1992 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews

Reliable Honda - not the best design

Written by: Brock Angelo on 09/02/2006

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr EX Sedan

Review

What can I say? We are a Honda family. We have found them to be very reliable, and this was no exception. Over the course of two years that I drove the car (inherited it from my wife) we spent an average of $62 per month, including all oil changes and servicing. Not bad when you consider what a normal car payment would be. The reliability of the engine is great, the starter on these is bad. They will often times not start on particularly hot and humid days. But give it five minutes and it will turn right over. A problem with the main relay on the starter. Also, I never liked the side mounted door handles, and the cup holders are a false sense of security - you'd be better off not using them.

Favorite Features

Honda reliability. A style that did not age much when I sold it at 14 years old. Great engine performance.

Suggested Improvements

They no longer have the odd door handles, and cup holders have been improved on newer models. If you get this car, try to get the main relay replaced and you'll be fine. Sold it at $164,000 miles only because I hate the stick shift and odd design.

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On it goes!

Written by: Bob on 08/31/2006

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I bought this car for $350.00 with 191,000 miles. It has hail damage, some rust, and, as the seller's ad said, is not much to look at. BUT. It runs very well, gets amazing gas mileage (42 highway), and has been totally reliable to date. Performance- wise it is nothing to write home about- -as Rolls used to say when asked how many horsepower their cars have, they would reply "Adequate." So it is with the Civic. The interior has aged fairly well, though the body less so. And everything still works! All in all, a solid little commuter car that is as close to free to drive as you can get.

Favorite Features

Reliability, MPG, and the sheer counterculture aspect of driving so inexpensive a car...

Suggested Improvements

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Amazing

Written by: poland21489 on 05/07/2006

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Obviously, the gas mileage is astounding. This car has been driven hard constantly, and it's never given me a problem. Everything about driving it is reassuring, including clutch/shifter/sterring/suspension. Great car at 130k miles, hoping for another 100k

Favorite Features

Gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

TINY engine compartment

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Most Reliable Car I ever had

Written by: Jay on 04/01/2006

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I bought it used with over 100k on it now it has 208k and still going sold rock. If you do not look at the odometer you would think it has below 50k. Never let me down. No mechanical problems just change the oil every 3k and put gas.

Favorite Features

Excellent handling, even in snow. Great on gas.

Suggested Improvements

Better standard tires to match the car handling.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Small yet big on the inside

Written by: Lukas on 01/16/2006

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 2 Dr VX Hatchback

Review

Overall a great car. Small yet roomy on the inside. Superb car on the gas! Small engine but w/ 5-speed was able to keep up w/ "big guys". I ended my Honda experience being crushed by a tractor-trailer at the stop sign - I am alive but I cannot imagine surviving a real crush

Favorite Features

Quick pick up, great gas saver,

Suggested Improvements

No power and absolutely no pick up over 70 mph especially w/ AC on. All joints are fragile, I had to replace shocks and all twice in 4 years, police magnet due to fast and furious film fiasco, doesn't do well in accidents w/ semi's, make sure to replace all belts as schedule or repairs will cost you

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Excellent car

Written by: Realist731 on 12/17/2005

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

The car is built very well and will last for a very long time if not driven like a race car and oil changed as scheduled. I have 177K on mine right now and can't imagine it not making it to 250-300K. It runs great and it's the most dependable car I've ever had.

Favorite Features

Inside has a lot of room.

Suggested Improvements

None. It's 2006 now and there has been great improvement made to the new models.

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Finally, a place to praise her!

Written by: Ray C on 11/28/2005

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 2 Dr DX Hatchback

Review

Purchasing her was a nightmare, but owning her is a dream. This car has seen: 5 roundtrip treks from Chicago to L.A., plowed through 2 ft deep snow (clearing a path for a Blazer for 4 miles), ran into the side of a mountain (friend borrowed her), carried everything I owned as a bachelor, beats camaros through intersections (then loses a block later, lol), looks great, runs better, and is still ready for more. I realize no one will probably see this because of the year, but she is worth the effort to type a few words of praise. I will look back on the time i owned her, and smile. I will always compare future cars to her. My children will drive Civic HB's as their startup cars if I can convince them.

Favorite Features

Dependability, Fuel Economy, Styling, Fit & Finish, Versatility, Utility, Bolt-on aftermarket, audio capability, Fun.

Suggested Improvements

600 hp engine to fit under the hood, and keep the same fuel economy. Keep up the great work so my kids can enjoy one too, someday.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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My 2nd VX and better than the 1st !!!

Written by: Ken was IL now MI on 11/17/2005

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 2 Dr VX Hatchback

Review

I owned my 1st VX for 10 years - see my 5/2002 review in this section. I was very sad when I sold it but I did because it started to rust badly in several areas. While looking at the bargain section of the car classifieds of the Detroit newspaper I found another 92 VX! for only $1500! What's great about this one? NO SERIOUS RUST!! Three years later????? Anyway the new one (14 years young next month) is really fantastic. It has only 128,000 miles, doesn't leak/burn/use oil, the engine runs like new and the interior is in better shape than my 1st VX - seats and carpeting are mint. Still has the same advantages and disadvantages as the old one but if I could find another 92 I'd buy it!!

Favorite Features

Reliability - nothing ever fails as long as regular maintenance is done.

Suggested Improvements

Too late for that but it would be great if Honda could bring back the 1.5 or 1.3L lean burn engines and get 50 to 60 MPG. The 80's 90's CRX's were great gas sippers too and fun to drive also!

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Civic lover

Written by: Tina on 11/10/2005

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I bought this car in 2002 and put 40k mi on it in 3 1/2 years never had one prob. I sold it with 216k mi for a newer civic, and then sold that for an suv, I miss driving a civic so much I am going to buy another one here soon. Best car I have ever driven!!

Favorite Features

body style is very cute and the interior is simpe and has plenty of room

Suggested Improvements

the cup holder could be a better design, kinda flimsy.

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Wouldn't buy any other brand car

Written by: hondas forever on 09/23/2005

Vehicle

1992 Honda Civic 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Hondas are an excellent car. They are very reiliable and run forever with normal little maintance, like the pink bunny. 247,000 mostly highway miles and still going extremely strong. Purchased with 105,000 miles in 1996. Good leg and head room. Great resale value.

Favorite Features

30 mpg town / 37 mph highway

Suggested Improvements

Needs more take-off power

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