The Best Cheap Daily Car? 8-Month Review || Honda Civic (Mk8/2005 - 2012)

Yes, that's right, instead of the usual fun cars on the channel, this hearing aid beige/bronze Honda Civic has earned its place on the channel. I know what you're thinking but just bear with me!

00:00 Intro
00:57 Interior & Features
04:14 Practicality & Clever Tricks
05:48 The Price + The Drive
12:09 Before You Buy (Problems & Advice)
13:54 The Verdict

[petrolpoodle]

FAQ - The headunit!

It's an ATOTO F7 10.1 (I don't think they sell this exact model anymore but a very close newer version of it.)


I've also now upgraded from this wonderful Honda Civic and I'm soon to do my review on that car so do subscribe to find out what I've hopped into now!

[Steve-gcnt]

A testament to how good they are is how many there are still on the road.

[john_dee]

17 years later and its brilliance is apparent.

[bobikdylan]

I reluctantly sold my old Jag because it was getting expensive to service, and bought one of these Hondas. I thought a boring, old man's car was probably a good idea, as I did tend to speed in the Jag, and I'm getting old as well. I've had it for a year now, and it has done a great job as a daily driver. It's solid, reliable, comfortable and, yes, a bit boring, but as you say, the designers really thought this one through. Which reminds me...
A guy rolls into a petrol station on his way to the golf course. A young lad comes out to pump the fuel in. While he's doing this, he admires the new Honda CR-V. Not a golfer, he asks what those little plastic things are on the passenger seat. "They're tees, " says the owner. "What are tees?" asks the lad. "They're for resting my balls on when I'm driving." The lad slowly shakes his head, "Those Japanese think of everything."

[strahinjabanovic]

I've bought the 1.4 version year ago as my first car and it feels great. For daily city drive, the fuel consumption is amazing. Super practical with great space in front and the back. Outstanding design in both fields ( exterior and interior ). The driving feels great, I had a couple of longer drives 7-8 hrs and had no issues with comfortability. I really do like my UFO and wouldn't change it for a thing.

Cheers!

[ezras]

As an owner of 2 CiViC from 2008, I own of them for 15 years - I can say without any doubt This is the best ever car!! The car is functioning absolutely the same as it was new. It doesn't get old and it performs even better than new cars!

[dimuthujayawardana]

We took two mountain bikes standing up in the rear passenger area all the way to Switzerland and back thanks to the magic seats. Brilliant design.

[koxy]

I had a 2.2 CDTI ES, owned lots of £100k plus cars since in my later life and i can easily same this little Honda Civic is still my favourite. So much fun, really well designed interior

[stefandsc]

this is the only car from the 2010 generation still properly visible on the streets here in Munich. I also bought one for my wife's father. it drives great, is spacious, and all mechanics that I encountered say it has one the best engines ever built. yes, it is still worth it, and I'm looking into getting one to replace the current Opel Astra K once the leasing expires and I return it.

[spinksy]

Got one of these 3 years old in 2011, still have it. 1.8 petrol iVTEC, only thing it's ever needed is tyres and brakes (obviously), a suspension spring, doplink and a new battery.

Amazingly well built cars that are a pleasure to drive and they have so go in them too.

[tag]

Wasn't in the market for a civic, pretty sure I now am.... I also now identify as a dilf in a hurry. Well played, well played indeed.

[XclusiveAaron]

I had one of these (A 2006 1.8 Ivtec in Es trim) as my first car. I absolutely loved it, was Such a good car and really a very nice first car. I got a massive computer desk in the back of it and only had to remove the two legs on one side to allow the boot to close, but that's it a pretty much fully assembled desk went in the back! Those seats really are the best I've seen, not to mention the 90° opening rear doors. Really cool car actually 👌

[obellinfantie]

I've had two of these, both 2006 ES models; fantastically equipped with auto lights, wipers, power-fold mirrors, cruise control, dual zone climate control. They're economical, sporty looking and extremely practical (magic seats); it's only after you get into a slightly more modern car do you realise its cheap plastic interior that had me yearning for the later model. I still have a soft spot for this car but could only ever consider the later model now.

[jamesdownable]

My 06 civic definitely gets use of the magic seats, as a musician i dont need a van! all i need is my trusty civic😂, just chuck my huge amp in the magic seat area and room for guitars and even some drum kit parts in the boot!
Loved the review, spot on and people need to stop dissing honda civics!

[grapeprophet]

Couple months ago, I bought FK3 as a first car and I love it. Love the ride, the torque and fuel economy. Seats are very comfortable. The climate control is nice but takes time to warm up the cabin during winter as the engine first has to warm up but no complaints from then on.

[mikefarrow]

I had an 07 Type-S for 18 months. Loved it. Super practical, fun to drive, nippy and very good fuel economy. Miss it actually, moved country and got a Swift Sport.
Had the Aircon go but no damp issues. Highly recommend to anyone.
Love the show, keep doing what your doing!

[jonnysphone]

I have a 2006 2.2 cdti with 210, 000 miles which drives great considering the age and mileage. Best thing is, it cost me just £650 last year and flew through it's MOT this year. Will keep it till it dies.

[Topcats]

2.2 diesel all the way, had 6 of them(every colour apart from light blue) and had literally 0 issues apart from suspension always needing replacing. Really good review on my favourite daily car 👍

[cc]

I bought a low mile facelift type S with full service history. Had it for around 18 months now. If you want a genuinely reliable run around without getting wrapped up in finance or high prices, these really are perfect.

[SeaJayBelfast]

We picked ours up today and love it. Your review really helped seal the deal.

Completely agree about the ride being absolutely fine. I don't know if the shocks improved over time or what but even my wife thinks the ride quality is spot on.

Honestly, between the price, reliability, practicality and looks, you can't beat this car.