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1990 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions
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Compact Sedans
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It's funny
I remember over the years hearing about how the Civic was the end-all, be-all of cars in this class because of what publications like Consumer Reports said about it. Now that the 2012 Civic has been panned by Consumer Reports, we hear that it doesn't matter what they think about the Civic. I really love it when someone says something stupid like "My 1994 Accord still runs great so that's all ... Read More
Help Me Choose!
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Re: College Student's First Car [npolite]
Except that the CVT is expensive to fix and shouldn't need an extended warranty to make the car sell. A student's first car should be economical, cheap, impossible to kill, and fun. While I was talking about new cars, this brings me to my #1 personal choice, which is to get a classic car. It's cool, it's unique, it doesn't depreciate... The list goes on. Now that means you still have ... Read More
Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: service for 15 year old del sol [late2ride]
Mechanical parts are still plentiful because the engine/transmission and most major components were shared with other Civic models. The '93 del Sol came in two trim levels- S, which shared mechanicals with the Civic DX/LX and the Si, which had the engine/transmission from the Civic EX/Si. I checked several sites and new body parts are also still readily available. For an 18-yr old vehicle, using a site such as car-part.com to ... Read More
Older Civic Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 1990 civic wont start [him7cky]
hey, i had the same problem, doesnt mean its the same thing, but, i have a friend who works on hondas for a living and he had me disconnect my cat from thr tail pipe and just leave it open, the car started right up. but i did blow a head gasket from trying to start it too many times, the plug caused alot of back preasure and bam! blown head ... Read More
Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems
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Re: Heat Related IMA Problems/Solutions [sholmes717]
> But remove the elec motor & I'm sorry but its dangerous. And the general public would agree, it's simply unsafe. Nope. Power to weight is measured as lbs/hp (when you compare gas to gas engines). The 2006 HCH is 93 HP and 2877 lbs. That's 31lbs/hp. That is wimpy, but here are some other production cars that are not considered unsafe: 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid with depleted battery (gas only): ... Read More
Honda Civic: Future Models
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Who Killed the CRX?
It wasn't OPEC. Congress killed the CRX, and every other lightweight, fuel efficient car, by legislating airbags, ABS, side impact beams, and every other safety device they could think of. This coincided with an explosion in consumer buying power during the 1990s, which created a demand for more luxury features (meaning more weight), even on traditional economy cars. Honda Civics and Ford Escorts suddenly offered power windows, power seats, cruise control, ... Read More
Older Civic Maintenance and Repair
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1990 civic wont start
i have a 1990 honda civic. its an automatic with about 240,000 miles on it. it has always ran good but a few days ago it just wouldnt start. i went to the mall and a couple hours later when i went to start it, it would not fire. it cranks just fine. i checked the intake and it is clear. i grounded out the spark plugs and i am getting ... Read More
How Long Can My Honda Civic Last??
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Re: HOW MUCH LONGER CAN MY 1990 CIVIC LAST????? [tyrip]
Based upon Used Oil Analysis (UOA) reports that are published on the http://www.bobistheoilguy.com web site, Havoline pretty much stands alone as the best non-Synthetic oil currently on the market. If you want to go the Synthetic route, Mobil 1 0W-30 or German made Castrol Syntec 0W-30 is a good place to start. As for air and oil filters, just go with quality products from say Pure (Purolator), Napa, Wix, Bosch and ... Read More
2008 Honda Civic
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Hyundai is comp again 2...
I knew I was posting under the Honda Civic but I was responding to a earlier post. Now, I have no beef, chicken, ham etc with any car makes/models I was expressing really how far Hyundai has come and knowing they have been here for awhile-improving. As said before I like Mazdas, Hondas, Acuras, etc.. but I can't own them all. The number of sells with Hyundai means little to me ... Read More
North American Civic vs European Civic
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Re: North American Civic vs European Civic [eldaino]
The biggest difference is the attention to detail. I just moved to Canada and while in the UK I had the civic type-s, wonderful car. The dagger shaped door handles, the triangular exhaust pipes mirrored by the triangular lights at the front, the dash that sweeps around you like a jet fighter, the white stitching on black leather and the Honda badge behind glass at the front. It's north american counterpart ... Read More
Older Civic Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 1990 Honda Civic stalling and radio ... related? [kiawah]
I agree with kiawah, especially if you are able to get the car restarted it sounds like the alternator is still kicking out and keeping your battery charged, otherwise you would not be restarting the car. Another thing to check other than what was mentioned would be to check your main ground running from your battery to the frame. If that loosens it can cause this problem.
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Re: 1990 Honda Civic stalling and radio ... related? [laylabinnur]
Suspect basic electrical problem (corrosion or bad main fuse link/cable, ignition key switch going bad, battery, etc)
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1990 Honda Civic stalling and radio ... related?
We've got a 1990 Honda civic that's run like a charm until, suddenly the radio/cassette deck stopped working, just dead, then a couple of days later the car started stalling in the middle of drives. We've had it towed three times into varying repair shops: two had no idea what was wrong, one claimed a loose screw ... but many $$ later, no radio, still stalling. Surely there must be some ... Read More
Honda Civic 2006-2007 Issues
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Honda Quality????
Like many on this forum, I believe Honda quality is slipping compared to what it used to be. I still feel they make the best engines in the world for mass produced cars but many of their other components are failing at an alarming rate. I have owned many Hondas over the years and can attest to this fact. Here's my list of cars and major problems (not incl. wear and ... Read More
Honda Civic Basic Maintenance Questions
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Re: probably not [targettuning]
Yeah I had the serpentine belt replaced on my 99 saturn and the belt was like 70 and the replacement was courtesy of a freind.... I have had a civic before 1990 hatchback (still going strong with 200K)and it has had only the timing belt replaced (400 or so) and the radiator. Love Hondas...they are reliable.
Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Price to offer on Sedan SI [kyfdx]
There are other "special cases" in the Honda line. Civio Hatchbacks, CRX's and Civic 4wheel drive wagons will break the bank. The 1990-1993 Accords have a VERY strong support group. These people scour the newspapers and the internet for what they think were the "best" Accord ever built. I disagree, but as I said before, we are all different. And road salt? What's that?
Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)
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Re: Well [eldaino]
From our extensive experience with Hondas (17 since 1990), I'd say you are right; we routinely get above sticker estimates. Last trip I took to the gulf coast, I got 39 MPG in my Accord. That's 5 MPG higher than the sticker estimates I will see. I have never had a tank as low as the City estimate states (24), the lowest tank I have run was 27 MPG (summer, A/C, ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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Re: honda civic 95 sticks in park in cold weather [geckout1]
i had that same problem in my 1990 accord. we took it back to honda and they fixed it with no problem. it was a switch or a sensor that wasn't functioning properly. i dont recall it costing an arm and a leg to fix. good luck!
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3
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Re: Nube ... [mdaffron]
Nube, How are you getting 28-30mpg on a 1990 Maxima (6cyl)? I think that engine is rated 19(city)-26(highway). I drove the same cars you mentioned in your comparison and while some of the Honda dealers in my area are snobbish, others are not (I purchased a Honda Odyssey in April 06). I thought I was all set (before I drove the 3) to buy an 06 Civic in June but I ... Read More
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Comparison of all Three
Hi. I'm in the Kansas City suburbs and am looking to purchase one of the three cars listed here. Recently, I went to five dealerships for each make of car listed here. I test drove all three cars and drew some immediate conclusions. For background, I'm a well-spoken, 31 year old executive at a manufacturing corporation. I currently drive a fully-loaded 1990 Nissan Maxima 6cyl AT that has 211,000 miles. I'm ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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Re: 1990 Civic SENSOR Problem STALLS when HOT at IDLE. Help please [gld123]
hi i have a 1988 honda civic and i have a similar problem. It has 182,000 miles and when it's hot and the sun has been shining on my car it doesn't won't to crank. When i park in the shade, i have no trouble cranking. Can you help me?
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1990 Civic SENSOR Problem STALLS when HOT at IDLE. Help please
I have a 1990 Honda Civic with 240,000 miles. I am having a problem when the weather is warm ONLY. When I am stopped (at idle) the car dies out. I had a 1989 Civic that had the same problem. There was some SENSOR that needed to be replaced. I can't remember which sensor it was. It did fix the problem. Any advice?
Honda Civic Real World MPG
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Re: Honda Civic Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS]
2006 EX Civic Coupe 5 Speed Manual. My coupe has 10,000 miles on it now. Just filled up today ($2.80 a gallon in Madison, Wisconsin) my last tank of gas got 39.95 miles per gallon. I drive 35 miles each way to work, 80% 4 lane highway, the rest city. I use my cruise control whenever possible, drive close to the posted limit, and watch my acceleration and braking to avoid ... Read More
Honda Civic vs Mazda3
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Re: Mazda3 Vs. Honda Civic [aviboy97]
Well, let me clarify what I said so unclearly (sorry). I meant that Honda usually doesn't jump on a bandwagon, but build their own bandwagon instead (like they did with VTEC in the 1990s). I too agree that the TL would be endangered with such a powerful TSX, but if the TL moves up to, say, 275 hp and gets the SH-AWD (rumored to happen, not sure though), the TSX could ... Read More
VW Golf vs Honda Civic
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I live in Atlanta Ga.
And there are very few older VW's here. Whereas there are 87-91 Civics not only on the road but they still are pretty expensive when they are in good shape. When you consider VW had 8 model lines in 1990 and Honda only had 4, the difference is even more obvious. The Fox, Corrado, and even the popular Cabriolet are noexistent on the roads these days. Whereas Civics, Accord, and even ... Read More
Honda Civic Hybrid Owners: Problems & Solutions
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Re: Help me decide on Civic Hybrid: vis a vis Problems [awaretek]
I think that with Honda's and Toyota's reputations that you can safely choose either one for utmost reliability. I chose the Prius 5 weeks ago. I used to live in No. Jersey and spent a lot of time in CT. Barring a sudden ice-age the weather is not too terrible. It's not Fargo. That being said. I'll try to give you some unbiased ;) comparisons ( I sell Prius' as well ... Read More
Honda Civic vs Mazda3
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Re: Fair Comparison ? [midnightcowboy]
Actually , I look at the Civic Si as a fun upscale commuter car, similar to Integra GSR and CRX Si that I had in the past. The Cobalt SS and SRT-4 ( no longer made) are fast, but cheap and unreliable cars. The WRX is another $10,000 more and is turbo based; turbo lag etc. You assume humiliation, but maybe a person doesn't have racing in mind at all, maybe ... Read More
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Re: Fair Comparison ? [gosteelerz]
gosteelerz said : If buy the Si, you are basically joining the boy-racer tuner crowd. You're imediate(sic) competion will not be the 3, it will be cars like the Cobalt SS, SRT-4's, WRX etc. in which case you will suffer in humiliation. Oh, I also forgot the 17 year old kid in his mommy's new RAV 4, better watch for those too. It would make more sense to Compare an Si ... Read More
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3
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complete list
Here is the complete list....some impressive cars and some really lame ones. If I was working at motor trend I would hang my head in shame over some previous winners. Motor Trend Car of the Year Complete Winners List The complete list of every car that has ever won the award Motor Trend 2006 Honda Civic 2005 Chrysler 300 2004 Toyota Prius 2003 Infiniti G35 Coupe / Sedan 2002 Ford Thunderbird ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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1990 honda civic dx motor swap to si
i have a 1990 honda civic dx with a motor swap to si and i can go out and crank it right up but after a few miles down the road it starts acting like it has ran out of gas and i have checked the fuel pump and it s good i talked to 1 person and they said it had obd1 injectors and an obd 2 computer setup could ... Read More
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3
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Re: Just remember friends ... [mdaffron]
"Mazda typically redesigns its cars every three to four years. Honda has brought their new Civic closer (but still not quite all the way) to the level of the 3. In two short years it'll be time for a redesigned 3 to trounce the Civic all over again. The game goes on ... " I don;t like to tell this but your are wrong. Mazda only had a 4 yeear model ... Read More
Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Re: Drove an 06 Civic Ex Auto 4 Door today [blueiedgod]
I shifted at 6000 rpm's, just like they do in the magazines. I read an article about the road tests in Car and Driver back in 1990. I never look at the owner's manual and shift at those speeds in there. I don't know what owner's manual you looked at but there aren't any that tell you to take it to 60 miles an hour in 3rd gear. How often have ... Read More
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LX Sedan test drive and quote
I'm about to become a first-time Honda buyer, and appreciate all the useful posts here. I'm getting rid of my 2000 Mitsu Eclipse, which has been the best car I've ever had, primarily because of increased gas mileage. I average 26 mpg, and I'm hoping I can get 36 in the Civic, for a mostly highway commute. I took a short drive in an 06 LX sedan 5-speed and liked it ... Read More
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Mazda3
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A Mazda by any other name ... [legalpenguin]
I wouldn't rate the Mazda3 as being equal or in the same league as a Civic especially since the Mazda3 is pretty new. Over the long haul of ownership, I can see the Civic outlasting the Mazda3. The same with a Corolla. (Because I've owned Toyotas (Corollas and Camrys) for 16 years with no problems. And I bought Honda because I've heard no complaints from owners who I have talked to.) ... Read More
Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Re: LX/EX model comparo [kbhockey]
I looked at the new Civic sedan last night at our local Honda dealer. They were all on a well lighted back lot - two EXs (one with NAV), and one LX. The slope of the windshield is more apparent in person than in photos. I guess I'm a bit too conservative, but I don't like the dash design. Other than with the S2000, I'm really surprised that Honda chose a ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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starting problem
I have a 1990 honda civic with 258,000 miles I've recently rebuilt the motor due to a head gasket leak. The oem exhaust manifold was cracked so I went with some aftermarket headers. I'am having problems with the car not starting when it is shut off after it has been running and is warmed up. It will start after the hood is opened and allowed to cool off. This is starting ... Read More
Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Re: my $.02 [stickguy]
I didn't care so much about noise until I drove my 1990 Civic Si from Spokane, Washington to Evansville, Indiana. At 72 miles an hour the engine and wind noise were deafening when you listened to them for 48 hours! After that I thought to myself...screw these small, economical cars! I need something more substantial! Lucky me...the next year Honda's car got a 'comfort' makeover and the Civic LX I bought, ... Read More
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Re: $19,610 [jchan2]
It is a very well equipped 19,610, but I agree about that being high for a Civic. I remember the days of a Civic DX for $10,000. And that wasn't in the Reagan era! It was around 1990, I believe. I think the stigma of Civic still comes off as the 'bottom rung' kind of car. I disagree wtih that completely, but 20k for "the cheap Honda" is high.
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Civic 2006
I just got back from my local dealer. They have gotten the Civics 2006. I saw only Sedans models. The navigation system will costs something more close to $2000 (maybe 1800). I got a test drive and looked for EX and LX models. I can tell that for me Honda did a lot of good job to redesign the car. The seats are comfortable, engine is fine for me (after my ... Read More
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Re: LA Times Article on New Civic [creakid1]
I found creakid1's post most interesting. First of all, let me state that I've been purchasing Asian or European cars since 1968, and bought my first Civic in 1989. It was a 1990 DX hatchback, and I loved that car. We have typically driven small cars, and have based our purchasing decision on quality vs. price - not perceived quality, per se, but build quality that can be seen by the ... Read More
Hatchback participants, introduce yourself here!
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Hatchbacks & Wagons
I'm glad to see a message board dedicated to this topic. I truly believe that hatchbacks are one of the greatest design advances for automobiles. It was surreal in the early 2000s that they were beginning to phase out. The brilliance of hatchback design is what enabled my good buddy Jeremy to transport his gigantic upright acoustic bass around in his tiny 1990 Civic Si, while no gargantuan sedan ever built ... Read More
Honda Civic Hybrid MPG-Real World Numbers
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Perhaps...
this is just a good example of new technology having some bugs to iron out. I think that Honda and Toyota both need to make a better effort with a continued research/development program. The best solution would be to borrow a select group of vehicles who show extremes on both ends of the spectrum, put them through various diagnostics and real world conditions, take into consideration the overall driving conditions of ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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1990 Honda Hatchback Owners, is this a problem for you?
My 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback seems to go through a CV Boots like kids go through shoes! I'm not hard on my car, it's got 178,000 miles on it. Just about every 1 1/2 years I have to replace the axles because the CV Boots keep tearing. Is this a problem with anyone else?! I love my car, but this is getting frustrating! Help please!
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Re: Turning Indicators (front right dead)
My front right turning indicator bulb has gone dead (after 210,000 km so I'm not complaining!). Its is a 1990 Honda Civic Hatchback. I have no idea how to get to the bulb to replace it. Does anyone know how to access the front turner indicator bulb? Thanks, Steve
Honda Civic Si / SiR 2005 and earlier
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Re: Motor Oil / Oil Additives / Gas Additives [drewzle]
I don't have a Civic SI, but am considering one. I do have lots of experience changing oil & taking care of cars. Did my first oil change in 1965 on a 57 Pontiac Star Chief. Left a trail of oil down the drive. I thought my dad was going to kill me. As far as brands go I've been using Mobile 1 synthetic in my cars since 1990 or so. ... Read More
Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Re: Price of the new SI [abner]
Hi Abner: I agree with everything you said. Honda has a history of disappointing me when it comes to mass-market performance-minded offerings. They discontinued the CRX Si in the early 1990's by the time I was able to afford it, and did the same with the early 90's Civic Si which was a too underpowered for me to consider. I bought a Nissan Sentra SE-R in 1990 or 91 (yeah, the ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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Very confused
Hi people!! I have a 1990 honda civic si and I just put a new motor in it. For some reason I have no fuel pressure now? I have power and everything to the fuel pump, ground is there too. I'm stumped and don't know what else to do. I never had a problem with the fuel pump until right now. The car started up with the blown motor and now ... Read More
Honda Civic Sedan 2006
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Re: Si room [stickguy]
Front Head Room: 39.1 in. Front Hip Room: 54.9 in. Front Shoulder Room: 54.9 in. Rear Head Room: 37.4 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 54 in. Rear Hip Room: 53.9 in. Front Leg Room: 41.9 in. Rear Leg Room: 36.3 in. If you compare these numbers to other compacts, you will see the Mazda3 is a very roomy car, especially the backseat (where I would have to put my three kids). I ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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Re: 1990 Civic AWD--S3 Blinking [nita2000]
Hi, I just bought a 90 civic wagon awd 80K miles and it came with NO drivers manual- I could use a little explanation in regard the the gear shifter(automatic transmission)- Under the D (drive indicator) in my instrument panel- the S3 has a little green blinking square around it....what is it and why is it blinking? What does the 'S' stand for- AND while I'm at it, what is the ... Read More
Honda Civic: Future Models
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Re: The new Civic to be unveiled next month! [mauto]
Especially when you realize that the new Golf gives the current Civic all of the appeal of a riding mower. Actually, any decent small car of very recent vintage is better than the current Civic, which many have complained was designed too conservatively. Given the tone of Honda CEO Takeo Fukui's remarks lately, I expect the next-generation Civic to go back to the more "sporting" Civics of the 1990's. And ... Read More
Any downside to buying a hybrid?
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Re: Any downside to buying a hybrid? [gagrice]
I was actually pricing one out and with the options I want (CVT and AC) it gets in the upper teens. If optioned sensibly, it's a GREAT car. Definitely need A/C!! Not even sure if it has ABS in that model. That's absurd! Now don't start telling us that ABS is not a good feature Gary. I won't buy ANY vehicle without it. Heck, my 1990 Integra had it. No reason ... Read More
Honda Civic vs. Toyota Corolla
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Corolla LE 2005
Hi I too was in the market to buy a car. I went for the 2005 Toyota Corolla LE. My brother bought a 2004 Honda Civic EX back in January of '04 the car is nice and I like it alot. Both my parents, and my brother said that I should get one too. Before I bought the Corolla I had a 1990 Acura Integra which I still have. "My husband ... Read More
Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Just Purchased a Civic LX near Atlanta
LX 4dr with automatic for 14,525 plus TTL. Used an internet quote from Carey Paul Honda in Snellville as leverage. Conyers Honda matched the deal although they had to trade for a car from another lot as I wanted the seemingly rare blue color. Currently selling a 1990 Civic LX 4dr after getting absolutely silly offers of $300 from Conyers Honda and $600 from CarMax.
Honda Civic Si / SiR 2005 and earlier
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We owned one of the first 03 EX-L's coupes
No problems. Far from a million. And not enough to measure on the consumer sites. I don't know where the million came from. I don't see on the board how far Honda quality has slipped. When you consider they have built and sold around 4 million Accords over the past 10 years, the Acord problems board is a non-issue. The same thing happened back in 1998 with the model change. No ... Read More
Honda Civic 2005 and earlier
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thel
Congrats on the new car. The Civic is a great car. I have a 2003 with the 115 hp motor. It now has 17000 km on it. It has been excellent. Great fuel econ, fun to drive and very comfortable - and with the flat floor the only true five passenger vehicle in its class. Honda's are truly impressive. They all have that nice feel to them that American brands could ... Read More
Mazda Protege5 vs. Honda Civic
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baggs32
> The fact is, Honda dropped the ball on this one. If they suddenly decide to enter this market by bringing a 5-door Civic over here they WILL have to play catch-up. The hatch market is growing evidenced by larger cars getting 3/5-door variants a la the Malibu and M6. Those who don't get in early will be left behind. Why would they have to play catch-up? Lord knows they have ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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Cap & Rotors & Hondas!!!! :-)
Auburn63 I appreciate your input! The dist I put on the car came from a junk-yard where the owner said he personally drove the car the dist came off of. Only God knows the truth!! And that distributor assembly is maybe 13 years old too! How does the fuel relay come into play? The cylinders seem wet w/fuel enough, judging from the damp plugs. It can't hurt to install a new ... Read More
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1990 Honda Civc LX won't start.
I'm stuck!!! 1990 Honda Civc LX won't start. Engine turns over easily, everything sounds and smells normal, except - no ignition! Spark plug spark is VERY weak and faint. Problem began last week, I started it up briefly during some SUB-ZERO weather - to move the car a couple of feet. The car ran well for less than a minute, then I turned it off and it sat another few days ... Read More
Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Good deal - 2003 Civic LX sedan (automatic, no side air bags)
I paid $15,000 plus 6% taxes, plus $186 doc & DMV fees. I got different price quotes from different dealers, including $15,194 from far away. I went to the dealer right near my house and told them that I wanted to do business with them, and that I planned to bring my car in for service, but I was willing to go far away for a better deal. What could they ... Read More
Honda Civic Si vs. VW GTI
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VW's reliability pales
Compared to the SI or any Honda except the passport. There is no mainstream publication or source that would place the VW reliability above Hondas. And as far as resale you've got to be kidding. But no point going over that again. Honda sells over a 350,000 Civics a year whereas Volkswagen can't sell that many anything. 100K mile 1990 Civic Si's still command $4195 retail while a GTI of the ... Read More
Honda Civic Hybrid
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Accord & 85 Civic Wagon
Intonge18: I know where your coming from, been there myself. Luckily, the equipment has been getting better. FYI catalytic converters are now covered for 8 years 80,000 miles, as is the electronic control module (computer command module), by Federal law. dfong87: I once owned a 1990 Accord. Sorry I ever got rid of it. The Accord is one of the best vehicles made. As I mentioned before, we almost got one ... Read More
Honda Civic 2005 and earlier
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floormat question
Something is definitely wrong if you don't have two pegs for the driver's side floor mat. The missing peg has nothing to do with your car being a manual transmission. I purchased a 2002 Civic LX 4DR w/ 5 speed a few weeks ago and it has two pegs for the floor mat. You describe the lump in the carpet as a box? Not sure what that could be - maybe ... Read More
Used Hatchbacks - Got any ideas?
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Civic SI
I own a 1990 Honda Civic SI. I bought it new in 1990. I still love it dearly. This model had a 16 valve 1.6L with 108 hp. That doesn't sound like too much nowadays but I still think my car is pretty fast. It handles well too. If you frequent the MINI discussions you probably know that I'm going to trade up soon but I would still recommend a 1989 ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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a/c noise
This is a question for auburn63 or anyone who knows the answer. I have a 2000 Honda Civic LX and I notice that when the A/C clicks on there is a noticeable hissing sound coming from the right vent (or at least in that area). The more humid the air the louder the hissing noise. I did not notice that in my 1990 Honda Civic hatchback. Is this normal?
Honda Civic 2005 and earlier
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A/C Problems
I have a 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan (auto) - the a/c worked well for a while but just in the past two days, in 90 -95 temps. outside it is not cold anymore - merely cool, even when I have the fan turned all the way up. I do not understand about compressors or different settings - all I know is that when I pushed the a/c button the green ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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2002 Civic LX Problems
Hello all, I have a 2002 Civic LX sedan that was purchased in October 2001. I have about 9500 miles on it but I am having a few problems with it that I am finding upsetting. I sold my 1990 Civic DX to buy this new one and it had 189,000 miles on it, so I expected a lot of my new car. I have to say that I have baby'd ... Read More
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Daytime running lights
What I need to know is how to shut off my daytime running lights on my 1990 honda civic hatchback.Anybody have any ideas??TIA
Honda Civic Owners: Meet the Members
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'97 Honda Civic EX
I own a 1997 honda Civic EX coupe automatic. I have been a Honda owner for many years now and I guess you could consider me a dedicated customer. I have owned a 1985 JDM Honda Prelude while living in Japan and sold it to purchase a 1987 JDM Honda Integra which I sold to purchase a 1990 JDM Honda Prelude. I purchased my Civic after returning to America. I was ... Read More
Hatchback participants, introduce yourself here!
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Hi
I love small hatchbacks (have a 1990 honda civic hatch) and am currently trying to decide between getting a VW Golf GTI or a Honda civic EX. This site seems a good place to look at. All opinions welcome.
Honda Civic 2005 and earlier
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new to board not to Honda
Hello all. I would like to know if anyone has the invoice pricing for the 2002 Lx and Ex sedans. I am going to be buying an EX most likely and I heard that even though the MSRP only went up $100 from last year the actual invoice price has risen. I am only willing to pay $200-300 over invoice which is the price from carsdirect and seems reasonable. For a ... Read More
Honda Civic: Problems & Solutions
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no title
I have a 1990 Honda Civic with 268,421 miles on it, and am looking out my office windows at it right now, just made a trip to VA in it, it has been a great car, have had a couple of small problems out of it, but I started reading this stuff, and this is not a consumer tip line at all, this is nothing more that a bunch of people ... Read More
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Alternator Troubles 1990 Civic Sedan DX
Goodness. I am now on my third alternator. I had the brushes replaced in the original in Dec. 1997, then in August 1998 I had to purchase a remanufactured alternator, as the repaired one went out. Finally, last week capped my big year in Honda reapairs. A surprise stranding with yet another needed replacement of an alternator. I have only driven 30k miles since I bought the Civic in 1997. Is ... Read More
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Honda RPMs
My first Honda was actually a 1990 Acura Integra and I drove it from New York to Chicago. I couldn't believe how high the RPMs were on that thing at 80mph. About 4,000 if memory serves. Many people around me predicted the 'wimpy' 4-cylinder motor wouldn't last. I sold it to my best friend's wife years ago and she now has over 170,000 miles on the clock and the motor is ... Read More
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Honda built in USA
My old honda accord (1990) is built in Japan and I got 280,000 miles out of it (most of it highway). I sold it and is still drivable. The only problem I had when I sold it is a heating proplem after my radiator hose broke and the car overheated. My friend has an accord 1991 and built in Japan with 340,000 miles on it (highway). My new civic 2001 lx ... Read More
Honda Civic 2005 and earlier
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installing a cd changer
My friend has a 2000 civil LX and he has circuit city installed an alpine cd changer that will allow him to used the factory radio/cassette. I guess most of Honda use Alpine radio. I had an old Honda accord 1990 and the radio was from Alpine too! So..my question is....anybody else here have installed a cd changer to a 2001 Honda civic lx?
VW Golf vs Honda Civic
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Old Reliable II
I'd like to echo yars007's comments on the reliability of older VWs. I have an '87 Golf GT that I bought in 1990 for $4,900 with 50,000 miles on the odometer. Other than routine maintenance (oil/filter changes, timing belts, battery, tires, etc.) the car has required few repairs in the past eleven years. Today, with more than 170,000 miles, it still handles great ('87 and '88 Golf GT models were based ... Read More
Honda Civic (coupe/hatchback)
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I can't drive like an old lady neither!
This is a great site! I used to drive a 1990 Honda Accord LX and just sold it with 287,800 miles on it. My friend however still has her accord with 340,000 miles on it. I used to drive my old car between 65 and 70 MPH and let me tell you it is no fun while everybody pass you on the left. Heck, I even have a trucker pass me ... Read More
Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra
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Hyundai's are nice but still a Honda fan...
For what it's worth I used to sell guitars... The BEST guitars back at the beginning of time were the Gibsons and Fenders built in the USA. Then they started importing cheaper models from Japan (cheaper labor etc)... After 3-4 years the quality went WAY up as well as the price... My Takamine lists at 1899 and 10 years ago it would have been a $500 price tag at best. So ... Read More
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justin: REAL people also say they love their Hyundais and their Hondas. It is very hard to be objective when reviewing a vehicle that you are personally paying money for. Maybe that's why we should look to quality surveys like Consumer Reports, Strategic Vision, and JD Power. Saying that Hondas are tinny and overpriced is an unfair and unjustified statement. Do not get me wrong I can recognize the Jetta as ... Read More
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Crash tests
About the Hyundai crash test. Only the 2000 Elantra has been tested. It did well everywhere except for the rear side impact, where it only got 1 star. The 2001 Hyundai is scheduled for front impact testing in January of 2001, and side impact in March of 2001. You can chech the test results of the Hyundai (and any other car as far back as 1990) at http://www.nhtsa.org For those who ... Read More
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elantra: I beg to differ on your comment that an abused Civic won't make it past 40-50k. We personally bought an abused 89 Honda Civic with 108k on it and drove it until 124k at which point I gave it to my sister who drove it for about another 20k and then traded it for a 1999 Civic. When we bought it it was not running because the timing belt had ... Read More
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Resale
I cannot believe that isellhondas is still harping on resale when even he has admitted he was overdoing it. I feel constrained to respond, though I know I am probably wasting my time, because I really would like this forum to compare the Elantra with the Civic and perhaps other competitive cars in meaningful ways. Anyway, here goes: 1. Who is having trouble selling Hyundais - Honda dealers like isellhondas? It ... Read More
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hullo???
when the japanese came to america in 1990( yes only 10 years ago) with their lexus and infiniti luxury v8's, the germans who has the luxury segment to themselves up to that time were put under pressure... bmw had to come out with their first v8 in 43 years... ditto for the british... jaguar had to recently come up with their first v8 in history... the british had always been copying ... Read More
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I own a 2000 Odyssey and a 2000 Civic HB. In looking at both car's boards, it is amazing how Hondas get under some people's skins. The 2000 Civic HB replaced a 1990 Civic HB with over 230,000 miles. I spent very little on repairs; in the last 80,000 miles or so, I spent amazingly little on maintenance. In other words, that car saved me thousands and thousands of dollars. So ... Read More
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Oh what a clever remark, Mr. Honda seller
I had one of those "old Hyundais" you all are talking about. A 1989 Hyundai Excel. It was a great car. It's true that little things would go wrong, thermostat, rubber valve failing. But overall, a very reliable car. I went cross country twice in it, from New York City to Seattle and back. The "back" trip the long way, loaded down with a Sears carrier on top and my bike ... Read More
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