Honda Civic Hatchback 1.6i 5d (SR) (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite costly to buy.
Costs
Trouble car. VTEC engine not as reliable as it could be (for a Honda).
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On the road
Driving
This is a very nice car to drive. Performance is not present unless engine is revved hard to 5k+ rpm. Capable of steady driving at lower revs.
Performance
Engine must be 'thrashed' to extract any performance from this car. It is, however, quite quick for a 1.6.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine failure after only 228k miles. This isn't the most reliable Honda out there.
Comfort
It's a Honda, so has at least a reasonable level of comfort.
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Security and Service
Security
The car is fitted with an aproved alarm from new. Immobiliser etc...
Service
Honda, as always, have been very helpful (if extremely expensive).
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil pump failure after 228k miles, otherwise engine was in good condition.
Other
Very few other problems with the car. Engine failure may be bad luck.
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