2.2 CTDi EX 4dr Saloon

I expected a quality car and got an average one that runs well enough but is unimpressive for its initial cost and expensive maintenance.

CPU packed up within weeks. Had to limp car home at 5 mph. Honda dealer slow to acknowledge problem and replace so broke down several times.
Seat mountings collapsed within weeks due to cheap plastic gears. Seat soon began to slump, though I am not overly heavy. Seat lacks adjustable lumbar support.
Heavy power steering makes car lumbering around town and hard work on winding country roads. Car is only really any good on motorways. Power only really kicks in at 2000 rpm.
Cruise control always drops 2 mph from setting.
Sunroof lacks positive stop and can open the other way when closing.
Nearside rear wheel bearing packed up after 59,000 miles. Honda refused any responsibility to replace in spite of their warranty being prepared to cover less than three year old vehicles up to 80,000. Mine is 6 years old but only 59k.
Demisting starts on passenger side first because they didn't install a rhd version for UK.
Servicing is expensive as befits a classy car, but this is not a classy car.
Climate control poor and sometimes smelly and a bit airless.
Headlights still mist up in spite of manufacturer's recall
Even after replacing the battery starting is laboured compared to most cars.
Overall I have not been very impressed in spite of initially liking the car and I fear it will not age gracefully.

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