1997 Honda Civic VTEC-E review from UK and Ireland
"If you want comfort and reliability, I doubt you could do better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing other than the odd rattle and squeak.
General comments?
This has been a fabulous car. Coming up to 6 years old, nearly 120,000 miles on the clock and I will be really sorry to see it go.
Even now I still get 50 mpg out of it (I once got over 60 to the gallon after spending a week driving really economically).
It's a really comfortable car, SO easy to drive - I can see why so many old folks like them.
Services every 6,000 miles makes it a bit expensive to run (although I've only done mine each 10,000).
Just about to invest in a nearly new 1.4 or 1.6 new-style Civic - just hope that whatever I choose it comes close to the value I've had from this car.
Superb.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2003 |