1990 Honda Civic DX review from North America
"Perhaps the most reliable car on the road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlight needed adjustment.
Air-conditioner hoses needed replacement -- apparently because the previous owner had an accident and did not bother to get them fixed.
Minor paint blemishes needed repainting.
But the later two problems came with the car. Otherwise, absolutely no repairs were needed.
General comments?
I bought this car because I had driven the same model and year for some nine years on the West Coast. During that time I paid only for the routine servicing. I never had a single repair needed -- although the cassette tape recorder reverse started to malfunction occasionally after 8 years.
Frankly I cannot say enough in favor of this car. It gets 38 mpg, is (for me) comfortable and peppy. I am only selling it because I fell in love with a Mercedes. I hope I will not regret selling it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 19th December, 2001 |