Showing posts with label Honda Civic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Honda Civic. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
The Honda Civic
The car holds an edge of visual appeal and safety along with versatility in engine section. This little high performance model from Honda is sure to win your heart when you put your hands on the steering and find the comfort level. And as you ride the car you realize the engine performance of this little master which is indeed a good choice among affordable luxury mid size cars. In the year 2007 and before that other models like Hyundai Electra took the prize of car of the year, but with roaring price rise of fuel the Honda Civic displays its power of giving you a good mileage with its not so powerful but yet reliable engine.
Engine Performance
Honda civic ranks the top position with its overall achievements in all categories which include it's powerful Honda Civic engine. The car is a sordid example of power and agility which one can expect even from the entry level of the car. They are available in both engine options. You can either choose for the all new 1.8-liter, 16-valve SOHC I-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine which is capable of producing 140 horsepower. The 140 horsepower is quite enough for the mid size car for a comfortable ride on the highway as well as on the city roads. Buyers can also opt for another powerful 2.0-liter, 16-valve SOHC I-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine that outputs 197 horsepower.
Many reviews point out that 1.8 liter Honda civic engines are more polished than you would expect for such an affordable compact car. You have options to choose from either five speeds manual or five speeds automatic. It is estimated that the 1.8 liter engine can give good mileage and can run 26 miles per gallon in the city and 34 on the highway. The 2.0l engine can give a little less mileage than its sibling 1.8l.
Though the car cannot be said the quickies to its limits but with such good engine specs like MacPherson supports front suspension the engine responds well to your punch of gas at speeds between 25 mph to65 mph.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Honda Civic Pictures
Honda civic photos, images, pictures and wallpapers: Honda civic Type R, Honda civic GX, 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid, Honda Civic Coupe and Honda Civic Vtech.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Honda Civic Type R
People say school days are the best days of your life but I disagree. For me university was quite simply brilliant fun (and hard work I promise), for three years which quite frankly outstrips anything else I've encountered. Whether it was learning about something I actually had an interest in (handily for this article I studied journalism), the social aspect which encompassed partying, constant football playing and music shopping, or living away from home and growing up, I'm not sure. Throughout the three years there was one motivation to actually sit down and write my essays and it was a picture on my bedroom wall. Neither of Kelly Brook, nor great literature scholars but of a Honda Civic Type R.
The thing I loved about the Honda was that the standard Civic was so boring to look at and drive that you seemingly needed at least 65 years of life experience before being able to own one. Don't get me wrong, just because it was boring to drive doesn't mean it wasn't a good car, it was just very safe and sensible and, well it was for old people. The Type R badge didn't just add a few thousand pounds to the price tag; it transformed the retirement home company car into a snarling piece of motoring exotica that I aspired to own one day if I studied hard.
I'd struggle to win the argument that it looks much different from the standard model, with 17 inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and twin exit exhaust the only obvious external differences. This however was more than enough for me to start salivating and by the time I read the performance figures I needed oxygen. A 2 litre VTEC engine lurked under the bonnet producing 197bhp, revving to a crazy 8,250rpm and dragging the car from 0-60mph in a mere 6.6 seconds. To put it more succinctly, it was as if Honda had strapped a rocket to a mobility scooter.
Inside you weren't met with the most luxurious cabin but racing seats, white dials and a brushed aluminium gear knob offered further evidence that speed really was the only priority for this car. The gearbox is mounted on the dashboard which appears odd at first but it falls so easily to hand and changes so slickly, you'll be converted in minutes. Despite it being front wheel drive, the car handled superbly thanks in no small measure to it's expensive independent rear suspension (something Honda have skimped on with the latest derivative) and communicative feedback through the steering wheel.
Quite rightly in the little Honda's lifespan (2001 - 2006) it became the biggest selling fast hatchback, smashing all modest targets Honda HQ in Japan had. Priced at a tad under £16,000 and delivering all you could want in a driving experience, this was hardly a surprise.
The big question then is, three years on from graduating from university do I have a Honda Civic Type R on my driveway? Um, no but my 'I really want one of those' radar is still twitching very strongly. The very exciting news however is that prices are now reaching a level where this extraordinary car is accessible to the majority - and very possibly me too. A low mileage four-year-old car is now valued at £8,000 (add £400 for air conditioning).
This being a Honda, there should be very little to worry about with a car of this age, the VTEC engine is one of the most reliable in the world and the car itself is well put together, so don't expect to find doors hanging off. As with any used car though it's important to check some key points.
Firstly the car was available in red, black and silver. If the one you're looking at is white it's an import from Japan which may have an extra 20bhp but will be difficult to insure, will depreciate quickly and will have your Honda dealer running for the horizon. The turning circle isn't great on the Type R so check the alloy wheels for signs of a struggle against the kerbs and whilst you're there, have a look at the side skirts for speed hump damage.
Other than that the Type R is as widely praised now as it was when new and with the new model now on sale this version should become more readily available. As a final plus point (if one was needed) it's faster and handles better than the new model. Right I can't wait any longer…I'm off to buy one.
About the Author
Mark Creese talks passionately about his love of the Honda Civic Type-R. Bristol Honda has a wide choice of new and used Honda for sale.
Read More..Friday, November 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Honda Civic
Everyone understands that with gas prices topping $3 or $4 per gallon, monthly gas prices can be more than a car payment. We recommend everyone buy a honda civic. We have realized that a low cost, attractive and reliable vehicle is needed to offset the new inflated gas costs in our economy. Studies have shown that driving a honda civic can save thousands of dollars over the life span of a vehicle for gas, maintenance as well as overall vehicle cost. The Honda Civic is absolutely a great choice.
When shopping for a honda civic you must take a few things in to consideration. You must research out the invoice pricing, this can be done easily online. You must also decide what options you want and need.
With an Estimated 34 highway miles per gallon you are sure to save money. Lets say you currently drive a dodge ram truck that gets an average of 13 miles per gallon. However you could drive a honda civic with an average 29 miles per gallon. If you drove the average 16,000 miles per year you would save an amazing amount. With the honda you would buy 551 gallons of gas in one year. Now lets consider you drove the truck, you would buy 1230 gallons in a year. Lets take that in to consideration when paying $3.50 per gallon. You are buying an extra 679 gallons of gas per year. With the Dodge Ram you would be spending an extra $2376 per year on fuel, that is an extra $200 per month. Then take in to consideration insurance expenses, lower prices to wash your vehicle, maintain your vehicle, and less repair costs from a more reliable vehicle. You could literally save 20-30 thousand dollars over the life span of your vehicle over a 7-10 year period.
Its really time to take these huge prices in to consideration so you can start saving money on your vehicle expenses. There are obviously other great vehicles on the market as well. Shop around and be savvy. Research out your overall expenses and put some money back in your own pocket.
Studies have shown that the Honda Civic outperforms most all vehicles in being affordable and reliable. You need to buy a vehicle that will lower monthly expenses and also lower large costs that can arise from a poorly functioning vehicle. We believe that the Honda Civic meets and exceeds both of these requirements.
About the Author
Regards Joel McLaughlin Honda Civic Information and Honda Civic Pictures. Buy a Honda Civic Today. Joel McLaughlin also offers SEO Search Engine Optimization Marketing Services.
Read More..Saturday, August 30, 2008
The Honda Civic
The Honda Civic has been one of the more popular models from Honda over the past couple of decades, so much that you still see the original version on the roadway. Because some of the original models of the Honda Civic are still being driven today it is a testament to the car's longevity and safety. Honda Civics were rated as one of the most difficult vehicles to break in to. They are also among the top rated vehicles in crash test safety.
The Civic has had quite a few different body design changes over the past handful of years and 2008 was another one. Honda went from a longer, boxed-out look to a more compact, rounded look in 2008. Honda also debuted some new, sleeker looking colors in 2008 as well. The 2008 version of the Honda Civic became a wildly popular one as soon as it was released in 2007. The cars populate the roadway so frequently that they are very noticeable when driving. The 2008 Honda Civic is one of the more popular Honda models and a new body design was released for 2009.
The 2009 version will have a totally new look to the exterior and interior. The newest version has a very futuristic feel and should be as popular as the 2008 model. Every piece of the interior is rounded off; the seats, the dashboard and the center console. That seems to be the latest trend for vehicles being manufactured in the late 2000's. The 2009 Honda Civic doesn't bring a whole lot of changes from the 2008 version of the vehicle. The only highly noticeable change from 2008 to 2009 is of course the interior design and the blatant redesign of the exterior.
The Honda Civic is offered in a 4-door sedan or a 2-door coupe. Honda also offers the Civic in a gas/electric Hybrid sedan model. Both the 2008 and 2009 models offer a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The Honda Civic offers safety features that make it one of the safest cars on the market today. Traction control, ABS as well as driver, passenger and side airbags are only some of the features.
The Honda Civic, whichever model, has a smooth, quiet ride and gets impressive gas mileage. The Civic gets an average of 32 miles per gallon on the highway. Some models come with a sunroof and some come XM ready. All the customer needs to do is have the antenna installed, purchase an account with XM and then activating the account.
The Civic, along with all other Honda models, are extremely easy to care for. The dashboard will show an orange wrench when it comes time for the car to be serviced. The wrench means that the car needs an oil change and the A1 image means that the car needs a tire rotation. Their service departments are second to none. Their service bays have enough garages to service over 35 cars at once in an effective manner. The Honda Civic is easily affordable from anywhere between $15,600-$24,600
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