Change 1.6 civic diesel for 1.8 petrol

[izzybella]

Hi Guys,
We have been looking at a change of Civic we currently have a 2013 Civic 1.6 diesel with 70k on the clock full dealer service history but as we don't do the high mileage we bought the car for would it be a good idea to change up to a Civic EX with all whistle and bells, or stay with the diesel we have had and still get over 84mpg on a run and if driven like a granny I have had 98mpg (all be at about 2am on the motorway with no traffic to contend with) but 66mpg local driving town work.

What would if any benefits could we gain if we change to the 1.8 petrol. we have seen a rather nice 1.8 in sliver with low mileage.

[izzybella]

yep 98 mpg I did stop as I came off the motorway to get photographic evidence but the police pulled up behind me and moved me on sorry I cannot prove it

[izzybella]

Well be bit the bullet and bought the Civic 1.8 SR auto full leather, sun roof, sat nav, heated seats, electric lumber adjustments rear tints, low profile tyres low mileage, full service history. In silver metallic. Loving it so far

[izzybella]

Ballistic said:

izzybella said:

Well be bit the bullet and bought the Civic 1.8 SR auto full leather, sun roof, sat nav, heated seats, electric lumber adjustments rear tints, low profile tyres low mileage, full service history. In silver metallic. Loving it so far

I'll be interested to hear how you get on with the 1.8 as I'm thinking of making the same change.

That sounds like a great spec car. How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?

Hi I am very happy with the 1.8 engine plant coupled to Honda auto gearbox mpg could be better, but I knew that the mpg would be poor compared to the diesel what I find with Honda cars in general is the hard ride you feel all the bumps with low profile tyres but being an SR that's to be expected (bit sporty) I part ex my 62 plate 1.6 diesel civic so I guess I paid in the region of £11 k. My car was ex Honda and had 17825 miles from new so nearly run in.

[izzybella]

beko1987 said:

Interested to hear of your ownership experience with the diesel one tbh... Just this very morning I had a browse of potential new sheds as I sometimes do and tidy 2003/4 1.7 diesels (assuming that's 1698cc?) are £500 for a tidy one with sensible miles...

Hi My car was a 10 plater Civic we found the car was the usual Honda comfort and reliability the engine had loads of torque and the fuel consumption was the best I have had better than the company cars I used to have (Ford Mondeo, S max and Vauxhall Zafira diesels) better by a long chalk I was continually getting high 70mpg and one occasion I did get 100 mpg bring like a granny on motorways.But got pulled by the police for that asking what was wrong,

[izzybella]

Hi I would only do that speed late at night no traffic and HGV could pass no problem my journey was north bound M6. M55. Usually my journeys on the motorway 65 mph seems a good cruising speed.