1997 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"A masterpiece on 4 wheels"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rubber around the left headlight started to come out around 65,000 miles.
The interior is loud when I am driving on the freeway, but the intensity tends to vary.
Rubber around windshield came undone around 80,000 miles. It was very cheap and easy to fix.
Tail lights kept going out and later found out that the wires to the "trunk open" light were blowing the fuse. It was very cheap and easy to fix.
General comments?
I have had this car since I was 16 and I absolutely love it!
Other than regular maintenance (oil changes, new brakes, new tires, new muffler) I really haven't had any major problems with it.
The car has a small engine, but once it is going it can pick up speed very well.
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  | Outstanding |
| A wonderfully reliable and fun automobile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 - cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2004 |