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Anybody on the forum owns this one? I am looking to buy 2004 year model. All looked well till I looked at where gears are located at. Having never driven this car before, it sounded weird to me. Since then, i have read up on this and apparently it is fascia mounted gear and is part of Honda's dual link concept.
My question is do you get used to this type of gear over period of time or is it a source of irritation later?
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http://www.autointell.com/asian_companies/honda_motor/honda-cars/honda-civic-2000/honda-civic-01.htm
Fascia-mounted gear lever
For the first time in a production car, Honda has adopted a fascia-mounted gear lever in the Civic 5-door. It will also feature in the 3-door. The position of the gear lever has been carefully considered to ensure it feels perfectly natural in everyday driving. The lever’s proximity to the steering wheel makes gear shifting more convenient and safe but does not detract from the change having a sporty feel. In addition, its position frees up floor space, which together with the flat floor means the Civic offers front-to-rear and left-to-right ‘walk-through’ access.
My question is do you get used to this type of gear over period of time or is it a source of irritation later?
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http://www.autointell.com/asian_companies/honda_motor/honda-cars/honda-civic-2000/honda-civic-01.htm
Fascia-mounted gear lever
For the first time in a production car, Honda has adopted a fascia-mounted gear lever in the Civic 5-door. It will also feature in the 3-door. The position of the gear lever has been carefully considered to ensure it feels perfectly natural in everyday driving. The lever’s proximity to the steering wheel makes gear shifting more convenient and safe but does not detract from the change having a sporty feel. In addition, its position frees up floor space, which together with the flat floor means the Civic offers front-to-rear and left-to-right ‘walk-through’ access.
