1988 Honda Civic DX review from North America
"Light Quick Autocrossing Fun.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
3rd-4th gear synchro rings are gone due to Full-Throttle power shifting (in a race.. :p)
Overpaid! $8800 with 50 000 kms on new engine
160 000 kms on body.
- Don't BUY BODYKITS... I bought one and decided to convert the car to a race-only vehicle... ugh paint is xpensive.
General comments?
This car rocks, 146 Front Wheel HP @7500 rpm 117lbs tq @ 4000rpm. Naturally Aspirated L4, 0-60 in 6.8, 1/4 mile in 14.78. and still 28mpg in town.
1st gear is good to 80kms (limiter is 9500 rpm)
2nd gear to 110
3rd to 140
4th to 180
5th to 200+ (speedo stops @ 200kms)
1991 Civic SiR Engine, and no "luxury" features. Pull.96Gs on 200m skidpad, with koni/progressgroup custom suspension. and custom strut supports.
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| Cheap, nippy, easy to drive and handle |
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| A very reliable compact car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | B16A DOHC VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda CRX |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2003 |