Buying a civic FD - pointers

[veyron_27]

hello po mga tsikoters im planning to buy a used fd this December and this will be my first car. I will be using this most probably everyday from starosa laguna to makati vice versa. my concern is what tranny should I get? mt or at?

if I choose at variant, what are the common issues with AT? like maintenance and replacement parts.

which tranny will cost less in maintenance? and for fuel efficient, how big is the difference vs MT?

Also, can you also point out ano po ba yung mga dapat tingnan ko part ng FD para masabi ko na ok talaga sya bilin?

thank you po sa mga magshare ng advise. :-)

[1D4LV]

i would still get the MT for the following reasons:

- cheaper maintenance
- you can control your gearing for fuel efficiency or power.

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i would still get the MT for the following reasons:

- cheaper maintenance
- you can control your gearing for fuel efficiency or power.

[shadow]

Ako naman partial to A/T, since yan route mo eh highway, very minimal na Lang difference ng fuel consumption if meron man...

Never na Ako mag drive or bibili ng M/T vehicles.

Check mo yun magnetic clutch ng compressor, knows issue yan ng FD


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[veyron_27]

i would still get the MT for the following reasons:

- cheaper maintenance
- you can control your gearing for fuel efficiency or power.

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i would still get the MT for the following reasons:

- cheaper maintenance
- you can control your gearing for fuel efficiency or power.

Thank you sir 1D4LV for giving me some advise. Priority ko po talaga yung MT variant. My second question po is pag nagtitingin po ba ng FD ano po ba dapat ko silipin? Like yung engine, electricals, seats? or dashboard?

[veyron_27]

Ako naman partial to A/T, since yan route mo eh highway, very minimal na Lang difference ng fuel consumption if meron man...

Never na Ako mag drive or bibili ng M/T vehicles.

Check mo yun magnetic clutch ng compressor, knows issue yan ng FD


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Sir Shadow thanks for your reply. Tama po kayo from Laguna ako and siguro 80% is highway drive then yung 20% is within makati na po. nabasa ko nga po sa ibang forum and sa wiki na 5A/T sya. I just wonder if ganon ba kalaki difference nya sa MT when it comes to fuel consumption. So far wala naman po ako nababasa na sirain AT ng FD pero sana meron mag share dito

Anyway sir pano ko po ba malalaman kung meron problem yung magnetic clutch? pag nag change gear ba mahirap ipasok?

[stavros]

Check first the casa history before actually checking the car. That way, you can initially assess it. If you are satisfied with the history, then proceed with the actual observation of the car.

[veyron_27]

Check first the casa history before actually checking the car. That way, you can initially assess it. If you are satisfied with the history, then proceed with the actual observation of the car.

Noted sir Stavros, I will do that definitely.

[stavros]

Ano pala FD yan, MMC?

[shadow]

Magnetic clutch Sa A/C yun...maraming nasisira na ganyan Sa mga FD.

Hinde naman mahirap maintenance ng A/T palit ka lang fluid every 40,000 kms siguro.


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[veyron_27]

Ano pala FD yan, MMC?

Sir Stavros, hindi po MMC kukunin ko kasi ang kaya lang ng budget po is from year 2006-07

[shadow]

MMC-yun facelifted na.

If '07 bibilhin mo then it's not.


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[veyron_27]

Magnetic clutch Sa A/C yun...maraming nasisira na ganyan Sa mga FD.

Hinde naman mahirap maintenance ng A/T palit ka lang fluid every 40,000 kms siguro.


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sa AC po pala yun. di ko po alam eh. hehehehe

Anyway sir Shadow, how can I know if meron problem po sa magnetic clutch? does the obvious answer is the AC is not working? or meron po mga instance lang po?

[shadow]

Intermittent yun A/C...


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[veyron_27]

Intermittent yun A/C...


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Tama ka nga sir Shadow, I did find some link referring to FD Aircon problem. I will check on that sir. Thanks!

[Brennt]

just sold my civic FD.

kung mostly highway eh medyo negligible to none ang difference ng A/T sa m/t
mas mataas pa nga ng rpm ng m/t sa highway. less than 2k ang rpm ko sa a/t kapag more than 100 km/h, while yung m/t more than 2k ;)

things to check? Engine support, tensioner, power steering, tsaka wheel bearing

[myk384]

THE ULTIMATE USED CAR GUIDE: Used Car of the Week - Honda Civic (2006-2011)

- This may help you. Good luck!

[veyron_27]

THE ULTIMATE USED CAR GUIDE: Used Car of the Week - Honda Civic (2006-2011)

- This may help you. Good luck!

Sir Myk384/Brennt,

Thanks so much! very helpful po yung link and advise po.

Sir Brent,

How can identify the things that you mention?

1. Like the engine support? When i start the engine po ba ano mangyayari? malakas po ba vibration?
2. ano po ba yung tensioner? paano po icheck ito?
3. Power steering - im not sure po kung electric or hydraulic ang FD. pero kung hydraulic po ba kapag meron sira or meron tama my leak sya? or mabigat pakiramdam when you drive it?

newbie lang po ako and first time magka-car kaya medyo madami tanong.

[Gecko Guy]

Sir Myk384/Brennt,

Thanks so much! very helpful po yung link and advise po.

Sir Brent,

How can identify the things that you mention?

1. Like the engine support? When i start the engine po ba ano mangyayari? malakas po ba vibration?
2. ano po ba yung tensioner? paano po icheck ito?
3. Power steering - im not sure po kung electric or hydraulic ang FD. pero kung hydraulic po ba kapag meron sira or meron tama my leak sya? or mabigat pakiramdam when you drive it?

newbie lang po ako and first time magka-car kaya medyo madami tanong.

Bro,
Register ka na lang sa www.teamfd.com.ph lahat ng sagot sa mga katanungan mo nandoon na
Everybody welcome sa TFD.
Congrats sa pagbili!

[veyron_27]

Bro,
Register ka na lang sa www.teamfd.com.ph lahat ng sagot sa mga katanungan mo nandoon na
Everybody welcome sa TFD.
Congrats sa pagbili!

Thank you po Gecko sa invitation. Sige po punta na ako dun sa site. makapag basa basa ng mga thread dun. Meron na po ako nakita na unit and hopefully makuha this week. Ill post some pictures as soon as have the unit.

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Bro,
Register ka na lang sa Team FD Online • Portal lahat ng sagot sa mga katanungan mo nandoon na
Everybody welcome sa TFD.
Congrats sa pagbili!

Thank you po Gecko sa invitation. Sige po punta na ako dun sa site. makapag basa basa ng mga thread dun. Meron na po ako nakita na unit and hopefully makuha this week. Ill post some pictures as soon as have the unit.

[veyron_27]

Hello,

I finally acquire the civic. It is a 2008 1.8S MT Black with 13k mileage only.