Honda Civic hatchback (2006-2011) | owner reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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Styling: Car is unique in look and still stands out from any other hatchback. Aero dynamic look is very impressive. Futuristic dashboard still looks Performance: The torque of the car will make you smile as soon as you hit 2000rpm. It doesn't have have a lot of BHP (140) but torque makes up for it specially on higher gears. Handling: Handling is not as good as previous generation but still good. Ride Quality: This is the worst part. Ride quality is very poor due to hard suspension but improves on even roads. Other bits: Rear visibility is not great but you get used to it after a while. You don't get exact MPG as Honda advertised but I am still OK with it (Average 50MPG).

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No problems from new. 100% reliable to date.

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Generally pretty good - had a couple of issues a couple of years back - fixed for free by Honda. Had to replace battery recently, but can't really complain about that.

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What can you say i have had this car for six years without any problems fair better than the much vaunted Golf.

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No real issues of note, expecially pleased with Honda response to service requirements etc.

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A (faslse) low oil level warning light came on after two days ownership and reset itself. Since then it has been completely reliable.

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Sensational car that should be a compulsary purchase for all aging bikers hanging up their leathers for the last time. Its an adrenalin rush each time i press that red starter button. Fine service package was an absolute bargain too.

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Great car to drive on a long journey as interior is organised around the driver and seating is comfortable. Diesel engine has plenty of torque for overtaking. Downside is that paint chips and scratches very easily and the ride is a little stiff on bumpier roads. Cracking car and i'm in no rush to part with it 3 years on.

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I wanted a car that provided cheap but exciting driving for a couple of years. The type r has far exceeded my expectations. Its quite quick, a pleasure to drive on long journeys and my local honda dealer has been fantastic. The only negative is the way the car rides around town. I would certainly buy another honda (this is my second after an s2000). Unfortunately honda now don't make anything that interesting!!!!

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Leeking back windown from new, 4 attempts to repair, ongoing problem with battery which goes flat after a week, numerous attempts to contact honda to find out why the battery goes flat, was informed by dealer that this is a problem with civics. All in all this renders the vehicle completly unreliable

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I absolutely love it. However there are 2 problems. One is that the headrest is not as adjustable as others i have driven and sometimes i have my neck stretched forward. Also there is no rear window washer or wiper. They said it would not be necessary, but very often i find i need it. To clear snow or rain that falls when stopped at lights or to rinse salt off the screen on an icy day.

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Very good family car, excellent engine, good interior. Let down by exterior plastics, which have had fixings break. Cost of brake discs and pads fairly high, although apart from tyres these are the only items that have required regular replacement. The biggest problem is fog lamps! They break easily and i have had to have 3 replacements at over £100 each.

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The civic is a little bland (compared to my previous alfa) but is a really good performer and mostly reliable. At the third annual service (car out of warranty) i pointed out that the steering was noisy and that there was a rattle on the rear suspension. I was very impressed when the front bump-stops and a rear shock absorber were replaced entirely at honda's expense. Impressive service!

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Excellent car in general. Has three faults: poor quality paint (it chips very easily), very thirsty diesel engine (mid 30s mpg is not acceptable for this class) and no "memory" on the front seats when pushed forward to allow rear passenger acess..which is just plain silly in a 3 door.

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Generally i have always been impressed by hondas and have bought this model consistantly over the last 20 years. The quality, performance and style are exemplary. I am not so impressed by their after sales care packages, particularly when you see what other manufactirers are now offering.

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Very nice to drive. Suspension takes some time to get used to especially if you drove a saloon model before. Interiors have upmarket finish and sufficient boot space. I wish honda can bring in some diesel options as currently only 2.2 diesel available.

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car has only done 50,000 miles i have had to replace the rear break disks fit 2 new suspension dampers both front anti roll bar linkages

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No issues at all. Never been back to the dealer except for routing services.

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Only issue was a new battery required. Aside that I have had no problems with any aspect of owning the car even though I stretched the service interval - a lot.

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No breakdowns. One or two build quality issues. ( door mirror folding fault ) ( steering knock ) not sure if there is a problem yet. ( Gear box 3rd 4th syncro hubs replaced ) prior to my ownership, at 39000 miles. Gear boxes are bad. The list of warranty items replaced is relatively long for what i would expect from a Honda. Overall build quality is poor for a Honda. Still happy enough with the car though. It's not cost me any money as yet. One thing a Honda will always do, is run. That is always the main thing. It's cost cutting by manufacturers to increase profit that is the problem.

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Great in the summer time, handles well and looks good. Terrible in the winter, slightest bit of snow (1cm) and the traction control kicks in and it doesn't move, especially up hill.

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I got £7000 off the actual price of the car brand new, it was only 5months old and was a demonstrators car and came equipped with all the optional extras. Fanstastic to drive, fast enough but really uncomfortable as the suspension is solid. This does allow you to turn corners with more stability. Worst part of the car is the steering lock is so short and i always need to reverse back an forth to get out and in tight spaces that other cars simply just drive into. The car is so much fun though and looks great and can easily put up with the niggles.

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The honda civic 2.2cdti is a great car. Rapid, fuel efficient & sufficiently stylish to stand out (yet not look dated), even though it is 5 years old. It blends practicality with a sense of fun, however has few minor issues. Rear visibility isn't amazing; the spoiler across the rear window wasn't the best design choice, and it has thick front pillars, restricting your viewing. Overall, a quality product.

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Its an all or nothing vehicle that has fantastic looks,performance and driving pleasure when used properly,now expensive due to fuel prices and not as user frendly for commuting or slower daily driving conditions,but a beautiful well made car,glad to have owned one but will go for something less thirsty next time.

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It has good fuel consumption, lots of facilities like cruise control, auto wipers etc and has very good luggage space, i believe the best in its class. The only things i don't like are the limited views and the ride.

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Good driving experience, good economy and performance, tight on headroom in the back. poor rear visability , expensive servicing. Poor customer service from honda. Terrible ride

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I love the futuristic dash and everything is where you expect it to be. It is a practical, spacious car, but has a few faults, is access in via back doors (watch your head!) And firm ride. Honda was brave to produce such a striking car and i hope it was rewarded in sales. Rivals just looked bland. Normallly after three years of driving the same car i'm bored with it but i still enjoy the civic.

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A stylish marmite car, love its looks or hate it. I love it my first ever diesel and cant believe the mpg and how much it makes me smile, overtaking is a breeze would put my old cupra turbo to shame on in gear punch. Very pleased.

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Great car with some poor build quality issues. Drivers door trim and retaining bracket problems, and also paintwork very poor quality - it seems particularly susceptible to stone chips. In saying that, the type r is a great car to drive and fingers crossed has had no mechanical issues whatsoever, with only normal servicing as costs apart from £60 or so to get door retaining bracket fixed.

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The car goes well, looks great and is a honda so it won't go wrong. The combination of performance and practicality at a very good on the road price was unbeatable at the time i bought it. I only went in for a service on my 2004 type r

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I've always loved Japanese cars, they're unrivalled for their potent combination of quality, reliability and price-point. Admittedly, no manufacturer is perfect and whilst Hondas do get problems, few are major. My current Civic Type S GT has been hassle free for the past 6 years of ownership, it's now reaching 9 years old. Saying that, it did develop a mechanical fault that failed the MOT and another that was put on as an advisory. It had its MOT failure 08/2018 and failed on a worn ball joint in the suspensions control arm, which cost £250 to repair. The advisory was for misting around the top of the strut of the same suspension as the control arm, suggesting the strut is leaking slightly. Other than this I can say it has been near-fault free........ there are however, a few minor issues. 1 - It rattles inside: it seems to be a common Civic 'trait' to have vibrations, creaks etc in the dash. 2 - The turning circle is appalling, but you get used to it. 3 - The ride quality is dire. Civics are well-known for harsh ride quality but I must say this one is abysmal. You feel every imperfection that exists on our dilapidated roads and doesn't get better with lower wheel sizes or higher tyre profiles either. Mine came with 19" optional extra wheels on and that was harsh. In a bid to reduce tyre costs and increase comfort, I put the standard fitment 17" wheels on and it still felt the same. 4 - The clutch has a squeak. Not the actual clutch but the bushings on the pedal, the noise is really annoying if you're sitting in silence. Note: WD40 does not work for this, maybe a silicone oil will. Other than those issues, I can happily say it has not left me stranded or embarrassed me in public and apart from the MOT failure, it hasn't cost me more than I expected to pay to run a car. Honda's official combined fuel consumption figure is 43mpg but I get 38mpg driving carefully – around 320-340 miles per tank. Many people complain about the bar that obscures the wiper-less rear window personally it hasn't bothered me because I know how to drive.

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Had a couple of minor issues with the brake discs, which needed replacing at 24,000 miles and CD player that had to be replaced. Both items carried out under warranty.

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I was a Bit disappointed with honda service I had an intermittent squeal on rear brakes Honda Chester 2 times and Reading 1time both said it was safe to drive it was dust between the pads and discs 3time it needed pads and discs

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Surprisingly practical despite being the type-r. Fuel economy wasnt as bad as feared and i regularly get well above the book average mpg. Unfortunately the car has been judged against my last car (350z) and i miss the noise, power and rwd. But for £10k and low miles i think its good value although the 19" rims ruin the ride (butlook much better).

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For a hot hatch it delivers the goods. I get 300 miles to a tank, which isn't bad. Reversing can be a bit of a pain due to lack of rear visibility. Other than that, it is as expected ie excellent.

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I love it, i have the reassurance of the honda reliability in a sporty but practical car, for me it ticks all the boxes. This is the third honda i have owned and cannot see me buying another brand.

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I think this is the best car i have ever owned. the seats are comfortable and the engine is really responsive if a little gruff at high revs. it still turns heads after 3 years and as fior reliability its up there with the best.

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Its less efficient than the last model i had that was the same but its due for a service so maybe they can tell me if anything needs tweaked. i love the boot space, interior styling and versatility of the back seats. that said i think not having a spare wheel is a stupid idea, and i dont like the back window with the light in the middle and no room for a rear wiper. overall ive had hondas for over 10 years now and ive never been disappointed.

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Great reliability, good to drive, plenty of power. Great practicality, good design features. Ride and handling a little disappointing, but not too bad. Different to the norm in design and style.

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The honda is fine, nothing more, the paintwork however is a disgrace with lots of chips, had it not been a company car i would have taken it back. Blind spots at the rear quarter of the car are awful and rear visiblity (out of rear window) is bad. Interior trim and build quality are not what you would expect from honda. By far my wifes vw touran is better which we have now had for 6 years. I will not buy a honda in the future and will most deffinately stay with vw.

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The car has proved to be quite unreliable. Numerous trips to the dealer to rectify problems although the dealer has been excellent. I have now written to honda to complain about a slipping clutch which is a known problem on the civic diesel. Very disappointed with the reliability of a car.

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The thing i will say is that the some honda dealers are bad at customer service, but some are amazing, like fleet autoway. The only thing i dont like about my car is the rear visibility or lack of it, and if honda did an mpv like an s max or something similar i would be staying with honda. The engine is unbelievable. Not the most frugal, but for effortless driving and overtaking, it cant be beaten. Just to reiterate, fleet autoway really are the best garage that i have ever had to deal with in my life!

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Really good car let down by poor suspension resulting in terrible ride quality. Far too much road noise in the cabin. Paintwork is delicate with numerous stone chips. Build quality poor with creaking plastic mouldings and rattles. Dipped headlights poor. Windscreen wipers poor.

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Nice looking car, honda is getting better to make stylish cars. But quality is no longer what it used to be when it comes to this car maker. I have owned more civics and was every time impressed with the reliability until i got this new model. I am chocked how bad it is build, and that they cant get even the simple things right. - bad rear breaks ( changed discs 2 times in 4 years, and 3 times break pads) - poorly fitted front windscreen = squeaking - lot of trim rattles - very weak paint that results in too many stone chips - replaced rear dampers when it was only 3 years old - loose bump stops on the front dampers - now also problems with gearbox when selecting second gear. Too bad that honda has improved on design, but forgot the quality which they used to be known for.

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Excellent car. I've had it for 9 years and in that time the thermostat sensor went and a suspension link bar and tail light bulb failed. Other then that been it's been a perfect runner. No errors on the dashboard. I bought it in 2009 and kept the service history up to date. Sold it in 2017 with 139333 miles on the clock.

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Fantastic car to look at & great to sit in & drive along the country lane but too much jerking when gear changes in auto mode, sometimes does'nt pull away quick enough - wish for more power & smooth pulling eg for overtaking & going up the hills.

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Car is ok but not in the same league as previous cars (jaguar, rover, mercedes). Very unhappy with dealer - lot oif talk about 'exceeding expectations' but doesn't even come close!

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Move away from twin wishbones was bad. Dual mass flywheel not a good system. Otherwise it still beats most other family cars for economy, comfort, rook=m and performance. Hard to replace unless by better so looking towards next civic.

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An excellent all round package. Not quite perfect but can be forgiven for its great practicality, especially with regards to the rear seating. Very intuitive dash layout that is very easy to use.

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Good and bad. harsh ride, flimsy interior that rattles and squeaks, bonnet very prone to stone chips, build quality a let down. But very reliable, nice to drive, decent economy and performance, loads of kit, great dashboard.

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I drive a honda civic es from new. I think that my car is well designed, comfortable and fun to drive. I am obsessed with the styling of it and it's a trend setter for all other cars in its range. I love the futuristic dashboard and i do not feel they should change it. The car is perfect. People say visibilty is a problem due to the spoiler but i cannot see what the issue is as it has not blocked my view. The car is just perfection.

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Great car. Has been very reliable for the use it has had. The best part of the car is the practicality and engine. I have not seen a car in it's class or other classes as practical.

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The suspension system is useless and now have rattles and the dampers do not dampen the road bumps, it's a known problem but honda refuse to do anything about it. I beleive the shock absorbers have callasped but they have refused even to look at the car. All we got was waffle that the suspension is not independant and only supported by dampers. So going over bumps just shudders throught he cabin. Never again buy a civic.

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Ive worked for many manufacturers in the past but i must say and this is agreed with by many of my customers that i'd never driven or owned a honda before, but when i did for the first time i was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the car, the build, performance, reliability, economy and best of all the practicality of the civic, and other cars in the range

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Good performance and economy. Roomiest in its class. Build quality is atrocious. Interior has numerous squeaks and rattles. Interior paintwork flakes off. Repeated failure of rear suspension. Bodywork seams separated and had to be welded but have now come apart again. Clutch judder at only 30k. Hid light starter failed at 3 months. Battery drain - flat if left for 4 days. Wheel arch trim works loose. The worst built car in 40 years of driving.

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Good build quality and fairly economical. Good diesel engine. Below average ride and only adequate handling. Nightmare to see edges of the car when parking. Reliable Great interior and packaging inside---satisfied as its a company car

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It does everything i want from a hot hatch at a price that i can afford. (i.e. The germans may be better but they cannot compete at this price break). The car is great to drive, looks good and has the traditional honda build quality and reliablity.

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Have been very impressed with the honda civic. It's pretty bombproof and eats up the miles with easy. The ex model ensures that you've got all of the comforts available (sat-nav, climate control, etc). Overall an enjoyable car to drive but doesn't have the raw power and handling to really stir the soul.

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Overall very reliable. Well engineered with very few faults other than teething problems in the first 2 years or so but all dealt with very well by honda. Honda also very good about notifying owners of recalls etc.

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It has 145,000 miles in under 4 years and is still a comfortable easy to drive car. Yes faults have cropped up but the dealer has handled all with speed and efficiency. I wish i could choose another honda but our car poilcy has changed. Lindhill honda in colchester are the best dealers i have ever used in 30 years of motoring. Finding good dealers are key factors in choosing a car, compare lindhill to any peugeot dealer....No Contest.

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Good engine and superb practicality spoilt by recalls for handbrake, bump stops,faulty dampers,door handle replaced,poor radio reception and more.Also Poor local dealer servicing (not sales/showroom). Overall this car was not tested enough before release to the general public.

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A great car to drive. Very communicative, so you feel confident driving it. Amazing practicality too, with a huge rear bay area with the seats down. Still think it is one of the best hot hatches for performance, handling and practicality.

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For a manufacturer that did so well last year i am desperately disappointed with honda uk. Still awaiting further repairs so i can p/ex the thing. Honda ...the power of nightmares

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Very reliable, only quibble is the interior velvet trim on doors and arm rest wears thin. Rear visibility is awkward with spoiler and front parking sensors should be standard to make this car equipped to the hi spec standard. Sat Nav upgrade disc is expensive, you could buy Tom Tom 700 for the same price.

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Repeated problems with clutch, oil pressure, dashboard rattles, seat fabric is worn too easy

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Preexisting 2nd gear synchro problem, misaligned bonnet-problem still persists after 3 years. Many small trim issues, creak from chassis bolts- 1 recall for under bonnet harness. Appetite for rear brake pads. Steering rack feels a bit heavy-worn /power steering failure. Owned prelude before-fantastic car. Totally unenamoured with my civic -dealership technically not upto scratch-overfilled my engine at 1st service-never ran the same since- would like to get rid of car-although no one would buy my car as it feels like its got 120,000 miles on clock.paint quality-worst I've ever known.Car does feel solid and brakes are amazing-gear change quality when warmed up-excellent .

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Second model of this Civic I've owned, i.e. 7 years in total and not one problem. Awaiting delivery of new model.

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in the time i have had the car i have never had any major repairs

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No breakdowns, but certain parts such as front anti roll bar joints are wearing sooner than expected.

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Great styling and interior, genius dashboard. Bags of room in the boot and for passengers, a strong engine and light gearbox. Ride is crashy, and the terrible radio sounds like am on fm! Paint chips too easily. Plenty of power, and economy has averaged 46mpg over 37,000 miles. A real curates egg of a car, but definitely not boring like a golf or astra. Still looks stunning, as family hatchbacks go.

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Fantastic performance and hugely practical boot with the easiest folding seats i have ever seen. Beautiful styling inside and out with great seats. Not as well screwd together as my previous car but that was a lexus. Bills are manageable although the vtec obviously can hammer the fuel iif you are pushing on. A very firm ride but you don't buy a type r if comfort is your highest priority. Fantastic all rounder.

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At its core, the civic is a superbly reliable & desirable car. It is let down by poor paint & a few teething troubles, but after 103,000 miles i still find it hard to be tempted by anything else on the road.

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My civic is the first car i've had from honda and it will not be the last. The 1.8 is a very quite a powerful engine, but also very economical. The car reports that i am getting 40-44 mpg. The car itself is very nice to drive, the handling is very good however maybe the brakes could be a little more sharper. Overall i am very impressed with the car.

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Great styling, very refined diesel engine, quick and efficient. Only the slightly hard ride lets the car down but then again my car has 18" alloys and it handles excellently - guess you can't have everything!

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I think that the civic type r is one of the best drivers car on the market for the money. Sorry to say, this is another example where the e.u. has put the boot in for all of us drivers!!

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Great package- easy to drive- reversing easy with rear, must have camera on this model-ride needs to be sorted and i-shift gear box needs to be up graded to give smoother changes

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Love the car, but it had a recall on the handbrake, it needed a software re-flash when just out of warranty which cost me £100 and the clutch died at 23,000 miles (fortunately honda replaced it foc) so not greatly impressed with build quality (buy british! Really?). Also the dealer tried to get me to replace the brake pads because they were 60% worn - what was wrong with the other 40%? And the drivers' floor mat wore through in 18 months and the dealer wouldn't split a set to replace it. Front tyres only last a year (and i do less than 10k miles per annum) because you need soft grippy rubber or the car handles like a pig. It's a classic case of 'could be great' but just falls short.

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Honda dealers very poor. Doubt honda approved checks were done. Within a month had steering rack and temperature sensor replaced under warranty. Within 3 months i needed new front discs and pads and within 5 a new bumpstop, these not covered under warranty. Had service and bumpstop replaced at boston honda and they knocked my tracking out, i complained within a day and they told me i had to pay! Eventually got them to rectify when i showed them the dodgy tyre and brake reports they gave me after every visit - apparently my tyres grew 3 mm of tread in a 3 month period and my rear brakes which were 'serverly worn' on one visit apparently were only at 50% the next. I now don't trust the entire lincolnshire network, had a poor experience when viewing cars at lincoln and i bought the car from grantham where the honda approved checks were seemingly not done. The car also has intermittent problems with windscreen wipers not reseating in the correct position, folding mirrors don't work in cold weather and if you have the heater on warm the cd player stops working as it gets too hot. Other than these faults i have actually enjoyed owning the car so far. It looks great and the fuel economy is very good for a petrol, easily achieving around 43mpg. The engine power is decent too. Great cabin layout but poor sound system. As much as i like the car i wouldn't buy another as i don't feel hondas are built as well as they used to be, and their local dealership network is poor

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Overall very good. There are a few niggling design issues 1) it has no rear wiper - which it desperately needs 2) i have a young child and it is not possible to look when putting him in his child seat because of the angle of the sloping roof The only problem i have had with the car was a dealer error after a recall. It took the dealer 3 attempts to find that they hadn't connected the electrics in the drivers door correctly and it was draining the battery. Build quality otherwise has been excellent.

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Overall, i really like it, apart from one or two drawbacks. Suspension is a bit firm, but as a sport was what was available, that's to be understood.Rear Visibility not great. Rear brake discs getting pitted. But it handles really well, has a great engine, great acceleration and very good economy. It's a joy to drive.

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It is the second civic and i still love it,it brings a smile to my face verytime i drive it. I got it because of the extras already on the car compared to others and the different styling.

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Great looking practical family car with brilliant emissions/economy linked to 1.4 engine & i-shift transmission. Top reliability and service back up as you would expect from honda and good value too. Pity about the poor rear visability but i can live with that.

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