1994 Honda Civic ESI review from UK and Ireland
"Awesome!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Both rear callipers seized due to the car being stood for 4 months before I took ownership.
Standard Honda alarm and immobiliser problem left the engine dead due to the fault. Now sorted.
Insurance - a rip off at group 14! Tax too.
General comments?
A pretty good car overall, and looks great even now after all these years. Plenty of street cred and aftermarket parts.
The vtec engine is brilliant. It will rev to 7200rpm with 123bhp, and that makes it a car not to be messed with off the lights. Will hit 60mph in 8.7 seconds.
Had a dabble with Saxo VTR and it burnt it, animal.
Reliability is very good, and these can be picked up for about a grand for a good one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65550 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ka |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2008 |