Picked Up My 09' Friday!

HoosierHybrid · 11-30-2008, 10:28 PM

This my first Honda let alone a Hybrid, and I am loving it so far! I have the 09 w/leather & navi, it is nice. Lots of bells & whistles on the navi to learn but the voice activation is sweeeeeet!

My bluetooth Tilt phone worked perfectly on navi connection and I was able to import my contacts into the navi address book within seconds, when I made a few test calls from the car, they said it sounded better than my Jawbone headsets.

Current mods include:
fog lights
chrome exhaust tip
window visors
20% tint

-- will be trying out a sharkfin
-- leaving wheels (for now)

Will post pics in the next day or so.

HoosierHybrid
V~

lovecheese · 11-30-2008, 10:29 PM

Pics or it didn't happen!

What color did you get?

Sorry can't resist.... Hoosierdaddy?

Zeuceone · 11-30-2008, 10:38 PM

nice. welcome to the site.

HoosierHybrid · 11-30-2008, 10:39 PM

Actually, I am a HoosierMama!

I got the black w/tan leather. I wanted black leather but it was not available. But still it is very nice.

V~

lovecheese · 11-30-2008, 10:39 PM

awesome. heated seats too?

HoosierHybrid · 11-30-2008, 10:41 PM

Thanx! These boards were VERY helpful in my pre-purchase research. I am looking forward to participating in the forums.

Yes! Heated Seats Too! :-)

V~

CivicEX08 · 12-01-2008, 06:08 AM

Dang it! I want the bluetooth feature but my unit is a year to old. And my headset just broke last night so I'm pissed. LOL, enjoy it man.

xrs54 · 12-01-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoosierHybrid

This my first Honda let alone a Hybrid, and I am loving it so far! I have the 09 w/leather & navi, it is nice. Lots of bells & whistles on the navi to learn but the voice activation is sweeeeeet!

My bluetooth Tilt phone worked perfectly on navi connection and I was able to import my contacts into the navi address book within seconds, when I made a few test calls from the car, they said it sounded better than my Jawbone headsets.

Current mods include:
fog lights
chrome exhaust tip
window visors
20% tint

-- will be trying out a sharkfin
-- leaving wheels (for now)

Will post pics in the next day or so.

HoosierHybrid
V~

Huh??

Welcome man!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovecheese

Pics or it didn't happen!

What color did you get?

Sorry can't resist.... Hoosierdaddy?

UnlimitedSi · 12-01-2008, 06:16 AM

It's really early, but hold on... did you get a hybrid?

***Huckleberry*** · 12-01-2008, 06:19 AM

yes, hybrid.

welcome!

SixersFan64 · 03-02-2009, 11:22 PM

how much did you pay for it? when did you buy it, im in the market for a civic hybrid 09'

stevenvillatoro · 03-13-2009, 09:25 PM

First post here – checking various Civic Hybrid sites to see which feels most like home. After spending months thinking I'd get the new Insight (had the old one), I opted for the '09 Civic Hybrid. Excellent dealer incentives now, so prices are low, low, low. If everything goes right at the dealership tomorrow (car is in stock, have agreed to terms and placed deposit), I'll have a Polished Metal Hybrid with leather and NAV for UNDER $22K plus tax and license. Thanks to those who posted pics of the Polished Metal color in another recent post on this site. Congrats to others who have or will soon get their Civic Hybrid. Looking forward to checking back, thanks!

GoHuskies · 03-14-2009, 07:36 PM

^

I want to hate you so bad. We got my car w/o Navi in 2006 for the same $22K & change price. Picking up a new car in a down economy is such a weirdly sweet deal!

stevenvillatoro · 03-14-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoHuskies

Picking up a new car in a down economy is such a weirdly sweet deal!

You know, you're right. I was thinking the same thing last night. But, now to the NEWS...

I just got home from picking up the car. It is amazing... astounding... I had not driven the HCH since '06 when they were introduced. The Polished Metal color is stunning. The beige leather is right on, and really dresses up the interior. I cannot believe what a solid tank this car is – hope it lasts! My '02 Insight was flimsy... my '07 Camry Hybrid was a marshmallow on wheels. The Civic is a blast to drive, and the quality and materials are far better than on my Toyota (the last one I'll ever own), and the Camry Hybrid with virtually identical equipment was $10K more money.

The dealer was 55 miles north of me... I took the train up the coast. The car had 8 miles when I picked it up and we farted around the dealer, test drive, etc. before heading home. MPG with cruise control at 65 MPH and hills was 48.5. Just playing around by taking the cruise off for a short time gave me the sense that 55+ MPG will be a piece of cake.

My salesperson at Honda Santa Ana was Marvin Rojas – 888-211-6493. I can't say enough positive about this dealer, and Marvin. Negotiating was a breeze... always courteous and respectful... finance department did not try to sell me ANYTHING and got me in/out in five minutes. Again, with a smile. The dealership GM found me outside before I left, and personally thanked me and asked about my experience. All-in-all, this was by far the best new car purchase experience I've ever had, and I've owned DOZENS of new cars. What a difference it makes not to have the dealers grind you. And then to get the amazing deal that I did... wow!

For those in CA, remember that sales tax will go up ONE percent in April, and registration fees will double as well. Dealers here are seeing increased business from people who want to save a few bucks on those things, too.

All glories to Honda, and congrats to other lucky fellow newbies!

P. S. This forum seems to be much more active and social than others I've found, as well as having lots of good tech info.

P. P. S. I was thinking whether I might want to swap for some '09 EX wheels, but I really do like the pie plate wheels. Interesting that if you go to the British Honda site, the same style Civic Hybrid comes with traditionally-styled wheels in 15" or 16". The version there has a folding rear-center armrest, and chrome door handles. Since they have Polished Metal color, I wonder how much a set would cost... <big grin>. Isn't life good?

***GeezerSi*** · 03-14-2009, 09:22 PM

Welcome -> 8th

**obert** · 03-14-2009, 09:37 PM

Nice,and welcome to the 8th.

stevenvillatoro · 03-14-2009, 11:05 PM

It's hard not to brag!

kicker18 · 03-14-2009, 11:48 PM

Congrats on a nice purchase, welcome to the site!

***Nomar06*** · 03-15-2009, 12:09 AM

Welcome to the Ocho!™

Cbeyer2 · 03-15-2009, 12:16 AM

pretty car!

anyone ever like... modded one of these?
can you put a cat back on it?

11-30-2008, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
HoosierHybrid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 15	Picked Up My 09' Friday! This my first Honda let alone a Hybrid, and I am loving it so far! I have the 09 w/leather & navi, it is nice. Lots of bells & whistles on the navi to learn but the voice activation is sweeeeeet! My bluetooth Tilt phone worked perfectly on navi connection and I was able to import my contacts into the navi address book within seconds, when I made a few test calls from the car, they said it sounded better than my Jawbone headsets. Current mods include: fog lights chrome exhaust tip window visors 20% tint -- will be trying out a sharkfin -- leaving wheels (for now) Will post pics in the next day or so. HoosierHybrid V~
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*Huckleberry* Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Age: 26 Posts: 11,403 Jesse	yes, hybrid. welcome! __________________ August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003

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lovecheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 17,710 James	Pics or it didn't happen! What color did you get? Sorry can't resist.... Hoosierdaddy?

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11-30-2008, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
HoosierHybrid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 15	Actually, I am a HoosierMama! I got the black w/tan leather. I wanted black leather but it was not available. But still it is very nice. V~

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lovecheese Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 17,710 James	awesome. heated seats too?

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HoosierHybrid Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 15	Thanx! These boards were VERY helpful in my pre-purchase research. I am looking forward to participating in the forums. Yes! Heated Seats Too! :-) V~

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CivicEX08 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romeoville, Illinois Age: 23 Posts: 2,315 Stephen	Dang it! I want the bluetooth feature but my unit is a year to old. And my headset just broke last night so I'm pissed. LOL, enjoy it man.

12-01-2008, 06:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
UnlimitedSi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gwinnett-Georgia Posts: 2,534	It's really early, but hold on... did you get a hybrid?

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SixersFan64 Senior Member Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queens Blvd n stuff, New York City Posts: 3,925 #1 Post Whore of Queens.	how much did you pay for it? when did you buy it, im in the market for a civic hybrid 09'

03-13-2009, 09:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
stevenvillatoro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110	First post here – checking various Civic Hybrid sites to see which feels most like home. After spending months thinking I'd get the new Insight (had the old one), I opted for the '09 Civic Hybrid. Excellent dealer incentives now, so prices are low, low, low. If everything goes right at the dealership tomorrow (car is in stock, have agreed to terms and placed deposit), I'll have a Polished Metal Hybrid with leather and NAV for UNDER $22K plus tax and license. Thanks to those who posted pics of the Polished Metal color in another recent post on this site. Congrats to others who have or will soon get their Civic Hybrid. Looking forward to checking back, thanks!

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GoHuskies Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 2,878 I'm me	^ I want to hate you so bad. We got my car w/o Navi in 2006 for the same $22K & change price. Picking up a new car in a down economy is such a weirdly sweet deal!

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