1990 Honda Civic LX review from North America
"Not a bad car overall, I just bought mine a little too old.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front coils rotted and broke at about 180,000.
Leaks in the radiator hoses and clamps.
Transmission never really felt right.
General comments?
I bought this car pretty old so the above was all expected maintenance. The transmission was REALLY sluggish, especially if there were more than 2 people in the car. I would recommend the standard (5 speed) model.
Surprisingly all the power extras still work other than the cruise control.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 178000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 193000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Isuzu Impulse |
| Date of Entry | 9th September, 2001 |