honda civic 1.6 vtec review

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Average Ratings
Performance8/10
Practicality8.3/10
Reliability9.5/10
Value for Money9/10
Reviewer Rating8.5/10
Overall Rating9/10 Based on 6 ratings
75% Recommended3 out of 4 Reviews

Review of Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec

By 163567433378 Rank: Corporal on 8th Apr 2006

163567433378's Ratings
Year Manufactured2002
Length of ownership3tears
Doors3
Performance9/10
Practicality7/10
Reliability10/10
Value for money10/10
Overall value9/10
yes 163567433378's recommendation

Good Points

A very good all round family car as a 5 door the 3door access is not quite so user friendly. The automatic gearbox is a delight.

Bad Points

The ride is a little harsh but only on choppy roads. Access to the rear seats a little limited

General Comments

Honda say in their blurb that they have never had a mechanical failure in their Vtec engines and I for one can believe them. The Civic 1.6 attached to the automatic gear box offers all one can ask for. But be prepared for 6500rpm for full performance, and the sound of that engine at full chat is as smooth as a babys bottom.
I loved it. I drove it hard and it never blinked once. Would I recommend it, you bet.

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1 Comment on Review by 163567433378 for Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec

  1. saltrampen2 Rank: 2nd Lieutenant on 26th Jun 2006

    I believe Honda claim that the variable valve system has never failed. I am not sure if that it is still true, but there are many stories of the VTEC engine suffering from excessive piston slap leading to engine replacement. To put it into perspective, all manufacturers produce the occasional car with engine failure occurring within the warranty period. Honda are by no means bottom of the list according to reliability surveys (nearer the top actually), however they do not have a 100% reliability record with their Civic VTEC engines either.



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