1988 Honda Civic LX review from Australia and New Zealand
"Grandma's favourite car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rust - everywhere. Apart from that it's been driven constantly without ever missing a beat.
Real reliable as far as mechanics go, but the body ain't up to scratch.
Interior looks like new. Paint hasn't stood up to the weather that well - fading and so on.
General comments?
Comfortable, city car, doesn't handle that well - especially round corners, the rear tends to slide.
OK round city - Long distant travel sucks - sore back, noise levels at 100k are pretty bad.
It's a crap car.
I want a Lexus! Somebody please put me out of my misery.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 183000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 224000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2001 |