1994 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"Good substitute for us poor driving enthusiasts who cannot afford a BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the vehicle the A/C did not work properly. I went to the junk yard and got a compressor for a couple hundred dollars. The exhaust pipe broke right after the catalytic converter due to rust. Some rust is appearing above the wheel which is somewhat normal for most Honda's in the Midwest. Otherwise it runs and looks immaculate.
General comments?
This car has pep and when you take it to 7000 rpm it screams like no other. The V TEC sounds amazing at high rpm. Unfortunately it has horrible low end torque which can be a problem with a manual in traffic. You have to really drive it like you hate it to make full use of it's performance. The interior is pretty fancy for a low ball import. People think the car is brand new even after 10 years. I can honestly say I enjoy driving this vehicle and often times look for excuses for driving it. Get the manual or people will laugh at you.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 129000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th November, 2004 |