Honda Civic Hatchback GL 3d Auto (1989/G) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of kit for your cash.
Costs
Parts aren't cheap, but they last well.
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On the road
Driving
Possitive steering and a wicked driving position, lacks a firmer ride for that ultimate sports enthusiast.
Performance
For an auto it's quick. For a 1.4, it's excellent. All thanks to its dual carb set up.
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Living with it
Reliability
I bought mine 23/12/01 with 117k miles, it's now done 128k miles, and it's been trouble-free.
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Everbody that makes a comment says that they love it and wants to know how much I would sell it for... but I don't want rid of it!
Comfort
Leather would be nice and the seats don't go further enough back for my liking, but a good position. Back ache sets in after about 300 non-stop miles.
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Security and Service
Security
No central locking or deadlocks and there's no point locking valuables in the boot cos you can open the boot with a lever by the driver's seat.
Service
My local dealer, Holden Honda in Norwich are excellent and will bend over backwards. Main dealer charges aren't pocket money, though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
128k miles and I've serviced it every 3k miles for the last 10k miles. Not a single problem.
Other
Engine boggs down to 200rpm and dies in the heat occasionally.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes