Honda Civic SIR Review

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Honda Civic SIR
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Mike.'s Review of Honda Civic SIR

9th Sep 2002

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    3.5 stars
  • Practicality
    5 stars
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
Good Points

Sweet 1.6L DOHC VTEC engine above 6 thousand revs.....it feels soo sweet! Always underestimated at the lights, it is an empowering feeling! Excellent mechanical quality, seats, handling, fuel economy, gearbox etc


Bad Points

Engine is not torquey enough at low revs....when full of ppl, the car is anything but fast. It's exterior is a bit too plain.....u wanna see where ur money went, interior is plain too. Cost-in oz we can get some nice (turbo) imports for the money (but at the same time, its a lot cheaper than most european rivals, and faster than jap rivals).


General Comments

I've just recently bought this sweet car: 1998 civic VTi-R (the Australian equivalent to an Sir) - 160Hp 1.6L DOHC VTEC. It goes like a bat outta hell if ur in the sweet VTEC zone.....but sometimes the lack of torque is annoying -downshifts are a common occurrence (when maybe they shouldnt be necessary). It is good to be able to drive it like a normal civic, but when u need it, use the power that lurks within! always look for cars that have been thrashed....stuffed gearboxes and cluches are relatively common.

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Members' Comments onMike.'s Review

  • 360spider. on 11th Sep 2002

    good review... personally I'd rather an automatic Saab 9000 over a civic, but it all comes down to personal preference... ;)

  • Ken Taylor. on 14th Sep 2002

    Does anyone know a web site, where i can find all about installing mod kits for all types of Civics??

  • wsansalone on 28th Dec 2003

    Does anyone know how I can find an approximate value for a 2000 Honda Civic SIR, leather interior, performance tires, sun roof, power everything, reasonable condition but needs paint touchups, with 150000 kms on it?