Faults:

No major faults what so ever.

2 electric windows failed, due to the mechanism bending, that cost £55 each.

After 110K the exhaust is beginning to blow a little. No real problem as it can easily be welded for now.

Radiator broke at 108K, but fair play to the car, it still drove for another 1000 miles without any problems before I got round to getting it fixed. Used to steam a little though (well quite a lot actually) no damage done though. That's Honda reliability for you!!!

General Comments:

Mine is the S model with Honda's sports body kit (I say body kit, its really just front and back splitters and fog lights, but it makes it look that little different), lowered suspension and alloy wheels.

The car is brilliant, I can't fault it at all. Servicing is average, consumption is a little steep (25-30mpg). Although the fact that it will wet all over Cavalier SRi's and other boy racer types, and keep pace with Imprezas, more than compensates.

The car will cruise comfortably along the motorway with 4 people and give everyone plenty of space in the front and the back, and if the law allowed it would get all the way up to 142mph. Honestly, I couldn't quite believe it myself.

In my opinion, it beats the new Accord hands down (except for the Type-R).

For the same price as a second hand mondeo taxi, you could have one of these!

Faults:

The boot lock has broken (72,000 miles), though I haven't tried to fix it so I'm not sure how serious the problem is.

Went through a phase of blowing brake light bulbs between 55,000 - 60,000 miles, though grew out of it.

General Comments:

This car has been by far the most reliable I have ever owned. Rain or shine, hot or cold it has never even thought about letting me down.

The car drives very smoothly and comfortably. It's very at home cruising on the motorway but you can have some fun if you push it on the 'A' roads.

Dealership have always offered first class service, even fixed one of the windows free of charge after I broke it (using a cheap cup holder).

Paint-work is excellent, if it wasn't for the number plate and the newer model you would never guess its age.

It might have a bit of an image problem, old mans car etc. but most people know that they are good cars (why else would the old men buy them??).

Faults:

Jan 98 I kerbed the car between 15-20 mph, sliding into the kerb on black ice. No damage was suffered to the wheel, tyre or hubcap, BUT the front subframe was twisted and the bearing on the wheel was shot to crap, total cost to insurance company nearly 1000 UK pounds!!

General Comments:

Apparently there is a possible manufacturing flaw in the front subframe of the mk5. Other than that it's a lovely car and I can't wait to sell it!!

Faults:

Interior light door switch and boot lock broken.

General Comments:

Local dealer and staff excellent (Clarkes Honda - Bromsgrove).

Car has caused back problems which make it a pain to drive. Vibrations through seat add to problem.