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Originally Posted by ~Sp33~
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5' 11.75" cubed!Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Sp33~
Anyone notice how the City VTi manual and the City VTi-L manual prices are very close...?
Would like to say I've ordered a Honda CIty VTi-L for $26.5k drive away with foot mats.
Kinda still feel i got ripped off a bit but...owell
Ahh don't feel bad :), I was going to buy it the day it came out, but unfortunately I didnt have the money to do it :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsuska
So what colour did u get it in?
Considering the advertised drive away price for a VTi-L is 29K, your price is pretty good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsuska
hello, this will be a manual!Quote:
Originally Posted by FitRS
Oh yea forgot to tell you the colour. I got white. Took me a while to consider the colour...liked the red as it was advertised although i thought the red looked a bit too orangy (almost close to a rusty colour). Blue...never really liked blue that much unfortunately. Black gets dirty very easily and when i think of black cars i usually think of larger cars. Silver is nice but waaaay too common (although white is quite common too, especially with all the taxi's being white).Quote:
Originally Posted by HKS
Hmm...dunno if you were talking to me or not...but I got an automatic. Dunno how to drive manual and I guess since i'm around the city a lot, probably a bit tedious to drive manual(?).Quote:
Originally Posted by UNLS1
that's a great price Tsuska!
congratz on the purchase!
i got quoted $28k for VTi-L auto with no optional extras...:(
6ft 2Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Sp33~
I didn't actually sit in the back seat, because I was only really looking out of interest and didnt have intentions of buying. But to me they have designed the car to be long at the front, short at the back. No such problems with leg, shoulder or head room in the drivers seat. Same with my GD3 Jazz for that matter :)
All in all, City is a great looking car. Just not ready to part with the Jazz yet...
I took the manual VTi-L for a drive on the weekend. Very nice car to drive. Lots of room too. I've got a little fella who is still in a baby capsule and it fit easily behind both front seats for me (I'm 6" 1), and the boot is perfect for the family, heaps of room.
The one thing I noticed is a lack of temperature gauge. that sort of concerned me, because how are you supposed to monitor when your car is warmed up, or if it is overheating? I found it a very strange thing to be missing. Does the City have some sort of system that notifies you of overheating (other than the steam coming from the bonnet)?
Like the Jazz... I believe it was a Warning light in Blue to let you know that the car isn't warmed up yet and a Red Warning light to let you know the car is overheating.Quote:
Originally Posted by LonePhantom
Interesting, thanks for that. :) Do you know of any literature on the net regarding this? I'm curious about what point the red warning light comes on.
so since this car's head unit has USB/Ipod connectivity does that mean i can simply plug and play my seagate freeagent go (2.5inch/250) portable HDD? the head unit will be able to power my HSS and read my folders and music?
or am i going to have to stick with USB sticks?
manage to get a friend a black VTI-L honda city manual with floor mats, tinted windows and paint protection for $25.5 k if anyone wants to use the price as a guide.
That's a pretty reasonable price for such a new car. I'd hope to get a similiar or of course cheaper one.
So does anyone have one yet? I'm wondering if anyone has piled 5 adults in it, and how tight a fit it was.
Hmmm would be pretty cool if the City's sound system could handle that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Garrigues
I just bought the Honda City VTI-L!! in black! yay :) $27600 drive away, mats and black/white lic plates.
I thought it was a good price but obviously not lol (since some of you have got it for 26500 for a VTI-L eeek thats a good price!)
edit* i got auto
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Originally Posted by Garrigues
Tried using my HD in the VTi version on the weekend, didn't register/read. I'm hoping that my VTi-L will be able to read it... but somehow I find this doubtful... The old version of the iPod also doesn't register on the system.
how much did u get ur VTI-L aznprincess?
I don't think there'll be a difference. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by AznEmpress
Hey man, thats a real good price!. Were the mats the only extra's you got? or did u get anything else? Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tsuska
Here are some pics of my car finally!! :)
Oh and some pictures of my new dog too haha i can't be bothered separating them
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=92fcfc2f50
cute dawg & great looking car...both black!Quote:
Originally Posted by clairegirl
Just thought I'd warn my other fellow City owners of the costs associated with the Tyre type of the Honda City - Bridgestone Turanza E370 (185/55R16 83H).
This bloody tyre costs 200 bux!!!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek:
And there are NO alternatives in the market either!!!... :eek::eek::eek:
What i initially thought was a 25 dollar patchable puncture, turned to be a $200 dent in my pocket!!!.
HAPPY DRIVING and avoid those blooody nails!!!
ouch i feel ur pain..
did you get them through honda dealer ship?
There isn't any other 185/55R16 on the market at the moment?
Where did you find that picture! I've got that old city back in NZ. Great little car drive like a Go-Kart! (have breaks & tyres like a go-Kart that can hardly stop lol) I love it! Wish I can bring it here & mod it & make it a track "Kart"Quote:
Originally Posted by panda[cRx]
Had a new CITY as a loan car. It feels like it corner better than Jazz, may be because it's got 185 tyres. And may be because of that, plus a little bit more weight, it feels lack of power compare to Jazz.
What happen to the inside orange dials? It really makes it looks like a toy.
Looking at the engine bay, the engine looks so lonely, it can do with a bigger engine for better performance, or it can fit a hybrid system for better fuel econ.
Overall is a good little car, but I still perfer a little Jazz. Just my 2 cents
k20 transplant in that woupld be great lol
Well mine is currently sitting in a panel shop awaiting repairs due to some silly girl not watching what she was doing and running up the bum of my wife on the way to work on wednesday. bumper, RHR quarter and chassis rail, tail light all need repair. Crazily enough the bootlid doesn't have a mark on it!!
Once I get it back I have door sill garnishes, sports pedals,DC2 Type R gear knob and bluetooth kit to fit. So insurance says a week so once I have done all my fiddling I will endeavour to get some pics up.
Hi guys,
Well i am now the proud owner of a black manual 09 city vti, we have not got it yet, just waiting for it to be delivered. The total cost cost was 23250, this included darkest legal tint, rubber floor mats, mud flaps, and rear parking sensors, and full tank of petrol.
So all in all, i think not a bad price, what you guys think.
My bro pick up his CITY for 29800 drive with these deals
VTI-S
Manual
Alabaster Silver
MODULO Front Add-on
MODULO Side skirt
MODULO Rear Add-on
MODULO Duck tail (wing)
Paint protections
Interiors Protections *cloth, leather, plastic ( i have no idea.. LOL)
Darkest legal Tints
Sports Pedal
Comprehensive insurance
1 year rego
Rear Parking Sensor
HOnda City Tailored Mats
Full tank of fuel
Key Chains
2009 Maps
ASIMO Plush Toy
Honda City Sellers Manual (give you info a bit more details about the car then the brochures )
thats .. what it comes out from the show rooms.. 2 months ago..
NOW @ Current State
2300 km
Carbon steering inserts
Side Step Garnish (aluminum F/R)
Mugen 'style' window visors
LED interior light
dirt and dust...
i think .. with vti for 23 k is quiet good ;) Congratulations! with the CITY!!
Just read the Autospeed review on the City... They didn't like it all, especially the rrp.
For the cash, you could get something with a lot more kit. Nothing in that price range really is very advertising though.
I'd prefer to save a bit harder and buy a Civic.
need pix bro! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 040501912
haha i try to get some.. weather in perth is sux man..
Bought an Auto VTi in Black with Floor Mats, Windows Tint and Driveaway for $21,700, although its an ex-Demo car at 5000km.
Thats a fair price right?....:confused:
Anyways, just wondering why the Australian City does not have the indicators on the side mirrors...whereas i think Malay or Thai models do.
Can we pay a little extra to get them done?
Thanks!
the price for honda city is 20490 now with free stamp duty, rego etc...
i bargained it down to 19800 and then added on the tinting (scammed - 500 bucks >: O ), paint etc, so eventually it's basically just under 21K.
Manual VTi Black, still waiting for it to come in. i need a set of alloys for it lol.
how much are the stock alloys?
These things aren't exactly rocketing off of the dealers lots, so expect to have a decent amount of bargaining power under your belt if you're looking to buy one.
Not a fan of citys....
Nicky Keeng, that's a decent deal, but you probably could have tried for more accessories - i managed to get floor mats, cargo protector, tints and visors for the FD.
damn i tried getting floor mats but all i got was extended warranty to 5 years instead of 3 and the full tank of gas
Do any of you other city owners here have an issue with the passenger side air vent on the dash popping out?
Lol dude, extended warranty means u can't mod it hahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nickykeeng
Yes you can as long as the mods are not the cause of the warranty claim.
so far i know you cant do:
Engine mods, muffler/exhaust, gear stick knob...
what else?
They can think of anything to deny your claim (they can't legally void it)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nickykeeng
Rims will make your CD player f*ck up "ride's too bumpy"
Lowering the car will put added stress in various bits of your steering
Short shifter - obvious nono
Body kits shuoldn't screw warranty
Any I/H/E will screw warranty for sure. "engine's not designed to be less restricted"
Anything electrical will kill warranty, unless it goes through the ciggy lighter, or you install a fuse tap.
Installing audio (amps, subs, changing the HU) will cause more current draw which could flatten the battery or making ur alternator work overtime -
Don't change bulbs - could draw too much or too little current.
so basically, they can find a reason for anything.
-However!-
If your engine block cracks, and you have instane ICE installed, that has nothing to do with your engine - it's impossible to prove that the ICE did sometihng to your engine block.
If your rear shock absobers make a clicking and popping sound when you turn, and you have a fart can installed - it's impossible to prove that the exhaust system did sometihng to your rear shocks.
If your steering rack fails and you have a CAI. - that can't be proven either.
Just stay logical and be prepared for consequences should things go wrong, and keep all your stock parts just in case you need to put things back for warranty claims :)
oh, and be careful too - most dealers are not stupid, and it's very offensive to them if you try to hide things like that.
edit: wtf is a gear shift knob going to do to your car? make you mis-shift? and blow your engine? lololol
rep plx? :D
I claimed warranty 3 times for my master cylinder on my euro & they never deny it even though i had a lot of stuff on my car.
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Originally Posted by Atjo
yeh but did you ahve an aftermarket clutch, flywheel or gearbox? i doubt it.
you can do exhaust, what warranty means anything happened to your exhaust it will not be covered.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nickykeeng
better stay away with engine mod
i think 16" rims will look ok maybe 17"
i wonder how much these cost : http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=2046
these ones look good too haha
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=1746
You have good taste. Problem is though, when you get rims, it makes your car look like it's been raised.
second rim looks like a CR Kai knockoff
it shouldn't be that much right? haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
i swear driving a lowered car must be scary when it comes to pavements and sidewalks :X
well, u only ever see nice rims in combo with suspension to look 'right' (probs 1-2" drop). If you put nice rims and don't lower, it'll look like u been jacked 1-2".
We used to have a N16 pulsar that we bought from my cousin. scrape, scrape, scrape lol. you get used to it though, and just gotta be careful i guess. (i.e. slowing down a lot for speed humps).
The FD civic i drive already hits kerbs if i don't go ultra slow trying to mount......
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Originally Posted by curtis265
hahaha to be safe better go for 16" then :D
nicky, do u have a pic of your car? i can try photoshop the wheels a bit bigger so u can see how they look like.
i do but no real side view :o
ripped a few from fb
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._2530294_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._5400833_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._3531281_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._4403197_n.jpg
hey i've seen that FD before!...
hahaha thought u would've LOL
the steelies are 15"
Black looks good, just make sure u maintain it - it'll be covered in rockchips in no time :(
Here's what i did. (the wheels are really badly cut out..)
16"
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...lcurtis/16.jpg
17"
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...lcurtis/17.jpg
18"
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p...lcurtis/18.jpg
rockchips :O NOOO hahaha its already hell dusty already :( guess ill be spraying it down before i go to parties hahah.
the 18" makes it look "tank" but around that area the rims are all hell exp
lol get rotas ahhaha.
The dust is an absolute bitch. Black cars can look very striking but u'll probs need to wash every week and wax every second.
dust + rain is a horror story :'(
My other half has a City VTI-L. we are stoked with the car. Got a great deal too. $24k on road with 12 months rego, honda floor mats, darkest legal tint. Had to pay $300 for paint protection but figured we were already ahead.
Have found it to be a fantastic car. We are getting roughly 6 L/100km round town and have taken it on a 1800km road trip and averaged 5.4L/100km.
Can definitely recommend the City. Negotiate a good price though.
Why city over civic?
Couple of reasons. Got top spec city for good price.
Fuel economy on the city is awesome. Plus the other half, (forgive her), liked the look of the city more. Plus the size of the city was perfect. We wanted smaller car, even though still has plenty of room.
I'm 6'3" and fit easy in back seat.
i got a city cos every1 has a civic already :S and u defo dont see many city's around unlike jazz
that's true.. not many city's around compared to a jazz or civic. havnt seen any modified ones on the street here in bris tho. looking forward to seeing a nice clean one.
btw, curtis, u should have photoshopped a lil bit of a drop to go with those 18s :p
My point was that if u put 18's without drop, it looks like it's been raised.
wouldnt 18 be too big already
Big wheels is ok if u
a) choose the right rim design
b) Make them fit right - flush with the fender or tucked in slightly
i found out legal rims are +2" max from ur stock rims
not quite true. i believe it has something to do with rolling diameter of the new rim and tyre combo. has to be damn close to stock otherwise things like speedo can be out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nickykeeng
I have a old school mini with 13" rims on it. stock rims were 10". pits in perth had no dramas with it.
With the city means you could go to an 18" rim. With practically a lacky band tyre.
Hey do you guys think this old city can comply with Australian road standard? I am thinking of bring it over from NZ.Quote:
Originally Posted by rambohung
no, unless you have the car more than 1 year in nz and bring it in as personal imports.