Honda Civic Hatchback 1.6i VTEC SE 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not bothered, as it's a company car.
Costs
Can't comment, as again it's a company car.
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On the road
Driving
Little nosy when cruising, but can be SO much fun when you want it.
Performance
Superb for 1.6. Does need to be driven quite hard - but can certainly out-pull most 1.6s and a lot of 1.8s on the road!
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Living with it
Reliability
Had a few problems, but this car was one of the 1st into the country (so was Japanese built). Still fewer problems than lots of friends' cars.
Image
You either like it or you grow to like it! Dashmount gear stick always gets commented on, but so nice to drive with.
Comfort
I'm 6' 6"-ish and don't have a problem - and can even fit 3 large adults in the back without much of a problem (something virtually no other car in the class can do!) Also can drive it for 4/5 hours and not need to interrupt journey to stretch.
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Security and Service
Security
Got central locking, with deadlocking (unfortunately no internal proximity sensors).
Service
Usual dealer is absolutely faultless (AvonVale Honda - Coventry). But Tachbrook Honda (Solihull) is abismal! and Bristol Honda (Bristol) performed a major service and put the cambelt on my car tooth out - wasn't happy!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nothing, it's just superb!
Other
Some creaking from front suspension, but being sorted.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes