Honda Civic Hatchback (2000 - 2005) 1.4i SE 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Great
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but at least 1.6 VTEC and automatic.
What are you likely to buy next?
At this stage in oil market I might look for a diesel: Toyota Corolla Verso,Ford Focus'06,VW Passat or Touran.
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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?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
January 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes I did.It was a few scratches on it but the rest was just excellent.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Manoeuvrable. 1400cc engine a bit slack.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
None so far. I have read a few reviews about Civic 1.7 diesels.Owners blame Honda for diesel engines. As far as I know they use Isuzu engines.So there is nothing to do with Honda engines.They last forever!
What's most practical about your car?
Spacious for its class.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Manual speed-stick location.
