1989 Honda Civic GL review from UK and Ireland
"Amazing wolf in a sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bearings and shafts are knackered but I still blow away any Pugs, Ford, Vauxhalls, Citroens.
General comments?
This is my second Civic 1.4 GL. This one I picked up cheap; it is worth every penny.
I can challenge any Pugs, Fords, Citroens and Vauxhalls; I will blow them away off the mark.
I have clocked my Civic to the top speed. I mean this car wasn't even meant for performance like the VTis, but damn these Japanese know how to make a good car, unlike the french and the brits.
A Civic 1.4 GL is the ideal 1st car, but it's a groupe12 insurance; that's the only down point. Otherwise, what a car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2008 |