Guys,
These are not gripes or complaints, merely observations during my first enjoyable 100 miles. Only had the car since Thursday
. I might notice things others don't, only because I am really into cars and feel and hear just about anything, haha.
#1 Either the goodyear RS-A's are to hard or the ride is nice and firm and all bumps, holes and tar strips can be felt.
I like this feel in a car by the way, was like my impreza. This also is with correct tire pressures. No No on honda for using these tires on a civic in my view.
#2 On bumps and or shallow patches in the road, there seems to be a REAR HOP or it's the tires and or stiffer suspension than past civics. Or could it be the car still needs to be broken in and the rear suspension is just very new. Maybe the rear of the car is very light and tends not to stay planted as cars with heavier asses.
#3 The highway feel is great and the car stays super composed. Again, on the highway, tons of tire noise with correct pressure. Goodyears, figures.
#4 Steering is great and very quick and responsive. Much quicker that my wife's 05 corolla LE. Steering wheel size in my view is great, I don't like big steering wheels, they just get in the way and belong on 50's automobiles.
#5 Eventhough the LX only comes with front disc rear drums, brakes work great and stop nicely. Steering wheel stays nice and straight during all breaking instances.
#6 Trunk space (for me at least) is very good and useable. I believe I can fit a full size spare and put the tools elsewhere for changing a flat.
NOTE: In every car of mine I carry a 2 ton floor jack which can be purchased at Walmart or any other large chain store in the car dept. They usually cost about $17 and make changing a flat a 10 minute chore, that in the wrong place, can save your life.
#7 Dashboard layout for speedo and tach, once used to them, are great and work as honda designed. I do not have any problems at nite with the speedo being to bright which I read on edmunds or kbb. Once the lights are turned on, it dims for you. Not sure why others complain about this?
#8 Radio is good for normal people, but myself, I will get the Metra dash kit and put an alpine radio in. I was never a big fan of OEM radios. Speakers are another story and I am to tired to talk about them.
#9 I have read about some people complaining about the "POKEY" transmission. Mine is fine and I really don't notice anything funny or odd about it. I really haven't had a chance to really get up and go but won't for at least 500 more miles.
#10 Good luck cleaning that windsheild. I might have to make a home made unit for cleaning both the dash and window as arm reaching just might not cut it.
#11 Paint looks nice and thick and hopefully resistant to scratching as my subaru impreza, a finger nail would just about go half way through the paint with basic pressure. Any subaru owner knows this.
#12 I do notice in reverse the same sound I used to have on my manual transmissions. I like it but others might not.
#13 I have had no creaks and or rattles from the car. I have read other places that some people do? Maybe over time they will occur. Let's see what happens.
#14 Engine has ample power for most occasions. Today I took my wife and mother in law around town with a ton of things in the trunk. No problems getting on the highway and going from reds. I will see when I go camping just how these 140 ponies do on really steep hills
#15 Oh yes, a slight pull the right when letting of the steering wheel on flat roads. This is not from a light but when cruising. Tires pressures are right but it's really not bad enough to warrant another alignment on such a new car. The tires suck anyway so I will replace them around 10,000 and re-align then.
I am sure I left out some things but I do LOVE this car and my wife, although she did not drive it yet, likes it so far just from being a passenger.
Please let me know what you guys think and or confirm and of the things I have posted. I am curious if anyone has some of the feelings posted above.
keRo
