Honda Civic Saloon LSi 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid too much for it, but it has lasted very well despite something of a thrashing over the years.
Costs
Surprisingly expensive to insure - not sure why. Honda servicing costs have been disappointingly high and uncompromising. MPG should be lower. Replacing an aerial costs the earth!
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On the road
Driving
Has a lovely little engine which revs high and appears to be indestructible. However, roadholding doesn't match engine performance! Prone to understeer and wheelspins.
Performance
Fantastic engine, although could do with more power as performance drops significantly with even 1 passenger. Gear ratios are useful in 2nd and 3rd, pathetic in 4th.
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Living with it
Reliability
Seems fine so long as you treat it right; no real problems with electrical gadgets (what a blessing!)
Image
Quote from friend: "Did you actually choose this yourself?" Not good. Those who have driven it soon review their opinion, though.
Comfort
Ok - I'm long-legged and find myself unable to relax while driving. Plenty of room in the back. Trim is seriously boring, but solid.
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Security and Service
Security
No one seems to take an interest in the car, so I have not needed to fit any alternative systems.
Service
Frequently muppets. I have abandoned the network as the car is too old to benefit from FSH from dealer in terms of re-sale value - decent local specialists get you a better deal!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
One crankshaft monitoring device malfunction - £200 to fix (2nd hand part).
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes