1983 Honda Civic 1500 4-door sedan review from North America
"Looks awful inside, but overall a buy-again vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electrical system problem: tail lights and dash lights are tricky, keep going out, especially when going over a bump or on a rough ride? Perhaps a loose connection, but where? Fuses check out okay.
ERG replaced in September 2003.
Radiator leak 2002; replaced.
Upholstery is tattered, but the car came with ruined upholstery.
Dents, after a police car hit it while it was parked legally (police still haven't fessed up).
Cracked window recently, due to a rock?
General comments?
Overall a bullet-proof engine; I've driven this car 400 miles in desert heat and its worked fine. Handles very well.
A bit under-powered on hills.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 liter carburated Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 204000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 231000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2004 |