there is an extra D3 at the Gear for S spec only
Is the same configuration with current civic and accord. If come with Paddle Shift you gear will be like (P,R,N,D,S)
If no paddle shift will be (P,R,N,D,D3,2,1)

Should already be available now, depending on SA if they allow "sneak preview".
Official date will be 18th definately car will be there on 18th...

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Added on December 16, 2008, 11:15 amI see now this city is so much better equipped compare with my 2mths old civic..darn..abit jealous seh...

My civic is 1.8..so looking at what you guys gonna get seems like such a good buy with lower price!

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 16 2008, 11:15 AM

S mode actually means "Sporty". When engaged in "S" you gear will change at a higher RPM providing more torque. On top of that, it is also a mode for you to activate Paddle Shift (manual).
Not sure about new City but in current Civic after 2007/8 batch, in D mode paddle shift will activate overdrive or (semi auto- up/down 1 gear)

Civic roof sound proof also on the noisy side, dude..notice this is the same as later generation car, as my friend Camry also have quite loud rain tok tok sound compare with previous Altis...

Part of GCON or stuff? or something like pedetrian safety measure by Honda? Dunno...

If i am right could be the rectangle near the fuel meter...(next to "E")?

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 16 2008, 02:25 PM

If it is similiar with current Civic 2.0 and Jazz then...

In S spec, OD will be at D3
where else in E spec, OD can be activated in D mode by pushing +/- (which changes 1 gear only and back to norm gear in maybe 10-20 sec..)

If shift to S mode, gear will be 100% manual where you can redline until rev cut...

Disclaimer: Based on my understanding on the setup on both Civic 2.0 and Jazz..
May not be 100% accurate in the new City setting..

I believe we shouldnt discuss about other ppl way of financing here.
I am sure those who commit, knows what they are doing and they are the one facing the impact later on. Not us. right?
Whether or not how you and me manage our finances are different from individual to individual. Some believe, short term loan is better but the argument is, if you are also having a housing loan..would you throw the spare money you have to your car or house. For me, i would rather throw in my house as house loan is calculated progressively. Car loan, otherwise, once committed no matter how early you settle also you have to pay same amount.

Different ppl got different perspective in life. Some might want a stable journey till the end, in another chap he may wants to at least enjoy the moment, touch wood, none of us can be sure how long we can live.. right? At least the chap who take the risk, end of the day he can proudly say "I tried it" and he can go peacefully.

Paddle shift is something we cant get in aftermarket.
End of the day, tepuk dada tanya selera..

Like me, I wanted a 2.0 Civic very much esp paddle shift, auto cruise, HID, but end of the day I just wanna make sure i dun spent too much on petrol..coz its a direct soft cost..if u use the car, you need it.. i do not want end of the day, i got the car but cant bear to drive it due to high petrol price. Takkan put in house showroom only right?

Now with 1.8 although i dun have the above, I have the allowance of revving the engine and enjoy most of my iVTEC, coz no matter how my petrol is manageable...

guessed slightly out of topic..anyway, just consider 5K and how tight you are with 5K and how much you love the paddle shift..

For me, i know i love the paddle shift so am looking either keep the car for 2 yrs and pass to my fiancee and me get a 9th gen civic with paddle shift OR try brainwash my fiancee to change her Myvi to CIty (with paddle shift of coz!)

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 17 2008, 10:49 AM

Try Raytech Armourcoat.. I am using currently, very happy with the result...

Air Cool, also security film? or normal solar film?

Mine is 4mil (security film) Raytech with 95% IRR rejection..
RM 2K (inclusive of my SA commision)..

Walked in should be around RM 2.4K as I asked before going with my SA.

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 17 2008, 11:38 AM

no worries...
I believe you wont go wrong with HONDA..

My SA tested the new CIty and his comment was "marvelous"...!

wah lao! city got side airbags also???

City 2009 maintenance charges (est by HM website)

Source: HM

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Added on December 18, 2008, 4:25 pmed zachary..i think the web site not fully updated yet..samething happens during Jazz few months back..

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 18 2008, 04:25 PM

In my humble opinion, the best comparison is against the previous generation City rather than comparing to diff class Civic. We pay what we get, in the case, we cant compare civic against accord or even Mazda 6. Its a different beast altogether. Furthermore, yes, we are paying 90K a high price, thus we expect more. But come think of it, its only an entry level model which suppose to be priced just like a Gen2 (1.6) or lower? Its our country automotive policy that jacked up the price, btw.

Vios is also a good comparison as consider from same segment. HOWEVER, do not only lament on the -ve but look also at the +ve of a CIty against Vios. I am sure there is a balanced or slightly sided to 1 in comparison.

As long majority aspect are step forward is better than a step backward..

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 18 2008, 06:05 PM

i think this is the current set up for Honda. Both Civic 1.8 or 2.0 also same.. there is a lock switch at the power window switch. Need to lock and unlock manually..


Similiar to 1.8 and 2.0 Civic


If I remember correctly its for the physical plate. I asked for custom made so to speak, supposingly need to pay my SA additional RM 80. But end of the day, he said..never mind..

Check with your SA see how this apply to.. If needed verify with other source from Bros here with info from different SA.

Most civic bro gets this add on out side. Try check GC Motorsport. Some claimed they can do it without disturbing the warranty.

Its a ultrasonic sensor same like Civic..detect movement in cabin when alarm is arm.

Consider Raytech Armorcoat. 95% IRR. Excellent for me for 2K price tag.

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Added on December 19, 2008, 8:08 amI read somewhere, that once car is locked the lid cant be open.."arm as well?"
Something new in Honda these days...even civic tarak...

This post has been edited by devinz: Dec 19 2008, 08:08 AM

Civic also tarak dude..so no surprise...

normally its hard to judge a color from the pictures. Suggest you walk in to various showroom to check it out. I am sure there bound to some showroom has PMM.

Advice on tinting, if you are gonna use smart tag or GPS, suggest to get the tint with ceramic based. VKOOL is metal based and some basically face the problem using smart tag and getting GPS signal.

This is one of the reason I opted for Raytech as they are based on ceramic. Just my 2 sen...

The door lock does not come with switch?
It should be located at the power window switches...

Maybe VPowDer...!