Honda Civic Hatchback (2000 - 2005) 1.6i VTEC SE 5d Auto (16 inch Alloy) (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

this model has strong oap's image attached to it, only because its such an outstanding and ultra reliable car that old folks seem to buy this model. i see oap's driving different colored civic's in this model everyday in our town an cant stop counting, but i havent seen one in the color my honda is in! i have broken the typical oap image on my car, by giving it the x factor treatmet, my civic is transformed from oap's to young guys motor, by adding some style and sports look an givin it a unique identity without modifying it silly or making it into a type r lookalike!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

well all my friends an family members have been complimenting it non stop. it looks superb.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I will always have an honda in the house alongside my other main car

What are you likely to buy next?

i dont intend to buy anything so soon, when i do it will possibly be a honda accord or another civic. would recommend honda if you need a reliable car, with a reasonable budget then this is it

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?

February 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes i did but that would be telling! it is ex demo, last owner being a 75yr old oap, the car has very low miles

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

always liked the honda.

What was the dealer like?

didn't buy from a dealer but private, I found not all honda dealers are helpful. the cd player was blocked needing a code took it to main dealers in kidlington oxford they were very helpful, A1 customer service.

What's it like to drive?

excellent! brilliant 3 hour motorway drive,i was suprised by how well this automatic had performed for a 1.6v-tec, it returned impressive fuel economy of 45mpg in the process 1.6vtec engine is well powered for its size, very impressed!

What's it like to park?

not hard being automatic

Have you had any problems with the car?

its a honda, if you treat the car right with a lot of TLC and stay ahead of the service schedule this car will go on for ages! an live upto its legendry reliability status!

What's most practical about your car?

everything, its big enough and spacious enough to be a small family car, is very comfy for long distance travel, has large boot big enough for all your weekly shopping.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the car itself