Am looking at the Civic but have one concern. You guys are not worried about the sticky steering issue after the 5 years warranty period?

That's the thing I am worried about, if I need continue to keep changing the steering rack after warranty is over as well, this is kinda ridiculous. lol IS it a common part that is malfunctioning or it's random parts within the rack?

Ahahha. I guess you guys are still young and have high tolerance with it.

I typically drive my car till it can't go anymore. Case in point, I am still driving a 18 year old Accord cause it was maintained well and did not have repeated issues. Only thinking of changing now cause I think transmission was giving way but after sending back to Honda to check, they told me everything is okie and can't find any fault with the gearbox. From that day onwards, my transmission did not exhibit any issue. lol

I'm like that too when I was in my 20s. lol.

We're about the same age I guess but I still want at least those things to work as it should. Scratches and dings on the body I can overlook but if my steering sticks, I am very sure that I will be pissed.

Since I'm surveying, besides the steering rack issue, any problems with the CVT? Reason I held out buying an Accord or Civic was because they moved from AT to CVT which I don't like the feel. Too much engine whining without the car moving.

Thanks for the feedback. Lol. The improve rack thingy I've heard for years d. lol. Not gonna depend on them for it.

I guess eventually someone would recommend a good shop here for all steering rack issues.

So bout to bite the bullet and get a Civic V spec. Anything I should know about last minutely? Discounts can go up to 8-10k now?

Already psycho myself to deal with steering rack liao. No eye see. Lol. Hopefully I am not the lucky one with that prob.

Just to clarify, steering rack problems will come , it's just a matter of time right? Just wondering my my dad's 2012 accord dis not see such issues.

This post has been edited by pillage2001: Dec 7 2023, 01:49 PM

Just called and check one SA. 2.5k Rebate for V spec only. He laughed off when I told him got people getting 8k. lol

What tint are you guys using? Latest is SA can give 7k discount for a Meteoroid Gray V spec.

Just booked a V spec. 7k discount.

Coming from an Accord, the car sure is low. lol

Question, anybody picked up the Benson tint from them? How is it compared to Raytech if you guys have used Raytech before.

This post has been edited by pillage2001: Dec 15 2023, 02:04 PM

Spent the weekend reading up to 186 pages. Few pointers for new buyers to take note:
1) Android Auto wireless can be enabled through the development mode. Search of android auto and there's a youtube video linked to it
2) There's some interference issue involving HRV and FC; disable front parking sensors will do<-- Has this been fixed?
3) Seat is uncomfortable, I tested a RS unit and felt it was like sitting on a wooden bench but was thinking this is part of the RS trim; would V spec be the same?
4) Dashcam, get a 70mai A400. M500 is abit overkill?
5) Rattling sound seems normal so either live with it or go hunt it down over the next few months.
6) Many went for Llumar tint. Personally going for raytech.
7) Was wondering what's wrong with the dashboard that Msia Civic has. Was not an issue for me but seeing so many bitching about it, it's starting to annoy me. lol
8) Speakers are a hit or miss so I would have to see it for myself. My old Accord ( CM5 ) worked well for me till today but I was very disappointed with the CP2's speakers.
9) Many floormats avail, trapo, Enzo, dodo, 3d, kamatto. There are coil ones too but can't remember the name. Personally going for DoDo.
10) Wife's bitching can mask NVH or vice versa....

Got some questions.
1) Anybody coated the headlights? As we know, Honda's headlights are notoriously easy to turn yellow after 4-5 years or maybe even faster if constantly exposed to sunlight
2) This is for the PG folks, where's a good detailing shop? Am thinking to polish the car after a month before manually coating myself.

Getting the car this week. Wait time was less than a week from the day I said "I do". Was contemplating a G20 before this but decided to be responsible in my purchase. Also, Msport suspension threw me off the G20 so it was a pretty easy decision for the Civic.

This post has been edited by pillage2001: Dec 17 2023, 11:39 PM

Agree but I need someone to polish/compound the surface once before i coat it.

I used to be anal about it but tone down prolly by half now given that I don't have much strength anymore at 40s. lol. Still have alot of Meguairs product in my basement. Will couple it with IGL pending on what I need to detail.

It is until you drive out and terus rain or bird craps on your car when parked outside. If I have a landed house, perhaps I would be more hardworking but am in a condo.

side note, I read some forums regarding Civic ownership in the US but don't see much CVT or EPS complains. Really do hope they did something about EPS.

What's everybody's plan after the 5yrs with the car? We can't be changing steering racks every year right?

Just use aftermarket pads, this would solve it. I gave up using Honda brake pads long time ago.

They have been having juddering problems since the early 2000s. It was a very famous problem with the Accords back then. They even had a recall to change the pads to the Japanese made ones which solved it. Most if not all the brake pads are either from Thailand or somewhere else and different from the ones they can get from Japan.

I've used aftermarket pads after my warranty with them back then. Never had problems with juddering after that. You can try to source Nissin Japan parts, I believe it will solve it as well.

Yeah, back then when it was under warranty, I get almost a new pad every year since I complain every year. Have went through ProjectU, HawkHPS and Nissin ( Japan ) without any issues.

Getting my FE tomorrow or Tuesday, can't wait. wahhhhoooooo

They kept replacing the pads for me whenever I complained juddering. So basically did not have to pay for brake pads for almost 7 years.

How did you use the brake pads for 150k km.......