1993 Honda Civic ESi review from UK and Ireland
"Entry level quick Honda that begs to be revved!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front brakes (discs and pads warped and worn out) @ 58,000 miles.
Exhaust backbox worn out @ 60,000 miles.
Gearbox syncromeshes worn out @ 60,000 miles.
Clutch burnt out @ 65,000 miles.
Engine O2 sensor malfunctioned @ 69,000 miles.
General comments?
The handling is not far off perfection, but could do with a limited slip differential to kill understeer with moderate application of throttle.
Brakes are excellent. The car stops very quickly and lockup can be easily controlled.
Engine noise is nothing short of pure rev-head heaven, especially with aftermarket foam air filter.
Interior is functional, yet a tad gloomy
Exterior styling is not at all dated. Aftermarket alloy wheels are required to bring out the best in the looks.
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| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16V SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2001 |