1992 Honda Civic hybrid review from North America

The clutch had to be replaced shortly after I bought the car. One of the tail lights went out. The rad started falling off, but this was easily corrected. It started leaking coolant, aslo easily corrected. The car also uses a lot of oil, but I wouldn't consider this a problem, as VTEC engines are known to do this.

Let me start off by saying that Honda never actually made a car called the "hybrid". This is simply a term used to describe a vehicle that carries an engine that is not the original one that it came with. However, the Honda tuning thing is huge right now, so I figured that this would be an appropriate review.

My car is a CX hatchback sporting a GSR motor & transmission swap. I bought the car hoping to have some fun without going into major debt, and I feel that I have achieved that, and well beyond. This car is extremely fast, as the GSR engine produces 180 HP, along with the basic bolt-ons that are on there as well. It will do high 13s in the quarter mile. The 8000 redline is SWEET! The car also handles very well, with only the addition of lowering springs, and a sway bar. However, my hatch works just as well in rush-hour traffic as it does ripping through the twisties of Northern Ontario. I even get great gas mileage!

BUT, this is by no means a winter car, and god help you should you ever smash one. And don't expect comfort or luxury when buying one of these either. You are not going to find such in an economy sports car.

In any event, while I have had a few problems, the clutch is the only one that has costed me any $$$, and I consider this to be normal wear and tear. And considering that the body has almost 220K on it, I am absolutely amazed at how well it drives.

So if you are looking to buy a performance car for less than 10 thousand Canadian, I would definitely recommend a Honda hybrid. SIR, GSR, and even Type R swapped cars are plentiful, so take your time and find a good one. I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Make sure you know of a good mechanic though, because you will confuse the regular Joe when you bring in a car that contains parts from completely different cars altogether.