Grey FK1 Honda Civic

Three months ago, I graduated from college after sitting my final exam. On the way home I called into Burn's car sale in Sligo to have a look around. Had zero intention in buying. Pulled up and I walked around the used car section. A nice 2006 1.4L 7th generation civic caught my eye. I couldn't look away. It was up for 1,200 and was in Spotless condition. It was the same as this:

I got so excited at the thought of a new (to me) car. I became excited and went in to enquire about it. The sales man brought out the key and turned on the car. It had 190,000 miles on the clock and a fresh n.c.t test. I brought it for a test drive. However, on the test drive something just didn't feel right. It didn't feel as responsive as I hoped. Pulling in after the test drive I parked it up. Feeling a bit disappointed I got out and locked the door and returned the key to the sales man. As I was walking back to my own car, I noticed a 2007 8th gen Civic. I never really liked these car at all. Walking around it looking at its futuristic design thinking "What were Honda doing with such a design". However, while I was there, I said feck and brought it for a test drive. Extremely impressed with the design of the interior and felt brilliant to drive. I entered bends at speed and the civic handled it beautifully. At this stage I knew this would be my next car. When? That I wasn't sure. Maybe 6 - 8 months I hoped.

Returned to the dealership after the second test drive. Before getting out I checked the mileage. The display read 96,820. Returned the key to the sales man again! He asked me what I thought! I explained that I felt it was a better drive than the previous Civic. I asked him how much he was looking for and he explained that he would have to get 3,300 for it. Chancing my arm, I asked how much would he take for it today. He said 3k was the lowest figure he could take. I sat there for a moment in silence. I looked up and I said: I'll take it! I knew I was taking a chance on this as it only had an n.c.t until October. I also explained that the car would have to get new tyres prior to me collecting it. I paid off €650 off the deposit.

So called back a week later and picked it up! and my policy was changed over to the civic before leaving





It was nearing the end of the warranty, so I put it through the n.c.t early.

N.C.T Result 1 (Fail)
Items: Rear bulb intensity, extensive corrosion to the back plates and indicator was not working on the driver side wing mirror.

So I brought it to the dealership to get these items sorted!

Re-Inspection 1(Fail/advisory) Bulb intensity (again!) :rolleyes:

The Civic then failed on the bulb intensity

So I brought it back to the dealership (again!). It turned out that the mechanic never changed the bulb. :eek::eek:

Finally pass! 2 years n.c.t



..And that is the story of the Civic.