Honda Civic Hatchback 1.5i 5d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought at 72K miles (for only £2500) - now at 133K miles - reliable all the time!
Costs
Main dealer is expensive - but I haven't had to have anything fixed.
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On the road
Driving
V Tech E model. Reasonably nippy. Handles well.
Performance
VTech-E not as nippy as ordinary 1.5 VTech. I get 42mpg ave on a tank whilst doing a real mix of A/B road and motorway driving. 38mpg if I cane it, 45mpg whilst being sedate. (Best ever was 49mpg mostly motorway at 90)
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Living with it
Reliability
The best cheap car I ever bought.
Image
People think its a Rover 45.... :-(
Comfort
A bit hard, but it handles well. Needs air con.
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested.
Service
Service was prompt and helpfull - but not cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Replaced distributor cap - £12!
Other
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