Honda Civic 2008 - A Review
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- čas přidán 23. 10. 2017
- RealWorld Reviews is a brand new venture within the BigEye Media stable, delivering video reviews of cars past and present to help potential buyers make decisions about where to put their money.
What do you get for your money, how does it drive and what alternatives are out there? We hope to answer all these questions and more.
To kick things off in this inaugural episode we are reviewing the mighty 2008 Honda Civic.
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The back spoiler you see in the rear mirror is not a big issue for me, I can see enough and it has a big advantage specially in the night; it blocks the front lights from the car behind you which will not blind you when looking into the rear mirror.
Exactly, the spoiler actually serves a genuine purpose
nice tip before having this car :)
Agreed. I was delighted when I found that out
Thats the whole point of the spoiler
Agree, but I was surprised when BigEye said the front pillar was thin. I think it hampers visibility when, e.g., going round tight corners in car parks.
Can't recommend a 8th Generation Honda Civic 1.8 enough. Looks superb, spacious, sporty and fun to drive and very reliable. The best car I have ever or will ever own.
Couldn’t agree more!
...And so they should be reliable because they are as slow as hell and can't really keep up with much nowadays. I've had the 2.2d version for 6yrs now, which I think is pretty much equivalent in acceleration to the 1.8. I also did the remap stage 2 204bhp with Celtic Tuning, hoping this would help, and was certainly not impressive by any means. I've driven others of the same type, thinking my car was at fault initially, but they are the same in every way.
@@KJ-yr4wd it’s a Honda Civic not a race car how fast do you need it to go? Maybe try a Type R if you are looking for speed and performance for the normal person getting from a to b it’s a great little car.
@@topman.9646 Hi, I completely understand and respect comments/opinions - Hope I didn't offend. I don't dislike the car, but when you need the power (for the right reasons is what I mean), it's never there, and a remap won't solve that.
I believe even the Type R MK8 variant you have to completely rev the guts to get the best out of it, and would now say that the performance is completely outweighed by the running costs today - I was actually almost interested in getting a Type R years ago, but I wouldn't bother now with it's £340 and rising road tax and around 30mpg combined fuel (considering the alternatives with better performance, fuel economy and general running costs) - You don't tend to see many on the road either which is probably why.
...Compared to the equivalent competition on the market, there's no denying as well that the Civic 1.8 and 2.2d MK8 are quite underpowered, and they don't really make up for it either in fuel economy.
Unfortunately because of the world we live in now, there's no room for a car that doesn't respond well enough or doesn't have the power when you need it, which makes it unsafe, and that's what I'm really getting at.
On top of that, there are also too many nutcases on the road and we no longer live in a world where people choose to drive normal. You also now have a lot more less equivalent cars today which not only perform better, but are more fuel efficient than a lot of higher spec'd cars made about 10 years ago or more (Example at bottom).
Getting one of these Civics today is like using an old phone with Android 2 installed on it. It may get you from A to B, but it now struggles a bit to keep up with the modern day world of traffic.
Some may think why did I even buy this car in the first place? I actually purchased it about 7yrs ago, and at the time it was certainly a good car to have. As you know, they were released in 2006, now against years of car manufacturing evolution and general peoples attitudes on the roads.
I'll probably keep mine for maybe another year or two, but I likely won't miss it.
I don't want to put people off either, as it's not my intention, but if you have a love for something then certainly go for it.
Sorry if I sounded like a race driver maniac expecting race performance from such a vehicle - I'm not this way inclined at all, and I completely loathe people who always want to prove something on the road.
I've actually still got my old 1999 Peugeot 206GTI, and believe it or not, that's slower again and uses twice the fuel - I'll be keeping this as my classic as it has all the genuine sports pack on it.
@@KJ-yr4wd Hi no offence caused I did think you were a boy racer for a minute there! 😁 I know what you mean but it is ok for a cheap run around. I average 40 mpg in mixed driving it’s £200 a year to tax and all the electronics still work (EX model) and has been mechanically sound straight through MOTs and my one is 2007 on 97k. It’s faster than the new civics. I will upgrade to something nice when I’m more settled but for now it more than does the job while being fun to drive. I bought it for £2800 2 years ago and can still sell it for that or a bit more. What would you replace it with by today’s standards when I do finally upgrade any suggestions? 🤔😉
Best looking civic of all Civics..
Brilliant review very informative with a bit of banter!
Thank you for a nice review. I live in Norway and I bought this car one year ago. So far I have not had any problems with it. It's fun and comfortable to drive and feels very safe on the road. The spoiler was at bit annoying in the beginning, but it's not really a big issue for me. Although I do sometimes miss wipers on the rear window. The design is timeless and looks modern even in 2021. All in all just a great car in my opinion.
Couldn't agree more. The missing rear wiper is a bigger issue that than the spoiler
we never got this model where i lived but this thing's design has really grown on me
That jingle between sections really grates. Otherwise a calmly presented review. Thxs
Cheers for the feedback. Ill have the band sacked 😊
Had 1.8 petrol ⛽️ no hassle 7 years 152,000 miles will go same again past another MOT again no problems
This is an excellent review. The presenter talks about things which really matter to ordinary drivers not obsessed with toys and image.
For people with limited mobility the cabin is very well set out with everything in reach.
If looked after, these cars are truly reliable and the looks which seemed 'futuristic' when it first appeared now show the secret of timelessness. This is very rare in today's "samey" world and a touch reminiscent of Citroen in its great times.
2:02 the best moment of this video
Cheers @prosha6634 - Ill take that.
I got a facelift 2010 Si but with the slightly anemic 1.4 engine. Still a fantastic runaround and looks modern even today. And that stupid soiler actually blocks headlights of the tailgate behind you 👍
How are you finding it? I'm thinking of getting the 1.8 face;lift auto. But, I could get this model and save a few thousand. I'm done with german cars, want something reliable
@@gypsycatcha79 I reckon this car with a 1.8 with the manual would be a perfect all round car. The 1.4 is fine for city driving but lacks passing power on the highways.
@@peter7582 cool thanks. Iv driven autos for so long so not looking to go back so thinking about the 1.8 auto. Looks like a great car for the money.
Got 5 months ago Type S GT 59 plate with 1.8 petrol. Great car, just takes a bit of time getting used to but overall bulletproof and stick to the road like it was glued.
What do you mean by getting use to? I'm thinking about getting one as my first car, should I avoid?
@@samconroyy just quite stiff suspension :)
60 mph in 2nd gear, yes please, Jackal and Hyde car , absolutely love it 🥰
Great looking car. Only letdown is that rear torsion beam.
my biggest complaint with this car is when you buy a parking ticket and place it on the dashboard it can sometimes slide down really far and make it impossible to retrieve, unless you get like a kebab stick or something.
If that's the only problem you can think of you're winning in life.
Missed showing that the rear seats fold up, the under boot floor storage and no spare wheel , rear brakes wear quickly . Also has chain driven camshafts, folding mirrors and mine has a nice panoramic roof glass with a double electric blind and most things in the engine bay are easy to get to .
5 years on and whats changed is the availability. The cars have gotten 5 years older, thousands of miles worn down, but barely dropped in price. If it was possible to get exactly this car today at 10 years old, 65,000 miles, in good nick and not a write off, would cost you more than £3500. You'd be looking at £5000. And to top it all off, there's hardly any of them for sale anymore meaning you take what you can get rather than spoilt for choice as you were in 2018. This car was a bargain.
Just got a 75k miles auto for £4395
@@Bootngoals exactly, right around where I said it would be
They are good reliable cars and quite fun to drive too. That said People on social media always seem to exaggerate to fuel economy of the R18 series i-vtec engine.
I have owned one of these cars in the recent past and the only time I saw 40 mpg was cruising in 6th at 75 mph. I got it up to about 42 and it's not possible to get it higher than that.
Expect about 35-38 mpg combined. Those are my real world figures and I'm not getting paid either. Other than that they are very good cars and if looked after can last a very long time without and expensive issues.
15 years of ownership, 130.000km, absolutely no faults,. Ever. Mine is the TypeS 1.8 and it has absolutely no problem kicking ass on the road, even that of modern cars. All new have gotten pretty fat while this one is 1250 kg and is plenty fast for European oads and driving conditions. Don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon 😁
anyone knows where can i find a part of this card? i have my car same but 2010 here in DUBAI and i cant find materials in any shop. is there online i can order? please help TY so much
Best spoiler lovely aerodynamics
A very good review, set in and around Brighton and the South Downs (Truleigh Hill in particular).
The Civic seems to have a lot going for it, but my only query is RUST.
It’s little brother the Jazz is also mechanically bulletproof, but suffers quite badly from chassis rust in later life - up on a hoist, the view underneath often being pretty horrifying.
Is the Civic better in this respect?
I want to buy a 2008 but i heard problems like cracks in engineblock and bad controll arms. Should i be worried?
Just picked up a 2.0l petrol banger for £800. I'll know once I've driven it a bit but the thing seems sweet at 145k and for the price can't imagine a better deal
how did you grab one so cheap?! I'm hoping to find one for my first car, but struggling to see anything below £2000
@@harrierjames7727 demand for them has gone up since the start of the year unfortunately, the 1.4l we got in February is now worth about 1k more
You should use your wing mirrors mate. They're far more important than your rear view mirror.
Get the 3door type S
2009 and up.
Looks way better than the early 5 doors
It looks like a type r minus the engine
Got 2009 type S GT and looks great, especially in pearl brown which looks black in dark :)
@@bucu
Nice!
I own a red type S advantage with
The 7 spoke type r wheels.
Big rear spoiler, wheel arches and sideskirts in body color.
Its basically a fake type r at this point :)
Why do you brits get the 8th gen hatchback and americans has to wait 2 gens later for the hatchback to comeback?
What a deal!
Meni spoiler ne smeta! Dapače ugradit ću joj od type R,još veći
Where can i see the other RealWorld reviews
Thanks for being interested in watching us documenting our interest in interesting cars. Here’s something else we worked on. Much Respect. Big thanks from the team @ BEM!
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The maintenance is expensive in this car ? And the parts is easy to find ? Im thinking to buy one now for 1k, the car look good and have 100.000 miles 🤔
Mine has 131000 on the clock. You’ll save a fortune in repairs and faults. I haven’t had any apart from the usual new tyres or a bulb here and there. Oh and a recent battery.
I do get a full service every year though.
Can anyone help me out with adjusting the clock , I'm stumped ?
The left hand button of the three small round buttons above the radio station selector buttons on the centre dash adjusts the clock
where was this video filmed? thx
This was filmed in the Brighton area, just north of Shoreham by Sea @cyberpunkonline. Thanks for watching.
Just bought a 2008 civic its got 140'000 on clock the only problem l have with it is it has alloy pedals and very slipery espesily when my shoes are wet on the clutch etc
The pedals are not normally slippery as they have rubber pads, yours are probably worn flush with alloy plate due to higher mileage, I would consider replacement pedals maybe....
He forgot to mention the rock hard ride, and bone jarring thuds when on bumpier roads, ie, your typical countryside B , or semi A roads. Several years ago I had a lift in a 2010 one of these. My own car at the time was a 2000(W) Peugeot 406 HDI 110. I was quite shocked by how jolty the Civic was over the same patch of road that I often travelled in the 406.
Does this apply to all Civics 8th gen or was it a Type R ? I really like this car but hard suspension is a deal breaker for me because of the speed bumps and potholes
@@SMan-wk6nz It was the standard model, I guess a 1.4 or 1.8. Definitely not a Type R.
The ride is much better if you stick to 16" wheels.
Always a trade off between handling (stiffer suspension for less sway) and comfort (softer suspension for a more compliance).
Also do not mistake jarring hard suspension with higher noise levels which is often the case.
Most of the so called "jarring" is actually felt in the ears and not the bum and body shake.
@@crxdelsolsir Actually, no it isn't necessarily a trade off. French cars are well known for their abilities to combine good handling with a supple ride.
i didnt like the Quality of interior on the CIvic 8. It always makes creak sounds, very load after 120km/h (75MPH) but even in city driving noticable. tires get stuck often and the parts are expensive compared to other Manufacturers (atleast in germany). I sold mine altough i loved the design but it had to many issues what i was not expecting as a former Honda (Civic 5&6) user.
k20A engine？？
The Type R had the K20, this one is a 1.8
Check the price today 😢
The car is ok but the plastic dash and panels are shit
2:25 Stupid spoiler ? Really man ? You making a TV review of a car and you call it a stupid spoiler ?
fanboy
I put my coffee there when i leave from work and have to put stuff in the back seat
Great coffee shelf. Also stops you being blinded by other cars lights at night