1989 Honda Civic LX review from North America
"The best car I've ever owned. Cheap and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Typical Civic rust (rear wheel wells) at about 200,000 miles.
New clutch at about 210,000 miles.
New radiator at about 225,000 miles.
New cooling fans at about 248,000 miles.
Usual "wear" items replaced at usual intervals: brakes, exhaust, battery, timing belt, water pump.
Does not burn any oil. It also has original shocks/struts. A/C still blows cold air.
General comments?
I plan on keeping the car as a spare when I buy a 2001 Civic. I also own a 1999 Odyssey. I'm hoping for similar reliability with both vehicles.
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| Honda has got to be kicking themselves for building such an excellent car |
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| Reliable, but not a sports car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5i gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2001 |