1990 Honda Civic LX review from North America
"Excellent car, everyone should drive one at some point in their lives"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV joints, both sides.
Stalling problems, with and without ignition ignitor recall. In and out of the mechanic several times, but I question his competency.
Usual wear and tear.
Water pump at 95000 miles.
Trunk latch broke one day, and had to tie it down. Thank goodness for my luggage rack.
Started burning oil very bad toward the end.
An alternator a year, and several batteries along with it.
General comments?
I loved this vehicle. Cried when engine blew cylinder #2 going up a hill, but wouldn't you know it, she still ran... just clunky and slow!! Sold her with a dead engine!!
The interior really held up, even when it got submerged in water. Looked brand new right until the end.
Very open and airy passenger compartment. Friends with sports cars liked driving mine better than their own!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 26000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 149000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2001 |