General Comments:

The first and last time I rode in a Honda Civic (2006-2011 model) was way back April 6,2010. It belonged to my late uncle's family and we used it to go to his grave. Me, my mom, and my auntie rode in that car from Makati all the way to Himlayang Pilipino, which quite far, although the traffic wasn't that bad. The car is generally comfortable for us. We're used to executive saloons like the Camry, which have roomy interiors, but this car has good legroom considering the fact that it's a compact sedan. This car is also modern because of the layout of the dashboard. This car also has a good radio and is very easy to use.

Until now, they still use this car and they are satisfied with it. They wouldn't replace this with the current model.

Faults:

Been happy generally with the car, except for the air conditioning. I've basically changed everything except the compressor. (hopefully it will last longer).

Also, brake cylinder needed replacement after around 40,000kms.

Paint job is in excellent condition. Still on original paint and other OEM parts since day 1. No rust spots anywhere, despite my not having rustproofing.

General Comments:

Fantastic to drive and cheap to maintain. And it has never broken down on the road these past 12 years that I've owned it.

No rust anywhere. Although the interior could have been much better. I may finally change the seats, after a friend complained - it was a long 2 and 1/2 drive!

General Comments:

The car handles decently; with a stable suspension system and quick responsive steering.

It has a decent transmission, with a semi-short throw shift already installed.

However, its acceleration is quite sloppy.

And it needs the whole basic upgrade package to run on par with the older civic models.

Faults:

Seats are rock-hard. Seats have been changed immediately after I bought this Civic.

4-speed auto gearbox has shift shocks on uphill climbs.

20,000kms- Brake feel suddenly becomes vague and braking distance travel is long. Problem: Front disc and rear disc becomes unbalanced. The problem took 2 days to fix. They changed both discs.

General Comments:

I like this car because it's sporty, easy to drive, and has fruity engine noises.

What I DON'T like is the engine-

Output: 130hp/6,500rpm

Input: 149Nm/5,000rpm.

It's thrashy, very thrashy. I always have to rev it past the 3,000rpm mark just to gain around 20km/h.

It also took forever to reach 90km/h on the highway.

Auto gearbox has shift shocks when going uphill, but it's good on straight roads.

The chassis absorbs humps, bumps and potholes well. I only feel a thud in the car. But as the potholes and humps are the worst of its kind, the car subjects the cabin up to the point when the it quivers violently.

The steering of this car is great!

It has excellent feedback and shows almost no understeer. It's easy to maneuver too.

It also has almost no body roll in slaloms or in gently leaning curves.

Seats are rock-hard, so I changed them immediately after I bought it.

Driving position is very good and comfy. The controls are logically placed and easy to operate. There's lots of space in the front, and a much bigger and wider space at the back, because of the flat rear floor, instead of the other cars' center bulge, but this sacrifices luggage space.

The car is also too expensive- priced at 825,000 Philippine pesos.

If you want a car that's spacious, comfortable and exciting, then go for this, if you can afford it.

Faults:

My air-conditioner compressor conked-out and the cooling coil already had leaks. I replaced it with OEM parts, but the A/C system couldn't handle hot tropic weather.

General Comments:

Basically an easy-to-maintain car. Just be religious with its maintenance like tune-up change oil, plus replace all fluids periodically, this car could last for another five years.

The cabin space is spacious compared to its counterparts. The driver's seat is very comfortable and provides a nice view of the road. However, the armrest could have come as standard.

Faults:

The camshaft pulley broke at 115000 km.

The driver's side power window won't automatically stop when you try to raise your window.

The driver's side power mirror malfunctioned.

The front seat sagged.

General Comments:

The power is awesome for a 1600 car.