Honda Civic Hatchback 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Really good, paid £900 for it on Ebay!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Worst - insurance, £300, but best, head gasket set, £80!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As others have said, nice and low, drives like a small sports car, well that's Honda suspension for you, same as in the rally cars.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cracking little motor, when the baffles eventually blow themselves out the back box you get a great crackle on acceleration! Fun at the lights!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Never let us down,ever.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Looks the part Now has 15"" alloys and the rude boys all stare - reminds me when i was 18 again in my old MK1 Escort.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As good as previous model which we also had, 300+ miles ok, but you'll need a break after about 400miles on your back side.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    From what i can agather, not all that good will be fitting alarm!

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket blew at 60,000, but was actually very easy to repair once you read the manual.

    Other

    Rear parcel shelf split in half.

    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