1989 Honda Civic Sedan DX review from North America
"Every import customizers dream"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My engine and transmission need to be replaced at 159,000 miles.
Seats need to be either recovered or replaced.
CV joints need to be replaced.
General comments?
For a car that has been neglected for about four years, it still runs and starts perfectly.
This car has many options as far as engine swaps and aftermarket parts.
The view from the drivers seat is execellent, almost no blind spots due to the amount of windows.
The car is fairly easy to work on assuming that you have basic mechanics skills and a handbook.
I acquired this car through a family member that did not change any fluids in it the whole time he owned it, the transmission fluid was black, the oil was gray, and the radiator fluid was orange. I'm amazed at how the car has held together with such little maintenance.
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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 | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15800 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Parisienne |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2003 |