just to ask.. i hv experienced on my new civic hybrid when i apply on the break, there is a sound "yeeee" coming out..  is this normal or abnormal.. i have ask my sales man, he said this is normal..

r u an fb owner? 

i'm considering hybrid or 1.8 only... i do notice hybrid spec is much better than 1.8... but i just have a few concern:

1) hybrid technology is still immature and maintenance cost for hybrid car is definitely higher
2) civic hybrid is using brake drum for the rear wheel, while 1.8 is using brake disc for the rear
3) i don't like the blueish design for the front n rear lamp
4) 15' rim vs 16' rim (prefer 16' and i dont plan to change rim)
5) consider the traffic condition in kl, when the car is fully stop, engine will cut off... when the traffic start to move in the next second, leg lift from the brake pedal and engine restart again... engine wear and tear is still my biggest concern... test drive on a hybrid unit, the restart of the engine will cause a slight vibration in the cabin which i don't really used to

and why i don't choose 2.0?

1) budget concern... it just can't persuade me fork another extra 16k...
2) FC concern... family have an FD2 2.0 currently, it is rather scary for me in compare to other 1.8 car like altis

hmm hmm hmm