the SMALL things that annoy you about your car
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the SMALL things that annoy you about your car
i was just thinking about my car today, and i went outside to mess around with the audio system a bit, when i noticed a few things that annoyed me ( i noticed these things before ):
1) the license plate frame on the front bumper, since i dont need a front license plate, i have that frame showing on the bumper, it annoys me.
2) the wierd *** patterns on the EX seats, why do they have those? i heard that the other models have better patterns, or no patterns at all, why did honda put the patterns on the highest model?
3) no lock on the glove box, but a lock on the back seat ( for folding the seat down ), right, nice compromise eh?
4) the sunroof controls, i hate leaning forward while driving to mess with the sunroof, they should have been closer to the driver, like where the vanity lights are, or the center console.
now, before people start to flame, I LOVE MY CAR. these are just the small things that annoy me, i knew about them before i bought the car, so they didn't keep me from buying the car.
so what annoys you about your civic? ( and lets keep the rattles out of it though )
1) the license plate frame on the front bumper, since i dont need a front license plate, i have that frame showing on the bumper, it annoys me.
2) the wierd *** patterns on the EX seats, why do they have those? i heard that the other models have better patterns, or no patterns at all, why did honda put the patterns on the highest model?
3) no lock on the glove box, but a lock on the back seat ( for folding the seat down ), right, nice compromise eh?
4) the sunroof controls, i hate leaning forward while driving to mess with the sunroof, they should have been closer to the driver, like where the vanity lights are, or the center console.
now, before people start to flame, I LOVE MY CAR. these are just the small things that annoy me, i knew about them before i bought the car, so they didn't keep me from buying the car.
so what annoys you about your civic? ( and lets keep the rattles out of it though )
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Rep Power: 0 you have to lean foward when fudging with the sunroof? oh well im like 6'3'' so i dont need too ......... thank god for long arms [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Gryphin
you have to lean foward when fudging with the sunroof? oh well im like 6'3'' so i dont need too ......... thank god for long arms [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Gryphin
you have to lean foward when fudging with the sunroof? oh well im like 6'3'' so i dont need too ......... thank god for long arms [IMG]i/expressions/demon.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Logan
Small things, small things...only one small thing that bothers me...and it's terribly small...THE ENGINE. lol[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Logan
Small things, small things...only one small thing that bothers me...and it's terribly small...THE ENGINE. lol
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Rep Power: 0 rattling in my driver side panal[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
and no lock on the glove box[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
bouncy suspension[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG] I need Koni yellows[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
and no lock on the glove box[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
bouncy suspension[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG] I need Koni yellows[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 its a 13k dollar car, so i guess i cant complain too much. i just notice how they are missing screws here and there, how the glove box looks a little off when it closes, like it should be pushed in more.
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Rep Power: 0 Not really small but it has a bouncy suspension. On my way to school, it's like I'm riding the school bus.
Other than that here are some small things:
When you lock the windows you can't even open them from the driver's side. What's the point of that?
No unlock doors button on the passenger side.
The glowing ignition turns off as soon as you lock your doors. I live in a big city so I always lock my doors as soon as I get in my car.
Other than that it's a very nice car.
Other than that here are some small things:
When you lock the windows you can't even open them from the driver's side. What's the point of that?
No unlock doors button on the passenger side.
The glowing ignition turns off as soon as you lock your doors. I live in a big city so I always lock my doors as soon as I get in my car.
Other than that it's a very nice car.
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Rep Power: 0 my only problem is the sqeeaky pedel when i depress it it squeaks every now and then. other than that, no rattles, no prblems, runs great for me. the engine doesn't bother me. its good enough for me for now.
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Rep Power: 318 you can't use the power locks to lock the door when it's open; you have to pull the door handle in the cabin to get it to lock. I like how you can't lock it at all if the key is still in the ignition 
the driver's armrest is kinda small, but i'm actually getting used to it now.
the storage compartment underneath the armrest is hard to reach at times..
everytime someone gets out from the back of my car (coupe) i have to adjust the seat so it's 'to spec' for my friends' needs [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
the UGLY HORSESHOE TAILLIGHT PATTERN
hmm.. what else...
setting the AC mode to defrost always turns off the cabin recirculation setting. I hate the smell of outside air.
foggy windows, sticky rear deck..
stock ride height...
the driver's armrest is kinda small, but i'm actually getting used to it now.
the storage compartment underneath the armrest is hard to reach at times..
everytime someone gets out from the back of my car (coupe) i have to adjust the seat so it's 'to spec' for my friends' needs [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
the UGLY HORSESHOE TAILLIGHT PATTERN
hmm.. what else...
setting the AC mode to defrost always turns off the cabin recirculation setting. I hate the smell of outside air.
foggy windows, sticky rear deck..
stock ride height...
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[hr]Originally posted by: CivicManDan
its a 13k dollar car, so i guess i cant complain too much. i just notice how they are missing screws here and there, how the glove box looks a little off when it closes, like it should be pushed in more.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: CivicManDan
its a 13k dollar car, so i guess i cant complain too much. i just notice how they are missing screws here and there, how the glove box looks a little off when it closes, like it should be pushed in more.[hr]
annoying things:
yes, I hate the front bumper plate thingie ...
the patterns on the seats suck
the handling seems a lot worse than the 6th generation civics
mods don't make that much of a difference anymore ...
factory (firestone) tires SUCK
things I love
the shifter stick is completely solid straight ... instead of thick at the bottom, then gets thinner like the older gen. civics
orange dashboard lights
cupholder for the back seat!
yes, I hate the front bumper plate thingie ...
the patterns on the seats suck
the handling seems a lot worse than the 6th generation civics
mods don't make that much of a difference anymore ...
factory (firestone) tires SUCK
things I love
the shifter stick is completely solid straight ... instead of thick at the bottom, then gets thinner like the older gen. civics
orange dashboard lights
cupholder for the back seat!
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Rep Power: 0 The rake of of the dash where the cd player is really bothers me.
No power lock/unlock switch on the passenger side really bothers my wife and thus, really f-in annoys me as a result...LOL
Oh, and I need about 2" more legroom..I can't stand that..
I took care of the rattles myself so no problems there.
Other than those things, I absolutely love my little practical civic sedan...
No power lock/unlock switch on the passenger side really bothers my wife and thus, really f-in annoys me as a result...LOL
Oh, and I need about 2" more legroom..I can't stand that..
I took care of the rattles myself so no problems there.
Other than those things, I absolutely love my little practical civic sedan...
1. wheelgap[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
2. rear deck rattle
3. arm rest is way to small.. its more like a elbow rest.[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
4. rear seats. i hate driving 3 or 4 people (including myself.. but im taking care of that in the spring )
5. the gas gauge. wish it was actually somewat accurate
6. automatic trans
7. d17
2. rear deck rattle
3. arm rest is way to small.. its more like a elbow rest.[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
4. rear seats. i hate driving 3 or 4 people (including myself.. but im taking care of that in the spring
)5. the gas gauge. wish it was actually somewat accurate
6. automatic trans
7. d17
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If you wanna get real ****...
1. interior has lots of panels that don't align properly
2. gas gauge inaccuracy
3. i'm not too crazy about the whole "push/pull" trunk and fuel door release either
4. my sisters 6th gen seems to handle more confidently, and she's riding on stock wheels/tires
5. minivans can outaccelerate me
1. interior has lots of panels that don't align properly
2. gas gauge inaccuracy
3. i'm not too crazy about the whole "push/pull" trunk and fuel door release either
4. my sisters 6th gen seems to handle more confidently, and she's riding on stock wheels/tires
5. minivans can outaccelerate me
PCM problems
Rattling, rattling and more rattling,....
4K RPM's at 80 MPH, engine sounds like it's gonna blow up
I got used to the seat patterns so they don't bug me anymore
Black windshield squirters, they could've at least color matched them
Rattling, rattling and more rattling,....
4K RPM's at 80 MPH, engine sounds like it's gonna blow up
I got used to the seat patterns so they don't bug me anymore
Black windshield squirters, they could've at least color matched them
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Rep Power: 0 definently no lock on the glovebox,,,the right (passenger) side of the sun roof sags.,,,i dont really like where the sun roof controls are located but ive been thinking about shoe horning them into the arm rest,,wouldnt be too hard,,,and i hate the stock light color,,,why cant mine be blue stock?
but aside from that i loves me some civic
but aside from that i loves me some civic
