Honda Civic Hatchback (1995 - 2001) 1.4i Sport 5d (2000/W) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I am very very old but appreciate engineering excellence. I prize the underdog.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Oooooooooh, that's a sporty little car! No not really, haven't asked and don't care.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would but I want POWER POWER POWER, MWAHAHAHAHA. Not that it's underpowered for its size, just that I want a faster car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Honda Accord Type S........ I wish

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,300

When did you buy the car?

September 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a really really reliable car and I think this is it

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Responsive for a 1.4, fab short gear change. Very good brakes too. Surprisingly smooth ride. In terms of handling/grip it has more grip than you would expect although it does suffer from a fair degree of body roll. On the motorway it will cruise effortlessly all day at 90 mph, although it can be noisy.However, to get to that speed you will have to rev it hard, but it will remain smooth and the cabin does not suffer much vibrations in the process. Handling is very strange in the wet, loses grip very easy and if really pushed can oversteer.

What's it like to park?

Generally very easy. Only problems are that when it comes to reverse parking it's hard to judge distances. Another surprising annoyance is that it is hard to see the front corners and bumper, that can create difficulties.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Absolubtley nowt

What's most practical about your car?

It has 5 seats and 'tis a hatchback, so you can fill loads of stuff in it, roomy as well.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Half leather seats