Honda Civic Hatchback 1991-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive compared to some, but retains value too

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to insure, tax, run, and maintain.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great sporty drive, lovely gearchange, too much tyre roar

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    1.5LSi is agile and nippy, a real fun car

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    6 years of ownership, not much to report going wrong

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Too boy racer now, a shame to see it downgraded to incapable hands!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats great, driving position great, getting in and out of the car can be awkward

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Immobiliser managed to fend of thieves on one occasion - but too easy to get into

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap and easy to service

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Later in life it failed to start when engine was hot, never found the source of the problem!

    Other

    No other problems

    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