1996 Honda Civic LX review from North America
"Super-reliable and well made small car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong except replacing batteries, filters, etc.
General comments?
This is a very reliable car. Not the most powerful, but then again it's a small car to begin with. The engine is a bit loud, but it's my wife's car and I don't think she's ever had the transmission fluid flushed. I've heard that it's a good idea to flush the transmission fluid on Honda's (instead of just draining + replacing).
Regarding handling: It corners well, especially for its size. It's starting to wiggle a bit at 70+ mph, but not much.
Nothing has gone wrong with the body or electrical system.
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| Best product I've ever purchased and owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Std? Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2004 |