2003 Honda Civic DX review from North America
"Cheap built quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior door trim separated from door panel.
Dashboard is substandard quality.
Paint peeled of from front grille while using high pressure washer.
Rust appeared in first year on the door hinges, roof and trunk.
Honda repainted trunk deck-lid and front grille.
General comments?
I really tried to like this car, after all it's a Honda.
This car is no fun to drive for any extended period of time.
The seats are uncomfortable, road noise intrudes into the cabin and passing a Truck on a two-lane country road is putting ones live a risk.
This car is underpowered with an automatic transmission.
I regret having bought this car, built quality is not what I expected from a Honda.
The only good thing I have to say about this car, is that I was always treated fairly by the dealership.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 30000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2006 |