Faults:

The head gasket went at 252000.

Driver's seat is worn.

New halfshafts were installed at 252000 as well as rear control arms, brakes front and rear, body work around the wheels, new rims and performance tires, 5 way adjustable shocks and sport springs, converted the vehicle from an automatic to a 5 speed manual at 273000 miles, and I also installed ureothane enriched bushings.

General Comments:

This is an excellent car that will easily make it to 300,000 miles.

Faults:

So far, nothing has gone wrong with the car.

General Comments:

I bought it from a friend who bought the car in '88. It was just routinely taken care of, and never abused more than burn-outs. Compared to my last car, this is heaven.

If you find a car like this in good condition, I seriously recommend you buy it. I only bought the car because my brother had an '88 Civic DX hatchback, and said it was the best car he has ever owned.

Faults:

Crack in the radiator. Had to be replaced.

Fuel injectors wore out.

General Comments:

Other than the 2 problems that I have had, the Civic is an all around reliable car. A great car to start with. I enjoy every minute of driving it.

Faults:

Overall I had absolutely no problems with the car, other than the usual timing belt, fuel pump and muffler that always has to be replaced.

General Comments:

A very speedy and economical car that sees no end!

Faults:

CV boots - Honda design.

Rotors - Honda design.

Radiator - plastic on the top.

Driveshaft - cause by the CV boot.

Alternator - lifetime warranty.

Catalytic converter - after 200k it's about time.

Shocks/springs - Honda design.

I would not buy or recommend an automatic, because of the 4 cylinders, most of the car's problems occur in the automatic.

General Comments:

Honda service in San Diego sucks. When I owned the car, I was pretty gullible. Factory service replaced everything and was fine, and charged me for a recall. I had a factory service tell me to replace the air conditioning for $750, verdict was a loose clutch nut. Now I do my own work.

I have not been using my car due to funding, but it lasted this long, it has been through CO, AZ, NM, NA, and all over California. Snow or shine. It also tows jet skies.

Faults:

Finally at 196,500 miles things are starting to go bad. The transmission has just failed. The alternator failed at 190,000 miles. The other repairs have been several batteries, about 4 sets of tires, about 4 brake services and one brake system overhaul, replaced struts once, 3 mufflers, replaced front axles at 175,000, all four wheel bearings, 3 timing belts, one water pump, and the front ball joints. I do all my own repairs, and try to catch stuff before it becomes a problem.

General Comments:

A more reliable car I cannot imagine. The only down side is she is finally wearing out. Fuel economy has always been better than EPA ratings, usually 34 city and about 38 highway, not bad for an automatic. I wish I had kept the body up better, it is starting to rust through around the rear wheel wells.

Faults:

Burned oil so bad after 130,000 miles, had engine rebuilt.

General Comments:

Small & cheap. Change oil every 2,000 miles. Bounces a lot going down highway (light & cheap). Engine struggles after getting 3 more people in car (lawnmower engine).