Owner Review: A Durable Second-hand Car that I Never Regret Buying - My 2008 Honda Civic FD2

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia
https://forum.wapcar.my

Basic information about my car

2008 Honda Civic FD2, bought in 2012

Reasons why I bought this car

Well, it all started back in 2006 when the Civic FD was launched in Malaysia, at that time I knew I had to own one someday. Once I graduated and got a job I knew I had to work hard and save as much as I could before committing to one. By that time Civic FD was no longer on sale. The Civic FB did not put a smile on my face and therefore I had to consider used units which were quite rare in 2012 in the used car market considering I only wanted the 2.0 version.

Car Selection Process

• I had a budget of RM130,000

• Model(s) that I have considered include: None, only wanted the Civic FD

Reasons why I chose this car:

• A powerful engine even in stock form

• Great looks and futuristic dashboard with digital meter box

• Lots of aftermarket parts

• Paddle Shifters

User Experience

• I have already done 151,000 km

Since the purchase, my thoughts about the car are:

Knowing that it had minor steering rack issues at the time of my purchase I still proceeded and rectified the problem by replacing a recon unit shortly after. The car was still worth every dime as it was in such good condition with low mileage. Interior is still brand new till today as I usually travel alone. Maintenance wise it has pretty fair to me with the usual lubrication changes and wears and tear here and there. The worst experience was the radiator fan died in the middle of an 8-hour crawl from Kuala Lumpur up north, but luckily with I had unlimited distance towing services from my insurance company.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Spot on seating position and visibility

• Great throttle response

• Powerful free-revving NA engine

• Handles well

• Comfy front and rear seats

• Good fuel economy on long-distance drives

• Still looks sporty even in 2020

Cons

• Rear-wheel bearings wear out quite often

• Not so good fuel economy in town

• Top right engine mounting is very fragile(replaced it with fd2r mounting does the job)

• Not so good NVH

Ratings

• Total Score: 4

• Performance: 5

• Quality & Features: 4

• Space: 5

• Ride Comfort: 3

• Fuel Economy: 3

• Price & Cost: 5

Summary

One of the best decisions of my life was purchasing this car as it is how I imagined it since the first time I laid my eyes on it, with no regrets. No plans on selling it as I will pass it down to my children in the future. Traveling long distance doesn't matter if it's for tea on Sunday evenings in Cameron highlands, weekend convoys with the boys or a trip to the Pasar it feels like a breeze, even in traffic jams its a great place to be, no falling asleep at the wheel or feeling lethargic. The car keeps me awake and entertained at all times.

📢📢Announcement:

After reading a countless number of Owner Review stories, are you interested in sharing your own story also? WapCar sincerely invites YOU to share the genuine feelings of your car!

You may receive special souvenirs from WapCar! Sign up now to know more! WapCar staff will contact you shortly after you sign up.