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Like the Energizer Bunny!
David McDonald, 10/14/2015
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my Civic LX with 30,000 miles back in early 1998 while I was still in college. I sold it in December 2007 with 157,000 miles; the engine was as strong and dependable as when I bought it. Major maintenance costs were as follows: 80,000 mi: slave clutch cylinder died ($120) 100,000 mi: replaced timing belt ($400) 130,000 mi: master clutch cylinder died ($200) 130,000 mi: radiator cracked on plastic head ($350) 130,000 mi: replaced both front axles due to cracked boots ($400) 150,000 mi: replaced steering cracking rack boot ($300) 155,000 mi: ignition switch started to go bad While I went through about 3 pairs of front brake pads, the rear brake shoes were still the originals. Brake pads cost me as little as $9, and with a single bolt holding each front caliper in place, they were a snap (30 minutes) to replace. At around 100,000, the car just wouldn't start up one day; I replaced the spark plugs (~$15), and it started right back up. At 155,000, the car just shut off on the road on the way to work, and all the instrumentation shut off. It started up again, but did the same to me a couple of additional times throughout the week. I traced the issue to a bad ignition switch, common in high-mileage Hondas. Cost is about $200. While this car is extremely dependable, it's most certainly not a luxury car (even with the "LX" moniker). Road noise is quite noticeable, and the rear plastic bumper panel keeps trying to pry loose from its attach point on the quarter panel. The engine vibrates going through 4000 rpm while accelerating, and the whole vehicle shutters in response. The original sound system leaves much to be desired, and the paper speakers will most certainly die well before the car. Despite its shortcomings, I most heartily recommend this car. Its 30-40 mpg gas mileage, its extreme reliability, and its inexpensive maintenance make up for its shortcomings in spades.
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very reliable.
kaytebug22, 07/23/2012
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
i bought this car used at 176,000 ish miles for $2,300 in 2005, already 11 years old. it's just had it's last run now in 2012 at 312,000 miles!! honestly i could probably get it running for $50 but its had it's time and i'm ready for something different. I have never had any major repairs done to this car. although i've always had some blower motor switch problem that i could have fixed but didn't. the blower finally quit nov 2011. if i had fixed my problem when it was small it would have been fine. i drove this car across country 900 mile journey 3 times and countless trips in range of 100 miles at a time. great long lasting car!
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frankjfavela, 08/20/2013
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my younger brothers 94 Honda Civic Lx after he could no longer afford it and I my 2003 Ford Expedition XLT, the MPG was killing me I was spending about $100 a week just on gas and I was only able to use it for work. The Civic was a blessing the car even though it's underpowered gets amazing MPG plus filling up with only $40 a every 1 1/2 for me makes it worth every penny, the car has cosmetic issues the paint was all burned and the paint scratched but she runs like if she was new and with 138K on her already I expect another 200K easy. I would sell my Civic for anything.
What a great little car
greatlilcar, 08/13/2003
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new in 1994 and it has been no trouble at all for 157,000 miles. I take very good care of it and do all the routine maintenance by the book myself, oil, tranny fluid, brake pads, tires, spark plugs and the timing belt at 90,000 miles. I have kept all gas mileage receipts since she was new and overall average 32mpg in mixed driving with the automatic. The body looks like new and the interior shows only very minor wear on drivers seat and drivers floor carpet.
1994 Honda Civic LX 4 Dr Sedan
rjtoc2, 09/20/2003
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I put 170,000 miles on this car before I sold it. Aside from routine maintenance, I replaced the timing belt once, was on my second set of tires, and had to perform a moderate A/C repair ($500). I loved this car and was sad to part with it.
Good Luck with my Honda Civic!
Beth, 03/02/2006
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had really good luck with my 1994 Honda Civic DX. It has 178,000 miles on it. About 3 yrs ago, a lot of things went wrong with it at the same time. But they were all things that if I had kept on top of them, they probably wouldn't have gone wrong like they did. I have been extremely happy with my car, and even today, I get about 32 mpg. The main thing I would gripe about is that I am about to put in the 2nd compressor for my A/C.
i love my honda
gigi48, 09/27/2008
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 94 Honda Civic has taken me across the country and back without fail. This is a great car that has been extremely reliable. I have owned the car since 98 and have had no major mechanical problems. At 130k, I had to replace the ignition switch. The part was $40 and it was easy enough that I did the work myself. Great car!
best civic ever
samehkane, 09/15/2013
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
best handling car - great performance - all thing work perfectly after all this year - best value for money - can easily beat any car in its class - very sporty
5 yr. ownership
Linas, 02/05/2010
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 128,000 miles on it. I am very satisfied with it and like the performance and handling of the car. It is a manual transmission and the shifts are smooth. I have not made any major repairs on it. I have taken 1000 mile road trips with this car. I am looking forward to buying a Civic Si soon.
Hott Car-- reliable too!
CivicChick, 02/03/2002
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is amazingly fun to drive and easy to manover becasue of its size. Great car for anyone.. teens to adult. Its reliable and doesn't give me any problems... if u want a race car... this is it... just watch the fast and the furious! most of the race cars in there are civics!
Troublesome and uncomfortable
Rikk, 10/31/2002
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Uncomfortable driver's seat. Limited seat adjustments, awful slope to the back of the seat. At 80k miles the temperature selector knob failed due to a broken linkage cable behind the dash. Expensive repair; required remove the entire dashboard. Entire air conditioner failed, resulting in $1,300 repair bill. ABS pump makes scary noises and the ABS idiot light flickers at times. yet dealer insists nothing is wrong. Brakes are inadequate, despite servicing from Honda who claimed they performed to specs. The factory stereo system is anemic. The 1.5L engine, even with manual transmission, is barely able to get out of its own way.
Don't miss this boat!!
dailydriver/racerX, 08/18/2003
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this Honda new nearly 10 years ago and it still runs and drives as well today as when new. This model offers great mileage, and a sporty driving experience for those so inclined. The eqpmt levels on the EX version are high, and most new cars I have recently driven have not measured up to the high standards set by this car. I have never had a mechanical failure or engine problem, and only performed routine maintenance. Upgrade to better aftermarket tires to get the most out of it.
Your Basic Car
Owner1122, 08/28/2003
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Here's just about everything you need in a car, literally speaking. Not particularly powerful, and quite noisy at speeds, the little Civic will take you more or less wherever you want to go, and it won't exact a huge price on your bank account. The car is tolerable, and fulfills all its promises. It's kinda fun to drive, in a slow, homey kind of way. There's not much going on under the hood, but this car will never break. If you want to get from Point A to Point B, you're all over the Honda Civic DX.
Honda Civics Are Great Cars
Deidra V., 09/04/2003
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned 3 Honda Civics and have loved them all. They are a very reliable car, fun to drive and great gas mileage. Only one compliant is the paint doesn't hold up well. Overall it's an excellent car.
brenda
brendaf, 09/04/2003
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car with 77,000 miles and drove 500-1000miles a week. I now have 270,000 miles and it just goes on ticking. I have had few repairs one head gasket, thermostat and other minor repairs. It is a reliable car when you are a person that knows little about repairs. I don't think I would ever want to buy any other can then a Honda.
great little car!
DENNIS J. THORNE, 07/19/2003
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
my honda has had zero mechanical problems. besides replacing tires, the muffler, and the battery (just last month) this car has been a dream. living through the harsh winters of michigan (with the ever-present road salt) i expect some rust, but this car has none. this is not an exotic sports car or a luxury sedan but for a small economy car this honda can't be beat.
Bought my Civic used in 1998
Wayne Lewis, 03/28/2005
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The most annoying part of this little 4 door sedan is the automatic transmission.Though it has been trouble-free, it is underpowered from ramp speed up to highway speed. It will cruise nicely at 120 kilometres an hour just over 70 miles per hour. I bought the car used privately with 110,000 kilometres (65,000 miles). I have had few problems with it and it now has nearly 300,000 kilometres or 180,000 miles. I plan on keeping it another 2 years and with the Krown rustproofing the car has seen since it was 4 years old annually, it still looks great! The car has had an axle and upper ball joint replacement on one side front- end. The remainder has been normal maintenence!Great car!
first car
dx373.8, 11/15/2003
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well, seeing as this is my first car, I would like to point out that it has no competition. I love it. I've had it for 6 months now, and have enjoyed every minute of owning it. I have to point out that power is lacking a bit. Even when revving at 5ooo rpm, the car barely feels like it's moving when me and my friends are in it.The car has an endearing character that says to me, "Let's go drive!" Also, the interior is great. I love all of the standard features. However, the tires don't work well at all in the rain, and the stereo sucks. Oh well, I guess I can't have it all. Anyway, it truly is a great car.
ZIPPY!!
MelissaH, 11/24/2003
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars, and this one is by far the most fun out of them all. Even with the small engine, it is incredibly zippy. The 5 speed manual transmission makes it even more fun to drive. Owning this car has made me a major fan of Honda. I am purchasing the 2004 Honda Pilot (family outgrew the Civic, unfortunately). I will definately miss this car.
i love my honda
mjbotti, 02/11/2004
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its been the the most inexpensive, reliable, fun to drive car i've ever owned. With 130,000 miles it still runs like it just rolled off the assembly line, and as a plus, on a warm sunny day you can't help but get in ur civic roll down the windows and cruise! My next car WILL be a honda!
Worth Every Cent
JaxBorn, 03/22/2004
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my EX sedan new in April '94 and its been extremely reliable. Its inexpensive to own and fun to drive (I've got the 5-sp manual). I've got about 123,000 miles on it now and expect it to last at least a few more years without any problems. It's inexpensive to fix -- not that anything has gone wrong cause it hasn't. Yeah, I do the required maintenance and replaced the timing belt, water pump, etc at 90,000 miles. The VTec engine is OK, there's some power but it's a small engine so don't expect much. My next car will be a Honda product.
Great little car
jeffinsac, 04/14/2004
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great little car. Only one problem (clutch master cylinder) in 10 years of ownership. Very reliable. I have the antilock brake option (with 4 wheel disk); and I have yet to replace the original brakes after 107K miles. Could use better front seats and a bit more power under the hood though. Great mileage although has dropped 1-3 mpg the last year.
UNREAL
WhatAcar, 05/18/2004
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this LX sedan for 10 years now. During that time I have had the manual transmission replced (used) for about $500.00 and one fan switch and blower-$230. In ten years-those are the only repairs! This car is absolutely unbelievable & I love it-Not like I loved my German cars (really fun to drive), But because it has never let me down and drives today almost exactly the way it did the first day I purchased it. Honda makes an excellent car!
Reliable Transport
jalama, 09/15/2004
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased about a year ago with 187k mi, needed new clutch and clutch master cylinder leaked. Driver's window upper forward seal has gnarled up from the sun so window is difficult to close and produces wind noise. Otherwise regular maintenance is all this car needs. It has a smooth response and predictable handling. Everything but the window nag still works. At 198k and 11yrs age I expect it to drive another 100k without major issues. Look for quiet tires when replacing them. Previous owner was original and had no problems, despite a front end crash repair, just kept up scheduled maintenance. It is not powerful, if you want a faster Civic buy the Si trim.
A Spunky Little Honda
imaculprit, 01/03/2005
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first car. I got it from my cousin who had it for a year. She got it from a liitle old lady that drove it to church and groceries once a week. I got it with 56,000 miles on it. Amazing, hasn't even been broken in with. It unfortunately is an automatic transmission. Though a 5-spd is more sporty, this little honda can hold the road for a front wheel drive car, even on wet pavement. With the proper tires on it. This car will drive forever if I let it. I observe about 27-32 mpg depending on how I drive for the week. I average 250 miles a tank which lasts 6-7 days. With the price of gas it is important. The brakes are flawless. No leaks and little squeaks.
They should build 'em all like this!
Kate, 08/10/2005
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car for over 11 years. Car makers of the world should take lessons from Honda. I'd have kept it indefinitely except for wanting the more advanced safety features available in new cars. I held out for as long as I could!
very reliable
1994 Honda Civic, 02/18/2006
1994 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
bought this car brand new twelve years age and it has been great Extremly reliable and I change the oil twice a year and the car still runs strong I love this honda
Good Car
Jaylee, 04/14/2007
1994 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good car, great gas mileage. Would be a great car to send your kid off to college in. Not so great for a family of 4, though!
1994 EX Sedan
MSisson, 05/18/2003
1994 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our EX sedan new in July of 1994 and it has been extremely reliable, easy on gas and, generally, a very positive experience to own. The engine and drivetrain have performed flawlessly. The fit and finish are first rate. Our only minor complaints are: cheap, flimsy cupholders; overly large rear door pillars that restrict rearview visability and less than exceptional torque and power. The car currently has 95K and I expect it will readily get 200K or more with minimal investment in replacement parts and service. All and all a very efficient little sedan that's a little boring to drive, but always gets you where you are going.