Used 1992 Honda Civic Sedan Consumer Reviews
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harrowing_lane, 09/14/2012
1992 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I drove this car until it died. I got the car in 1998 and I got my 350 dollars out of it that I definitely owe Honda some money (Don't tell them that). The car currently has 298000 miles on it. They really don't make cars like that anymore. Sometimes it was really hard to start but always kept me safe. I drove this car from NY to PA, TN, IN, GA, SC, FL, CT, OH to name a few places. I loved my car rust and all. The thing is the engine is still alive and kicking .Thing is the car will fall apart but the engine is really built to last. Its just water is coming in now and the alternator has finally died. Bottom line if I could get a semi new 1992 Honda Civic. I would buy it yesterday.
Look on the road, these cars last
jonas, 06/22/2010
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've been tempted to see the car, trade it in for anything because the car lasts so long. I am the original owner when it first came out it was the first rounded edge small luxury car. Sure somethings needed replacement: 2 radiators, 1 set cv boots 3 alternators, 2 ignition coils. Every thing else I could replace myself. I solved the problem of wind noise 14 years later with a rubber band stuffed in the door rubber grommets to press it against the window better and to place some noise insulation underneath the floor and inside the front doors. Get a k & n air filter and pickup from stop is good enough. On the freeway, given the light weight, at high speed it can match any car from 70+
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200,000 and still going
Great Car, 08/14/2005
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchase my Civic two months ago. I believe the previous owner didn't take good care of it but, despite it's abuse, it's still in great condition. I did have to replace the water pump, and the CV boots were split, but once those things were taken care of it felt like I was driving a new car. Gas mileage is still around 35 mpg, the cars acceleration is very responsive, and steering is great.
On it goes!
Bob, 08/31/2006
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Car
Lyricnac, 06/08/2003
1992 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Extremely well made, excellent gas mileage, Honda built another hit.
Great work car
SavivnGas, 05/08/2008
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
With fuel the way it is, I parked the F 150 crew cab and purchased this vehicle used, with 88,844 original miles on it. I have not owned it long, but I am already wondering what I ever did with out it. My first fuel cycle, resulted in a MPG of 40.8, mostly highway. That is a lot better than the 17.5 I was getting. Now, my wife, 2 daughters and myself are all driving Honda's, ranging from 92 Civic, 02 Accord, 04 Accord and 07 Civic. These have all been great vehicles and I can imagine owning any other make.
Honda makes a great car
Saleem Chaudhary, 04/23/2002
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car over 200,000 miles with no problems... I think I am going to keep it around for another 100,000 or so miles...
wonderful little civic
samcivic, 10/17/2008
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Brought the cute Civic for good gas mileage, reliability and low cost to operate and it delivers. I had a fast prelude, the Civic has little performance, but is fun to drive and light weight very good on the snow. The Civic look small, but very roomy and comfortable even for tall a person like myself. The Civic is the best bargain I can think of. Very happy to own a cute little Civic.
Awesome
joetron, 04/28/2009
1992 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car with 125,000, and it has been faithful to us for 7 years and 75,000 miles. We have done standard maintenance for a 17 year old car (new muffler, changed the belts, new clutch). Other than that, nothing but standard maintenance. The car has never broken down, all the electronics still work, and it still runs great.
Car keeps on going
rvirk, 12/08/2003
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just with very minimum maintenence (oil changes), this car has lasted me 12 years and going strong at 160K miles. I have a Mercedes, BMW, and Hyndai. But Honda Civic is the best value Period.
Back to Honda
Jerry, 04/29/2008
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We had Hondas before, and glad to be owners and drivers of one again. This Honda had 150,000 miles (now about 155,1115 miles) when we bought it. It had been well-maintained, and runs great. After about six months, still no problems (other than a cracked windshield and headlight bezel). Just a few weeks after buying the car, we drove it 490 miles in one day when we relocated from Scranton, PA to Norfolk, VA. I'm now commuting 16 miles to work round trip daily, five days per week, in addition to a lot of running around when not working. We had Hondas in the past (1990 Civic DX, 1984 Civic), and very happy to be back into Hondas, where we will stay. Have several kids who also drive Hondas
great handling but a slow car
wishihadafastercar, 08/19/2003
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car has great handling and great gas efficiency, but man where's the accelerating?? This car chokes on hills, and when you need power the Civic won't give it. I've floored it once and the engine started making a loud noise but my car still didn't go fast. Overall it's a good car if you drive like a grandma (if you don't accelerate much) so it'll save you a lot of money on gas. But on the other side, it can be very frustrating driving with barely any acceleration. Of course you could always do stuff to it to make it faster, but then I would rather just buy a more expensive car with more horsepower and torque.
Worst car I ever owned
stuckinutah, 02/01/2015
updated 02/02/2017
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car on its reputation. That was my first mistake, the second was keeping it. I have owned it for two and a half years and about 40,000 miles, but it seems like it has been in the shop more than on the road. Items fixed/replaced, head gaskets, water pump, timing belt, alternator, radiator and hoses. Plus I have to check the oil and radiator fluid every 100 miles to top them off. I put 5 quarts of oil in between each oil change, which I get every 3000 miles. It is going to be sold ,or driven off a cliff, this spring when I get a more reliable car.
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Best car to own by a student
Andrei, 12/21/2009
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I gave this car all tens because it never let me down. I commute 35 miles 5 days a week to school, in Vermont, and it always took me there, no matter how bad the weather was, or how deep the snow got. Having a low clearance it's very stable while cornering. And mileage, only a hybrid would get a better mileage than this car. I will remain with Honda and drive this baby for as long as it can take me.
Best Car I've owned
xXShiXx, 01/23/2010
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I brought this car in June 2009 with 226K miles, I've added an additional 9K miles since then. Haven't had any problems whatso ever yet, knock on wood. The only thing with this Civic is that its FWD and kills the front two tires quickly. No complaints though, i plan on keeping this for a good while.
great car
fdg456, 11/26/2002
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
bought car with 9k and 10years and 227000 miles later lost it to a rear- end collision. Never a problem with it, maintenance was minimal/routine/cheap. Fantastic fuel economy: always 40-44mpg mixed city/hwy, even after 200,000+miles! Inside and out stayed looking great.
Good car for those with shallow pockets
ChillyWilly, 09/25/2003
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after wrecking a late model luxury car. Though it has been a great downgrade, the Cvic is a good, reliable car. It's driver friendly, well-built and fun to drive. Performance is the one negative remark. Expect to be the last pulling off a light. On the plus side, Honda performance parts are widely available, if you are looking to increase horsepower. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. 120K and going strong.
Our impressive Civic
Happy owner , 10/13/2003
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought the civic new in 1992, Since then it has given us 134,000 miles of trouble-free service. We took the car in once for a defective distributor which was take care of by Honda.We have done all the regular maint.,and service and it has given us back dependability and saved money in our pockets at the fuel pump(35 to 44 mpg).We our so pleased with this car that in 2002 we bought our second Honda, a 2002 Civic LX.I know that our 1992 Civic will go another 130,000 miles with regular maintenance and care.
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Laura Gilbow, 11/28/2003
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The only problem I have encountered is that I cannot always see my blind spot when I look over my shoulder because th seat is too tall. Other than that, this is the perfect car for a college student or young married couple because of it's good gas-mileage and smaller size.
Best Car I Have Owned
RedLT1, 11/19/2003
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned over 30 cars in 36 years and this is the best car quality wise I have owned. It is still going strong after 146,000 miles. It has survived by daughter and two teenage sons. The only thing I don't like about it is that it does not have enough power.
Not bad, not great either
Rizzo21, 03/03/2003
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was rather disappointed with the reliability of this Honda and probably spent more in repairs than would normally be expected. It started burning/leaking oil around 150K and I finally had to let it go at 174k with barely any residual value. Electrical fixes cost me quite a bit over the years too. The brakes seemed to have nice longevity as did the A/C unit and never any problems with the transmission/clutch.
Wouldn't buy any other brand car
hondas forever, 09/24/2005
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
American junk should be embarrased
revan04, 02/20/2004
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car at a city acution. Car had body damage and needed substantial work. Since it is only a DX, had the head cleaned up and the intake side ported -Straight piped the exhaust system (no cats)..she dont tell the cops. -Added a cold air intake -Tuner style muffler -Short shifter For around $1500 done and complete I got a very nice ride. Put 20,000 before selling it. Only experienced rust induced troubles (brakes rusted, suspension bushings...) Peppy little car Mine did a 1/4 mile in 17.2 and 0-60 in about 9.9 seconds, not bad for 4 door with 102 hp.
Amazing
poland21489, 05/07/2006
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Reliable and Good on Gas
TXrepresent, 04/02/2004
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What the titel says.
One Sweet Ride
christauph, 04/23/2004
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I picked this car up it hadn't been treated very well, but after doing some minor maintenance such as brakes, hoses, belts and tune-up, it was wonderful! This car took me on many a road trip and was my daily driver on the pot-holed streets of New York City. It was nice and peppy with the 5- speed and handled great. City mileage could have been a little better for a 1.5L, but then again I drove it pretty hard. Highway mileage was great. I Bought the car with 130k and sold it with 155k to get something bigger. This car was infinitely better than the Saturn I had from the same year, which developed scores of problems at just 60k!
WOW!
Honda Civic Lover, 12/30/2004
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Perfect first car. Reliable, cute, and fuel efficient. Highly recommend.
Civic lover
Tina, 11/10/2005
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!!
Excellent car
Realist731, 12/18/2005
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Most Reliable Car I ever had
Jay, 04/01/2006
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Reliable Honda - not the best design
Brock Angelo, 09/02/2006
1992 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Honda Civic
Peter, 11/17/2006
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Usually spending 200 USD/YEAR for repairing. It was eating 10 liters/ 100 km in city.
Lasts Forever
Happy Civic ownre, 05/08/2003
1992 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Honda LX 4 door with 55,000 miles on it.I now have over 340,000 miles on it. I maintain car as recommended. It does not consume/burn any oil. The last two sets of tires averaged 75,000 miles due to me not rotating them regularly. I have not yet had to replace the clutch or shock absorbers. I have had to replace the front brake rotors on two different occasions due to warpage and have had to replace the distributor and the alternator. This has been a phenomenally reliable and inexpensive car to own. I am wondering how many miles I can get on this engine. Has anyone heard of a Civic engine with more than 340,000 miles on it?
5 Stars Across The Board - Best Car Built
cool_breeze1, 05/31/2015
1992 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best built car ever in my opinion. Great built, reliability, design, fuel efficiency, repairability. I still have this car - 156,000 miles, body and frame are still holding up after a decade in salt country, parts are easy to find, inexpensive, easy to replace. By the way, this is the second one I have owned and real MPG is actually BETTER than the government-stats posted online - this one gets 38 MPG highway, my previous one got 44 MPG highway, both are in the 30's in the city - better than many older hybrids without all the batteries. I don't drive it any more but really cannot part with it because it is a rare gem of an auto - one designed with quality in mind rather than profit.
31 year old classic vehicle that is still perking
Dale, 04/07/2023
1992 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mechanically I have only had to have a rotor subassembly installed outside regular maintenance
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