Martin Hurley
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Don't get me wrong, I like my 2012 Civic EX 5 speed a lot.
Though, as I have previously owned a 2007 Civic Ex-Coupe I can't help but notice quite a few differences.
Pros
The 2012 bluetooth and i-mid are great. I adjusted to the buttons without reading any instructions very user firendly.
The road noise inside the cabin is noticably less...I am impressed.
Cons
I rest my elbow on the window sill when driving...I can't in the 2012 as there is an annoying creak. This creak s present on all doors when you press in. My 2007 was solid as well as my 08 CRV/Accord. My 2012 Odyssey doors are so solid that a freakin elephant could rest its hoof on the sill and not make it creak!
The headliner is gone from a nice fabric to something which feels like styrofoam with felt glued to it. Ugh!
The handy + - buttons for adjusting the interior illumination are gone (replaced by econ). The rotary adjustment now resides behind the steering wheel in the dash which you have to uncomfortably reach around when driving.
The seat and console fabric are of lesser quality than before. I have my civic 5 months and the centre console cover has wear in the fabric after only 5 months!
Does anyone else have these kind of issues with your own interiors or further pros/cons?
Though, as I have previously owned a 2007 Civic Ex-Coupe I can't help but notice quite a few differences.
Pros
The 2012 bluetooth and i-mid are great. I adjusted to the buttons without reading any instructions very user firendly.
The road noise inside the cabin is noticably less...I am impressed.
Cons
I rest my elbow on the window sill when driving...I can't in the 2012 as there is an annoying creak. This creak s present on all doors when you press in. My 2007 was solid as well as my 08 CRV/Accord. My 2012 Odyssey doors are so solid that a freakin elephant could rest its hoof on the sill and not make it creak!
The headliner is gone from a nice fabric to something which feels like styrofoam with felt glued to it. Ugh!
The handy + - buttons for adjusting the interior illumination are gone (replaced by econ). The rotary adjustment now resides behind the steering wheel in the dash which you have to uncomfortably reach around when driving.
The seat and console fabric are of lesser quality than before. I have my civic 5 months and the centre console cover has wear in the fabric after only 5 months!
Does anyone else have these kind of issues with your own interiors or further pros/cons?