Faults:

I've gone through front brake pads twice already. New tires, muffler, and exhaust mid pipe. The compression has dropped in the number 4 cylinder.

General Comments:

I love the 5spd. tranny. I have upgraded the rear brakes to rear disc, they work great. This car has a good amount of "pep" considering the low compression and it's fun to drive everywhere.

I'm very tall and I have plenty of room.

Overall I love this car and I'm swapping in the 1.6 DOHC VTEC motor to keep this car running forever. Everyone should buy HONDA, they make just about everything these days.

Faults:

Exhaust had to be changed (not so lucky for me both middle and end part)

The metal blocks that connect the drive shaft with the wheels had to be replaced.

General Comments:

This is a very nice car to drive, possibly one of the nicest Honda Civics ever made. The engine is very powerfull, and can rev up all the way to 7500rpm.

VTEC changes valve timing on 5800rpm, after that you get an extra push in the back till red line.

It's a small racer with very good cornering, since it's quite low.

The car looks pretty normal, only people that know see that it's a VTEC: this is your ticket to great fun!

Faults:

Automatic Transmission failed at 70k miles, rebuilt by independent shop. Major failure was due to differential cross-pin failure which sent metal fragments through entire transmission.

Continuous brake rotor problems since about 20k miles. Replaced front rotors at about 50k and again at 90k.

Dealer stripped out oil drain plug and tried to tell me it was a leaking head gasket.

Addition of dealer installed factory supplied roof rack cost 2+ miles per gallon, more in head wind.

General Comments:

This vehicle is so underpowered it is difficult to drive sometimes. The engine is smooth, and if the reliability of the transmission were not in question, I would probably have driven it farther, but instead it has been replaced by a Nissan. The old wagon is now not much more than a small truck, as I use it for hauling duty. I am hoping to get another 40K out of it before the rust gets it.

Faults:

Front vented brake discs always seem to warp - been through two sets now.

General Comments:

This car is a perfect balance between power and reliability. It's an old cliche that honda's are reliable - but its true. Add to this 138bhp in a very light car and you've got a load of fun for very little cash.

The noise from the engine over 5000rpm turns heads and the handling is akin to that of a go-cart.

Faults:

The car ran great when I purchased it, since 265000 k's, it has required a quart of oil at every fill up. The back of the car is practically stained black.

Universal Joint and Axle replaced at 270000 k's.

Entire brake system, including master cylinder, rear drums and wheel cylinders, front brake pads and calipers, required replacement at 280000 k's, an easy way to spend $1300.

Hood only pops up after pulling on the release 2-3 times.

Sunroof Leaks, it's probably a cheap fix, but I haven't gotten around to it.

General Comments:

The car handles great. Takes corners with very little leaning.

Excellent acceleration, no problem out-running comparable compacts off the line. SI edition far quicker than the DX.

Fun engine noise--the fact that it isn't that quiet makes driving it feel a lot more exciting.

I imagine this vehicle was great when it had a lot less kilometers on it. If someone before me had kept it up better, I don't think I'd be having the problems I have now.