Vti-L auto, ~ $35 for the Sport auto. Didn't get to haggling as I was pissed off with their offer.

Sunroof on a Vti-L is an extra $2500, hmm, pretty tempting. Though if I was gonna spend an extra $2500 then I'd probably be better off adding another few thousand and getting the Sport.

[Howie]

Sunroof on a Vti-L is an extra $2500, hmm, pretty tempting. Though if I was gonna spend an extra $2500 then I'd probably be better off adding another few thousand and getting the Sport.

Wow didn't know the sunroof was even an option on the vti-l.. my dealer had said it was a sport only thing.

[davecash]

i thought exactly the same thing... one of the reasons why i got the sport lol

[MKI4EVA]

i thought exactly the same thing... one of the reasons why i got the sport lol

Me three. My dealer said the same.

Makes sense though. Why would you op that for a lower spec and come in 1 or 2 grand short of the works in the sports.

[yeehou]

I guess I should ring them up see whether there's vtiL for immediate delivery

[davecash]

it seems like your gona have to wait no matter wat. the civic is selling far better than what even honda expected i think. i guess this is the reason why their isnt much discounting going on, if your not willing to pay full price there will be someone esle who is and still wait for it. i payed the rrp for my sport and got a couple of things extra and i was happy enough cos i was driving a new car that hardly ne ppl had:) But back to the point unless u get lucky you will have to wait for some period of time

[IS250]

The sunroof doesn't make much sense on a Vti-L but it would be great on the Vti. Not sure about the Sport's sunroof but on the others they get memory settings, automatic closing and rain sensors.

[yeehou]

I called up Patterson Cheaney in Ringwood, they got 4 vtiL available

[HHOONNDDAA]

oo,no

you beat me hardly

which dealer did you go

Rick Damelian in Petersham NSW

[HHOONNDDAA]

The sunroof doesn't make much sense on a Vti-L but it would be great on the Vti. Not sure about the Sport's sunroof but on the others they get memory settings, automatic closing and rain sensors.

Sunroof for the sport only has tilt up, open and close, ALL MANUAL.

when you close/open/tilt, you can auto it. like the driver side window.

[yeehou]

The sunroof doesn't make much sense on a Vti-L but it would be great on the Vti. Not sure about the Sport's sunroof but on the others they get memory settings, automatic closing and rain sensors.

How come it doesnt make sense on a vtiL when it makes sense on Vti to u? Jus wondering, lol. Any particular reason?

[type one]

yes too true i am curious as well?

[Jr]

Cause i think if you going to pay and extra 2500 you can spend a bit more and get the sport with more features.

[type one]

yes true that... dun need any extra weight in my Vti... got the Vti cos its the lighter of the two already....

[Aco3n]

I choose vti coz it's the lightest in my pocket :D.. anyway.. you can get aftermarket sunroof around $1500, but it won't be like the one in civic sport

[IS250]

How come it doesnt make sense on a vtiL when it makes sense on Vti to u? Jus wondering, lol. Any particular reason?

What Jr said. For the price of a sunroof, the Vti-L would only be a few grand short of the Sport. The Vti is much cheaper and even though a sunroof would push it close to Vti-L money, there are only minor differences.

[yeehou]

Yeah, get what u and jr means now, :)

[yeehou]

Seriously, u cant add anything on vtiL, if u wanna add, might as well buy a sport.

[UNLS1]

we only have a black VTi-L auto left and a purple Sport auto that has the full body kit, led lighting, rev sensors, mats, tint, scuff plates, bass works stereo on the showroom floor! looks mad!

[Bob san]

hey guys i just got my VTI manual. just wondering wot does the Bass system upgrade give u?

[IS250]

The Mazda 3 update is coming out in August. Think we could use that to bargain against a Civic?

[wassup]

hey guys i just got my VTI manual. just wondering wot does the Bass system upgrade give u?

Bob san, go search the forum - the kits already been discussed. recently too!

[chylld]

Ok I just picked up my new civic sport today! it's an awesome car to drive. much nicer than the accord euro i've been driving for the last 2.5 weeks - not as quiet, but smoother and just funkier to be in :) opened the sunroof on the way home and my gf got to watch the stars! (or something)

first impressions: the leather seats are a lot more slippery than i expected, slightly aggressive cornering can have people moving around in the car a fair bit (but not enough to disturb them.) 2 little niggles with build quality: the boot lid creaks a bit when opening/closing, and the driver's door needs a bit more force to close properly than the others. i'll try to have both of these fixed in my first service.

but it's just so awesome a car to drive i can easily forgive these things. the steering is quite quick but once you get used to it it's really good because you don't have to take your hands off the 9- and 3-o'clock positions even when turning tight corners :) the engine sounds sweet.

if i were to modify the car at all, i would put better speakers in - the stock ones aren't as good as i'd like, but then again i'm used to listening to music through sennheiser in-ear monitors.

i found out a bit of info about the waiting lists - my dealer (hornsby honda in sydney nsw) had heard nothing of people being told to wait until oct/nov, he instead said that there'd only be a 3-4 month wait for a civic, with the wait for the sport model maybe a bit longer. at that dealership, they've only been allocated 7 civic sports for the next 3 months! he said it was a restriction from higher up to keep the sport's exclusivity and retain the value a bit more.

[tanalasta]

I agree with almost all of the above post. Are you driving the automatic or the manual out of curiosity?

I had a good comparison between the Accord Euro and the Civic Sport at the recent motor show. The build quality on the Euro "is" slightly better - little things like less flimsy door seals, better quality carpet, full size alloy as opposed to that horrible steel thing in the Civic and the Euro dash / plastic feels more solid when you hammer on it hard. Plus I love the electric seats on the Euro.

Mind you, I'm waiting on a delivery of a Honda Civic Sports in July....... *sighs*

The Speakers do suck, especially when you do one better and you're used to driving with an iPod and Etymotic Canalphones ;)

I got my Civic Sports with tinting, mats, rear-sensors in silver moss (automatic) for just over $36000 including ORC/duties. Will be modding it with a body kit. Does anybody know how much comprehensive insurance will cost?

Though calling it a better drive than the Euro is pushing it just a little too far :P The reason I got the Civic over the Euro was simple fuel economy. The Euro guzzles in city traffic and I was happy enough with the Civic drive not to want to pay the extra couple of thou for the Euro Lux.

[EK9_boi]

Ordered my Civic Sport auto today!!! Yay!!! $35995.00 driveaway with free mats, reverse sensors, and tinted windows! Got a black one! :D Unfortunately, the ETA is July-Aug... :(

Test drove it in "touge-like" backstreets of Donny - very torquey! (even in steep uphills sections of my "track").

Love the handling - spirited driving could not make the car deviate from its line when cornering!

The paddle shift was a treat, although as expected, there is a noticeble delay between pressing the paddle and the actual gear shift - bad when up shifting as you may be deceived into upshifting 2 gears instead of 1! :eek: Aside from that, the gear shifting was smooth as!

Power delivery was also fantastic, power on demand proves to be useful not only in sprinting but also powering out of corners!

Very impressed overall! So can't wait till its' delivered!!! :thumbsup:

cheers

[jamalandjesus]

Drive away VTI auto 25.5k, Sport auto 34.5k. Pay more and be pwned dawgs.

The Sport is ill but the 'leather seats' are more rubber than leather. Wud cop the sport of not for tat.

[Geezmoz]

I ordered my vti last month, and the dealer called on friday telling me it will be in by end of this week, pretty fast I reckon, din't wait too long.

Btw, wat size are the speakers, I might get them replace as soon as my car arrives.
6x9 for all 4?

[davecash]

Does anybody know how much comprehensive insurance will cost?
I'm paying $1800 for comprehensive with agreed value of $32000 on the Sport model with Just Cars. A bit pricey but thats expected as i'm a p plater and have only had my licence for a year.

[MKI4EVA]

2 little niggles with build quality: the boot lid creaks a bit when opening/closing,

and the driver's door needs a bit more force to close properly than the others. i'll try to have both of these fixed in my first service.

i found out a bit of info about the waiting lists - my dealer (hornsby honda in sydney nsw) had heard nothing of people being told to wait until oct/nov, he instead said that there'd only be a 3-4 month wait for a civic, with the wait for the sport model maybe a bit longer. at that dealership, they've only been allocated 7 civic sports for the next 3 months! he said it was a restriction from higher up to keep the sport's exclusivity and retain the value a bit more.

Just WD40 the boot hinge.....should be pretty easy. I can't remember if mine makes that noise or not.

The cabin is pretty air tight and the doors aren't too heavy so are you sure one door is harder to close than the other? As a test maybe leave the passenger side door open and close the drivers side door .....hahah just a suggestion.

Yeh I'm suprised too hear all this news about limited supply. I didn't think honda would care. Good news for ppl who already have one I guess. Can feel more *bling* for abit longer :D .

[chylld]

tanalasta:
i'm driving the automatic. my previous car was a manual and i'm quite fine with stick-shifting, but after a hard day's work in peak hour traffic, a manual isn't the first thing on my mind :) although from what i hear the honda gearboxes are quite nice.

july... fairly long wait, but it's to be expected with demand this high. if the car's impression on me so far is anything to go by, it's definitely well worth the wait!

comprehensive insurance for me (23/m, clean history) is $966 with AAMI. some insurers wanted ridiculous premiums though, NRMA wanted like $1700.. and another insurer didn't even offer :(

i drove both the civic and the euro today, and realised that yes the accord handles a bit better :) there's less body roll and 'wallowing about'... although you wouldn't really complain about either car hehe. i maintain though that the civic is easier to bring to a stop gently and it absorbs potholes better - all of which can be put down to a softer suspension setup.

the euro is a bit of a fuel economy bastard, filled it up today after driving a tank in what was relatively light peak hour traffic without the AC running, and it only managed 10.5L/100km. With the AC on, it did 11.0L/100km - no need to turn it off then really.

Geezmoz:
i don't think the fronts are 6x9, they're round and probably around 6-6.5". i don't have the urge to take apart my doors just yet to find out though :)

[MKI4EVA]

colour?

Good to hear you got your car.

[chylld]

Just WD40 the boot hinge.....should be pretty easy. I can't remember if mine makes that noise or not.

WD40 sounds like a good idea... i'll wait to see if it goes away though. it has been getting quieter, oddly enough!

[hondarox]

I agree with almost all of the above post. Are you driving the automatic or the manual out of curiosity?

I had a good comparison between the Accord Euro and the Civic Sport at the recent motor show. The build quality on the Euro "is" slightly better - little things like less flimsy door seals, better quality carpet, full size alloy as opposed to that horrible steel thing in the Civic and the Euro dash / plastic feels more solid when you hammer on it hard. Plus I love the electric seats on the Euro.

Mind you, I'm waiting on a delivery of a Honda Civic Sports in July....... *sighs*

The Speakers do suck, especially when you do one better and you're used to driving with an iPod and Etymotic Canalphones ;)

I got my Civic Sports with tinting, mats, rear-sensors in silver moss (automatic) for just over $36000 including ORC/duties. Will be modding it with a body kit. Does anybody know how much comprehensive insurance will cost?

Though calling it a better drive than the Euro is pushing it just a little too far :P The reason I got the Civic over the Euro was simple fuel economy. The Euro guzzles in city traffic and I was happy enough with the Civic drive not to want to pay the extra couple of thou for the Euro Lux.

The Japanese Euro is definitely a better built car than the Thai Civic or Accord V6. Yes, I agree that the Euro's fuel economy is a minus. Wish that it runs on regular unleaded.

[MKI4EVA]

The Japanese Euro is definitely a better built car than the Thai Civic or Accord V6. Yes, I agree that the Euro's fuel economy is a minus. Wish that it runs on regular unleaded.

Hmm good point.....

Hey who out there with a sport that only runs on 98octane for their 06?

[MKI4EVA]

WD40 sounds like a good idea... i'll wait to see if it goes away though. it has been getting quieter, oddly enough!


You need to run the boot hinge in with a few more shopping trips with your woman :D jk

[aaronng]

the euro is a bit of a fuel economy bastard, filled it up today after driving a tank in what was relatively light peak hour traffic without the AC running, and it only managed 10.5L/100km. With the AC on, it did 11.0L/100km - no need to turn it off then really.

It'll be interesting to see what the fuel economy of the Civic is on the same route that you take with the Euro.

[chylld]

You need to run the boot hinge in with a few more shopping trips with your woman :D jk

haha i think i'll wd40 it myself this weekend... was showing the car to a friend at work today and he loved it (and he drives a new mx5)... but i felt a bit unnerved when he asked me to open the boot cos i knew it was gonna creak.

the lack of a remote boot release though is starting to get on my nerves, and i've only had the car for 3 days! fiddling with the key is quite cumbersome esp in the dark, don't want to accidentally scratch paint. i think from now on i'll go open the driver's door and pop the boot from there.


It'll be interesting to see what the fuel economy of the Civic is on the same route that you take with the Euro.

i'm very interested in the fuel economy too - however the picture doesn't look too good so far. there are around 20 little squares in the fuel gauge, 5 of them have disappeared after having covered about 100km. then again most of it was driven with the AC on, and the car is still loosening up, so too early to tell :)

[wassup]

i'm very interested in the fuel economy too - however the picture doesn't look too good so far. there are around 20 little squares in the fuel gauge, 5 of them have disappeared after having covered about 100km. then again most of it was driven with the AC on, and the car is still loosening up, so too early to tell :)

Dont worry about it too much... my sport is reaching 4k and i'll get between 60-70km before the first block disappears.

best figures sofar(city) is 8.06L/100km

[MKI4EVA]

Yeh Strangely enough the first couple of tanks don't seem economical. But after that you'll get heaps more k's out of it..........for normal driving you should be expect around 500km/tank I think..... I don't even keep track anymore.

I wonder what their going to give as freebies in the next release of this car in australia.

no one seems to have purchased the purple colour?

heheheh...........that'll stand out when someone buys that one.

[chylld]

no one seems to have purchased the purple colour?

heheheh...........that'll stand out when someone buys that one.

i got the purple colour - it's really awesome. at night it looks black with a purple tinge, and during the day it's got a nice multi-colour-speck metallic look to it (which might not be to some people's tastes hehe)

i was driving to work today and stopped along a busy road, glanced over at the bus stopped on the other side and half the people in the near-side window seats were staring at me!! scared the crap outta me :( i was behind an e46 3-series as well lol.

[EZZY]

ordered a blueish silver met. Vti to replace our smashed daily Ek the other day.

see my good mate Paul at Rick D on Parra road for any hondas. let him know i sent you. he will try his best to give you a good price.

the only issue with the new civic is the availability. we are looking at June delivery.

[MKI4EVA]

i got the purple colour - it's really awesome. at night it looks black with a purple tinge, and during the day it's got a nice multi-colour-speck metallic look to it (which might not be to some people's tastes hehe)

i was driving to work today and stopped along a busy road, glanced over at the bus stopped on the other side and half the people in the near-side window seats were staring at me!! scared the crap outta me :( i was behind an e46 3-series as well lol.


ah nice...........

so looks like we have black (me), silver (wassup) and purple in syd so far from memory.

OPH run soonies when theres more ppl :cool:

[wassup]

ah nice...........

so looks like we have black (me), silver (wassup) and purple in syd so far from memory.

OPH run soonies when theres more ppl :cool:


ahem... thats Silver 'Moss'. ;)

MKI4EVA, you got pictures of yours you can post up?

[UNLS1]

we have a purple one on our showroom floor with every possible option on it possible lol. looks mad!

[davecash]

ahem... thats Silver 'Moss'.
Are you happy with your choice? i got the silver moss as well

[EK9_boi]

Black is "the" color.....hahahahaha ;) July/Aug seem so far ahead for a delivery.... :(

[wassup]

Are you happy with your choice? i got the silver moss as well

I love it... i just hope it doesnt get too popular.

mind you i didnt have that much of a choise as i wanted the blue/beige leather so it was either that or Blueish Silver.

[wassup]

thats the exact same thing that got me... the blue/beige leather was different then the regular grey colour so i went for that and the silver moss definetly looks betta then the blueish silver. i've seen a couple silver moss on the road but none of them have been sports:D

you do realise that your last post has just sold 1000 silver moss civic sports... :eek:

[davecash]

you do realise that your last post has just sold 1000 silver moss civic sports... :eek:

what post? lol :angel:

[MKI4EVA]

ahem... thats Silver 'Moss'. ;)

MKI4EVA, you got pictures of yours you can post up?

I'll see if i can track down pics of my wakefield trip last fri...........should be some nicer action pics from that.

Theres a gazillion blacks already on the road from vti through to sports........

so anything not black will be nice to be honest :thumbsup: .........

these pics are from a wisemans ferry run I did with a friend on the 2nd wkend i got it.

I made a trip down to kiam through macquarie pass as well.........my woman wont driver her crx-del sol anymore now that she's so use to the easy driving in the 06 :D

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/MKI4EVA/Civic.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/MKI4EVA/CivicnGolf.jpg

[wassup]

I'll see if i can track down pics of my wakefield trip last fri...........should be some nicer action pics from that.


Would be great if you have those wakefield pics.

btw, did you get your car from Trivett P'matta? i did too!

[MKI4EVA]

yup trivett........

yeh i'll email the photographer tmrw.

[tanalasta]

Another vote for the Silver Moss. I had originally wanted black but the wait for it was going to be an entire month longer (and I thought 3 months+ was long enough).

The blue-beige leather looks good and only comes in the two silvery colours. Silver Moss is proving very popular. And as for the fact nobody has gotton a sport in that colour, my dealer says that's probably the most popular behind black!

And did I mention I also went for the Silver Sports Moss? I better have it in July!!!

[davecash]

well theirs two silver moss sports now

[type one]

i originally asked for the silver moss and decided that plain silver was more to my liking...

[MiSloVic]

Wow didn't know the sunroof was even an option on the vti-l.. my dealer had said it was a sport only thing.

saw a VTI on the road with sunroof.. wonder if they are Honda original or fitted at some local workshops.. if they are honda original, this means, Honda australia will have to indent from Thailand, since this wasn't even listed as an option in the brochures.?

[wassup]

saw a VTI on the road with sunroof.. wonder if they are Honda original or fitted at some local workshops.. if they are honda original, this means, Honda australia will have to indent from Thailand, since this wasn't even listed as an option in the brochures.?

its not an OEM sunroof. its sourced and fitted locally just like the window tint.

[IS250]

They use the Hollandia 700 sunroof. Very nice sunroof, has automatic closing with ignition off and optional rain sensors for when you decide to park with the sunroof open.

[MKI4EVA]

They use the Hollandia 700 sunroof. Very nice sunroof, has automatic closing with ignition off and optional rain sensors for when you decide to park with the sunroof open.


aer you saying these are features of the sunroofs on the sports? :eek:

[wassup]

aer you saying these are features of the sunroofs on the sports? :eek:

No... the features are for the after market Sunroof by Holandia which is favoured by Honda dealerships.

Very nice.. i had one on my very first car (EK9 GLI Hatch). Very large sunroof.. very reliable and at the time was bigger (actual see through area) than the factory unit installed on the VTi-R hatch.

$1700 and up for one tho...

[MKI4EVA]

oh ok ........

[yeehou]

I'm stll waiting for my civic, anyone who ordered on April, got it yet? please let me know.. Thanks

[tanalasta]

Your dealer should have an ETA as to when your Civic will arrive. Depending on the colour and model, you should be looking at either end of June or end of July.

[yeehou]

Well, dealer told me it's gonna take 4 - 6 weeks when i ordered it. now it's over 6 weeks. I cant wait any longer, i really need to use a car, do you think it is possible to get replacement car?

[chylld]

Well, dealer told me it's gonna take 4 - 6 weeks when i ordered it. now it's over 6 weeks. I cant wait any longer, i really need to use a car, do you think it is possible to get replacement car?

the general consensus seems to be no... you won't get a replacement car. i was told 4 weeks when i ordered mine early march, and i ended up having to wait 8 weeks - just depends when the dealer can get a hold of it.

[yeehou]

Anyway, that's just ridiculously long, Mine is just vtiL, and yours are sport.

[JaCe]

I heard there's a waiting list of 130+ ppl now! popular!


No... the features are for the after market Sunroof by Holandia which is favoured by Honda dealerships.

Very nice.. i had one on my very first car (EK9 GLI Hatch). Very large sunroof.. very reliable and at the time was bigger (actual see through area) than the factory unit installed on the VTi-R hatch.

$1700 and up for one tho...

Does this mean for $1700... I can add a sunroof to my Civic? If anyone gets it done, pls tell us how good it looks, whether it fits in and so on... I'm seriously considering this.

[gmanz]

Just helped a friend order a Civic Sport Manual White today for a friend. Included tinting, mats and first service free. All came to $32500. Is that a good price?

[chylld]

Just helped a friend order a Civic Sport Manual White today for a friend. Included tinting, mats and first service free. All came to $32500. Is that a good price?

pretty good price yeh, lots of people are still not getting any discount so given you paid about 500 less than me (equiv.) it's not the worst you could do :)

by first service do you mean the 6mth/10k km one? because the first first service (1k km) is free anyway...

[yeehou]

Just helped a friend order a Civic Sport Manual White today for a friend. Included tinting, mats and first service free. All came to $32500. Is that a good price?

Not a bad price. Since they give free tinting, Where did u ordered it? how long your frend have to wait? Did the dealer tell you the estimated date?

[gmanz]

Ordered the Car at Larke Hoskin.... and the dealer said delivery is July

[Geezmoz]

Got my last week.... Vti... was delayed for 3 weeks, I ordered it in 1st week of march... wat I heard from the dealer was anyone who ordered it in May will have to wait till Aug. Its selling like hot cakes...

[yeehou]

I'm thinking of canceling my order and go for those dealer who actually got the car in stock.

anyone got any idea how to cancel? Is there any chance that I can get back my deposit? Since the dealer has lied to me about the delivery date when i ordered it.

[tanalasta]

There's a clause in the contract somewhere about you being able to cancel it if the car hasn't been delivered in 3 months. Otherwise, it's all at the dealer's discretion. It's basically your word against his but your name on the dotted line.

Let me know how you go because I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Except I'd go from a Civic that's not in stock to the Honda Euro Luxury. Anyone in Perth know of a dealer that would let you swap cars without penalty?

[chylld]

i'm not sure about the 3 month thing (haven't looked for it) but the one thing that my dealer pointed out to me was a paragraph saying that if i cancel the order, i have to pay 5% of the total purchase price minus any deposit i may have already paid - so for me that would have been $1825 - a very high price to pay just to get the car possibly sooner at another place.

i'm not sure if the contract i got from my dealer was dealer-specific, but it was a paragraph in red text (as opposed to black text) to make it stand out - you might want to look for it.

[yeehou]

Let me know how you go because I'm thinking of doing the same thing. Except I'd go from a Civic that's not in stock to the Honda Euro Luxury. Anyone in Perth know of a dealer that would let you swap cars without penalty?

I think you might be able to swap car if you get it from the same dealer. My dealer allow me to swap car, but I don't have enough money to change to euro. So i guess I will just stick to my order. 5% is too much, not worth it, since I already waited nearly 2 months for my car.

They gave me almost $1500 discount. From $29700 to $28380. Can't complain, can I?

[iigrover]

The standard MTA contract allows you to rescind your contract if the car is delayed more than 30 days beyond the estimated delivery date. Which means if you chose to do this they must give you your deposit back immediately. Under this contract, you can also cancel the contract at any time, in which case the dealer gets to keep any deposit.

But beware, some dealers try scam customers by getting them to sign non-industry-standard contracts that exclude all the clauses that are in the standard contract to protect the buyer (Eg estimate delivery dates, ability to rescind contracts, etc) and even add in other clauses like penalties and additional fees for buyers under some circumstances.

So the moral of the story is before you go to rescind your contract read the fine print (or get a lawyer mate to do this for you) and remember small font is no less important than big red font and vice versa. And if you haven’t signed a contract yet, don’t be bullied into signing the dealer’s “standard” contract, insist on the industry body’s standard contract (eg the MTA contract) which includes all the standard buyers’ protections.

[yeehou]

Btw, can I add the parking sensor after my car arrive? I don't wanna call them now as I'm afraid that might delay my order even longer. Anyone got any idea?

[EK9_boi]

Btw, can I add the parking sensor after my car arrive? I don't wanna call them now as I'm afraid that might delay my order even longer. Anyone got any idea?

All your accessories are in Australia already, so the only delay you'll experience is fitting your sensors.

I got sensors too! :p

cheers

[yeehou]

All your accessories are in Australia already, so the only delay you'll experience is fitting your sensors.

I got sensors too! :p

cheers

No, what I mean is, can I install the parking sensor after I got my car?

[EK9_boi]

No, what I mean is, can I install the parking sensor after I got my car?


Yes you can. Dealer told me cos I may want to get teh side step garnish later. Haven't decided whether I'll get the Mugen ones as yet that's why I gave him a call, and hence that's how I know.

cheers

[tanalasta]

And you can always go for an aftermarket parking sensor set that shouldn't cost more than $400.

Mind you, I got the Honda ones thrown in for free as part of the bargaining :P It's not that great a deal considering that I hardly got any discount at all on the new car and had to haggle heaps for accessories.

[yeehou]

But my dealer gave me the price list that they had, he said he won't earn a single cent from me. lol. the parking sensor will cost around $320.

[yeehou]

EK boi, how much did u get your parking sensor installed?

[EK9_boi]

EK boi, how much did u get your parking sensor installed?

about $270.00 installed if I remember correctly. But I had hammered the sales for about 6hrs on a good Saturday!

cheers

[iigrover]

Why does it cost $300+ for parking sensors when you can buy them for less than $50 on ebay. Is it just the cost of labour to install, or is there something else Im missing?

[yeehou]

SOrry for false information, it actually cost more than $400 for the original honda parking sensor.

[wassup]

Why does it cost $300+ for parking sensors when you can buy them for less than $50 on ebay. Is it just the cost of labour to install, or is there something else Im missing?

to a limit its all about quality... i know i wouldnt trust a $50 reverse sensor when the potential damage could be a new paint job on my rear bumper or even worse.. a new bumper!

[yeehou]

to a limit its all about quality... i know i wouldnt trust a $50 reverse sensor when the potential damage could be a new paint job on my rear bumper or even worse.. a new bumper!

I agree with that, how much did you get your parking sensor fittet? Dealer are charging me $650.

[iigrover]

to a limit its all about quality... i know i wouldnt trust a $50 reverse sensor when the potential damage could be a new paint job on my rear bumper or even worse.. a new bumper!

Cool. And I dont think Id trust myself to install it, as Im sure Id really F%#$ it up.

But I guess I was wondering whether the cost of labour was that much. That is, how much of the cost of a rear parking sensor is installation? Because if they only cost, say, $10-50 as the wholesale price, why dont they - for that price just - install them at the factory as a standard feature?

Note to self: I fear I may be displaying a high level of ignorance with these questions...

[EK9_boi]

Cool. And I dont think Id trust myself to install it, as Im sure Id really F%#$ it up.

But I guess I was wondering whether the cost of labour was that much. That is, how much of the cost of a rear parking sensor is installation? Because if they only cost, say, $10-50 as the wholesale price, why dont they - for that price just - install them at the factory as a standard feature?

Note to self: I fear I may be displaying a high level of ignorance with these questions...

You've not worked in sales before have you? :p j/k

cheers

[IS250]

But I guess I was wondering whether the cost of labour was that much. That is, how much of the cost of a rear parking sensor is installation? Because if they only cost, say, $10-50 as the wholesale price, why dont they - for that price just - install them at the factory as a standard feature?

Note to self: I fear I may be displaying a high level of ignorance with these questions...

No, the cost of labour isn't that much. Its all profit. Dealers make more money selling accessories and financing than they do on the actual cars themselves.

[wassup]

No, the cost of labour isn't that much. Its all profit. Dealers make more money selling accessories and financing than they do on the actual cars themselves.


All of these points are true but to be fair there is a difference in price between the dodgy el-cheapo reverse units (that pickup ghost objects and probably wont stand upto the elements - plus look terrible) and those that will last as long as the car and perform as you would expect them too.

Youve also got to factor in that they are cutting into your bumper... so, should they screw this up youll be getting a nice new bumper, if you screw it up.......:confused:

[yeehou]

What if I purchase from honda and they screwed up when they install the sensor? whose gonna pay for the new bumper?

[chylld]

They would. you probably wouldn't even know about it! :)

[IS250]

All of these points are true but to be fair there is a difference in price between the dodgy el-cheapo reverse units (that pickup ghost objects and probably wont stand upto the elements - plus look terrible) and those that will last as long as the car and perform as you would expect them too.

Youve also got to factor in that they are cutting into your bumper... so, should they screw this up youll be getting a nice new bumper, if you screw it up.......:confused:

True, there is a big difference in both price and quality between a cheap unit and a good unit. But then there's also a big price difference between a good unit and what Honda (and other manufacturers) charges with an unnoticeable difference in quality. Eh, maybe its just me but $650 for a reverse sensor unit just seems ludicrous. Especially when you can get a good reverse camera setup for that price.

I guess what it comes down to is you're paying for a good unit plus $300 as insurance incase they stuff up.

[MKI4EVA]

True, there is a big difference in both price and quality between a cheap unit and a good unit. But then there's also a big price difference between a good unit and what Honda (and other manufacturers) charges with an unnoticeable difference in quality. Eh, maybe its just me but $650 for a reverse sensor unit just seems ludicrous. Especially when you can get a good reverse camera setup for that price.

I guess what it comes down to is you're paying for a good unit plus $300 as insurance incase they stuff up.

what camera systems are out there for $650?........

the honda one was like $1700........

man I've seen a shit load more of civic in china town lately...........mostly VTI-L's but.

i have to admit as well now after 7,000km+ on the clock the suspension could be a hell of alot better. It's kinda of half arse and is annoying at times. Not to say that it doesn't do the job it just doesn't feel as good as I know it should.

[chylld]

i have to admit as well now after 7,000km+ on the clock the suspension could be a hell of alot better. It's kinda of half arse and is annoying at times. Not to say that it doesn't do the job it just doesn't feel as good as I know it should.

i agree. in mine, the suspension is awesomely good on most roads but on occasional sections of bad roads it just decides to give up and becomes jarringly uncomfortable. i think the car would benefit more from softer springs/shocks (to absorb the sharp road joins) and stiffer swaybars (to reduce the body roll) - but that's just my hypothetical guess and i don't know if it'd work :)

[IS250]

what camera systems are out there for $650?........

the honda one was like $1700........

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[jkz]

where did u get that quote?


I just went to the dealer just to check on the prices
VTI - $23k
VTI-L - $27k
Sports - $33k
All of the prices are manual, with on-road costs (Dealer delivery, stamp duty, rego), and discount. The price for the autos are approx $2k more expensive.

Just wondering how much are you guys paying for it? I know there is a very similar thread about this, but its pretty much for all types of civic, and I just want to make it specific.

For a civc, IMO the prices are ridiculous, especially the sport one.

[yeehou]

Anyone who got their accessories from honda, mind telling me what you get and price? I'm sure you guys wouldn't wanna get ripped off my the dealer.

Dealer are charging me $700 for the parking sensor and exhaust finisher (for Vti-L).

[tanalasta]

Parking sensors / tinting thrown in for free but I talked to the after sales lady and she said that you should be able to get about half listed price. Which I may add is what you would pay for them aftermarket.

I paid $300 for the paint protection (not the interior) only. The full body kit (rear underspoiler + front underspoiler, side skirts, rear boot spoiler) was almost $2500.

[jintao]

i got mine with

6 way full proctection (2 for exterior, 2 interior, under car rubber filling, and another i cant remember)
Street legal tint
accent lights
rear spoiler
mats
auto civic sport in purple

for $36,800.

is that a good price?
im not sure but i feel like igot a decent price

[chylld]

seems like a pretty decent price yeah, well done! i paid 195 more than you and got 1 less exterior and 1 less interior protection, no accent lights and no rear spoiler.. but i got reversing sensors :) i'd say ur deal beat mine by 500-1000

[Fizz]

friend of mine just put an order for a vti auto, $25700 driveaway. but he was told delivery would be mid august at best...about 3 mths wait.

[**Ghost**]

can i ask y is everyone who busy the 06 civic buying AUTOs????!?!?

[bored]

why waste your money

[PaZzMaN-R]

just to keep everyone in the know. if your after a new civic in syd or know someone who is. send them to me il give them the best deals!!!!

we sold a auto civic vti today for $24,900 with mats. uh was a one off and lasted all of an hour on the floor.

[chylld]

can i ask y is everyone who busy the 06 civic buying AUTOs????!?!?

that's exactly the question i asked of people when i was shopping for my previous car. so my previous car was a manual which was cool, i loved the direct control and stuff but manual can be a bit tiresome after a hard 10hr+ day at work when you just want to get home and sleep. auto is just easier to use in all situations :)

i'm starting to miss heel-toeing though. also how the auto shifts down to first before you come to a stop and jerks the car isn't cool... but it's only 2% of the time. motor magazine is quoted as saying that an auto is better for 98% of people 98% of the time... but to each his own! :)

[IS250]

can i ask y is everyone who busy the 06 civic buying AUTOs????!?!?

Auto is the future. Ten years from now I'd be very surprised if any manufacturers are still offering a manual transmission. In the meantime, well, I think buyers of the Sport were attracted to the paddle shift. If the Sport only had an auto like the lower specs then the ones who bought auto probably would've got manual.

Also, I can't speak for anyone else but for me, I'd get the auto for the simple reason that I don't like the look of manual transmissions unless they have an alloy gated shift similar to those that you'd find on Lamborghinis and other exotics.