1996 Honda Civic DX review from North America
"Good basic fun first car, wise purchase"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
E break button on handle is stuck in... it still works though.
Defogger isn't the best.
The engine makes a high reving/clicking sound when I'm only going 20km/h in first gear.
The car is expected to have a few things wrong when its this old so I believe it is in pretty good shape.
General comments?
I got a 2 door red coupe, with a spoiler, so I think it is pretty good looking, for a civic etliest.
The handling is nice with a tight turning radius, perfect for U turns!
Rear seat entry and exit is very annoying with the 2 door, but same with any 2 door I guess.
It is difficult to see your blind spot through the rear window.
Acceleration is surprisingly amazing with only a 1.6 litre engine... very fast for a little car, thank the manual transmission.
I love the soft susspension, offers a smooth ride and easy ride over any speedbum. except when you have 5 people in the car, you have to be carefull scraping.
I'm 16 and I am able to afford this due to its amazing 35mpg, and low maintenance costs.
I recommend this car to anyone that needs a great way to get around. Not pay too much, but still be able to have some fun.
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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 | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Incline 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 189667 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 190770 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2005 |