Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec Review
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163567433378's Review of Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec
8th Apr 2006
Overall Rating
- Value for money

- Length of ownership3tears
- Performance

- Reliability

- Year Manufactured2002
- Doors3
- Practicality

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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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.