1993 Honda Civic LX review from North America
"Bulletproof, but flimsy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator need to be replaced at 280000
Put timing belt and water pump in when I bought it to be safe.
General comments?
I don't know about the bad reviews here, but my civic has been basically trouble free. I bought it with 250000k on it and it had a bearing noise in first gear (manual tranny).
Now 40k later it still makes the same noise and has never stranded me.
Yeah its getting beat up inside and out, heater blower stopped working so I had to rig that, and the clutch is getting weaker, It leaks about a quart of oil between changes, but doesn't smoke.
I still get 40 mpg on the freeway and around 33 around town. Its uncomfortable to get in and out of, but I bought it for economy and that's what it delivers.
Almost 300000k miles its still running strong, you won't get that from a domestic car. I will drive this car till it dies, leave it there and buy another early 90's civic.
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| I'm at a loss |
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| A disappointment |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 250000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 290000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Acura 1.6 EL |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2007 |