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    #32
    sozbox
    Registered Users Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The current 1.4 is a dead duck. The 1.0 turbo would be in a totally different league. More bhp and more torque.

    That's what I found when I drove both within 5 mins of each other. My 1.4 was sluggish in comparison


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    #33
    dunnerc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭dunnerc


    collecting my new 1.0 turbo civic on Monday.im very impressed with this 1 lt engine.


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    #34
    kave2
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    sozbox wrote: »
    Bought the 1.0L today, delivery in 4ish weeks.

    It was great to drive, a lot more power than I expected and very comfortable. Went for the Smart Plus option on PCP.

    What's the APR rate on the pcp plan?


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    #35
    sozbox
    Registered Users Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    kave2 wrote: »
    What's the APR rate on the pcp plan?

    3.9%

    Dealer said that's an introductory offer but he may have been strong arming.

    Was expecting 5.9% so was very happy with it.


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    #36
    sozbox
    Registered Users Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    dunnerc wrote: »
    collecting my new 1.0 turbo civic on Monday.im very impressed with this 1 lt engine.

    What colour?


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    #37
    dunnerc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭dunnerc


    polished metal metallic .


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    #38
    kave2
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    Anyone driven one with automatic gearbox gearbox? Any thoughts?


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    #39
    Phil.x
    Registered Users Posts: 1,723 ✭✭✭Phil.x


    sozbox wrote: »
    Yes, hoping to make time for a test drive soon.

    Would the 1.0 feel under powered compared to the current 1.4?

    The new 1.0 is ment to be a replacement for the old 1.8 138bhp engine. So no, lots and lots better.


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    #40
    [Deleted User]
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    Was looking at a presumably top spec 1.0t close up in a shopping mall in Germany, €26,500.

    Looked great in the flesh.

    Anyone tell me what the rpm is in 6th at 120kph....or any speed in 6th really :)


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    #41
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,728 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Engine seems a bit nude doesn't it.....

    honda-civic-web0973.jpg?itok=1gsLE4FN


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    #42
    galvo_clare
    Registered Users Posts: 669 ✭✭✭galvo_clare


    kave2 wrote: »
    Anyone driven one with automatic gearbox gearbox? Any thoughts?

    I've driven both engines with both transmissions. I really felt the auto didn't suit the smaller engine but it was fine in the 1.5.
    It doesn't suffer from that awful CVT revs rising to the sky problem and you have paddles with seven predefined 'gears' to choose from.


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    #43
    [Deleted User]
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    Do irish insurers treat the 1.5 turbo as a high risk car I wonder?
    It's warm at best in today's market.


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    #44
    sozbox
    Registered Users Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    dunnerc wrote: »
    collecting my new 1.0 turbo civic on Monday.im very impressed with this 1 lt engine.

    How is it so far? Did you have any issues with insurance, most places don't have the car in their database yet


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    #45
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Augeo wrote: »
    Do irish insurers treat the 1.5 turbo as a high risk car I wonder?
    It's warm at best in today's market.

    I doubt if they would tbh


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    #46
    walus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,646 ✭✭✭walus


    Augeo wrote: »
    Engine seems a bit nude doesn't it.....

    Looks like a proper piece of engineering at least.

    ”Where’s the revolution? Come on, people you’re letting me down!”



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    #47
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,390 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Went to see one of these today.
    Just didn't do it for me, I thought it would look better proportioned in the flesh.


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    #48
    sozbox
    Registered Users Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Went to see one of these today.
    Just didn't do it for me, I thought it would look better proportioned in the flesh.

    It's very polarising alright, people seem to love it or hate it.

    Did you drive it?


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    #49
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,390 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I didn't drive it, I was in a bit of a rush.


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    #50
    aidanki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭aidanki


    well Op did you collect your new machine ?


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    #51
    [Deleted User]
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Went to see one of these today.
    Just didn't do it for me..........

    I was the same at first glance but after a few walks around it I thought it great looking :)

    The one I looked at was a sort of gun metal grey type thing, had the centre exhaust etc, fully loaded I reckon.

    Inside looked brilliant.


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    #52
    GavMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,914 ✭✭✭GavMan


    Seen a fair few of these in the US last week when I was there. Yes, it's a marmite car but I quite like it. Prefer it to the last one.

    Very similar to the new Prius. Seen a lot of the new Prius in San Francisco. Nice car


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    #53
    [Deleted User]
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    A Megane GT Nav TCe 205 Automatic Automatic Gearbox 7 is €30,690.........

    the 1.5 turbo Civic can be bought for €28,550 in S Design guise or € 30,750 with the GT pack. A bit less powerful & CVT option available an additional €1600 but the Civic seems well priced in comparison, if you like the looks.

    I loved the new Megane initially but it looks bland as fnck now when I see one.


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    #54
    GustavoFring
    Registered Users Posts: 3,045 ✭✭✭GustavoFring


    Had a look at one earlier out of curiosity. It's a bit odd from all angles but it works. The interior isn't bad, plenty of space, good driving position, decent boot, didn't find rear headroom bad.

    They'll have the 1.5 for a test drive from next week. Stock is what's there at the moment, but if you ordered one it would be April build and May delivery.

    €32,200 for a 1.5t GT, metallic is €650. Must find out how much it is for 18s.


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    #55
    dunnerc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭dunnerc


    sozbox wrote: »
    How is it so far? Did you have any issues with insurance, most places don't have the car in their database yet

    Love it , cant believe its only a 1.0 , its a pleasure to drive
    Yes my insurance didn't have it in there data base ,but I just gave them the details and they said no problem we will send out the cert.they are even giving me a refund of 56 euro :D


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    #56
    who_ru
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭who_ru


    dunnerc wrote: »
    Love it , cant believe its only a 1.0 , its a pleasure to drive
    Yes my insurance didn't have it in there data base ,but I just gave them the details and they said no problem we will send out the cert.they are even giving me a refund of 56 euro :D
    Hi. Enjoy the new motor, what trim level did you get, what was the final price if you don't mind me asking.


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    #57
    dunnerc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭dunnerc


    who_ru wrote: »
    Hi. Enjoy the new motor, what trim level did you get, what was the final price if you don't mind me asking.

    Hi I got the 1.0 smart plus @27850 euro


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    #58
    sozbox
    Registered Users Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭sozbox


    dunnerc wrote: »
    Love it , cant believe its only a 1.0 , its a pleasure to drive
    Yes my insurance didn't have it in there data base ,but I just gave them the details and they said no problem we will send out the cert.they are even giving me a refund of 56 euro :D

    a refund? nice :)

    Great to hear you like it. Mine should be here in April. I got the 1.0L Smart Plus for 27,000. Red is non-metallic paint so was cheaper.


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    #59
    dunnerc
    Registered Users Posts: 1,379 ✭✭✭dunnerc


    sozbox wrote: »
    a refund? nice :)

    Great to hear you like it. Mine should be here in April. I got the 1.0L Smart Plus for 27,000. Red is non-metallic paint so was cheaper.

    Its a great car, your gonna love it :D


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    #60
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users Posts: 6,398 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    c'mon @dunnerc, lets see some pics :)


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    #61
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Augeo wrote: »
    A Megane GT Nav TCe 205 Automatic Automatic Gearbox 7 is €30,690.........

    the 1.5 turbo Civic can be bought for €28,550 in S Design guise or € 30,750 with the GT pack. A bit less powerful & CVT option available an additional €1600 but the Civic seems well priced in comparison, if you like the looks.

    I loved the new Megane initially but it looks bland as fnck now when I see one.

    The civic also has proper independent rear suspension unlike the megane


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