Honda Civic Hatchback 1.8i VTi 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good second-hand price. Well worth the quality.
Costs
Servicing and parts quite expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Real fun to drive. Taut handling. Runs on rails.
Performance
Blows away most of the competition, no problem. Could do with a sixth gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
Ok, so far.
Image
Bland appearance deceives joyriders; fine by me.
Comfort
Excellent driving position. Good seats. Noisy at motorway cruising speed.
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Security and Service
Security
Has immobiliser. No alarm - but alarms are ignored, anyway.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Oil level drops slightly - consequence of the VTEC system?
Other
Excessive noise could be mitigated by a six-speed gearbox.
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