1990 Honda Civic Review
1990 Honda Civic Review
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What’s new
New bumpers are given to the hatchbacks and sedans. New front and rear light combinations also appear on the 1990 Civic. A top-of-the-line EX version is added.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$160/mo for Civic EX
Civic EX
vs
$174/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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5 star(67%)
4 star(30%)
3 star(3%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
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4.13 out of 5 stars
1990 civic hatch
90_mike_ef, 09/16/2011
1990 Honda Civic 2dr Hatchback
LOVE this car!! ive had it for 4 years, and have loved every bit of it. this has been a great car for me, ive put 80k on it, and it now has 270xxx on it. i put the 5 speed trans in it, rear disc brakes, si seats, hx gold wheels, and tons of other little stuff here and there. over all this is a great little car, and is more fun to drive than you would think for 70 hp.
4.75 out of 5 stars
This little car won't die
Lmack, 11/18/2003
1990 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
I have driven this car since September
1989 and have had only minor problems:
1) Something I found out later was
common to Civics of this age -- a
faulty relay that caused it to not re-
start on hot days after I had driven it
a short time. Cost of repair: Less than
$200.
2) A warped light panel in the rear of
the car that affected the
lighting in the rear when it … rained.
This was a bit more substantial but
less than $400 to repair. I have done
regular servicing -- not necessarily
with the dealer and am craving a new
car. Can't manage to do it yet as I'm
still getting 40 mpg and it purrs along
with no problems....
5 out of 5 stars
Best Honda ever in the world
mimichar, 02/12/2008
1990 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
Bought my Civic new, still love it after 252K miles. Nothing but routine maintenance and replacement of parts you would expect after that much mileage! Mostly city and highway driving.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Tons of Reliability!
Krissie, 09/27/2007
1990 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
I purchased this little car in February of 2004, with only 98,000 miles on it! Only fix needed was a new muffler, surprisingly. This car is very warm in the winter (inside heats up fast!) and ice cold a/c in the summer. Excellent fuel economy! I get very close to 35-mpg on highway and easily 30mpg in city! The advantages are super easy to park, gas mileage and most of all, … bullet-proof, long-lasting engines. Disadvantages are they say the smaller the car, the un-safer you are! True, but with the excellent reputations these cars have, I'll take the risk and keep her until the wheels fall off! I highly recommended this cute car for anyone seeking reliability and who is on a budget.
1990 Civic Highlights
Hatchback
Si
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $160/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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