Faults:

Front and rear struts.

Wheel bearing.

Starter.

The biggest thing that has gone wrong was the air conditioning compressor. The pulley disintegrated and had to be replaced with the compressor clutch.

General Comments:

I got this car at a really good deal as I worked for the main dealer. I am extremely impressed at how reliable this car is. I’ve never been stranded and have driven it quite extensively already since purchasing it.

It has every option you could get on these and everything works flawlessly. The engine is quiet and extremely fuel efficient. Surprisingly I’ve even gotten 5.6L/100km on a trip of 1530km.

The ride is hard comparing it to its competitors like the Mercedes C Class and the BMW 3 series, but that makes it a great handling experience.

All in all, this has been the best car I’ve ever owned as I never have to worry about it breaking down or needing major repairs as this generation of Hondas K20 is known for its bulletproof reliability.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

The engine has no torque; you have to rev it to the redline all the time.

Heavy fuel consumption.

Reliable car, but horrible to drive.

Comfortable to sit in, but not a drivers car.

Poor resale value.

Not recommended, buy German; BMW, Audi or Mercedes.