Honda Civic Hatchback (2000 - 2005) 1.6i VTEC SE Executive 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A bit boring.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Sensible but boring.
Would you buy this car again and why?
It has suited my small families needs very well but I just don't enjoy the car.
What are you likely to buy next?
A crossover, small 4x4 or an interesting estate. I change my mind daily.
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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?
£3,700
When did you buy the car?
April 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fairly good deal at a car auction but it was a bit of a panic buy.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was the last sensible car at a car auction and I needed a car that day.
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Exceedingly lacking in panache.
What's it like to park?
Pretty easy generally but slightly hard to judge where the back of it ends.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Other than general wear and tear and an annoying, quiet rattle on the passengers door lock button nothing has gone wrong.
What's most practical about your car?
Because the car's nothing fancy, you don't have to worry about pampering it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The leather seats are so practical with young children you can just wipe them clean.