Honda Civic (2010 and older) Midsize | Compact
Honda Civic (2010 and older) Midsize | Compact
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[Dec 25, 2002]
jeanneh
Model Reviewed:
Honda Civic
Strength:
Good Mileage, body and interior hold up great. Nice car when it runs. Electrical problems, intermittent, problems with holding idle, stalling, ignition system totally burned up - told it was a recall items and dealer covered under manufacturers warranty, but was never notified even though I am the original owner. Now problems that the Deland Honda dealer/repair won't even try to diagnose. They say it could be one of a thousand different things making the engine keep cutting off, can't keep running. So complicated the dealer won't even TRY to figure out the problem,left me stranded 3 times for the Christmas holiday, dealer doesn't care, now trying to get help from American Honda. Info found on this site indicates could be voltage regulator, dealer says no, changing ourself anyway and trying that. Very disappointed in the level/lack of service from service dept at Deland Honda. They act like it is unreasonable to expect a Honda facility to be able to find and correct a problem with a Honda. Similar Products Used: Mazda 323 |
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[Dec 22, 2002]
Savickas
Model Reviewed:
Civic DX 3-door
Strength:
Easy to find both stock and performance parts. It's kind off like like being a kid again and playing with legos. Take one part off, slap another one one. In my eyes, it's atractive and roomy (or at least it was roomy before, I put in two fostgate subs in it). Other than for the loud aftermarket "muffler," all of my neighbors like it.
Weakness:
Pritty slow, other than an engine swap, there is no real way to increase hp. Turbo/Super charger's not cost efficient (less then 50hp for more then $3000), nitrous oxide's too dangerous (especially for 1.6l soch), and other upgrades only affect the high end performance. OEM parts are WAY TOO EXPENSIVE when the trany broke after only 50K miles(the car was taken car of all the time and never raced or abused in any way), the dealer wanted close to $4500 for a rebuilt one. AAMCO fixed it for around $2500. A very nice car that serves as a cool hoby and as transportation. I had it for about a year and a half and little by little, put in close to $5000 in upgrades. It's a second 97' civic in my family, which makes maintenance pritty easy. If you're looking for a race-car, civic's not it, but if you're going for the look, with some extra money, this is your best bet. If I would buy another one, I would go for a 2002+ Si. Although it's not as atractive as the older HB's it does have substantially more power. Similar Products Used: 1997 Honda LX 4-door 1999 Mazda Protege LX |
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[Dec 18, 2002]
Ric
Model Reviewed:
Honda Civic
Strength:
Handling, reliability UNTIL 95,000
Weakness:
Dealer service (one dealer actually failed to re-attach a brake caliper after a routine inspection); electrical system and driver's side body lean (weak spring??) A taste of things to come for high miles Honda owners? Electrical problems! At 95,000 miles, which is allegedly mid-life for a well maintained Civic, my electrical system has gone HAYWIRE! The alternator blows up batteries, apparently due to mysterious draws and shorts that seem to travel from place to place within the car with every garage and dealer I visit. I have spoken with one other owner that has experienced identical problems and frustrations with a 1997 Civic...it all starts with a check engine light, instrument panel becoming brighter and dimmer, and the speedometer reacting to engine rpm's instead of vehicle speed...such much for that fabled high mileage reliability...I've maintained the crap out of this car and don't feel American Honda has been of much help, dealers seem to crete as many (or more) problems than they resolve. Similar Products Used: Ford Escort 1991 - reliable Ford Tempo 1994 - scrap Ford Contour 1999 - ? Toyota Corolla 1996 so far, so good but dull |
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[Dec 08, 2002]
happy_hippo
Model Reviewed:
EX
Strength:
GOOD STARTER/COMMUTER CAR FOR PEOPLE THAT NEVER HAD A CAR BEFORE.GOOD PICKUP WITH THE VTEC ENGINE AT 40MPH AND HIGHER.CUTE CAR FOR PEOPLE THAT DONT HAVE ALOT OF MONEY TO SPEND BUT NEED SOMETHING RELIABLE.VERY RELIABLE & PRICE WAS GOOD TOO
Weakness:
FEELS BUMPS, AND GOES UP AND DOWN WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS.USES ALOT OF GAS MILEAGE/SHOULD HAVE A LARGER TANK(I AM ALWAYS FILLING IT UP EVERY 3 DAYS)DOES NOT HAVE ANY SPECIAL LUXURIES IN IT,LIKE VW.HAD TO REPLACE THE RADIO, IT SUCKS, HAS NO POWER.SPEAKERS SUCK,NO POWER.KIND OF SMALL AND PETITE. SEATS ARE UNCOMFORTABLE AT LONG TRIPS. NOT SUPPORTIVE ENOUGH, CHEAP UPHOLSTERY.LOOK LIKE A RUG I HAD A VW JETTA FOR 1 YEAR EXACTLY, TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR AND WAS ALWAYS AT THE SHOP, EVERY SINGLE MONTH, THE SERVICE ADVIORS KNEW MY NAME W/O ME TELLING THEM WHEN I CAME IN FOR REPAIRS. BROUGHT THE CIVIC 2 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SHOULD GIVE THE CIVIC MORE OPTIONS. THE ONLY REASON I BROUGHT THE CIVIC WAS B/C OF PRICE AND I HAVE AN OLDER ACCORD THAT IS STILL RUNNING WITH 80K MILES ON IT. STILL WORKS PERFECTLY. VERY RELIABLE.SHOULD HAVE VANITY LIGHTS, IN THE VISOR.I AM GOING TO TRADE IT BACK OR SELL IT AND GET AN SUV LIKE I SHOULD HAVE DONE. JUST WASTED MONEY AND TIME. Similar Products Used: VW JETTA 99 1/2 HONDA ACCORD 97 TOYOTA CAMRY 91 |
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[Dec 04, 2002]
natureboy
Model Reviewed:
Civic SIG
Strength:
- excellent engine - 700km per tank gas mileage - nice interior
Weakness:
- soft suspension - lots of rattles Overall a great car! The gas milage is excellent, the 1.7 VTEC powerplant is strong and reliable and the interior is roomy and refined. My only beef with the car - the suspension pretty much sucks (soft and bouncy) and I've had to fix too many annoying little rattles (neither of which I expected to experience with a Honda). Similar Products Used: - base integra - protege |
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[Nov 27, 2002]
wolfsburg1971
Model Reviewed:
Civic EX sedan
Strength:
Rear legroom vs. other compacts Reliability Mileage Ergonomics
Weakness:
Second gear stickiness/crunch Driver's seat rocks fore/aft Bad rattle in passenger door Suspension too soft- back end hops over speed bumps, and other odd motions. I loved my Jetta, I like my Civic. Always works. Lightweight, good mileage. Decent handling and ride. Kinda boring, but one knows that going in. Too bad (for me that is) that they improved the suspension the second year. Similar Products Used: Volkswagen Jetta |
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[Nov 21, 2002]
loumex
Model Reviewed:
Civic Si 1.6
Strength:
+fast +has a lot of potential +japanese technology(not stupid europe) +comfortable +hatchback BUT not TOO small +did i say FAST?
Weakness:
-not TOO fast -the vtec hits really high -Mugen products are INSANEABLY EXPENCIVE!!!!! -comes with 195/60 R15 instead of 215/45 R17 Honda is literaly a crop of knowlegde (hon+da) and civic is its fruit! I have the 1.6 VTEC and it just leaves behind everything else in the category(Golf, Focus, Toyota Corola). Silent but powerful at Vtec, energetic and superior to any other in torque and really fast!0-100 is below 10sec for sure,and the performance options are VAST!Personally i go for MUGEN(my+gen=unlimited) Similar Products Used: Golf Mk3 1.8 Fiat Panda(!!!!!) |
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[Nov 13, 2002]
nalinc23
Model Reviewed:
Civic SI
Strength:
color, design, handling, leather steering wheel, stock speakers, great sound engine makes, fun to drive, good sized trunk for system or storage.
Weakness:
Not enough torque, boring interior, no ABS (in the US), turning the A/C on takes away a LOT OF POWER Electron Blue, completely stock other than the stereo which I've added a Pioneer 6200 cd player and a sub. The stock speakers are really good but the stock headunit will not get loud enough at all. Also have a Kicker Solobaric L7. For starters, the car should not be considered a sports car. Its a normal civic which is a compact car made "quick". With an aftermarket cold air intake (AEM) you can really enhance the sound this sweet little DOHC 1.6 makes and add a little power. The car handles great, however I reccomend ditching the stock Michelin's quickly. I upgraded to 205/50 Kumho Spectra Supras which will NOT LOSE grip. This car has given me no problems and so far I am very happy with it. I travel a long distance on the highway and for somebody 6'3'' it is very comfortable as well. Did i say it was fun as hell to drive too??? Plus unlimited mods available.... Similar Products Used: 00 Civic EX, 94 Accord LX |
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[Nov 08, 2002]
J_Wong
Model Reviewed:
Civic EX
Strength:
Reliability Fuel economy Comfort (for this class of vehicle)
Weakness:
Weak Air Conditioner Integrity is below par for Honda (ie. squeaks and rattles) Brakes - seems like the rotors warp easily Great deal on the car. Good for commuting. Good power. Great mileage. Reliable. Similar Products Used: 1993 Subaru Impreza 1988 Civic DX 1986 VW Golf |
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[Nov 06, 2002]
roadjunkie2
Sorry, the CIVIC is a 2002 model, not a 2000. This is for the review below. THANKS! |