Clutch failed at 2,500 miles - slipping & smoking - replaced no probs.
Creaking from doors - after several visits found to be due to door latches - all needed removing and greasing - no further creaks.
Engine loves to be revved - sings between 6,000 & 8,200 - a missile when kept in this rev band - average 30mpg regardless
Keep revs below 4,000 (75 top) if you want any better, still manages 28 if revved solid - brakes fade if really, really worked for approx 5 miles - tendency to understeer in fast corners - drive this car sensibly all week, your mother would love it.
Pick those revs up to 6k and the horns come out - very discreet car, it will still be in the car park when you come back for it!
1997 5 door civic VTi - in 2nd gear it screams and really takes off, had a 2.0 16v Prelude before, not as quick as the Civic.
Only complaint is wind noise, especially from the driver's window and sunroof.
Great car though.
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