Used 1993 Honda Civic del Sol Consumer Reviews
Samba beast
I have driven my del sol for 2 years and it has performed flawlessly. People still ask today if the car is new and its 12 years old. Looks sporty and handle like a champ. Interior is very roomy for a two seater. I have a JL 12W6v2 behind the seats in a custom box with no sacrifice to seat room.
TOPless has never been more fun!
Its the kind of car where u KNOW it's going to be minimal and basic but you don't really care. REMARKABLY peppy engine for a 1.5L---even with an auto. trans! 13' wheels are embarrassing, and u really feel in the turns. Handling is ok, ride is VERY harsh. Sedated steering--turning is almost TOO easy. SO much creaking when the top is on that I feel like I'm in a haunted house! Cupholders SUCK! SO much room--and I'm 6'1! Trunk is big enough for a dead body. DENTS very easily...buy a ding king! The int. lamp is useless---like the sun-visors. Power rear window is bloody wicked. Considering that it's a 1993, I think that overall it's one hell of a cool car! I'd love to find an Si and modify it!!
My Experience
I've had my car for about 2 years now and there have been minor to zero problems. I like the gas mileage and to be realistic it gets about 30-32 mpg highway miles. I don't know where 40 mpg came from the review by Bovine just below. If he was talking about the Del Sols with the 1.5 motor then I could understand. Giving the Si more credit I guess. Which it doesn't really need. The motor is noisy but then again it IS a sports car so why it bothers anyone I don't know. The roof rattled a bit after I bought it but I fixed it by replacing the seals that were under $100. They're really that inexpensive. If you go to the Honda dealership to find replacements they'll be a whole lot more.
Great commuter car...
Great design. The car is old so the power is lacking. The seats fit like a glove. Everything is straight forward and simple to operate. Having only 2 seats means not having to be the designated driver! The car is perfect for commutes to work or summer driving. This car was NOT built to race so don't even think about it!
Reliable, fun and fuel efficient!
I won't part with my Del Sol. I really should get a car that seats more than just 2 people, but it's so much fun to drive, so reliable and so cheap to fill with gas that I plan to keep it forever. I've seen them around and everyone I've met with a Del Sol loves it! It's really easy to trick them out too!