Dave1980

Hi All
Thinking of getting a new Civic Diesel for a company car. Anyone here got one?. Its either a Civic or a Focus, just interested in peoples views.

Cant justify running the scoob as an everyday car.

03-CTR

whilst i love honda i've driven the civic diesel a few times and it's a bag of sh#te full stop. it's due to the isuzu engine which is completely useless compared to similar engines from ford, peugeot etc. if you can stretch then go for the accord diesel as it's a peach. failing that go for a focus tdci as they're excellent too.

chiark

We test drove the Civic diesel when we were looking for a car for my wife. I quite liked it, but my wife didn't. Comparatively speaking it was a crude engine tho... We ended up with the 1.6 petrol

Dave1980

thanks for the opinions. just have to see what i think on the test drive. the focus is second choice and does look nicer too.

logiclee

If it's a new Focus with the new PSA/Ford 2.0 diesel then you shouldn't even think about getting the Civic.

If you are considering an old Focus with 1.8TDCi then I would say try both and see how you get on.

Have driven all three and would still pick either Focus over the Civic.

Have not driven the new Focus with the 1.6 Diesel engine yet though so couldn't say how well that performs.

Cheers
Lee

Dave1980

looks like it could be a focus then, judging by these opinions. have to have a test drive and see what i think.

scoobymanWRC

Yes the civic diesel is pretty awful to be honest, i know this only too well as i work in a honda dealership!

I'd go for a 1.6 petrol civic, it costs a grand less than the diesel, still gives 43 to the gallon and will be better built and have way better residuals than the focus.

pappasmurf

...or try a Seat Leon Cupra 1.9tdi.
I did and was very impressed with it's performance....and loads of torque....and you will get at least 45mpg.