I really couldn't fault my FD1 Auto in the 2 1/2 years I owned it, not 1 problem or warranty claim in 70,000km. As a cheap Vehicle by todays standards I don't believe there is anything that can match it for value. It was only after a female decided that it was parked in the wrong place & modified the shape of it that I decided to update to a Euro ( it took a lot to convince the Mrs to do this).
I regard it as the best move I made as the base model Euro is in a different class all round in comparison to the Civic, add to that, the difference in economy is less than 1/2L/100km after 27,000km (7.08L/100km Euro - 6.78L/100km FD1) so I have lost very little in running expenses.
For those who buy new cars the base model Euro is around the same price as an FD2 & cheaper than a Hybrid by a fair margin & you get a lot more car for your money. Once again, just my opinion
For those who buy second hand cars it is a different story. I would also like to add that i think I had a bit to do in helping Denot decide to update from his FD2 into a Euro & he now shares my thoughts.
Buddah, how the heck to you average 7.08 L/100KM in yoru euro? What type of driving do you do?
Buddah, how the heck to you average 7.08 L/100KM in yoru euro? What type of driving do you do?
All my driving is country, mostly rural B class roads - no freeway driving & obviously some driving in country towns. When i go to town which until recently was daily, it is 25km each way + about 7km of town driving. I would do that trip twice a day, 5 days a week. I recently took the Euro to Sydney & back, a round trip of 3075km & averaged 6.45L/100km for the trip. Here is a picture i took of the trip computer on that trip.
Originally Posted by buddah51au
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