Honda Civic Hatchback (2000 - 2005) 1.7i CDTi SE 5d (16 inch Alloy) (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Practical, economical.

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

Like it's practicality and simplicity

Would you buy this car again and why?

Would prefer a bigger car, it is cheap to run and generally little goes wrong with them. I have avoided Honda for work as they can be pricey.

What are you likely to buy next?

Honda Accord Tourer. Peugeot 3008. Honda C-RV

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,000

When did you buy the car?

June 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Downsizing from 2004 Honda Accord in attempt to save money

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Diesel engine can be sluggish when cold. It's great on the motorway, have got 70mpg on a monday evening rush hour drive to Halifax from Walsall. if at 70 and needing a bit more poke to overtake downchanging is not necessary, it has enough power to push through. have driven it around the lake district and snowdonia and the car handles great on windy roads.

What's it like to park?

The car has a small back window, but the mirrors are fine for reversing. The turning circle isnt great and the steering can be a little heavy. The car is also bigger than it looks which can be deceptive

Have you had any problems with the car?

Wear and tear items, had new tyres, air con regassed.

What's most practical about your car?

Size. I am 6"2 and could comfortably sit behind myself in the back. Plenty of head and leg room.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Car is gadget free really, very good standard vehicle