1992 Honda Concerto review from France
"Reliable family car with a bit of punch for Dad"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Overall, the quality of the vehicle is quite high. It does have a few mysteries, however. The front brakes make a horrible grinding noise when the vehicle is driven below sea level, and when the car's sat unused for a few days, the ABS pump makes a deafening rattling noise as it brings the brake system back up to pressure. When the car is unlocked, the electric locking system makes sounds as if it is working, though the doors remain unlocked. I've had these problems checked, but the mechanics only shrug. I had the entire car checked last month and nothing wrong was found.
General comments?
Good car. Easy to drive, holds the road well, and has plenty of horses under the hood to get places quickly. It is definitely a family car. The 130hp engine gets you over 100 mph, a must for the French autoroutes, but the car is very roomy, made to hold people and their belongings. I'm giving a 5 for comfort because the back seat is extremely hard, and my wife, who rides in back with my son, complains about having a sore back after long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Seat Ibiza |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2000 |