1989 Honda Civic Si-Hatchback review from North America
"Excellent bargain and a pleasure to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Shocks @ 100,000
water pump at 90,000
3 sets of tires
2 exhaust systems
2 engine mounts replaced @ 140,000
timing belt replaced @ 100,000
radiator replaced @ 100,000.
General comments?
The car is perky, excellent handling and a pleasure to drive. Body rust should be dealt with quickly and since it rides low ; the quality of the road you travel will have a direct impact on the cars longevity. Make sure you use high performance V or Z rated tires; otherwise what's the point?
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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 | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault 1980 Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2002 |