1996 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"Awesome sporty little car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, other than me smashing it up a little, the only thing that went wrong is the driver's side window jumped off track. And the dealership would not fix it under the extended warranty, even though they agreed that it was a common problem with the 96 Civic. They wanted to charge me $90, so I fixed it myself... If you have little patience pay the $90, the whole process was a big pain in the butt, and after about 3 times the amount of time it would take them, I finally got it on track.
General comments?
I love this car, it is sporty and economic all in one. It has the probably one of the biggest areas for improvement out of any make/model of any vehicle.
I truly recommend the upgraded VTEC engine, to anyone who wants their car to move! I am currently paying to put the newest VTEC in, and upgrading and accessorising :). Expensive but well worth the effort. This car is a beauty.
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| Best product I've ever purchased and owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2001 |