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Old 20-09-2014, 04:05 PM
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Anyone had any experience of the 2.2 Honda diesel lump as used in the Civics and Accords?

Looking at getting rid of the Passat as although it's good at the moment I realise that at 199K it only has so long left in it and don't want to find myself rushing to find a replacment if it were to give up on me. Drove a Civic diesel today and was really impressed with the car but just wondered if there were any problems I should look out for?

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Old 20-09-2014, 04:07 PM
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cam chains rattle alot as they age and doesnt sound to healthy... allround a bloody good motor the accords in my opinion.
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Old 20-09-2014, 04:25 PM
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I must admit, I was surprised how noisy it was but put that down to it being a chain rather than a belt, lots of plus points over the VAG diesel lump, longer service interval, lower emissions so cheaper tax and no cam belt to worry about, looked at a newer Passat but didn't like the electronic hand brake, Seat Altea FR was nice but the roads I drive on and 18" wheels are asking for trouble.
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Old 20-09-2014, 04:29 PM
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A mate of mine has a Civic 2.2d and has been well pleased with it. It a little noisier than the German alternatives but nothing too noticeable. Stonking fuel economy and goes pretty well too. Being a Honda it'll be about as reliable as it gets I would think.
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Old 20-09-2014, 04:34 PM
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I think the only downside is the cloth cap, bad eyesight and poor knowledge of roundabout etiquette that comes as a standard feature. .
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Old 20-09-2014, 04:51 PM
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Can't be any worse that the yobbish, baseball cap wearing, inconsiderate, anti social image that comes from driving the Scoob, should counteract it quite well
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Old 20-09-2014, 05:23 PM
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A mate of mine has a Civic 2.2d and has been well pleased with it. It a little noisier than the German alternatives but nothing too noticeable. Stonking fuel economy and goes pretty well too. Being a Honda it'll be about as reliable as it gets I would think.
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Old 20-09-2014, 05:44 PM
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I have a 2.2 diesel civic as well as the scoob, but my mum drives the civic.

Good engine, plenty of power too. I had 1 injector go and needed a new clutch - both around 90k.

Oh yeah, fuel economy is great too - even with a heavy foot.
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Old 20-09-2014, 06:41 PM
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Cheers guys, sounds like they're a good buy

On a side note, it's worth popping into Mark Lilly diesels in Hawkhurst to drool over the 21000 mile Testarossa and mint RS200 in the showroom.
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Old 20-09-2014, 06:51 PM
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There was a recent thread on sf.org which highlighted that you either get brilliant or terrible opinions about them, so you might find it tricky to decide.

I've not had one, but have a colleague with two, and Accord and CRV, and he loves them.
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Old 28-10-2014, 03:16 PM
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Well I've gone for it, 2007 EX spec like the one below with all the bells and whistles except leather and glass roof (didn't want that as limits roof box load capacity).

Now where's my cloth cap and tartan blanket.

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Old 28-10-2014, 07:39 PM
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Good choice, honda are fantastic! Nice, quick, great mpg, comfy, good on fuel and reliable what more could you ask for
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Looks very nice Shane. ..cup holders for your Costa?
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Old 28-10-2014, 08:48 PM
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Two

Now then, has anyone got a Type R grill kicking around
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Old 29-10-2014, 09:54 PM
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No but we do have the double din fitting kit and facia if your going down that route with all the wiring that also keeps the steering wheel controls!
Also have the front valence off a type r but it's milano red.
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Old 29-10-2014, 10:10 PM
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Built in SatNav so will stay as is and wire in a USB interface, cheers anyway.
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