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| Performance | 8/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.3/10 |
| Reliability | 9.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 9/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.5/10 |
| Overall Rating | 9/10  |
Full review by
dshvarts
on 29th Sep 2006
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: Exceptional fuel consumption for 1.6 engine and 120hp. Very strong breaks, which is a must for such a powerful engine, and you can feel the power. Amazing view despite very low driver position - feels like in the cinema. The most comfortable seats I've ever experienced in Japanese (or any other) car - 5 hours of driving feels like 20 minutes. Very easy steering - feels like you are rolling the world around with just a touch of a finger. Probably the most reliable car in the world - never breaks down, and the engine, they say, will last forever.
Bad Points: Stiff ride - well, most CIVIC's are sporty and destined mostly for highways. The car is very low and doesn't like bumps - you feel them all. Low safety according to official tests, and no safety accessories - after all, it is early 90's. Relatively expensive repair costs (although the car never breaks down, so...). Weak steering feedback - the usual problem of most power-steering cars.
General comments: It is a unique car, and they don't make them like this anymore. I had one for several years and got to love it each year more and more. Exceptionally comfortable driver and back-seat experience. Great control over driving in every possible aspect. Fantastic economy. In short, It is THE car for those who like to enjoy driving. Pure joy for the driver and the whole family.
dshvarts's review and ratings | 222 words
Review by
163567433378
on 8th Apr 2006
User Rating : 9
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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.
163567433378's full review | 124 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
saltrampen2
on 20th Jan 2006
User Rating : 6
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I was disappointed with my first Honda Civic, although it feels more solid and better built than French cars, some examples seem to have many rattles, clunks, trim that doesn't fit exactly and they are not 100% mechanically relaible either. The engine note is not exactly encouraging you to push it either. Several examples I've driven sound like wooden blocks being shaken in a plastic container although semi- quietly in the background, but noticeable.
However it is large for its class and the po ...
saltrampen2's full review | 126 words
Review by
GiroJohn
on 25th Nov 2005
User Rating : 10
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The Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec is a good comfortable car for running about in. Can get off its mark when it needs to. MPG approx 38.
GiroJohn's full review | 42 words
