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.
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.
My 91 Civic now has 204,000 miles on it. It runs as smoothly as the day it was delivered and still has the original clutch, engine, et al. Replaced radiator twice and brakes a few times, but I'm hard on the car. Only way I baby it is with an oil change every 3mo/3k miles no matter what. Otherwise it's survived northeast winters with very few car washes and the inside is in perfect condition aside from a little wear on the outer driver's seat. (the dash on my 99 Volvo is already well-worn after only 33k miles!) I'm still randomly stopped by strangers asking to buy my car. I tell them I'm keeping it til it dies. You couldn't pry this car away from me.
I just purchased a 1990 Civic Si, and so far I love it... Unfortunately I have had to change the radiator out twice, but other than that I absolutely love it! At 150 thousand miles it's probably the best running car that I have owned, and still gets up on the high way. Surprisingly I only payed $800!!! I think I will be holding on to this one for a while...
Bought my 1990 civic SI slightly used in 1992 for $10000. For a now 18 year old car still in excellent running condition, I have no complaints and consider this an awesome investment. A tiny bit of rust starting on the panels near the wheels, and a minor power steering fluid leak. Not bad for driving in Canadian winters.
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