1996 Honda Civic EX review from Kuwait
"Simply the best.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only things that went wrong with the car are the ones that came with it when we bought it second hand. The car wouldn't stay centered and would sway to the right of the road and the axle outer wore out very fast, but an axle alignment fixed that. Sounds complicated? Na-ah, all they did was attach the right wheel to a chain fixed to the ground and reverse the car to yank it a bit. :) This "major" repair, cost all of US$30. No swaying anymore.
General comments?
This car is very fuel-efficient, and very low on maintenance costs. Because of the harsh climate in Kuwait, the car is serviced once every 3 months and excluding tires costs about US$60. Also has good resale value.
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| Best product I've ever purchased and owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 104000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2005 |