1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5 liter

Summary:

Fantastic car at a bargain price

Faults:

Had to replace the muffler 3 times.

Radiator cracked on top at 110,000 miles.

Seat belts have a retraction problem in humid weather.

Seats seem to get stiffer over time, I have no idea why.

Driver seat fabric wore out at about 80,000 miles.

Replaced the clutch at about 90,000 miles.

Main relay module failed at 100,000 miles, causing starting problems.

Valve cover seal failing at 148,000 miles.

Emergency brake cable snapped for left rear wheel at about 60,000 miles.

Headlights retain rain water and are constantly fogged over.

Taillights retain water and are molding up on the inside.

Red paint fades after about 5 years of age.

Oil pan leaking very little at about 45,000 miles.

General Comments:

This Honda Civic is an extremely reliable car.

Very sporty and quick, if you have the manual 5 speed.

I get around 30-35 miles per gallon in the city and about 35-39 on the highway.

Easy to work on mechanical and electrical parts of the car.

Interior is easy to clean.

Kind of loud engine noise at or above 75 miles per hour, but still has extra power to pass.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th June, 2004

18th Nov 2004, 08:33

Sounds about identical to my 1991 Civic DX. Been a great car! Red paint started going south a few years ago. Headlights and taillights leak water. Replaced muffler at least three times. Radiator just cracked this morning 109,799 miles. Had to replace the cv joints a couple of years ago. Been a great car, but I think it is time to start looking for a new ride. Going to try and find a used Accord with low miles!

1991 Honda Civic DX 1.5

Summary:

A rice burner that handles like it is burning risotto, not rice

Faults:

My radiator sprang a leak, easy fix with some cold weld adhesive.

I'm on my 3rd muffler. They keep rusting out.

Constant velocity joints, but it's front wheel drive so that is to be expected.

General Comments:

This car has been the best car I have even had.

I'm over 175,000 miles and still on the original clutch.

If looking get a stick, you can't go wrong, it will get up and go when needed.

There are not many cars that can save you money with insurance and still have a little bit of sport to keep it exciting, not to mention great gas mileage.

As a used car you can't go wrong with a Honda product they just won't die.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th February, 2004

13th Jun 2006, 20:52

I feel really bad for many Civic owners. I've driven some Civics and have found nothing wrong with them at all. Honda makes some great quality engines, and I've never seen them broken down on the road.

If you are going to soup up a Civic, then do it right! Damn-it! A good acquaintance of mine had a 1991 Honda Civic with a b16 engine in it and nothing at all to the body. It was a frigging bullet! She raced that thing and smoked = many cars. She even took out a 5L Mustang and other Civics that tried to race her. Civics are incredible used cars and I might consider one because of their dependability. My point is seeing these big fart cannons on them give them a lousy reputation. Same thing applies with a Crappalier... oh, sorry Cavalier.

21st Dec 2006, 11:11

A 95 5.0 is a P.O.S...0 handling, can you say solid rear axle, can't stop to save your life, and such a big gas guzzler for such little horsepower, what a waste. There is a replacement for displacement and that's horsepower to weight ratio. Try my 91 SI with a USDM B18C1 and LSD trans. This car is not a world beater, but it's been built to put out 190hp to the front wheels, the car weighs 2300lbs, and all you will see is a small red car getting even smaller.