1990 Honda Civic Si Hatchback review from North America
"Fun, reliable and economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced clutch at 90,000 miles.
Replaced radiator around 120,000 miles.
Replaced right door lock assembly at 140,000 miles.
Need to align the wheels every 5000 miles, otherwise tires are worn prematurely.
Driver seat is worn.
Clear coat on roof is pealing off, but this is a black car, and has been parked under the California sun for almost 13 years.
General comments?
The car has been great ever since we got it. It is still as peppy as the day I bought it, and drives better than our 1997 civic. It made over 120 mph when new, and even though I used to rev it up frequently, the engine is still strong at 150,000 miles (I am more gentle to it now). It gets 33 MPG.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Renault Fuego |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2002 |