Honda Civic Coupe 1996-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Depreciation as expected.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine does about 28mpg and I drive it quite hard.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Easy to drive and everything within reach.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent engine, even better above 5000rpm!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had a few starting problems. Spent a week in the garage. Eventually got recalled, but still not brilliant. Also had a new master cylinder at 48k miles.

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    4 out of 5 4.0

    Faster than most people think. (Tend to think Civic = granny).

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable, even on long drives.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser as standard, no alarm.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Good up to now, but since my master cylinder was replaced the brakes still aren't right. The dealer says I need a new servo. Another garage just bled them!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Starting problems ended in a recall. Brakes: master cylinder replaced (see above).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes