Honda Civic Hatchback 1.4i Illusion 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
R-98 for £2300, with air con, not too bad but hopefully retains value.
Costs
Expensive if you go the dealer route, but I paid £90 for service and £70 fora cambelt change with my 'small local' garage man.
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On the road
Driving
Good to drive, nice driving position, needs to be revved!
Performance
Good for a 1.4. Quicker than my Skoda Felica 1.6, but leaves you craving more power.
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Living with it
Reliability
Feels solid. Hard to replace the water pump - £40 inc labour (back street garage), but that's because the former owner neglected it. Insist on buying with full service if not, could prove expensive.
Image
5dr is bland, but 3dr hatch has a better street cred, especially when fitted with 15" alloys and slight tinting.
Comfort
Comfortable, but need a better lower back support.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm on my model, bought it with only a standard immobiliser, but considering fitting a 'proper' alarm.
Service
Never been to the manufacturer. I keep things cheap with an experienced back street garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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