1994 Honda Civic D review from North America
"Buy it new and never let it go!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 114,000 miles, I had to replace the transmission... but that was probably because the previous owner didn't take care of it very well. Cost for a used replacement (including labor) : $1,000.
At 120,000 miles, the engine rods spontaneously cracked. My friend (who has the exact same make, model, and year Honda Civic) had her engine rods crack at the exact same mileage - 120,000. Cost for a used replacement (including labor) : $2,200.
The a/c went out completely (had to be completely replaced with new parts) at 128,000. Cost: $800.
General comments?
I'm convinced most of my troubles were caused by a neglectful previous owner. If you take good care of your Honda Civic, transmission and engine will surely last 200,000 miles.
Handles great! Can't beat 39 mpg on the highway!
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| Awesome - I wish there were such an affordable, efficient new car option TODAY! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 114000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 136000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2006 |