Other Honda Civic (1995 - 2001) models:

  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    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?

    Yes: reliable and nice to drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,500

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2000

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes: about 2000 pounds cheaper than typical franchised dealer price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Good condition Honda at a reasonable price.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good: polite, helpful and immediately offered a generous trade-in price.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good: reasonably fast and smooth to drive.

    What's it like to park?

    OK. Civic coupe is longer than the Civic 3-door hatchback and is same length as a 1990s BMW 3 Series so it's not all that small, though.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No. Totally reliable as you might expect from a Honda.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Large boot. Steering and gearchange v. light.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Nothing in particular but car was well-specified for age and price inc. electric windows, mirrors and sunroof.