Good day everyone, I am in the process of getting a honda civic and I am torn between getting a hybrid or a "normal" civic. I need your advice on the best one to go with in terms of maintenance and longevity. Thank you very much in advance!

cc nurey
gazzuzz

Both are OK the ICE or Hybrid civic are good. Though the 01 to 05 civic hybrid is more rampant in Nigeria and it is also the one most converted to ICE when water pass Garri.

The cons of hybrid are
1. Lack of qualified technicians to do the right things when trouble start

2. The battery packs are expensive to replace when depleted

3. Converting it from hybrid to ICE isn't straight forward something kazeem would always preach when they see they can't fix the issue

4. Hybrid needs diagnosis with right equipment when faulty so you must have a medium personal scanner

5. Hybrid doesn't do well in flooded areas.

Hybrid is a good thing to own if you follow regular maintenance and you are good with your hands you can even fix some minor issues.

Thanks for your advice boss... It's actually an 08 that I intend to get. Any additional advice would be welcomed.

nurey:
Both are OK the ICE or Hybrid civic are good. Though the 01 to 05 civic hybrid is more rampant in Nigeria and it is also the one most converted to ICE when water pass Garri.

The cons of hybrid are
1. Lack of qualified technicians to do the right things when trouble start

2. The battery packs are expensive to replace when depleted

3. Converting it from hybrid to ICE isn't straight forward something kazeem would always preach when they see they can't fix the issue

4. Hybrid needs diagnosis with right equipment when faulty so you must have a medium personal scanner

5. Hybrid doesn't do well in flooded areas.

Hybrid is a good thing to own if you follow regular maintenance and you are good with your hands you can even fix some minor issues.

hypernikao:
Thanks for your advice boss... It's actually an 08 that I intend to get. Any additional advice would be welcomed.

If your mind is set on it and the price is right why not. But ensure the inspection is carried out by a qualified technician and the battery packs must be scrutinize well because of the easy depletion of the NiMH cells due to some inbalance in the architecture but a software update was used to counter that. Happened to just around 32% units in the US.

But above all the second generation civic hybrid was the second best hybrid car in US

Thank you so much, you've been really helpful.

nurey:


If your mind is set on it and the price is right why not. But ensure the inspection is carried out by a qualified technician and the battery packs must be scrutinize well because of the easy depletion of the NiMH cells due to some inbalance in the architecture but a software update was used to counter that. Happened to just around 32% units in the US.

But above all the second generation civic hybrid was the second best hybrid car in US

One last question boss, if an 08 civic was placed side by side with a nissan altima 09, which one would you go for and why?

nurey:


If your mind is set on it and the price is right why not. But ensure the inspection is carried out by a qualified technician and the battery packs must be scrutinize well because of the easy depletion of the NiMH cells due to some inbalance in the architecture but a software update was used to counter that. Happened to just around 32% units in the US.

But above all the second generation civic hybrid was the second best hybrid car in US

hypernikao:
Thank you so much, you've been really helpful.

Where do you stay? Hope no floods

hypernikao:
One last question boss, if an 08 civic was placed side by side with a nissan altima 09, which one would you go for and why?

I will pick the Civic if my major concern at that moment has to do with fuel economy and my family is small one.

I will pick the altima if my major movement is interstate and I want premium interior design and accessories.

No, not really!

Smartchoiice:

Where do you stay? Hope no floods

Thanks boss, the family is still small.

nurey:


I will pick the Civic if my major concern at that moment has to do with fuel economy and my family is small one.

I will pick the altima if my major movement is interstate and I want premium interior design and accessories.

hypernikao:
Good day everyone, I am in the process of getting a honda civic and I am torn between getting a hybrid or a "normal" civic. I need your advice on the best one to go with in terms of maintenance and longevity. Thank you very much in advance!

cc nurey
gazzuzz

Go for a normal Honda Civic, leave the Hybrids alone.

QED.

hypernikao:
No, not really!

Answer should be no, not at all.

I said not really, because it's not enough to be called a flood, but it's enough to be noticed.

Smartchoiice:

Answer should be no, not at all.

Boss Nurey, i picked the civic and it just arrived. Mecho said i need to change oil, oil filter, oil seal, b4 engaging on a trip to ph, are these necessary?

nurey:


I will pick the Civic if my major concern at that moment has to do with fuel economy and my family is small one.

I will pick the altima if my major movement is interstate and I want premium interior design and accessories.

hypernikao:
Boss Nurey, i picked the civic and it just arrived. Mecho said i need to change oil, oil filter, oil seal, b4 engaging on a trip to ph, are these necessary?

Oil seal sounds suspicious
Just tell him to change engine oil and oil filter, that's all

hypernikao:
Boss Nurey, i picked the civic and it just arrived. Mecho said i need to change oil, oil filter, oil seal, b4 engaging on a trip to ph, are these necessary?

How are you enjoying the ride? Do you like the ride and interior?

OK, thanks

Billiebaba:

Oil seal sounds suspicious
Just tell him to change engine oil and oil filter, that's all

Everything is great!

ruby360:



How are you enjoying the ride? Do you like the ride and interior?

What's the update on the ride Sir? I intend getting one myself. Also contemplating on hybrid. How is the fuel consumption, engine and the car in general? Would you still prefer it to other brands?

I got a 2006 civic sometime ago. Like most Honda, the 'legs' are an issue. One noise or the other. I bought a camry 3 years before the civic and I've barely worked on the 'legs'.
Apart from that, the civic is a decent ride and fuel economy is good.

CHANGE YOUR MECHANIC PLEASE

zed7:
I got a 2006 civic sometime ago. Like most Honda, the 'legs' are an issue. One noise or the other. I bought a camry 3 years before the civic and I've barely worked on the 'legs'.
Apart from that, the civic is a decent ride and fuel economy is good.

Midemorayo:
CHANGE YOUR MECHANIC PLEASE

But some people will say civic does not have leg issue

Don't mind him, your mechanic don open office on top you, If Civic leg get K....
Infact starting from 06 Honda civic uses same ball joint as Toyota.
My friend use 02 for 4yrs no K leg oooo, maintenance!!! He uses the direct tòkunbó ( Though it might expensive) for almost 2 yrs without changing it......

If you find a oil change sticker on the car, do not change the oil because that old oil is better than the new one they will put in there atleast enjoy the American car before the naija suffering begins. The oil is good for about 5000 miles/8000 km.
If the sticker says it was done 4000 miles ago you are still good for 1000 which will take you about 3 months minimum. stop by auty radu for your engine oil supply with the right weigh and buy 10 qt and 2 filters which will last you a year each. Don't buy the cheap 20w50 and use original filters

Thanks boss!

hypernikao:
Good day everyone, I am in the process of getting a honda civic and I am torn between getting a hybrid or a "normal" civic. I need your advice on the best one to go with in terms of maintenance and longevity. Thank you very much in advance!

cc nurey
gazzuzz

Are u still using this car? How is it going so far? Did the hybrids battery give you any issues? Did you find reliable mechanics?

Xenob:


Are u still using this car? How is it going so far? Did the hybrids battery give you any issues? Did you find reliable mechanics?

I didn't get the hybrid, I got the normal civic and it has been running well since 2020.