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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
I have an automatic 1994 Civic EX with the 1.6 liter. I got 32 mpg average during combined highway and city driving last summer. With the AC on, it drops down to about 27 or 26 and these are the figures I typically get in the winter (you can't drive it without AC and heat in the winter or it fogs up). Note that this is the "sport" vtec engine for ... Read More
Most stolen cars: Source: www.nicb.org 1994 Honda Accord 1995 Honda Civic 1989 Toyota Camry 1997 Ford F150 Series 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2000 Dodge Caravan 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 1994 Acura Integra 1999 Ford Taurus Hondas are stolen mostly for parts because thiefs can make more money on parts rather than on stolen cars - those are harder to "unload". Get a dog! The best alarm ever!
Shame you didn't get the oil problem fixed cause you would be good to keep the car going indefinitely. I have a 97 Civic with 87,000 miles on it and plan to keep forever. Also have a 02 besides regular maintenance, tires, brakes replaced once and a battery replacing both sets of struts this year was the first major repair. Car looks like and runs like new. Why would anyone buy ... Read More
Factor in the facts that the newest generation Civics are...larger, heavier, more powerful, safer, need to conform to much more strict emission standards, more comfortable and still can get over 40mpg highway (ours gets as much as 42 to 43 mpg on interstate drives per ScanGage) no one should "long" for the good old (1994 etc) Civics for any reason. Well, maybe reliability as the newest ones seem more prone to ... Read More
BUY THIS CAR !! Really, do not let this car go. It is one of the very solid, well balanced civics ever made that requires almost minimal maintenance. The outer body is made of thick sheet metal, not the cheap thin metal that current civics are made of. I owned this generation civic and am VERY happy with the ownership experience. Sold it at 172k miles a little over a year ... Read More
I have a 1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr sedan. It has over 228,000 miles on it. But I have to tell you. Over the life of the car I was religious about following the maintenance schedule recommended by Honda. And I had oil changes done 3-4 times a year. The engine is still good. The body is good. There is very little rust. And I was not good about washing the ... Read More
I have Honda Civic, LX, model 2009 Gas millage of this car is overall a DISASTER: 260 miles so far, 20.8 MPG, city ride mostly. I was not pushing the gas pedal to hard, neither was accelerating to fast, never went over 2300 RPM. With my old Honda Civic 1994 I managed to get 32-35 MPG pure city drive and 41 MPG mostly highway. I understand that the car is new ... Read More
let me jump in here and tell you why.. Had a civic (96-2000 generation) that was sitting for about 8-10months. The bushings in the rear lower control arms dry rotted! Not a good thing to have that lock up and almost lost control of the car. Bushings are what you really have to examine extremely closely (bright light, magnifying glass). for the 96-2000 generation the control arms and bushings weren't that ... Read More
I was just given a 1994 civic with 72000miles. I'm told it was well maintained. I am considering selling my 2001 Altima with 68,000 miles, to get out of debt. Mechanic says Honda will be more reliable. Any advise?
You should suspect a blown head gasket, allowing your coolant to mix with cylinder gasses. Have a compression test done on all the cylinders, to see if one (or more) are reading low. If so, you'll need to have some upper engine head work done on it.
I need a little help diagnosing and figuring out where to start. I am mechanically inclined but not a mechanic and can ususally do what needs to be done if I can just figure out what to check and what the problem is. My civic started running hot a couple of weeks ago when I stopped moving or got stuck in traffic. It would never actually overheat just run a lot ... Read More
Hey there, I have a 1994 Honda civic dx with approx 158xx miles on it.(automatic) The car never gave me problems until just recently...Ok here it goes....When ever i start the car it trys hard to start and then about after 7 seconds it starts. Then it starts shaking and vibrating really bad. When i put ti in reverse it vibrates alottt and then it shuts off. When i put the ... Read More
can anyone help me? i have a honda civic 1.5 lsi 1994. i am having power problems. when accelerating away i have no problems but my top speed is only 75 mph can anyone give me some advice or a solution to this problem? any help would be much appreciated
I can start my 1994 honda civic dx 4dr but when i try to put it in a gear it just grinds i have been to auto shops just too see what answers i can get and they all say bring it in i know i can fix the problem but can never get the right answer some mechanic told me it would cost 800 bucks and i looked at me ... Read More
I bought a 1994 Honda Civic Sedan EX because my round trip commute to work is 110 miles and my Dodge Durango was costing me a small fortune in fuel each month. I put the cruise control on about 62, and then drive straight to work on a major interstate with no lights. For my first 3 tanks, my mileage has been: 38 mpg 46.6 mpg 42.7 mpg I fill the ... Read More
Found tghis site via a Yahoo! infobox, and have signed up. Wer got a 1994 Honda Civic Hybrid (manual transmission) Aug. 1, 2004, after our previous Honda Civic Hatchback was totaled in a head-on (AIRBAGS WORK!!) by a Flatlander admiring the scenery on our narrow two-lane road. We log each tank on "Trip A", and mileage between servicings on "Trip B". We use the HCH conservaitvely, adhering to CA 55 mph ... Read More
While you're waiting for some input here, I suggest you ask the value of the car over in the Real-World Trade-In discussion. Be sure to follow the format in red over the post box. You can also check the TMV pricing right here: 1994 Honda Civic LX. For my zip code, it says the TMV pricing for a private party sale is $1895. That makes me think $2000 is too high ... Read More
When I bought a 1992 Accord LX in `1994 I bought an extended warranty also. I thought I would never need it since Honda made such great automobiles. RIGHT?? WWRRONG!!! The trannys overdrive went out, the right rear window actuator, the stereo speakers, and the power steering all had to be rebuild and or replaced before the 100K mile warr. expired. The power steering problem re surfaced and Honda refused to ... Read More
Although my car isn't black I don't think what many of us are experiencing has to do with the color. It is a matter of the vent temperature temporarily going warm/hot/less cool upon certain acceleration moves. It will return to cold/coldish eventually. Further, I had the opportunity to ride in a 1994 Taurus last night when it was in the mid 90's here and that was a COLD ride. I do ... Read More
Have you ever changed your fuel filter? If it runs normally for 10 minutes, then loses power, that would likely be the culprit.
I was driving my honda when it felt like it ran out of gas.Lost power and gradually came to a stop. Had been driving for about 10 minutes.I thought it might be the distributor and bought one, but that wasn't the problem. Any suggestions?
See my response to post 4965
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
I'd been driving a 1994 Civic LX (automatic) since late '94, and retired her (Betsy) in favor of a used '03 HCH. That was at the end of January. I'm loving the new car. Got a 5-spd this time, and am really enjoying that, as I live in the Appalachians of SW Virginia. I suppose I could modify my habits a bit more to get better mileage, but it's still hovering ... Read More
car was overheating just sometimes when in traffic...took it to be checked and they said air in system...changed the thermostat and radiator cover and still overheated until one day into the redzone...now white smoke come out of tailpipe...car doesn't over heat in park...there is NO antifreeze in oil. Is this bad? Help!! Is it the water pump the head gasket...what
car was overheating just sometimes when in traffic...took it to be checked and they said air in system...changed the thermostat and radiator cover and still overheated until one day into the redzone...now white smoke come out of tailpipe...car doesn't over heat in park...there is NO antifreeze in oil. Is this bad? Help!!
I recently bought a 1994 Honda Civic Del Sol...LOVE IT...but every time it rains, both seats become wet, ESPECIALLY the drivers seat...where the window meets the roof and front window...there is an area about 2 inches long along the seal (once again on both sides) that at first glance APPEARS sealed, but is not quite perfect...and when it rains, it leaks, BAD...it will visibly drip. Does anyone have any suggestions for ... Read More
Yup. I checked vtec.net and here are the Motortrend awards to Honda... *1994 Honda Accord - Import Car of the Year *1988 Honda CRX Si - Import Car of the Year *1984 Honda Civic CRX - Import Car of the Year *1980 Honda Civic - Import Car of the Year
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
i have a 1994 honda civic 4 cylinder which will not run i can get it to run but then the fuel injectors seem to be stuck or something because it causes the fuel to flood the motor i have replaced the oxygen sensor,fuel pressure regulator,and mass air sensor if someone knows anything about this i would like to here your comments i have been trying to figure this out for ... Read More
Zero torque would be best. That way you save tons of money you would have otherwise spend on gas :-) Seriously speaking though. 128ft-lbs of torque is the same as the '94-01 Integras that also came with a 1.8L motor. Maybe Honda felt they would embarass all the Integra owners if they gave the Civic a few more foot pounds of torque? Because you know the engines in 2005/06 are more ... Read More
Power to weight isn't always a directly proportional comparison. I remember about six years ago, I was going through my old Consumer Reports magazines and noticing as the Honda Accord automatic went from a 125horsepower engine to a 150 horsepower engine, and the power-to-weight ratio improved, the acceleration times got worse. The 1992 did it in 9.8 seconds and the 1998 one did it in 10.5. It's a little know fact, ... Read More
Yes the condensor fan runs and the engine idles up seems that it is all doing what it should except the compressor clutch does not engage most of the time. I checked the compressor when it should be engaged and it was not. There was battery voltage to the clutch coil with a good ground it is just that the clutch will not engage and it has a new clutch coil. ... Read More
Is the condenser fan running?
Does the 1994 Honda Civic EX have any sensors on or connected to the Evaporator core or is it just the expansion valve inside and the pressure switch and relay outside ? I evacuated the a/c and re charged with the correct amount of R134 and during the day when it is hot the a/c stops cooling but in the morning it seems to do ok. Any ideas, If I wasn't ... Read More
I have a 1994 Honda Civic EX and the A/C works fine 1st thing in the morning but doesn't in the afternoon when it gets hot outside. I replaced the Compressor Clutch Coil and checked everything under the hood using the Honda manual flo-chart. The system is fully charged and all wiring under the hood checked out along with the relays and pressure switch. If anyone has any suggestions on what ... Read More
While checking air pressure, noted that wheel is bent to the point where tire is slightly deformed at bead. Ride is not affected but I suspect replacement is warranted. Honda retail for stock 14" steel wheel is $121. Any ideas for lower cost alternatives appreciated.
Hi Everyone: My engine has been heating up when I hit 3500 rpm at 80mph, the heat indicator goes almost to the H zone. Are the fans suppose to be idle when the engine is on? Is it an electrical problem to fix? Thanks for your advice. There should be ample air flow at 80 mph that your would not need your fans to come on. The fan only come on ... Read More
Hi Everyone: My engine has been heating up when I hit 3500 rpm at 80mph, the heat indicator goes almost to the H zone. Are the fans suppose to be idle when the engine is on? Is it an electrical problem to fix? Thanks for your advice.
Hi, A friend of mine has a 1994 Honda Civic GLi. Anyway, on the weekend, we tried to instal a new audio system in his car. Anyway, when we were trying to instal the front right speaker, we tried to take apart the door panel but we couldn't, even after taking off the wiring. So after we found that we couldn't take it apart, we connected everything back together, and attached ... Read More
Hi, A friend of mine has a 1994 Honda Civic GLi. Anyway, on the weekend, we tried to instal a new audio system in his car. Anyway, when we were trying to instal the front right speaker, we tried to take apart the door panel but we couldn't, even after taking off the wiring. So after we found that we couldn't take it apart, we connected everything back together, and attached ... Read More
That is hilarious--a car with a VVT engine with more power and torque than the Civic EX, sport suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, alloy wheels, leather interior, 6-speaker sound system, 8-way driver's seat, power everything, and 10-year warranty is not worth new any more than $8,000??? I really don't know how you can justify paying even $15k for a Civic EX then. It is always cheaper to knock someone else's design to ... Read More
i have an elemental question about my 1994 honda civic hatchback which, until this morning has been in perfect working order for 104,000 miles. I discovered while in moderately heavy traffic (i.e. not going too fast) that my temperature gauge was above the H mark. i immediately stopped and turned the motor off. there had been no billowing smoke as i have seen before when cars overheat. i opened the hood ... Read More
i have an elemental question about my 1994 honda civic hatchback which, until this morning has been in perfect working order for 104,000 miles. I discovered while in moderately heavy traffic (i.e. not going too fast) that my temperature gauge was above the H mark. i immediately stopped and turned the motor off. there had been no billowing smoke as i have seen before when cars overheat. i opened the hood ... Read More
I'm hoping some other Civic owners may be able to comment on my suspension woes. I have my 1994 Civic EX (113K) at a local mechanic because of persistent noise coming from both the front and back suspension--the typical squeaks and creaks that make it sound like the springs need lubrication. His recommendation: replace all 36 bushings to the tune of $1300 parts and labor. Needless to say my jaw ... Read More
I'm hoping some other Civic owners may be able to comment on my suspension woes. I have my 1994 Civic EX (113K) at a local mechanic because of persistent noise coming from both the front and back suspension--the typical squeaks and creaks that make it sound like the springs need lubrication. His recommendation: replace all 36 bushings to the tune of $1300 parts and labor. Needless to say my jaw ... Read More
HELP! i need to remove a radio from a 1994 honda civic immediately. do i need to pop the dash off? i've tried everything else and nothing is working. please, i need to do this before my car is towed.
I am with ncambell on this. If you go the turbo way, you not only need a turbo, you will need an intercooler, fuel pump, injectors, new computer, forged con rods, crank shaft, lower compression pistons, and other miscellanius hardware. I think the 1.5 engine's most potent version was 125 hp. That is with VTEC on both intake and exhaust. Your first job to make this kitty purr is to ... Read More
I'm giving you some advice that you probably want to follow. Do not turbo an engine that is originally naturally aspirated. It was never originally set up to be turboed out of the factory so do you think it would hold up if you just slapped on a turbo? If you really want serious gains in horsepower, then buy a faster car. My buddy put a turbo on his 99 Mitsubishi ... Read More
hi to be honest i dont know when the car had its last service an had plugs etc changed.i didnt get any documents with the car of service history,i know it must be due one as it has done 101,000miles.i have a raid air induction kit on it an it has a million mile service on the filter. after the car initially starts on then turn off it starts again ... Read More
hi there my name is james an i from writing from the uk i have a civic coupe 1.5lsi 1995 model,my problem is that when it has been frosty an dead cold the night before my car wont start,i crank it over 3-4 times an eventually it will start,an when it does it sounds like it running on 3 cylinders for about 3-4 seconds an a flume of blue smoke ... Read More
hi there my name is james an i from writing from the uk i have a civic coupe 1.5lsi 1995 model,my problem is that when it has been frosty an dead cold the night before my car wont start,i crank it over 3-4 times an eventually it will start,an when it does it sounds like it running on 3 cylinders for about 3-4 seconds an a flume of blue smoke ... Read More
Thanks for your help. It turned out to be a gasoline problem.
Probably a bad rotor and/or distributor. It will probably work sometimes but other times it won't work. It's a very easy do-it-yourselfer and I would highly recommend going that route as it will save you $$$ on labor.
I have a 1994 Honda Civic. My problem is that when the engine is cold, the car will crank, but will not start. I have had it towed to a Honda dealer, but since it started both days it was there, they did not find anything wrong. The next morning at home it would not start. I would appreciate any help.
Actually, Hondas appeal to an ever aging group, particularly the Civic. Younger people are now moving to brands like Scion, Subaru and Mazda. In the early 90s, the Civic was the best small car, no argument there. But since then, Honda has stood still in producing innovative features for the Civic and has offered only a 2HP increase in its aging rubber timing belted engine since 1992. That's right, a 1992 ... Read More
"The difference between the best and worst reliable cars TODAY isn't that much. The Civic has had numerous recalls too and the Accord just announced another one a few days ago. No one is immune to recalls and when you make over 1 million Focuses sold worldwide, that's going to happen. The 05 Focus is light years ahead of the 05 Civic in terms of features and performance." Really?! My 1994 ... Read More
As individuals we all have such different "wants" and "needs" with respect to our vehicle purchase. While my 1994 Civic EX 5 speed isn't the most glamorous or exciting ride it has proven itself to be amazingly reliable and trouble free in the 10 years I have owned it. Even better everything still works, the paint is still lustrous despite spending its entire life outdoors and I can always count on ... Read More
Is there an answer to the problem of the speedometer stopping and starting as described in question 3039? I have a 1994 honda civic and am experiencing the same problem. Please advise thanks
"My first introduction to Honda was an 85 Civic DX Hatch, I bought it with 200,000 miles drove it for a few years, and sold it for as much as I bought it for. The car still runs, with 375,000 miles. The kid that I sold it to loves it." I had the same experience with Honda and Toyota. And it equates to three new Hondas and a pristine 1994 Lexus ... Read More
I'm looking to buy a Civic DX Value Package. I submitted a quote request through this site and got a response from a dealer with a starting price of $13,100. That seemed like a good starting point since the Edmunds TMV price is $13,400. I know people on this board got lower prices, but I think that was due to the Honda dealer incentive program, which is over. Anyway, I went ... Read More
Guess you just have the worst luck in the world then. I hate it for ya. We returned a 1998 Civic once for paint issues but that was about it. Honda helped us out with it by giving us fair trade, a 1999 Accord EX 5 speed at cost, and $1000 cash. We were happy since the 99' had just come out and there was no dealing on them in the ... Read More
On a ten year old car with 190,000 miles, what you should expect is that anything could break, at any time. Even on a Honda. One thing to check on is to see if the timing belt has been replaced recently, as it should have been at about 180,000 miles. Also see if there's records on other parts replacements, e.g. has the catalytic converter ever been replaced? When was the muffler ... Read More
i own a 1994 honda civic DX coupe, and whenever its cold out, it seems to rev up, probably from 1000 to 2000 or 2500 RPMs (im guessing since i dont have tachometer). It goes up and down from 1000 to 2000 RPMs until it is warmed up. it doesnt seem to do it when it is warm out. If anyone else seems to have this problem, or knows anything about ... Read More
I have owned both. I bought a new 1992 VW Golf GLS back in '92. I will never own one again. I had more problems with that damn car by 1994 than I care to mention. I have owned four Honda products in my 33 years of life ('85 Prelude, '87 Integra, '92 Prelude and a '97 Civic) and all have run like champs with only minor problems. VW seems to ... Read More
Bought the car new in 1994. Currently has 187k miles. I Change the oil every 5000 miles. I had the timing belt, water pump and accessory belts replaced at 100k. Replaced both drive axles at 160k. Most recently replaced the exhaust and the rear brakes(first time), I am now on my third set of front brake pads. My Honda dealer is amazed I haven't needed a new clutch yet. Anyway this ... Read More
Okay, I've lurked around here and the Y2K1 Civic site for a few days, reading most of the postings. This message is about a few problems that I've had with my Civic, but hopefully will also enlighten some of those coming here looking for reasons not to buy a Civic. I aplologize for the length ahead of time, but I am not here for a dialog, to offer you the "fix" ... Read More
According to CarsDirect.com, A Civic EX, Options: auto, Side Airbags stickers at $18,500 and sells for $16,944. A Corolla LE, Options: Auto, ABS, Side Airbags, Cruise Control, All Weather Guard Pkg, Pwr. Moonroof, 6 speaker CD/Cass/AM-FM and 5pc Floor Mats/Trunk Mats, and 15 inch Alloy Wheels has an MSRP of $18,356 and sells for $17,266. So for the $300 extra bucks, you're getting a couple more speakers, the All Weather Guard ... Read More
Is it me or is this site's and others dealer's invoice pricing arbitrary? I've been negotiating for the last week for a 4-dr Honda Civic EX, Auto listed for $18,250 on this site and at the dealership - no problem. This site lists the invoice price at $16,716 and so does the dealership - no problem. I always heard that you should pay about $200-300 over invoice, especially since the 2002's ... Read More
After 1,500 miles of driving in my 2001 Civic Sedan 5 spd., I am enjoying this car very much. My last vehicle was a 1994 Mercury Villager (which I loved) so this is quite a change for me. It's also my first new car since 1983...and things have changed a lot. This car seems smooth to drive, has plenty of power and is nicely equipped for the money (paid about $15,000 ... Read More
My 1994 Honda Civic has about 92,000 miles on it and for the past couple of months their has been a "rapping" sound coming from the engine when I start the car. After about 3-5 minutes the sound goes away. The car runs fine and I have changed the oil every 3500 miles and done all other service work. Anyone ever hear of this problem?
My 1994 Honda Civic has about 92,000 miles on it and for the past couple of months their has been a "rapping" sound coming from the engine when I start the car. After about 3-5 minutes the sound goes away. The car runs fine and I have changed the oil every 3500 miles and done all other service work. Anyone ever hear of this problem?
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
sorry bout the VW talk, but i love VW. if i had enough money, i wanted the turbo golf in 2 dr. Quality and performance, but you are paying for it at $17,000+. But i am happy with my elantra. For 10,800, i could not have picked a better car. I dont care what other people say. When it comes to money, i want the most for it. Why the hell ... Read More
Go check out the Edmund used car pricing. $4000 is close to the market value after deduction for high mileage. I bought my 88 Honda Accord hatchback dx in 1994 with less than 80k miles for $3400. No long ago, a friend of mine bought a 9-year-old V6 Camry with 120K miles for $3200. To me, $4000 can buy a much better used car than a civic with that much mileage. ... Read More
For starters, I just happen to have a copy of my title from my 1994 Golf GL. According to it the weight of the car was listed at 2200lbs. I don't think of that as being to heavy. The engine in that car to me was marvelous. It loved to be driven hard which it was constantly, and although it only had about 115hp (stock) it was still able to perform ... Read More
I recently dumped my 1994 Honda Civic LX and bought a North American made car. I fell into the imports are better quality propoganda and bought an import. They are cheap and it's like driving in a tin can. In the six years I had my Honda, I went through three head gaskets. Honda replaced the first one at 35K miles. The car chronically would run hot and every dealership indicated ... Read More
I forget what kind of car you had so I did a reverse look up and these parts are for a 1994-1995 Civic 4dr DX,LX,EX,ABS stick and auto.Price wise Honda suggested retail is 102.92. Does this sound about right?
Year: 1993 Make:Honda Model:Civic NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 94V063000 Potential Number of Units Affected: 191289 Year of Recall: '94 Summary: A retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod can have insufficient retention pressure and may eventually come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual transmission gear position. This could result in ... Read More
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