Honda Civic Coupe 1.6i 2d (SR) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds its value 2nd hand quite well.
Costs
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.
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On the road
Driving
Very grippy with rotational tyres on. This car will go VERY quick if you let it. It's also fairly quite too.
Performance
Very quick, put it in 3rd and leave others way behind. Brakes are damn good.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine more or less fine.
Image
Get the SR as it has the spoiler and looks better.
Comfort
Seats are ok in front. Poor headroom in back. Long journeys get tiresome.
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Security and Service
Security
Has an alarm and immobiliser. Nothing special. But it is a bit sporty, so insurance is EXPENSIVE for a 1.6 (group 13)!
Service
Honda service places are always empty and easy to book in to. Say no more.
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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