Honda Civic Coupe 1.5 LSi 2d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
It was a gift :-)
Costs
2005 prices: replacement clutch, fitted including parts and VAT at 165k miles - £150 (Mr Clutch Reading - highly recommended). Front pads - £21 from Camberley Auto Factors.
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On the road
Driving
Steering feels perilously light, easy to get into trouble in tight corners. Great performance from the small 1500 engine.
Performance
Easy to forget it's just a 1500 - goes like stink. Revs forever and squeals from 1st to second on tarmac when driven hard.
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Living with it
Reliability
I can't imagine anything ever breaking.
Image
I's a 1995 car in a metalic greeny blue - and the arches are starting to rust. That said, I can't think of many other 1995 cars I'd feel comfortable with.
Comfort
Who cares? Your ass is a few inches of the ground, and you can fit 5 people in it. The car is deceptively long - about the same as Mondeo. Takes sheets of 8 x 2 plasterboard and 3 metre pipes with nothing sticking out.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobilizer fob - I hope there's no battery in it. It broke off the key ring so now I just leave it in the car. Not the brightest thing, but I'd otherwise lose it.
Service
Not applicable, never used Honda service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - it purrs like a baby still. I think it always will.
Other
The radio is pants - receive sensitivity is poor and audio out clips even before your parents start telling you its too loud.
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