Honda Civic Hatchback 1984-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £10 in petrol (LRP) = 80 - 90 miles

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Efficient on petrol, parts are reasonable

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Gear changes are very smooth.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still nippy in low gear, will sit at 85mph on motorway

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    In 4 1/2 years the only breakdown I had was when the water pump went this year. Not bad for a 1980 model.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Well, it's getting on a bit but it looks quirky

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good all round vision. Seats still comfy on 2 - 3 hour drives

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I doubt anyone would consider breaking in

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never had it serviced

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Still as smooth and efficient as the day it was born

    Other

    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