One Week of Ownership

[tacthecat]

I wonder what the Sedan Si will be like and if it will come before or after the Hatchback in September?

Hatch early October, Si late October/November.

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[tacthecat]

With the part shortage we may see the Hatch and SI get delayed.
https://vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=1456284

Allocation Yes, roll-out No

 

[BestCarEver]

Very cool review. I also came from a genx and I agree with your post. Very nice car in an era when SUVs, electric vehicles and AWD are the only topic of conversation. Thanks!

 

[KVR]

My initial dislike is the black piano trim around the vents. I cleaned the trim this morning and did a lot of errands Through out the day. By the time I got home the glossy black trim was already showing an extreme amount of dust.

 

[frontlinegeek]

My initial dislike is the black piano trim around the vents. I cleaned the trim this morning and did a lot of errands Through out the day. By the time I got home the glossy black trim was already showing an extreme amount of dust.

Ya, I could do with less of it but even still, it is not too bad nor triggering my need to clean it. I think it could be down to how much dust is around where ever you happen to live.

Fortunately, the vast majority of the frequent touch areas are not glossy any longer.

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

I keep a microfiber cloth in my door pocket. Once a week I'll do a quick interior cleaning - the piano black stuff and (more importantly) the infotainment screen. Takes about 30 seconds.

 

[Wheats027]

I keep a microfiber cloth in my door pocket. Once a week I'll do a quick interior cleaning - the piano black stuff and (more importantly) the infotainment screen. Takes about 30 seconds.

This is everything. I have 1 Platinum Pluffle Microfiber by the Rag Company in the center console ready to go at all times. Can be slid down any piano black to remove dust immediately. Could throw a small bottle of interior detailer in there to help remove heavier smudge/fingerprints too.

 

[sgtmorph]

I keep a microfiber cloth in my door pocket. Once a week I'll do a quick interior cleaning - the piano black stuff and (more importantly) the infotainment screen. Takes about 30 seconds.

I do the exact same, whenever I feel the need, I grab the microfiber towel from the glovebox, and give it a quick swipe. Done

 

[zeroptzero]

I got off work 8:30 last night, dark and cold (-10 degrees C), super tires. But I gotta tell you that I just loved the drive home. I look forward to the drive home in the Si, it is so satisfying even in crappy conditions. This is after 3 weeks ownership.

 

[HondaPro]

Good things to hear even though the features were cut on the US version with a several thousand price increase. But remember in 2020 a Si was price reduced $23,000 all day long with adaptive dampers and heated seats. Infotainment matching the Touring. Good to see new buyers are ok with paying close to 30k mark on a Civic. That seems crazy to me.

Something to think about. Dont be surprised if the manufacturer and dealers continue to capitalize on the situation and purposely keep this shortage idea in everyone's heads. Last thing they want to do is go back in an invoice or less market. ? getting msrp+ on every car. It's a wet dream for these car dealers.

 

[wilbur_the_goose]

@HondaPro - not as wonderful as you think. Dealers work on volume - it's a lot more profitable to make a little profit on 500 cars than a lot of profit on 75 cars. Many dealers are hurting right now, but it's certainly not a permanent situation.

Example - A transport rolled up at the dealer while I was taking delivery. The person with whom I was working told me how important that shipment was for the company (the dealer), and how every car on the transport was sold.

And, I traded my '16 Civic Coupe Touring - it was detailed and on the lot as soon as I signed the paperwork. And within 10 minutes they had a client looking at it.

Strange times, indeed.

 

[HondaPro]

@HondaPro - not as wonderful as you think. Dealers work on volume - it's a lot more profitable to make a little profit on 500 cars than a lot of profit on 75 cars. Many dealers are hurting right now, but it's certainly not a permanent situation.

Example - A transport rolled up at the dealer while I was taking delivery. The person with whom I was working told me how important that shipment was for the company (the dealer), and how every car on the transport was sold.

And, I traded my '16 Civic Coupe Touring - it was detailed and on the lot as soon as I signed the paperwork. And within 10 minutes they had a client looking at it.

Strange times, indeed.

Don't be fooled as Dealers are selling alot of cars and playing the "covid shortage game" ??

 

[coo1rim]

As is, everything that lands at the local dealership is already sold and the display cars are all used. That's happening with no discounts and 'mandatory' dealer add-ons. Sales people are fighting with sales manager to give them something to sell. New car dealership are becoming used car dealerships. The shortage is real.

 

[frontlinegeek]

As is, everything that lands at the local dealership is already sold and the display cars are all used. That's happening with no discounts and 'mandatory' dealer add-ons. Sales people are fighting with sales manager to give them something to sell. New car dealership are becoming used car dealerships. The shortage is real.

The dealership here has reached out to both myself and my parents, trying to buy back our 2020 CRVs. So ya, it is crazy. We haven't even had ours a year and a half. JUST crossed 20k kms.

At this rate, I should get a call about my new Civic in June! lol!

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