Faults:

1. Engine light on need i-vtec software update, couldn't go pass 4000 rpm. Dealer having trouble getting equipment to service probably because 2002 is first year it is being offered in Canada.

2. Honda changed the front suspension set up from double wish-bone to strut, front passenger suspension is noisy, but dealer can't locate the problem, I owned a 90 Civic hatchback with double-wishbone set up in front and never have suspension noise.

3. Otherwise the car is trouble-free.

General Comments:

1. I just sold my car because cost of insurance is killing me, it cost me almost $200 per month to insure this car with a 43% claim free discount.

2. I own a 1990 Civic hatchback before, I must say the Hondas quality control has deteriorate quite a bit, may be because this car was made in England.

3. The car perfers to be pushed, not very suitable for city stop and go traffic, on the freeway the engine is in optimal range so it's very powerful, if you do a lot of stop and go commute, don't buy this car. If you want a car that is very powerful in the city, buy something with a lot of low end torque, ex. Toyota Celica GT or Golf GTI 1.8T.

4. This car attracts attention including thieves, I had my side-marker, radio attena stolen. And I had an expensive alarm installed already.

5. Brake is not too responsive compare to the output of the engine, on the other hand the engine has a nice sound to it especially when the i-VTEC opens up.

If I have to make a buying decision again, I will probably pick a Mini Cooper or a Toyota Celica GT, with a MSRP of almost $25-26K CAD, the car is not worth the money, especially considering cost of insuring the car. Also Civic is a economy car, it'll be always lable as such, people always ask me why it's so expensive to insure Civic.

Faults:

So far nothing has gone wrong.

General Comments:

This car has a great interior and a very fun and sporty exterior.

The car is very peppy, yet I still average 30 mpg.

Faults:

Nothing has broken on the car.

Slight Transmission grinding in second and third.

Passenger Window Tracking is slightly off.

Squeaky clutch pedal.

General Comments:

The car handles great, it needs higher performance tires when you push it harder. I feel very safe in the car. There is no question that it is a high quality built car inside out.

Faults:

The silver paint on the hand brake is chipping. I hope this is covered under warranty.

General Comments:

The car gets very good gas mileage. I get 30-32 mpg freeway miles!

Stock tires are very poor and do not handle well. I used to have a older civic and it feels less safe taking sharper turns in the civic si than other civics.

The car is very spacious in the rear when the back seats are flipped down. Good for carrying large items!