1996 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"The Japanese masterpiece"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radiator developed a needle-punch hole and started to show a wet spot, so I decided to replace the radiator altogether.
The rear right-hand window motor died recently, but I don't need it much, so I don't worry about it for now.
Otherwise, nothing wrong - just regular maintenance, which is very low-cost.
And a lot of care on my part, for she deserves every bit of it.
General comments?
I love my Civic unconditionally. So far, she's been like a good wife to me - very beautiful, very sexy, very devoted, very economical, very reliable, very easygoing, and overall very comfortable to live with.
Will not trade it for anything. Hope she feels the same way about me.
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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 | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 VTEC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 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 | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2007 |