New Civic Hybrid Owner

Orient Express · 11-06-2006, 11:32 AM

I just picked up my wife's 2007 Civic Navi Hybrid from Parker JohnStone Honda in Wilsonville OR. We ordered it in August, but it came in this November. The deal we got was about $100 under 2006 MSRP plus mud flaps and all weather floor mats (the total price was $24,200). We live in the bay area in California, and it was worth the trip up to Oregon to get the car (The one-way airline fare was $130 for the 2 of us). One of the modifications that we have done is to replace the pie pan 15" wheels with 16" Civic wheels. They are about the same outside diameter, weight only 4 pounds more, and gas mileage has not been affected. Needless to say we are very pleased.

The only issues that we have noticed is that the engine "autostop" feature is a little jerky when it starts back up, and that when the engine goes into the battery charge mode, it also makes a little jerk to the drive line at speed.

The radio/navigation system is very good. We just wish that the unit had bluetooth integration, the radio supported RDS data, and that the voice control prompts supported more of the cars controls. So far we are averaging 44.3 mpg.

**CameronJr9** · 11-06-2006, 12:35 PM

Welcome to the site and great choice on the car. I like the wheels on there. I have to say, I have those same gripes with the navi, but you deal I guess...

exbauer · 11-06-2006, 02:01 PM

Great choice in car. I have a 2006 non-navi in magnetic pearl. I agree with you on the wheels, I replaced mine with 17" OZ Superleggera. But, I saw a big hit in mpg. I was lucky to get 42 avg on a tank of gas. With the stock wheels I could easily get the 50 mpg and many times 52 mpg avg on a tank of gas. You might want to check out www.greenhybrid.com for a forum on the Honda Civic Hybrid.

***Cybergypsy*** · 11-06-2006, 02:17 PM

2008 will have bluetooth.....have faith...

PhoenixDown · 11-06-2006, 02:45 PM

I hope the 2008 will have a sunroof :)

exbauer · 11-06-2006, 03:42 PM

Having a moonroof is one thing I really miss having this car. Every car I have owned has always had a moonroof. I figured they didn't have one because of that added weight.

SiGTi · 11-06-2006, 03:47 PM

i actually like those dinner plates.

CivicWithNav · 11-06-2006, 03:57 PM

dinner plates have least amount of resistance to the air while spinning and the tires they use on the hybrids are specifically made for "lesser" rolling resistance

Orient Express · 11-06-2006, 08:09 PM

In a controlled environment, I am sure that the dinner plates and skinny tires give better aerodynamics than the 5 spoke wheels, but in actual operation there are so many variables at play that the delta on fuel economy loss is probably not that great. I have not seen any difference in my avg. fuel economy between the two types of tires.

But then again, I am still getting the hang of driving the car for economy.

The 5 spoke wheels sure do give me more SPMs than with the dinner plates.

*SPM - Smiles Per Mile

***Special Ringpop*** · 11-07-2006, 02:04 AM

I dont care what anyone says, your rims look 10x better.

Screw the 2 mpg you may save...it makes the car look infinately better.

fossil · 11-15-2006, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

2008 will have bluetooth.....have faith...

How do you know the 2008 will have bluetooth? Is there some place that lists new features for the 2008? Also, Parrot makes an integrated bluetooth device that connects into the stereo speakers, but it has to use it's own LCD screen. I'd rather have bluetooth show up on the navigation screen. Plus, I don't think I can wait for the 2008 to come out because the tax credit for HCH's ($2,100) will have maxed out at 60,000 cars by then. If I buy an 07, I can get the full tax credit.

GALAXY~SI · 11-16-2006, 07:13 PM

Congrats on the new hybrid man liking the EX wheels 44 miles to the gallon i could only wishh for that in my si

11-06-2006, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Orient Express Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 285 iTrader: 0 / 0%	New Civic Hybrid Owner I just picked up my wife's 2007 Civic Navi Hybrid from Parker JohnStone Honda in Wilsonville OR. We ordered it in August, but it came in this November. The deal we got was about $100 under 2006 MSRP plus mud flaps and all weather floor mats (the total price was $24,200). We live in the bay area in California, and it was worth the trip up to Oregon to get the car (The one-way airline fare was $130 for the 2 of us). One of the modifications that we have done is to replace the pie pan 15" wheels with 16" Civic wheels. They are about the same outside diameter, weight only 4 pounds more, and gas mileage has not been affected. Needless to say we are very pleased. The only issues that we have noticed is that the engine "autostop" feature is a little jerky when it starts back up, and that when the engine goes into the battery charge mode, it also makes a little jerk to the drive line at speed. The radio/navigation system is very good. We just wish that the unit had bluetooth integration, the radio supported RDS data, and that the voice control prompts supported more of the cars controls. So far we are averaging 44.3 mpg.

11-06-2006, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Crazy Yellow Puppet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 28 Posts: 25,239 Back and Forth Forever iTrader: 6 / 100%	Welcome to the site and great choice on the car. I like the wheels on there. I have to say, I have those same gripes with the navi, but you deal I guess... __________________

11-06-2006, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,274 iTrader: 3 / 100%	2008 will have bluetooth.....have faith... __________________ I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. Best part of being a Mini owner....the love doesn't Fade!

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exbauer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 673 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Great choice in car. I have a 2006 non-navi in magnetic pearl. I agree with you on the wheels, I replaced mine with 17" OZ Superleggera. But, I saw a big hit in mpg. I was lucky to get 42 avg on a tank of gas. With the stock wheels I could easily get the 50 mpg and many times 52 mpg avg on a tank of gas. You might want to check out www.greenhybrid.com for a forum on the Honda Civic Hybrid.

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PhoenixDown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 160 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I hope the 2008 will have a sunroof :)

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exbauer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 673 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Having a moonroof is one thing I really miss having this car. Every car I have owned has always had a moonroof. I figured they didn't have one because of that added weight.

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SiGTi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 406 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i actually like those dinner plates.

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CivicWithNav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock MD Posts: 2,575 iTrader: 13 / 100%	dinner plates have least amount of resistance to the air while spinning and the tires they use on the hybrids are specifically made for "lesser" rolling resistance

11-06-2006, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Orient Express Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 285 iTrader: 0 / 0%	In a controlled environment, I am sure that the dinner plates and skinny tires give better aerodynamics than the 5 spoke wheels, but in actual operation there are so many variables at play that the delta on fuel economy loss is probably not that great. I have not seen any difference in my avg. fuel economy between the two types of tires. But then again, I am still getting the hang of driving the car for economy. The 5 spoke wheels sure do give me more SPMs than with the dinner plates. *SPM - Smiles Per Mile

11-16-2006, 07:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
GALAXY~SI Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester NY Age: 19 Posts: 11,570 Kurt iTrader: 16 / 100%	Congrats on the new hybrid man liking the EX wheels 44 miles to the gallon i could only wishh for that in my si