Honda Civic Saloon (1996 - 1998) 1.5i LS 4d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Well I love my one so much I've stared to make it look abit more upto date, so I've added alloys ETC, the car suits me very well.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My friends and family like it and have never said anything bad about it, apart from my neighbours not liking my aftermarket exhaust.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes most definitely nothing is as reliable as a Honda! It's a cracking all round car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Honda and that's all I will buy now!
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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?
£550
When did you buy the car?
October 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
N/A
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Well I'm used of cars with bigger engines, so when I brought this I was expecting it to be sluggish. But when I went for a drive I was actually quite surprised how pokey the little 1.5 is! Great handling, Decent off the line, Brakes well also. And is very comfortable!
What's it like to park?
Easy to park with good steering lock.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No I have had not one mechanical problem with this civic, the D series engine is one of the strongest engines in the Honda range it's bullet proof!
What's most practical about your car?
The most practical thing about this car for me is the fact it's cheap to tax, cheap on fuel, and easy to park, there's not much difference between the hatchback and saloon in size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The green ECO light gives you a good game to play when saving fuel.
