1977 Honda Civic review from North America
"It sucked"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the car used, and only had it for a total of 6 weeks. I hated it almost from the gate. The choke was very touchy, sorta like my lawn mower!
It was a crappy handler in the rain. Hydroplaned with gay abandon, in Fall rainstorms. Scared the crap outta me a few times!
The cam shaft went on it, $162.000 to repair it. Dealer 'forgot' to re-tension the timing chain. Blew the engine on my ride home from the dealer, after a 2 week wait for parts for the darned car.
Was the worst 6 weeks of ownership. Yuck!
General comments?
The car was like an enclosed lawn tractor, the cabin was very gloomy and the seats were uncomfortable.
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| Crude, but enjoyable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1977 |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1983 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2007 |