Honda Civic Hatchback 1.6i VTEC Sport 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Saved £2k on a new model by buying a 6 month old.
Costs
Fuel consumption is terrible, 250 miles to the tank.
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On the road
Driving
All ways fun to drive, when the VTEC is on song will bring a smile to you face.
Performance
Again, when the VTEC is on song, the engine pulls nicely.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had numerous things go wrong, been in the garage several times. Catalytic converter collapsed, which took Honda 6 months to fix. Engine has never been the same since. Had both head light adjustors jam on, so they were replaced.
Image
Type-R image for family car money.
Comfort
Nice leather seats, no transmission tunnel for rear passengers.
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Security and Service
Security
Strong dead lock doors, alarm as standard.
Service
Didn't know what was wrong with the car, took 6 months to repair. Expected me to keep giving them the car so they could work it out, but wouldn't give me a hire car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Isn't the same after running with a collapsed catalytic converter for 6 months. Noisy and rough now.
Other
Catalytic converter collapsed.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No