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original owner & will pass on to my 7yo son
dextersinister, 03/11/2014
updated 03/13/2017
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just had the bushings replaced on my 93 Si hatchback last week. That, combined with the strut replacement last year, has my Civic driving like new. And it has 282k miles on it. Mileage has always been great. Only wear and tear issues over time. Clutch replaced a few years ago. Engine gaskets and hoses all replaced a couple years ago. All done by great local mechanic. Never any drive train issues. I change the oil myself every 3k miles. All the Si options still work too - moon roof, power side mirrors... I just replaced the muffler with a "sport" muffler - a little more power, gas mileage and "rumble." I don't drive it super easy - combination of aggressive city driving and road trips. I look forward to it passing 325k and letting my son use it in 10-11 more years. Update: 2017 - a leak developed somewhere near the front windshield - leaving water on the driver side floor. Appears to be a known problem with older Civics. Could be due to poor installation of replacement windshield. Applied some liquid silicone to obvious gaps and now leak is intermittent. Exact source of leak not reliably determined.
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The Little Car That Could
Joshua Brown, 06/11/2006
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Honda Civic Si in 97' for $6200. I have done some basic performance modifications on it, but little to the engine itself. I have had nearly zero problems with this car. My distributor bearing went out in 2001 (cost me approx. $220 to fix myself) and then my ignition coil failed 5/06 (cost me less than $100 to fix myself). This car still gets about 38 mpg on the highway and about 34 mpg in the city. The mpg averages 36-37 even after hitting 260,000 miles!! Yes 260,000!! This car's little sohs vtec engine is an engineering marvel. My only complaint is on the body. Nearly every fifth generation Civic (EG) has rust on the rear wheel well. This car has paid for itself 10 times over
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Vtechalltheway, 06/20/2009
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for 2500 with 108000 miles, it's at 188000 and it's still going hard. This is a great car for anybody that likes hatches.
Great on gas and reliable
honda637, 07/12/2013
1993 Honda Civic VX 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought it when it had 97K miles original miles on it and at 130K miles I pulled out old weak motor and transmission aka d15z1 vtec-e out and put in a stronger sohc d16y8 and never looked back. I remember back then this car couldn't climb up a hill or beat my moms Geo Prizm, lmao! This car pays for it self within one year on gas saving powers! A die hard Honda fan! If you want a gas saver, this car is the way to go. If you want a monster horse power machine, this car is the way to go after a motor swap. What can i say this car is easy to fix/maintain and is awesome on gas. Plus mechanically, it will out last any other 1993 car, I swear! This car will probably be passed on to my kids.
Great Car - Hatchback bring them back
1993 Si HB, 12/24/2008
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 1993 Civic Si with 246,000 miles and plan adding another 50,000. Love the hatchback, Honda need to bring it back. Getting 31-34 mpg in winter, 28-31 in summer with AC. Replaced the clutch 205,000 and manual transmission 210,000. Lost the starter coil 215,000. Paint is starting to go and the Hondas typical wheel well rust starting to show and get bad. Sunroof stopped working 190,000ish. Thought I'd let it go and replace the car, but the dang car just keeps going, can't justify replacing it yet. Gas tank is on the smallish side. My major complaint is the missing lights on chime, this has caused me no end of heart burn.
Driven further than the moon!
brdesert, 07/16/2002
1993 Honda Civic VX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this 1993 VX since 1997 and have put 305,000 miles on this incredible vehicle. I still have the ORIGINAL STARTER, CLUTCH, ENGINE, PISTONS AND RINGS. Constant oil changes and timing belt maintenance is the key.
Bulletproof
MisterC, 10/08/2005
1993 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car keeps going and going. Fuel economy is not as good over the years but can has never let me down in 7 years. Body can't keep up with engine, will begin to rust especially behing the rear wheels (defect on many Honda models)
1993 Honda civic cx
shootset, 03/04/2002
1993 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We really liked this car. You wouldn't believe what we hauled in the back. Bricks, lumber, kitchen table and oh yah a little over a half a ton of flagtone. It was our truck! This car has been very reliable and has exceptional gas milage.
My 93 Civic Si Coupe
mattamelius, 04/16/2011
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
3 of 12 people found this review helpful
Ok, so about a year ago i picked up a 93 civic coupe with the original SOHC Vtec. The car had approx 297,XXX kms when i got it, and currently has 322, XXX. I love this care, since owning it, I have only done oil changes and put new rims and tires on :) Never had a problem, still pulls strong. A few mods, Chipped ECU, Short Ram Air Intake, and body kit. Extremely Reliable!!! The only bad I can say about the car is that, rear seat comfort, and the rust it has on the quarter panels and starting to show on the passenger door. Other then that, best car I have owned!
honda civic hatchback dx 1994
abby, 04/25/2002
1993 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this was the best car ever! it was great, it lasted through everything i put it through until that one fatal crash. i am so sorry... that was a great car.
The World's Best Hatchback
Tom, 01/07/2009
1993 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I received this car from my father after another driver took an early left at an intersection and totaled my 1999 Honda Civic coupe. Needless to say, I adore this car. The interior is minimalistic and easy to use right away. The exterior is genius and I love the shape and design. With this car stock, I can rev this car as much as I want and it eats it up. The transmission is still sound after all these years and shifting is always smooth. It's the perfect size car, and I will always love this car very much. I intend to keep this car for a very long time, which even after 16 years on the road seems like no problem (no mechanical problems ever!). This is one of the best cars you could own!
Just Bought a '93 Hatch Si
Sketch, 05/23/2002
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my civic a few months ago for 4500, and the previous owner had put a lot of money into it. intake, exhaust, springs, shift knobs, pedals, deck, etc Overall, I love my car. It has excellent gas mileage (about 280 miles to a tank). It has lots of power and the shifting is smooth. Excellent, reliable, economic car. Thumbs up!
Great Car
ransome22, 06/12/2002
1993 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In 1996 I could not get this car to start after having owned it for 2 years. Turned out to be carbon build up, to which I thought the car might be over-sensitive. Other than that, it's great. -- My car has been on a ferry in the Gulf of Mexico, crossed the West Texas desert, taken me to Washington, DC, braved Manhattan's rush hour, ventured to northern Quebec in March, plowed through a snowstorm in Maine, visited the Branch Davidian compound, and provided a makeshift camper for road trips. A very solid car with few worries. However, I highly recommend some high RPM freeway driving to occasionally burn out the carbon buildup.
Family Heirloom
Val J., 10/18/2009
1993 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my third of 5 Hondas and is my favorite. It outlasted my 2002 Civic. I drove it for almost 200k before buying the 2002 and handed it over to a friend who needed a loaner... for 2 years, then again for a year, then to my niece and her boyfriend for a few months, and now it is going to be my daughter's car at over 250k miles. It still gets 40mpg with mixed hwy and mountain driving, no engine issues, and two clutches. No rust, no alignment issues. It's fast, smooth, comfortable, and makes a good pickup truck. We will have it until it dies.
I love it!
kangarro_rat, 02/07/2002
1993 Honda Civic VX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has stood up great! We got it orginally to make a daily 2 hour round trip drive, which it did for the first 4 years we had it. Now it's been given to me, a high school student, and has worked excellent. It has over 210,000 miles on it and has hardly any problems at all (only minor things that weren't it's fault)
I'll buy another Civic!!
LisaH, 02/16/2003
1993 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since day one and have loved every mile. I have almost 200,000 miles on it. It is a little cramped fitting more than just me and my dog in, but all in all it has paid me back for every penny I put into buying and even refinancing it. Took it on a x-country trip and put 10,000 miles on it in a little over a month and it was the most comfortable drive I could have asked for for under $10,000. GREAT first car. I am hoping to replace it with a 4-door Civic this spring.
1993 Honda Civic Si
HansC, 03/04/2003
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hi, This is a great car. If in good condition it would be a great bet as a used car. I did have a problem with the distributor bearing. The car needed a new distributor . Other than that it has been a classic Civic with all the reliability.
Great car
mikenyc, 05/17/2004
1993 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After owning a 8 cyclinder 2000 grand cherokee in nyc and the gas price are 2.20 a galon. 60 dollars a week in fuel. i had a buy a cheap car that was good on gas. i checked out the web site and read about the civic hatch and heard great things about the car. i had to buy one. i bought a 93 hatch with 118k on it. I must say its a great lil car. i had to install a stero system soon as i got it. so far it runs great and its realible. i love honda.
Loved it!
sanderbeck, 11/08/2006
1993 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car used in 1999 with 80K. Drove it daily and never any problems - and I don't maintain cars until 150K. Loved it! Unfortunately so did the thieves - they stole it from my drive way. Can't say enough good things about my car.
steady, reliable, underpowered
sbgardne, 01/22/2007
1993 Honda Civic VX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased new for EPA rating of 48/53 mpg. Still getting 40+mpg in combined driving. Currently 201,000 miles. I stuck to major maintenance schedules, and still have original radiator, clutch. Paint and interior still in great shape. GREAT little car, get a Honda only if you value a reliability, resale value, smart design, comfort, and want a worry-free ownership experience.
great little car
barry, 03/20/2007
1993 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is so good on gas, i average 6.5 litres per 100 km, mix of city highway. the interior is very roomy, good head room for 6'2" driver. More rear seat room than most big cars. I put a trailer hitch on it; pulls a single seadoo no problem. little 1.5 liter engine is nice and quiet. The car is quick, goes over 180 km/h. manual tranny is nice, precise shifting, if your not after status, this can't be beat.
1993 Honda Civic VX (Hatch)
dvp560d, 02/06/2003
1993 Honda Civic VX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No dragstrip performance, but what can be expected at a fantastic 50 mpg? Never any problems with anything; only requires normal maitenance. Best car I've ever owned.
Civic SI -Solid
amistad, 03/25/2002
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 1993 Honda Civic SI has been quite reliable, except for;an ignitior problem in Florida, Cv Boots(65000), Muffler(two)-Ohio SALT Trucks, also the distrubutor(110,000) was replaced in Florida.All in all maintenance has been infrequent. Top Speed is almost scary for a lighter car! 115+ MPH
Civic's Great !
alvermette, 03/28/2002
1993 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
9 years of dependable, economic, maintenance & worry-free fun driving.
"awesome SI"
POK, 05/01/2008
1993 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 12/92 and I'm still driving it today. Still getting 34 miles to a gallon of gas. It's hard to let go --- got an offer 4 yrs ago for $10G and a yr ago for $8G --- still have it. She's worth every ride and $.
Best Econo Car Ever Made
Alex, 11/08/2005
1993 Honda Civic VX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best econo car ever made and owned so far. Very easy to modify (interior/ exterior wise). I've added a 94 si moonroof, rear windshield wiper, 17" rims, slightly lowered, 99 si dash modification with all red lighting, DC5R steering wheel, 99 si OEM CD player and slave tape deck, better speakers, 99 si head lights, fog lights, 99-00 civic front bumper, power door locks/ power windows, and it still gets 55+ mpg with the added weight. This car may take a while to pick up speed, but is still fast for a super econo engine. So far have had no problems with engine/tranny. A great commuter car. It's a new experience when one drives a car that's nice to your wallet. I'll never get rid of this car!!!