1997 Honda Civic ex review from North America
"Comfortable, but unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rotors warped a 150k
3 wheels bearings replaced at 160k
alternator shot at 177k.
General comments?
Had nothing, but problems with this car. Car is very comfortable, but repairs are very costly. wheel bearings were $600, rotors and brakes $500, and finally the alternator is gonna be about $600 because the have to remove the drive shaft to remove the alternator.
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| A wonderfully reliable and fun automobile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 134000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 177000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2004 |