1988 Honda Civic LX review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front seat vinyl is completely dead (I'm looking for another)
CV boots on the drivers side wore out and had to be replaced.
Other than that, there really hasn't been much wrong with this car.
General comments?
This is an excellent car. I am 17 years old and worked for 2 summers to afford this car, and it hasn't left me stranded once. It is incredibly cheap to maintain, and to buy gas for (It gets around 35-37mpg). Perfect for a teen that has a tight budget.
Drive performance is pretty good. The automatic transmission tends to waver sometimes at highway speeds, but acceleration, turning, and power delivery are all really good considering the car's size.
The ride is OK, better than a truck or van. It handles small bumps and railroad tracks with ease. However, large slopes and driveways can be a problem (sometimes the car scrapes going down my steep, oddly shaped driveway).
Overall, I love it. I have tinted windows, AC, and a CD player. Couldn't ask for much more. This definitely won't be my only Honda.
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| A very reliable compact car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1300025 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2005 |