Honda Civic Coupe (1996 - 2001) 1.6i LS 2d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes: reliable and nice to drive.
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,500
When did you buy the car?
April 2000
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes: about 2000 pounds cheaper than typical franchised dealer price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good condition Honda at a reasonable price.
What was the dealer like?
Good: polite, helpful and immediately offered a generous trade-in price.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good: reasonably fast and smooth to drive.
What's it like to park?
OK. Civic coupe is longer than the Civic 3-door hatchback and is same length as a 1990s BMW 3 Series so it's not all that small, though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No. Totally reliable as you might expect from a Honda.
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot. Steering and gearchange v. light.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nothing in particular but car was well-specified for age and price inc. electric windows, mirrors and sunroof.