2007 Honda Civic Type S review from Norway
"The enthusiastic Honda"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
* Some minor squeaks inside the cabin.
* Software had to be updated because of a fault indication on the oil level, and something regarding diesel particle filter regeneration.
* Worn right side door stopper.
General comments?
Positives:
* A very sporty but yet practical car.
* The handling is nearly perfect compared to other cars in the class.
* Fantastic diesel engine.
* Big luggage capacity and many smart storage solutions.
* Rare in Norway.
* Futuristic and 'head turning' design.
* Fine stereo unit with Cd, mp3 and Wma playback.
* Twin air conditioning.
* Honda build quality.
Negatives:
* The armrests, both in the front and back, are poorly stuffed, on longer journeys it gets painful having the elbows placed on the armrests.
* Adjustments for the lower back should have been standard on the seats.
* Reversing the car is difficult and clumsy. Parking sensors should have been standard.
* The spring on the seat belts are too tight. When the belts are released they are sent backwards very hard against the pillar, leaving unwanted marks in the plastic.
* The stereo unit lacks a "scrolling" display, long artist and track names need to be manually scrolled.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 I-CTDI turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 38000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2009 |