Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) 1.8 i-VTEC SE 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definately not - too unreliable. A great dissappointment.

What are you likely to buy next?

Will probably go back to Ford - maybe another Puma.

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?

January 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Having owned a variety of hot hatches, coupes and a convertible over the years, the time has arrived to buy something more practical. The search was therefore on for something practical, safe, well equiped and very reliable. Having had positive past experiences with two Hondas, I decided to treat myself to a new shape (2006 model year) civic. I was in for a big surprise....

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

The 1.8 engine in the civic is impressive in that it is very docile, relatively economical and responsive when pushed. However, the many faults that arose week after week ruined the ownership experience for me and completely turned me off the car.

What's it like to park?

Difficult due to rear and rear quarter visibility.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes - lots. In the space of just 4 months and 3000 miles the civic developed 6 faults. One day it failed to start, the idle speed was very erratic from the moment I collected it, the abs light came on, the trip computer would freeze, the car had rust along one of the doors and the electric windows played up. As a result I couldnt wait to get rid of it. This was so dissapointing as the car wasn't cheap and I had purchased it from a main dealer.

What's most practical about your car?

Huge boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?