Honda Civic Estate 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought the car at 1 year old for £9k, I've run it for 4 years and 40 thousand miles and it's still worth £3.5k. Can't be angry!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing has gone wrong outwith tyres /exhaust/ brakes. Dealer servicing is pricey but independant garage does it for £90, so no complaints.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For the money no real complaints - the 1.5 is a bit underpowered but does give amazing feul economy as compensation.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good on a run, decent about town, but no challenge to boy racers!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a Honda - doh! Reliability is a given - a 20 year old Honda that's been properly cared for (and most are!) will always see you right.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Respectable car - quite a 'safe' image, maybe considered dull by some but rated by anyone who knows about cars.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Really comfortable seats - decent boot space - an easy car to live with.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not really an issue in Nth Of Scotland - an alarm might come in handy elsewhere though.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Always attentative and dependable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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