1995 Honda del Sol Si review from North America
"A great bargain for a great ride with the wind in your hair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The floor cover has started to wear out in one little spot and I can see the body.
The radio antennae motor has stopped working.
The car has been broken into twice, and the windows don't seal like they should so there is noticible wind noise especially at highway speeds.
General comments?
The car is very quick despite the age and the mileage. And gets great miles per gallon of fuel.
Thanks to living in Southern California, several times I have taken the car from sea-level to 6,000 feet in one day and have only noticed a slight degredation in performance due to the change in air pressure.
The steering is quick and responsive and even without any high end aftermarket suspension equipment the car is a thrill on a windy mountain road.
The interior is layed out in great cockpit style. I'm 5'11" and I fit great in the racing style factory seats. The 5 speed with the short-throw shifter feels great and my hand doesn't have to travel that far from the shifter to the radio controls.
The car is shockingly spacious compared to other import coupes. I have been able to pack enough gear for two people for an entire weekend trip in the trunk, leaving plenty of space to store the top.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Westfalia |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2002 |