1988 Honda Civic Wagon review from North America
"The best ugly car you'll ever drive!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rotary button fell off.
Radiator busted (thanks to some guy at the service station) and had to be replaced.
Muffler rusted through and fell off.
Drivers seat nearly worn through.
A/C doesn't blow air on first setting, must be set on 2 or higher.
General comments?
Overall, this is great vehicle. It's nearly impossible to get gas mileage below 30 mpg.
She's fairly quick, but getting sluggish. I have tried to tune her up, but there seems to something wrong with the aftermarket rotary button; it has come off three times since replacing it, and even my mechanic cannot get it corrected.
The driver's seat is somewhat stiff, and I'm thinking about replacing it. Aside from that, it is wonderful inside, plenty of room for anything in this little wagon.
It has survived mud-bogging, road trips, and being worked like a mule. Over 25K in about 8 months. I would definitely buy another one.
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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 | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 151000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 176500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2004 |