Honda Civic Hatchback (2000 - 2005) 1.4i Max 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Errr... that I've got a blue Honda Civic?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Haven't a clue
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Fundamentally it could been a cracking car but it's been penny pinched (cheap paint finish, rubbish seats, no intermittent rear wash wipe etc etc) into being a budget style car at a non budget price.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure but probably not Honda
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Decent deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Fine
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Actually performance not bad for a 1.4. Holds the road well. Stiff ride though which when combined with very poor seats can make for uncomfortable driving. You kind of get get used to it though..
What's it like to park?
Good vision - fine to park
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air conditioning pump just failed at 52,000m - around £380 to replace + labour. Funny noise in second gear and poor at pulling away after starting when engine wet and cold.
What's most practical about your car?
Great use of internal space. Gear stick in dash great idea - now seems to be copied by most smaller mpv type cars
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Car feels penny pinched in this area - OK, you've got air con and electric front windows but not much else.
