Honda Civic Hatchback 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For just over a grand, you get a good looking well-equiped car.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Honda parts seem to be expensive compared to Ford, Vauxhall etc.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles well but tends to roll when conering qickly.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not amazing, not terrible. Probably better as a manual. Still quicker than the Nova boys, but that isn't saying much.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Apart from a flat battery its never failed to tart.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks nice, although Hondas tend to have an OAP image.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Alright on motorways. A bit jarring around town.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Has locks, but that's about it.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Way to expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Sounds tappety when cold.

    Other

    It tends to eat ignition coils, which isn't good at about 60 quid a go.

    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