Honda Civic Hatchback 1.8i VTi 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Picked up as ex-company car from my place of work, so cheaper than you'd expect elsewhere.
Costs
Nothing out of the ordinary needed yet, but know prices are higher than your boring Vauxhall/Ford.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent handling for a five-door. Very smooth when driving conservatively, but then who does!
Performance
Fantastic performance from a 1.8. Upset many a suped-up boy racer and made a Cossie owner wonder why I wasn't as far behind as I should have been.
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Living with it
Reliability
Usual Honda reliability. No problems encountered.
Image
Love the 'understated' look. I drive the car for me, not other people.
Comfort
Very comfortable generally. Good comfort, even at speed.
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Security and Service
Security
Bought with CAT 1 alarm/immobiliser which is superb. Means I don't need to remember to close any windows. Was an extra from new.
Service
Excellent so far, but haven't had anything other than a standard service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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