Honda Civic Hatchback (1995 - 2001) 1.5i VTEC 5d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not cool but I don't care starts first time all year round.Reliable.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think I'm an old man. But my car will outlast theirs!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but if I had the money I would go for the Civic Type-R or the S2000.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another honda but not for a while.This car has got years left.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,495
When did you buy the car?
October 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yeah good deal.Only two owners from new.Immaculate inside and only a few little dents.Not that noticeable.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Smashed MX-5 so needed car for the winter.
What was the dealer like?
Very good,blower coils went so bought me new part and fixed it for me.My family have all bought cars off him.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Could do with stiffer suspension round corners. Good acceleration with what I've done to the exhaust and air filter.
What's it like to park?
Easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Apart from blower coils no.
What's most practical about your car?
Big boot and plenty of room for me in the front at 6'3" and three adults in the back.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Electric sunroof, good speakers, and the best thing is the VTEC engine. Got stainless exhaust and K and N filter on it goes even quicker.
