Faults:

Nothing major has went wrong with the car - slight rattles from inside the drivers door is the only major defect to date.

General Comments:

A strange vehicle to look at, especially because it is the bright yellow version, but drives like a dream. This vehicle gives you the ride height of a large 4x4 and the performance of a saloon car just the combination that I needed.

The car is a little heavy on the juice of such a small engine, but it is nothing that will break the bank.

Faults:

Premature wear on the front passenger seat.

General Comments:

The good:

A fantastic engine. It's smooth, enthusiastic and sounds awesome between 5000-7000rpm (VTEC would be nice, though).

Looks really really cool!

It's not a hard-core 4WD. Nor is it a hatchback. Nor is it a station wagon or estate. It is a truly unique car with virtually all of the usual doubts over reliability of unique cars removed.

Excellent visibility.

Very well equipped for the price.

That world famous Honda Quality we all know and love.

It's just different.

The Bad:

Bizarre problem with seat wear. Dealer fixed and has not been a problem since.

The front suspension and rear suspension feel like they are from two different vehicles. The front suspension feels sporty and soaks bumps well, whereas the rear suspension is very stiff and the car's rear end bounces more than an enthusiastic aerobics instructor.

Try explaining one to someone who has never seen one before...

The Ugly:

People think you spend most of your time driving with one hand if you own a 4WD.

Faults:

Strange rattling sound from within the passenger airbag compartment area, only over bumpy roads.

Replacement tires tyres too expensive because they are a rare size - £150 UK Pounds per tyre. Hunt around for a deal - £92 pounds recommended price.

That's all!

General Comments:

Very reliable! Well built but not the solid feel you get from German cars.

Not one failure/fault so far. 2 years and going... Only had 1 service after 16,000 miles. Still due for a second... Currently at just over 25,000 miles.

4x4 can be fun on cold winter months. Capable of going through "waist height" deep waters... (although not recommended by Honda, had no choice at the time becuase of bad weather going to work).

Dealers under strict Quality Check from Honda HQ. Backed up by UK JD Power Survey.

Reputation for durable parts.

Good looking car.

Not so sure of the seat interior design - very Japanese mid 80's look about it.