Comments on: 2006 Honda Civic Test Drive – Part 1

By: shianghorng

shianghorng — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:39:24 +0000

I have tested the 1.8 and it sucks man!
Lacking of power, the interior stinks & it sounds like someone playing drums when the car is only 80km/h!

Soon, I’ll be testing the 2.0S & Type-R. Hopefully, they will do better…

By: shianghorng

shianghorng — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:49:54 +0000

Anyone, know what’s the stat of the Civic 2.0S from 0-100km/h ?

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Life & Times-Shell Malaysia Readersâ€™ choice contest — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:09:17 +0000

[...] it was a chance to see if the general public agree with our local motoring journalists: the 2006 Honda Civic had won Autocar Asean’s Car of The Year as well as NST-CBT’s Malaysian Car of The [...]

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Honda Malaysia Racing Team’s MME Civic — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:33:27 +0000

[...] For fans of the new 2006 Honda Civic, you will be able to see race-prepared versions of them in action at the 12-hour Merdeka Millenium Endurance race (MME) 2006 at Sepang International Circuit held on August 27, 2006. [...]

By: blue

blue — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 05:49:13 +0000

My 1.8L make terrible clog-clog sound everytime the car hit a hole or a bump. HM still unable to resolve the sound issue which comes from the engine mounting. The owner and complainer have to wait HM’s countermeasure on this problem. I am very disappointed with HM which never shows their aggresiveness on solving the problem.

Not only mounting problem, there are also many minor problem like sterling sound, wheel noise, poor sound proof and etc.

Please reconsider if you plan to buy a new Civic!

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2006 Honda Civic in depth » — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 06:58:19 +0000

[...] Colour options are Nighthawk Pearl Black, Habanero Red Pearl, Alabaste Silver Metallic, Bronze Silver Pearl and Bluish Silver Metallic. I’ll try to get a test drive and post what I think on the new Honda Civic’s drive and feel soon. [...]

By: 2006 Honda Civic Test Drive - Part 3 »

2006 Honda Civic Test Drive - Part 3 » — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 02:07:20 +0000

[...] I had the opportunity to test drive the 2006 Honda Civic 1.8S and the 2006 Honda Civic 2.0S on a nice Saturday morning thanks to Jeremy and Shannon from the New Straits Times lifestyle section. This is part three of a three part series. Click here to read part 1 and here to read part 2. Plastic panels were starting to dislocate themselves after 4000km on the mileage [...]

By: intermilan

intermilan — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 01:53:39 +0000

ray,

bulletproof mean perfect.
in the full contexts, i am saying the build quality of the accord is not perfect.
positive input from me… i did’nt put any coz others could/have do that. plus it all over the MAIN review done by paul. no need for me to repeat it again. ciao.

By: 2006 Honda Civic Test Drive - Part 2 »

2006 Honda Civic Test Drive - Part 2 » — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 06:12:33 +0000

[...] I had the opportunity to test drive the 2006 Honda Civic 1.8S and the 2006 Honda Civic 2.0S on a nice Saturday morning thanks to Jeremy and Shannon from the New Straits Times lifestyle section. This is part two of a three part series. Cilck here to read part 1. Lorries are mighty irritating on test runs [...]

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:41:13 +0000

intermilan..wut do u men by bulletproof??and wut is ur positive input???

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:38:55 +0000

ic…thanx for the info…btw…will the problem affect other part or area???hopefully not…

By: jackychua

jackychua — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:05:50 +0000

raybrig85,
it happended to all the civic 8th Gen. HM aware of the problem but no solution yet. you can dig more information from most of the malaysia auto forums.

By: intermilan

intermilan — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:08:34 +0000

just sharing, driven honda (city i-dsi, civic – last model and accord). generally good car but left me wanting a bit more. not fully satisfy with the driving experience, as it feel a bit ‘mundane’. i particularly dislike the accord suspension behaviour at high speed. can feel the seat quietly & slightly vibrating. try at straight road/high speed(120km) and put your palm at the seat to feel it. might make people dizzy over long journeys. suspect the new civic are more or less the same.

build quality also not that bulletproof, but still score a ‘birdie’.

there you go, some non-positive input.

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:08:32 +0000

jackychua…its happen for all new honda civic owner or jz at ur car???jz curious to know…is it very annoying??

By: BOYRACER

BOYRACER — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 03:39:00 +0000

In the USA,they r selling both versions.the euro version sold as the Acura TSX (i think),and the other one as Honda Accord.As usual we Malaysian always like things made in USA rather than Europe.Maybe made in USA has more cache.In Japan they also selling both versions.Lucky ppl there.I understand that (correct me if im wrong) since Thailand and other Asean countries is producing the american version of the Accord,Honda Malaysia decided to assembled the american version.it makes more economic sense to have a same model for all instead of each country having their own versions.

By: jackychua

jackychua — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:47:09 +0000

By: jackychua

jackychua — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:44:21 +0000

i am one of the owner, too bad it is not tat up to satisfactory level. We encountered quite a lot of quality and engine mounting problems. Paultan, did u try going over hump or potholes around 40-60kmph? You will hear some “musical” effect from the mounting… Hopefully i will see the first “real” review from you, we are enough to see GOOD review but yet not speaking about the cons.. hopefully you are the one who can keep up up to date with the status of Honda Malaysia towards the problems.

By: raybrig85

raybrig85 — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:31:04 +0000

mostly honda dsg…the european version is much sportier and better looking than the jap and american version…like european accord…really pretty…poor us not get the european version honda cars…

By: Dogster

Dogster — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:08:49 +0000

ok ok peace…

By: E s s h i g e

E s s h i g e — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:04:03 +0000

too feminine? cmon laa these cars incl city are quite family oriented,leather don come cheap oso and not half the real thg of sport car, sommore, at tis price. want macho and nice leather seat get bmw 3series enuf

By: Paul Tan

Paul Tan — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 22:02:27 +0000

Yes, I know that. I dislike the exterior styling of the American Civic.

By: MyBoy

MyBoy — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:59:18 +0000

I like what Honda has done with the Asian market Civic. I donâ€™t quite fancy the US version. As for the Euro version while a novelty at first, is just too space-age for even a young guy like me. The Asian 2006 Honda Civic car looks sporty with itâ€™s wide stance and aggresive front look.

American / Japanese Civic is basically the same as ours, only minor changing here and there.

By: alexilai

alexilai — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:48:06 +0000

Just change the fabric seat to leather seat as most ppl do, then already settle the issue…:)

By: pycazu

pycazu — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:33:21 +0000

huh Paul, just really envy that, can i book for the passenger seat at your side to experience Civic? Or i don’t mind if have to squeeze at the back seats oso. :p
New Civic – definitely car of the year for many countries.
Yeah.. I hate the fabric seat on the Civic 1.8S as well as City, these are too feminine…

By: motorhead

motorhead — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:25:00 +0000

Haiya.. number plate oso jd isu.. let him la show or not.. mana bleh cabut plate suka-suka hati during test drive! Org suda bagi test drive suda cukup baik.. Paul, if u get the chance again, pls invite me oso.. ok?.. i want to test max speed….saman ekor honda tanggung..

ps: Im a free stunt driver.. want me to test cars, just call me.. hehehe..

By: Paul Tan

Paul Tan — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:06:26 +0000

These are Honda test drive cars. Not private owners.

By: Dogster

Dogster — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:57:32 +0000

Well in order to protect ppl privacy & safety. If that is your car would u want them to mask the number plate if your privacy and safety is on stake??

By: tbcheese

tbcheese — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 05:58:49 +0000

oo this actually looks nice. I was afraid of the euro bling-ness. While you were on your knees you didn’t ask for a longer drive?

By: e-nabilll

e-nabilll — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 03:47:01 +0000

ok paul , i jus assumed that the 2nd and 3rd part wd be all so good oso! bcos if u read some of the reviews online , many give it 3 out of 5…dats y was curious…hopefully a yellow F430 wd be ur next review!

By: mystvearn

mystvearn — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 03:42:11 +0000

I don’t see why the numbers need to be removed.