Looking for my first car - found it!

[Parm]

rastamanblues, the auto is a semi-auto. You can put it in all-out auto which functions as a normal auto would. It's smooth but not as smooth as my brother's Lexus, but, didn't expect it to be. I'm definitely happy with my choice though - I far prefer to have the option of a good auto mode. If I'm in traffic or going through lots of traffic lights, I hate fiddling with gears so I pop it onto auto.

If you want to drive manual, you just switch it over and use the flappy paddle thingies on the steering wheel - they're ace! I'm having a lot of fun using those. I'm generally a very safe driver and stick to speed limits, but it's fun playing with the paddles as you get to rev higher and hear the car.

The car makes an awesome sound when it slows down and comes to a stop. I don't know what causes it but sometimes I pull up to a traffic light and it sounds like I'm coming out of warp-drive. Ace!

The best bit is probably the driving position. It's literally a cockpit, you're surrounded with everything you need and it feels to comfortable and precise. Or maybe I'm just biased cause I love the thing.

[Vimeous]

Looks like you've a very nice motor indeed there, I hope it serves you well!

[Guy]

Sounds good, give that VTEC a workout

[joshwa]

Looks very nice! any more pics?

[dave87]

Looks nice, but whos the strange looking bloke in the relection?*


Oh wait, that may be you. Ooops

Very nice, as has been said, any more pics or too busy driving?


*Tongue firmly in cheek

[Parm]

The car is parked on the driveway and everytime I walk across the landing, I can see it outside. It just sits there grinning at me, begging me to take it for a spin.

I've never been into cars before, but I just love this one and love driving it! Anyhow, I've finally gotten round to uploading some more pictures.





















Bigger versions of all the above pictures available at my Flickr: My first car! - a set on Flickr

[Salazaar]

Insurance! I'm looking into that, it's gonna cost me around £800...

That's what my insurer first quoted me for my Civic (it's not even got a big engine!) but I managed to wrangle it down to £550 in the first year and now £480 for the second year