Other Honda Civic (1991 - 1996) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    likes nice cars?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Nice tidy car.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. never ever doubted this car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Civic Type-R

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £2,600

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Fair deal, I should have tried haggling though

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looked nice, Honda reliability

    What was the dealer like?

    OK

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good performance from a 1.5, and good handling. Not all models come with ABS though

    What's it like to park?

    Difficult until you get used to it. Models with spoiler are easier to park, as you can see the end of the boot

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Original battery failed after ten years, had to replace a rear shock, and a cv joint

    What's most practical about your car?

    Comfortably seats four adults, huge boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Remote boot release, and fuel flap release