Honda Civic Hatchback 1.8 VTi-S 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You pay for the VTEC, but worth it.
Costs
Insurance and services high, surprising fuel economy (33-35mpg). Even more unpleasantly surprising if you red line a lot!
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On the road
Driving
Good handling but clumsy for parking.
Performance
Take her over 5000rpm and little in the same class can compete. Happy around town or on the open road. Superb!
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Living with it
Reliability
Superb so far.
Image
Slightly tarred with the old-man image, but a sprightly youngster under the covers!
Comfort
Good comfort, but could do with better seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Factory fitted is quite standard, requires / benefits from upgrade.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Dodgy heater (only works on settings 3 and above, so all or nothing at all). Carry a crate of bulbs (especially in the rear clusters) and fuses. Nothing major in 2 years.
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