1. I dont think it should be a problem - l am sure the Japanese engineers have tested it for longer before putting this into the market..

2. I dont think itll be significantly more - l mean more yes but like 2/3 times more, no..

But then again, l haven't gone for my 1st service yet - better wait for more longer owners..

Shouldn't be any problems bro maintaining that speed at the highway, although your fuel consumption will take a beating.

Cost of maintaining both cars are quite similar - take a look at the first page of this thread - civic specs. It's also stated on Honda's website.

Basically if you want speed and power, get the 1.5T.

1st service of 1000km or 10000km?

1. If a Turbo car cant maintain 140-190km/h for 2 hours on highway, then you will see a lot of overheat MB,BMW,Audi,Porsche,Ferarri,Bently,Peugeot,volvo etc breakdown on highway . Most luxury cars are using turbo engine now and even the japanese manufacturers are starting to use turbo like Honda, Nissan, Lexus etc. Only joker will say is a waste to have a turbo coz still living in cave....

Definitely agree with bro berann. Hv done non stop nse kl - penang btwn 110 - 150 couple of times alrdy. so far the handling of this tcp car is top notch. nvh is very good. fc avg 16.4km/l per trip.

just one tip on safety feature: if your gear is on set at D and you unbuckle your seat belt, the car will activate P (electronic hand brake) even if you use or don't use Brake hold.

First 'service' is 1k km, but more of a checking than service. Real 1st service is when the car hits 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever is first. However. with the turbo, we may need to go for an oil service earlier, depending on the car condition, which is then dependent on how the car has been driven (hard, leisurely etc). You will know more by reading the informative posts at the start, particularly on the maintenance minder.

On a side note, I have been driving all these while with ECO mode on. But just now I turned it off just to try, and whoa, you can feel the noticeable increase in throttle response. Methinks no more eco mode from now on, unless its highway cruising.

As mentioned in previous post, feeling is very subjective for different person. I feel comfort doesn't mean you feel comfort if you compare with those luxury car like Benz or BMW 5 series or 7 series. Am I right?

1. turbo car cant maintain top speed >2 hours is definitely bullshit.. almost all luxury cars are using turbo engine.. those who say tat, i doubt their level of knowledge in a car.. for reliability, no doubt 1.8 is very reliable, and its proven over the years..  for 1.5, nobody, and i really mean nobody, can tell u how reliable is it, as it is still new.. only time will tell.. for this reason alone, i choose 1.8 over turbo, as i dun like the hassle of sending my car to SC every time just in case shit happens..

2. turbo car definitely cost more in maintenance.. have a look at the honda webpage.. and turbo engine need more TLC in a long run, and more parts need to change more frequent compare to NA engine, eg spark plugs and etc..

1.5 - if u wan power, speed, satisfication in driving, new tech
1.8 - if u wan ur car to be reliable, hassle free (in case have issue on turbo) and have piece of mind..

1. u need tell us which state u from..
2. we dont have this issue
3. 2.7 to 2.9 depend amount and tenure u borrow,

depnd how much amount u wan loan?

Just pumped my 1st tank - rm50 or 29l @ 400km. That translate to 13.5km/l town driving but it's been a quiet week, less jam.

Will see how does it compare after 1k inspection.

Btw, car is 1.8.

Initially i also considering 1.5 TC as just different by RM10k only with leather seat, 17" sport rim and 1.5 turbo engine. Not to mention the cheaper road tax.

But all i need is a reliable car with appropriate power, i learnt that those turbo car as per some members highlighted in V1 or V2 thread, turbo engine will drop in performance after 6 years or may need overhaul and require more frequent oil engine service (about 7k km).

Secondly the resell value likely will worst than 1.8cc as per current second hand market for turbo car compare to ordinary car.
The second hand market just not believe those special car like turbo or hybrid engine.

The most important is when i test drive 1.5tc, the engine is so loud and shaking. I n my wife can feel the vibration in driving cabin. This 1 really push me away. I'm wondering probably that due to show room car n everyone just tekan it to the max n spoil the engine.

I'm driving a 1.6cc car which could push to 170kmh easily. Hence, i think 1.8cc is good enough to satisfy me. Moreover, the top limit is same as 1.5tc since the machine is capped that way. What's the point of getting higher power if u cap it?

I test drive once only and only 1.5tcp available  at sungai petani honda center.

I did post here to confirm but sadly no 1 reply me. Good to know 1.5tcp is good.

I think is SA take to outside tint for u...