1982 Honda Civic 4 door sedan review from North America
"Very reliable and economical car for the city"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the floats in the carburetor once.
Had to replace the multi-function turn signal switch.
We have to keep replacing the constant-velocity joints - the boots will not stay on.
The window mechanisms keep breaking.
General comments?
This car gets unbelievable mileage. Around town it gets about 30mpg and on the highway it gets more like 40mpg. I do drive it conservatively, though.
Excellent for bopping around the city. I have driven it cross country several times and it is fairly cramped in the cabin, but it cost me next to nothing to travel in.
This vehicle will take an incredible amount of abuse. I have taken it off-road and into terrain marked "Four Wheel Drive Access Only".
It does not handle well in snow or wind.
On dry land it is zippy and handles great. It drives like a neat little roller skate.
This is the most reliable car I have ever owned and the only vehicle that has never abandoned me anywhere.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 28th May, 2002 |