1997 Honda Civic HX review from North America
"Cool economy car with get-up-and-go"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery died after I left the radio on for too long.
Hood rattled for a while, but the dealer adjusted a damper for free out of warranty and the problem is gone.
General comments?
Great little car. It's supposed to be an economical car, but when you drop that 5-speed down into third and stomp the gas, the VTEC engine will get up and scream. I've had it up to 110 mph and it felt just fine. I even auto-crossed at a local SCCA race. I lost, but had fun.
It gets 42 mpg even with the A/C on, looks good, cranks every time, has great re-sale value (unless they find out about the race) and should stay this way for years to come.
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| Outstanding |
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| A wonderfully reliable and fun automobile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | small Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2000 |