1989 Honda Civic DX Hatchback review from North America
"Runs forever on little to no gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the front transaxle because my CV joints went out at 105,000 miles ($400).
Replaced clutch assembly and release and throw-out bearings ($500) at 108,000 miles.
Replaced the water pump, and in process the mechanic broke the radiator, so I got one of those for free.
Replaced the alternator at 100,000 miles.
Driver's seat has started to wear really bad.
General comments?
Most of the repairs that have been made were because of rough driving and someone (me) learning how to drive with it... I pretty much destroyed the clutch.
It has a lot of get up and go power, but when climbing hills the power isn't always there.
The whole interior is BROWN. Not a very customizable color. Would have been better to make dash and door panels black... and it would have generally looked better.
Overall, it's a great car. I bought it fairly cheap ($2000) and haven't had too many problems with it. It will run until 350,000 miles and is definitely a lot of fun to drive.
It's sporty, yet can haul stuff when you need it to.
Great gas mileage!!! 45 mpg on freeway/highway... 35 in town. Takes under $20 to fill the tank, and it runs for a long time.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2001 |