Honda Civic Hatchback 1.4i 3d (AC) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for £9500 - now worth £ 5,500 (60,000 miles later).
Costs
Can be expensive to service and insure.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, but gear change is vague and slowly deteriorating with mileage.
Performance
Must be flogged to get up to speed - not good on motorway.
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Living with it
Reliability
Poor - electric windows failed and catalyst failed at one year old.
Image
Good - one of the few good looking small cars - new one looks terrible though!
Comfort
Poor - seats flimsy and unsuportive over long journeys.
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Security and Service
Security
Rubbish! - stereo was stolen and the alarm failed to sound!
Service
Very poor - courtesy car never available - faults take multiple visits to rectify.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Electric windows failed, catalyst failed, headlamp bulbs blowing etc.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No