Honda Civic Estate 1.6i ES 5d Auto (AC) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Legendary reliability and build quality and reasonable looks.
Costs
Never seems to need parts and standard intermediate service is 100 pounds. Full service and parts seem pricey.
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On the road
Driving
I am actually selling it because it's a bit too dull and my 8 and 10 year old kids say it's too gloomy in the back (being all black interior with some smoked glass + no rear interior lights for them).
Performance
Early version of Honda VTEC engine still gives good performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
Worst thing to happen in 2 years is rear high brake light lost 1 of its 12 or so little lights.
Image
Dull image, but this estate model improves the looks a lot.
Comfort
Loud wind noise. Suspension a bit too harsh.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems for me, but have heard that is easy to break into as no standard alarm and easy to break quarterlight rear window.
Service
Honda excellence and technology shines through, but car a bit dull. Honda Crawley (Sussex) dealer gets my 10 out of 10 vote though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Nothing!
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