1996 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"Good car. Driving it in the rain makes me a nervous wreck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Interior rattles, Paint chips very easily.
General comments?
This is a very good, reliable car. Even though it has the VTEC engine it is by no means fast. Pretty good gas mileage 25-35. Reliable. Safe? The car makes me nervous, it is very light and couple that with no anti-lock brakes and it's safe to say driving in the rain is interesting. The brakes are pretty easy to lock up. The car also hydroplanes very easily.
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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 | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | !.6 L4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2006 |