1988 Honda Civic LX review from North America
"Very easy to keep running good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At about 60,000 miles the radiator was cracked in half by somebody setting a battery on it.
Fall of 2002 the CV joints began to fail.
General comments?
This car is one of the most dependable cars I have ever owned or seen.
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| Cheap, nippy, easy to drive and handle |
| A very reliable compact car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32 miles |
| Most recent distance | 238000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2003 |