markquinton
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Hi All
Got the new car last night which is an 07 2.0 i-vtec automatic in ex trim. It has 79k and full honda service history with the last service having been undertaken only 400 miles ago. The car appears to have been very well looked after.
Today was my first chance to have a good drive of the car and the engine seems good and pickup is decent after 4k rpm.
However.....i am finding the steering quite disappointing. It feels vague, feedback is pretty poor and at the same time it seems quite heavy at very low speeds or stationary (more understandable). I can't quite work out whether it's a characteristic of the car, a problem with the steering or just soft sidewalls on the tyres as they are only 16 inch alloys and do feel soft. I am planning on upgrading to 18's anyway and will have 4 wheel alignment done then so that could cure the issue but just would appreciate the opinions of others who can confirm whether my description of the steering is accurate and to be expected.
Like i said the service has only just been done and they checked the steering and tyres at that point and all appeared visibly ok.
Have to admit to feeling a little disappointed if this is to be expected. It's more difficult because i've downgraded from my VRS and appreciate that it will not handle or steer the same.
Thanks
Mark
Got the new car last night which is an 07 2.0 i-vtec automatic in ex trim. It has 79k and full honda service history with the last service having been undertaken only 400 miles ago. The car appears to have been very well looked after.
Today was my first chance to have a good drive of the car and the engine seems good and pickup is decent after 4k rpm.
However.....i am finding the steering quite disappointing. It feels vague, feedback is pretty poor and at the same time it seems quite heavy at very low speeds or stationary (more understandable). I can't quite work out whether it's a characteristic of the car, a problem with the steering or just soft sidewalls on the tyres as they are only 16 inch alloys and do feel soft. I am planning on upgrading to 18's anyway and will have 4 wheel alignment done then so that could cure the issue but just would appreciate the opinions of others who can confirm whether my description of the steering is accurate and to be expected.
Like i said the service has only just been done and they checked the steering and tyres at that point and all appeared visibly ok.
Have to admit to feeling a little disappointed if this is to be expected. It's more difficult because i've downgraded from my VRS and appreciate that it will not handle or steer the same.
Thanks
Mark