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iLlusion10
15-07-2008, 10:29 PM
Is it worth spending a little bit more to get a 7th gen civic, like is there less problems, btw this isn't for me, just someone who needs a practical reliable car, like he doesn't want to modify it and vtec isn't a big deal for him.
iLlusion10
16-07-2008, 08:22 PM
lol anyone?
ej20i
16-07-2008, 10:10 PM
of corz spending a lil bit more to get a much younger car wuld be better...
but hey,sum mite say 6th gen is made in japan and 7th is not...
serzly...if its crap would honda qualify it and sell it on the market?i rekon go for the 7th gen..newer car = better resell value after use =-)
Frost_FD
17-07-2008, 03:35 PM
imo 7th looks better =) face lift version i mean
clayton4115
24-07-2008, 11:14 AM
i have a 7th Gen civic and she is made in Japan!
simonnowis
24-07-2008, 12:58 PM
of corz spending a lil bit more to get a much younger car wuld be better...
but hey,sum mite say 6th gen is made in japan and 7th is not...
serzly...if its crap would honda qualify it and sell it on the market?i rekon go for the 7th gen..newer car = better resell value after use =-)

both 6th gen and 7th gen are made in japan, its 8th gen that is made in thailand.
I think for a daily driver a 7th gen is perfect, iv had the 7th gen sedan before, apart from finding the seats alittle uncomfortable it was a great car. btw iv noticed the resale value of the 7th gen is pretty crap compared to the resale value held by the 5th and 6th gen civics.
AnthonyD
24-07-2008, 03:37 PM
both 6th gen and 7th gen are made in japan, its 8th gen that is made in thailand.
I think for a daily driver a 7th gen is perfect, iv had the 7th gen sedan before, apart from finding the seats alittle uncomfortable it was a great car. btw iv noticed the resale value of the 7th gen is pretty crap compared to the resale value held by the 5th and 6th gen civics.


Actually the 7th gen sedan is made in thailand too, still very nicely built.
clayton4115
28-07-2008, 10:52 AM
mine is made in Japan, i have a 7th Gen GLI i know i looked at the compliance plate it says made in Japan!
DR HONDA
28-07-2008, 11:27 AM
mine is made in Japan, i have a 7th Gen GLI i know i looked at the compliance plate it says made in Japan!
Unless it is a Hybrid then you are driving a Thai built car. Civic 4DR was built in Thailand since 2002 and all 5DR's and Hybrids came out of Japan
iversonruls
29-07-2008, 01:23 AM
i thought its the facelifted 7th gen which is made in thai

my 2001 ES is made in jap
SaiHayashi
29-07-2008, 02:15 AM
i heard the thai made hondas have a some critical issues with the gearbox, is that true?
DR HONDA
29-07-2008, 08:52 AM
i heard the thai made hondas have a some critical issues with the gearbox, is that true?
Oil pump failure is starting to be a common issue with the es/eu civic. All drive is lost. Problem rectified around 04 cheapest fix a second hand 04 ES trans from the wreckers as renewing oil pump and burnt clutches will be costly.
DR HONDA
29-07-2008, 08:53 AM
i thought its the facelifted 7th gen which is made in thai

my 2001 ES is made in jap
Only the 2001 modelled ES civic came out of Japan
clayton4115
29-07-2008, 12:58 PM
definately not built in Thailand, i stand corrected!!

http://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=civicjapancy2.jpg
DR HONDA
29-07-2008, 01:39 PM
I wont get to into this topic but be assured that all 02 modelled onwards ES civics delivered to AU came out of Thai factory's. Check your vin no. as if built in Japan then the 17 digit vin will first indicate J. Thailand = M. Canada = 2. USA = 1. UK = S. These are the 5 main suppliers and fabricators for Honda Australia.
clayton4115
29-07-2008, 02:38 PM
ok i will go take a photo of the compliance plate just to prove it, it is made in Japan.
clayton4115
29-07-2008, 07:43 PM
ok i just checked my VIN, it says MRHES...

so i suppose you are right, it is made in Thailand?

geez all this time i thought it was Jap, but the quality of the car is that good it seems like its assembled in Japan!

my apologies, you are correct.
7th Gen
29-07-2008, 11:07 PM
Oil pump failure is starting to be a common issue with the es/eu civic. All drive is lost. Problem rectified around 04 cheapest fix a second hand 04 ES trans from the wreckers as renewing oil pump and burnt clutches will be costly.

i have had first hand experience of this :D
thx to Dr Honda for the very quick fix
7th Gen
29-07-2008, 11:09 PM
back to the original post, well it depends on what the buyer wants and obviously how much $ they have to spend

the 7th gen will be a newer car
the 6th gen EK was very popular, still heaps on the road and more body styles - hatch, sedan, coupe

if you are just planning to leave it stock then i would say get the 7th gen
but of course i would say that cause i own one :D