written by on 25/06/2010
do not ever buy a Honda IMA. ive had nohing but trouble and all honda do is deny there is any problems.
window has coming off its guides at least three times.
IMA battery went flat so car wouldn't start. after two hours it came back to life. tock to honda who couldn't find any faults.
i made a big fuss and then all of a sudden it needs four computer updates.
biggest mistake ever. IMA system never worked right since.
can get no more than 40mpg IMA system boost hardly ever got enough power in particular when motorway driving when mpg drops. May as well have bought a 1.3 litre car as it has more power.
this car is the most dangerous i have ever drven as you just never ever known when the IMA power boost is going to work, so pulling out on a busy junction or roundabout is scarey.
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Paul Dg's Comment
Written on: 06/08/2010
Are you referring to the Honda Civic IMA that was available in the UK between 2003 and 2006? I ask because you state the year of manufacture as 2009. You also state that you have owned the car for 2 years. 2009 + 2 = 2011! If I were you I would persist in your claims with Honda as it does sound as if this is a rogue car. What is the car's history? Was it regularly serviced? Have you considered contacting the original seller? You will see from the other reviews on this site that the Honda Civic IMA is a regarded as a good hybrid car.