1993 Honda Civic LX from North America - Comments

Alternator need to be replaced at 280000

Put timing belt and water pump in when I bought it to be safe.

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.

And how is it flimsy?

Just what eveyone else seems to agree on here, that the body dents easily and the plastic interior parts break and fall apart. Thin sheet meatal and plastic are what makes it lighter for economy. The running gear is bulletproof and that's all I care about. It's a transportation appliance, if I wanted comfort I would drive a caddy.

I know people who go around and purposely dent Japanese cars because they are angered by them taking market share. I am sure this is the reason for that. My sister's Honda CRV was given a good push and it is now dented. We have gotten notes on it before saying that we think we are all that because we have a Honda. Just goes to show how low some people go to damage a great car. DENIAL anyone?