1989 Honda Civic Si Hatchback review from North America
"Honda makes the most reliable and the best driving cars on the planet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major has gone wrong with this car. Brake pads, mufflers and CV joints. Just the usual stuff on a high mileage Honda.
General comments?
I was a poor college student when I bought this car therefore my budget was limited. I knew that for the $3000 I had saved my money would be best spent on a Japanese compact car. I looked at cars from Toyota and Mazda and GAG! Ford, but none had the solid feel of a Honda. From the smallest details of the interior to the tight and lively ride the Honda was by far the best of the bunch.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2003 |