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CiviSlam · 05-11-2007, 12:43 PM

Hey everyone,

I've been lurking for a little while and decided to introduce myself.

Name's Neil, (family calls me Leo <--middle name), and I just got a Certified Preowned Honda Civic a couple of weeks ago. This scene is completely new to me, but I love cars in general. I used-to be in the offroading scene, big time. I've owned a 73 Bronco and a 90 Jeep Wrangler that were mildly built-up. So... uh... yeah... this is a "tad" different than what I'm used-to. In the offroad scene, we like flexy suspensions, and it appears that you boys/gals like stiff ones... This may take me some time to catch up.

Here's my car:

It's an '06 EX Sedan and is my daily commuter 2 weeks out of the month. It's pretty nice and so far so good. It's an auto, that's the only thing I don't like about it, but I wanted that moonroof pretty badly. The only stick they had didn't have one... They had some Si's, but I kind-of like "gas mileage." :)

Any way, I'm sure I'll have a bunch of questions down the road and I'm glad to have found this site.

inyong1988 · 05-11-2007, 12:43 PM

welcome and nice color choice!

codys8thcivicsi · 05-11-2007, 12:44 PM

welcome to the site, nice pics

Ryd1ZZ · 05-11-2007, 12:53 PM

Welcome to the 8th!

There are TONS of great people here to help you answer questions along with tons of DIY threads.
This is definitely the best site for the 8th gen civic owners and everyone is really helpful and nice (for the most part)
Enjoy your stay.

Steviephamo · 05-11-2007, 02:54 PM

welcome i live in houston also!

**Nomar06** · 05-11-2007, 03:14 PM

Welcome to the Ocho!™

PoLiShPrInCe · 05-11-2007, 03:44 PM

CHALO · 05-11-2007, 04:06 PM

Welcome. Nice ride

Salu2

1chin3s3_b0i · 05-11-2007, 07:48 PM

welcome to 8th

Civic4u · 05-11-2007, 09:43 PM

Welcome...! I'm hosting a meet in May 19th..You are welcome to it.

***jpik2003*** · 05-11-2007, 09:46 PM

disboiflaco · 05-12-2007, 05:28 PM

Welcome fello houstonian!

DeVoTeD_1 · 05-12-2007, 06:38 PM

reppin' the H-Town

g361 · 05-13-2007, 12:26 AM

I had the EX when I first started. The SI sedan is

It's worth the hit in gas mileage. I went from 35-38 mpg in the EX to about 27-29 in the SI but it's worth it.

Black is always SCHWEET!

tennisfan16 · 05-13-2007, 12:40 AM

welcome to the site, car looks really good.

CiviSlam · 05-15-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g361

I had the EX when I first started. The SI sedan is

It's worth the hit in gas mileage. I went from 35-38 mpg in the EX to about 27-29 in the SI but it's worth it.

Black is always SCHWEET!

Maybe later on... I'm new to the scene and really have no idea what I want to do with the car. I know that I won't be making it all "fast and furious." I'm just looking to keep it clean.

An SI is not practical when you have a wife and 2 kids, too.

g361 · 05-15-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CiviSlam

Maybe later on... I'm new to the scene and really have no idea what I want to do with the car. I know that I won't be making it all "fast and furious." I'm just looking to keep it clean.

An SI is not practical when you have a wife and 2 kids, too.

touche.

clean is

05-11-2007, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
CiviSlam Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: H-Town Posts: 10 Leo iTrader: 0 / 0%	Houston Newbie Hey everyone, I've been lurking for a little while and decided to introduce myself. Name's Neil, (family calls me Leo <--middle name), and I just got a Certified Preowned Honda Civic a couple of weeks ago. This scene is completely new to me, but I love cars in general. I used-to be in the offroading scene, big time. I've owned a 73 Bronco and a 90 Jeep Wrangler that were mildly built-up. So... uh... yeah... this is a "tad" different than what I'm used-to. In the offroad scene, we like flexy suspensions, and it appears that you boys/gals like stiff ones... This may take me some time to catch up. Here's my car: It's an '06 EX Sedan and is my daily commuter 2 weeks out of the month. It's pretty nice and so far so good. It's an auto, that's the only thing I don't like about it, but I wanted that moonroof pretty badly. The only stick they had didn't have one... They had some Si's, but I kind-of like "gas mileage." :) Any way, I'm sure I'll have a bunch of questions down the road and I'm glad to have found this site.

05-11-2007, 03:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nomar06 Miss ya J!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 22,388 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Welcome to the Ocho!™ __________________

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