Honda Civic Hatchback (1995 - 2001) 1.8i VTi 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Just a plain family hatchback apart from spoiler alloys and VTEC DOHC badges
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most of them have similar civics but without the Vti treatment. They think of mine as the same with bigger alloys and spoiler - until they hear my De-catted exhaust.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No BUT only because i would like to try other performance Hondas.
What are you likely to buy next?
If circumstances allow, I would go for the Type R's (accord,civic,integra). I am also nuts about the turbo beasts - Impreza, Evo etc.
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Buying experience
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?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Nuts about jap performance scene. Good start with a vti. Always wanted one.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Calm local driving makes it feel like just like normal boring car. Put your foot down on bigger roads and theres a guaranteed grin on yer face. Needs sixth gear on m'way. Handling wise is great but could be better and more involving drive for a car of this nature.
What's it like to park?
Just a bit restrictive in the rear otherwise fine.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Common fault is the 1 and 2 settings on the heater dont work. Everything spot on, although some unsual sqeak/rattle from rear on bad road surfaces (potholes/bumps)- local garage could not figure it out.It is annoying just like the sqeaky half leathers.
What's most practical about your car?
It is a spacious family 5dr with a large boot. No complaints.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
VTEC engine. VTI-S bodykit looks the part. Also the rev counter that shows 9000rpm-NICE!
