2000 Honda Civic VTi review from UK and Ireland
"A fantastic mix of performance, practicality and price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There have been a number of rattles and squeaks from the interior fittings, all of which have been fixed at service time.
One of the bolts holding the driver's seat to the floor came out while I was driving.
Other than that, it has not missed a beat.
General comments?
The performance is enough to keep up with 2.5 Litre V6 Vectras & Mondeos, not bad for a 1.6.
The ride is a touch harsh and it's surprisingly noisy above 60mph.
The standard fitment Dunlop tyres are fine in the dry, but seriously lack grip in the wet, they also add substantially to the noisy ride.
I got the car, Ex. demo, with Air Conditioning and a 12 Disk CD changer, for £12000, an absolute steal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18426 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2002 |