Honda Civic Hatchback (1995 - 2001) 1.8i VTi 5d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
the average joe-public wouldn't even know the difference between the vti and standard civic- lovely understated ride (unlike the newer type r's with the hideous badge) those who know- fall in 2 camps- those who have owned a vtec- will always love it- those who never owned one will hate on it
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
loved the deceptive speed
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, the (2010) civic type r-gt is the sexiest hot hatch around
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
legendary Japanese reliability
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
for a FF car, the handling is great- the clutch took a while to get used to- but everything has a good feeling. the interior looks hideous however (standard for most jap cars) the car is a great car to thrash around, awesome fun... always leaves a smile on your face
What's it like to park?
average
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
nothing ever went wrong
What's most practical about your car?
best petrol engine ever made
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
when the VTEC kicked in yo'