Yesterday marked the first anniversary of my first car, Honda Civic. It has been a fun ride all the while (pun intended). I bought this car on Aug 15, 2008. I was slightly nervous on road for the first couple of months. I got honked twice in these two months. First, when I tried to change the lane in the last second near a signal. The second instance was kind of scary. It was near a Circuit City store near our house. The entrance to this store was on a curvy road and I did not notice an oncoming car. I turned on my turn indicator and was entering the store's parking when I noticed a speeding car some 20 feet away. I sped my way through but man, it was close! Barring these two, I did not face any other untoward incidents. (Touch Wood!)
The price of fuel was highest in the month I purchase the car and was lowest in Jan 2009. I started off with a decent Miles Per Gallon (MPG) and am now at a good rate. Power blended with performance is a commendable feature in Civic. This impresses me the most. Check the charts below for the fuel price variations and my Civic's MPGs over the past year. Data point for June 2009 is missing as I was in India and did not refuel my car. (Click on the charts to enlarge them).
I am not a heavy-duty user; My office is nearby and I don't hit the freeways often. Average distance travelled per day over the last year is around 16 miles. This has contributed towards the good condition of my vehicle. Overall, the pros and cons are:
Pros:
(1) Economical mileage.
(2) Exceptional handling.
(3) Stylish exteriors and interiors.
(4) Very good features - good stereo and digital dashboard.
Cons:
(1) Quality of materials in interior isn't great. Hard plastic finishes for seats, dashboard.
Looking forward to more of 'Civic'ing.
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