1988 Honda Civic review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Burned oil so bad after 130,000 miles, had engine rebuilt.
General comments?
Small & cheap. Change oil every 2,000 miles. Bounces a lot going down highway (light & cheap). Engine struggles after getting 3 more people in car (lawnmower engine).
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| Cheap, nippy, easy to drive and handle |
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| A very reliable compact car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 1998 |