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"Its small, its reliable, it'll go for ever!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Some small rust spots (fix them myself)

Replaced the radiator thermostat ($35)

Front CV joints replaced ($350)

General comments?

The little Honda Civic just keeps on going, and purrs along like a Rolls.

The interior trim is in terrific condition, 20 years on, no cracking of the vinyl or plastic. Everything works, the instrumentation dimmer, the rear wiper and demister, the "ding dong" lights-on warning bells.

The 5-speed shift is a bit notchy getting into first, maybe a sign the clutch will go sometime soon.

If only all cars were made to last like these little puppies.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Model year1983
Year of manufacture1983
First year of ownership1996
Most recent year of ownership2004
Engine and transmission petrol Manual
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 7 / 10
Dealer Service marks 7 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 7.2 / 10
Distance when acquired70000 kilometres
Most recent distance100000 kilometres
Previous carHonda Accord
Date of Entry 8th November, 2004

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