Honda Civic Hatchback 1.6i VTEC Sport 3d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pricey new (14k), fair amount of kit and looks good in black. The likes of Ford & Vauxhall offer similar but you don't get the prestige or performance.
Costs
If you put your foot down it will drink gas, tyres aren't cheap and servicing will cost you. Insurance is quite high for the group.
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On the road
Driving
Very good, quite sporty when you want it to be, but relaxing too if your not in the mood, suspension could be a little stiffer though.
Performance
Surprising quick, much quicker than its given credit for. It has bested the likes of VTRs of the lights with relative ease, I'm sure the 0-60 time is closer to 8.5secs rather than 9.9 and feels no slower, if not quicker than my previous car – a BMW Mini C
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Living with it
Reliability
Been back a couple of times for rattles & ecu fault, but now seems fine.
Image
I think this and the type R are the only Civic models that are cool, does have a whiff of the pre-modded look about it though.
Comfort
Suspension is a bit stiff, but apart from that its a nice place to be with excellent seats and all the right toys (good cd, climate control, electric everything), if your not hammering it its a relaxing place to be.
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Security and Service
Security
CAT 1 alarm & immobilizer and deadlocks, has attracted some attention but I still have it!
Service
Not bad.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
ECU problems not come back yet...
Other
Rattling interior sorted by Honda.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes