Honda Civic Coupe 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Holds its value 2nd hand quite well.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service every 6000 miles is a pain and parts aren't cheap. If you buy 2nd hand with low miles, expect to replace the exhaust.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very grippy with rotational tyres on. This car will go VERY quick if you let it. It's also fairly quite too.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick, put it in 3rd and leave others way behind. Brakes are damn good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine more or less fine.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Get the SR as it has the spoiler and looks better.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats are ok in front. Poor headroom in back. Long journeys get tiresome.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Has an alarm and immobiliser. Nothing special. But it is a bit sporty, so insurance is EXPENSIVE for a 1.6 (group 13)!

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Honda service places are always empty and easy to book in to. Say no more.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Engine malfunction light came on and stayed on once. Cost over £300 to fix.

    Other

    The central locking died (I got locked in!). I once dropped the passenger window and the door opened! Despite everything it was still good to drive... just expensive to insure.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes