Buy a used car Honda Civic

All Generation Honda Civic like the buyers of used cars. These machines have a high level of reliability. However, despite the excellent reputation of its engines and good driving performance, they are malopraktichnymi. Much less than the original in appearance than its predecessor, the modern Civic wins in practicality, but loses in terms of overall style, inherent to this model. Cars are stylish body, full of originality, compact size and very practical for city use. Appearance: thoroughly work for cars in this category. Corrosion occurs only when a scratch. In the machines of the second generation (1984-87 gg.) Noted dulling paint, poor persistency. In cars Civic third-generation (1988-91 gg.) Coating quality has improved significantly over the previous both in terms of brilliance, and with respect to longevity. As representatives of the Honda Civic of the fourth generation (1992-95.) Noted the fragility of refinishing bumpers, worsening the appearance of the car, and a fifth-generation Civic cars (since 1995), the body is very good (like the 3-door and in 5 -door versions). Lacquer coating of bright colors in cars release in 1995 suffers from small cracks occurring during the operation (washing, the impact of brushes, etc.). In the machines with the release of 1996 paint a different type is used, more durable and particularly resistant to UV rays, but the old "disease" (small crack) still shows up. In addition, vehicles release in 1995 collects the condensation on the inner surface of the spherical reflector headlamps. The trunk has a very small amount. The five-door version of the car Honda Civic has a very good soootnoshenie interior and exterior dimensions, and 4-door - this is a true family vehicle. But the practical suitability of Civic is best expressed in the 3-door, where there is no useless folding door luggage and its internal space itself provides many opportunities for placement of cargo. In the machines of production in 1995 is possible peeling feet fixing glass front windows sunk, causing the glass falls down into the cavity of the door. Sold cars were withdrawn at the place of implementation for the necessary repairs. In the back door marked failure of hooks which fix the glass. Comfort in the cabin is not on the level: there is an apparent lack of space, low ceiling, inconvenient and plohodostupnye rear seats. The equipment is very good. Since 1988, only the basic version of the Honda Civic (with 1,4 - and then with 1.3-liter engines) do not have power steering and electric main and auxiliary equipment. But there is still a few gaps on the part of equipment: central locking has just appeared in 1992, the rear glass 3-door Honda Civic fourth generation can not be opened, is not sufficient protection from shock. Noise in the cabin is quite strong, especially during acceleration. It's tiring on long trips. In the machines of the second generation, some plastic parts deform over time. With regard to skin tissue, it is long. Note also that after run 60.000-80.000 km appears vibration skin salon. In the machines of the third generation quality interior finish is good, it is long, but there is a strong perspiration (also difficult to remove) the rear windows and a 3-door car production in 1988 marked by sporadic cases of glass damage due to poorly matched fasteners. In the cars of fourth-generation quality finishes and equipment better than the previous generation, especially on the part of the assembly, but a strong fogging of glasses left. In addition, these cars when driving on bad road vibrates the dashboard (a situation partially improved since 1994) and in 3-door Civic is very noisy rear shelf interior. As for cars Honda Civic fifth generation, it may be noted here deviation from the identity and originality of the model Civic, in particular with regard to 3-door (saloon became closer to the "classic" designs). The previous-generation 3-door cars bore the imprint of a deterioration in the quality of finishing. Now Honda has changed the course: Finish by high quality materials, and the assembly is being more carefully. Standard equipment of these machines (except the 3-door version with a base 1.4-liter) complete: power steering, electric most of the equipment, driver's airbag. The level of noise in the cabin is now lower than in previous generations, but still quite high, especially in the 3-door (in particular, with the power unit volume of 1,6 l). Seats are well defined front, but actually turn out to be tough. The rear seat is unappealing, including 4-door version of the "family" destination. Leather covering the seats in the version with the VTEC engine is torn on side seams and is often replaced under warranty. In addition, there is a backlash in the slide front seats. Comfort level is low: stiff suspension transmits all the road irregularities. In the release version of the CRX 1985-86. with 100-horsepower engine may leak fluid from the shock due to their poor assembly, marked the life of a small shock. In the fourth generation of cars suspension is much more comfortable than the previous ones. Honda Civic loses stability on the pavement when driving on bad roads or in the rain: in these conditions significantly deteriorate adhesion coating and precision of retention rate. In many instances, noise is the semi-axes due to metal fatigue, is particularly acute in the car registration 1985-87. after covering a distance of about 45.000 km. The situation improved in part in 1987 in the car the next issue of premature metal fatigue semiaxes still present, but manifested later - by the time path of about 80.000 km. In the machines of the third generation Honda Civic noise and the need to replace the semi-axes occur after run 100.000-120.000 km, and a fourth-generation machines - 120.000-130.000 km. Cars are characterized by good steering, and only representative of the current generation while moving at high speed gidrousilenie creates a sense of a surplus of his presence and loss of clarity of management. Braking is good, but even here there are a few drawbacks. For example, in machines of the second generation Honda Civic appears vibration when braking after run around 25.000 km due to changes in the thickness of brake discs front wheel (uneven wear). The situation improved in part due to the installation of other friction linings in vehicles with the release of 1987 Honda Civic cars in the third and fourth generations have the beating of the brake discs, particularly in versions with ventilated discs. The problem can be solved without replacing them. The machines release in 1995 there are bumps in the final phase of deceleration, accompanied by a pronounced metallic noise due to anti-corrosion coating disks drug during assembly on the conveyor (the drug penetrates the material friction plates). In the spring of that year by Honda were made hasty statements that drives, say, self-cleaning during operation: in fact it was not. In cars Honda Civic output in 1996 changed the material friction plates, and this measure is given effect. New brake pads are interchangeable with the old. In the machines of production in 1996 with a coupe possible violations in the brake booster (in the summer of that year in the hose valve amplifier has been replaced by a new one). Engines Honda Civic frisky and fun to have a high durability: 150.000 km run for them - no problem. But the flaws in them is still there. For example, multi-valve engines do not have enough power at low regimes, they must constantly "spur" to the detriment of sound and comfort, of course, fuel consumption. Pickup at the lack of high-power versions. In car production 1984-85. marked by noise at work and the fragility of the fuel pump, fuel leakage at the time path of about 50.000 km. The machines release 1988-89. with 1,4-liter engine there are difficulties when you start the power unit and tugs at his job. In fourth generation machines (in particular, in the version "VEi") marked the individual event of a malfunction in the ignition system and Honda Civic cars in the fifth generation, despite the extremely low rate of failures, too, faces some problems. So, in a version with 1.5-liter VTEC-E appear light "startle" the acceleration to 4000 rpm, and in some cars with 1.6-liter engine has a tendency to stop cold engine (requires intervention in the adjustment system idling, which is performed on the SRT). Fuel consumption high enough (except version "VEi"). In cars Honda Civic Release 1988-89. The weak rear silencer, while in the second generation of machines it corrodes from the inside (the replacement is required after the run 50.000-60.000 km). In the grip of the third generation of machines is awarded pronounced vibration of the disc when setting off, sometimes not run 40.000 km. In version CRX too weak clutch, and after mileage 60.000 km it can scuff plates (usually a consequence of frequent trips to the city and at small distances). Gearbox - good in all versions, shifter easy to use and accurate. Only in cars Honda Civic fifth generation of automatic gearshift capacity of individual vibration when operating at low speeds. In electrical equipment mentioned only three drawbacks. Thus, in the second generation of cars is set a short-lived battery, in an instance of 1993 (the version of "Dream") are possible malfunction of electric window control (sold cars have been recalled for repairs), and the machines release in 1995 - a slight problem with the test lamp cushion security, though not leading to abnormal triggering of airbags. What to prefer? Honda Civic 1500 - an attractive gasoline versions of the 1984-88 years. ("1500i" - the same thing, but with fuel injection system). Version "1.4 GL-EX" is valuable to their comfortable booster. 16-valve version of the Honda Civic 1.6i has a very successful technical details, but "VEi" - the most "modest" version in terms of fuel consumption. With regard to the current generation Civic cars, the 5-door version of the Honda Civic 1.4i has a nice set of equipment, if you can find it at an affordable price. We recommend to give preference to an instance of 1995 with a range of about 30.000 km. 3-door Honda Civic 1.4 S - the same as the 5-door, but has a better appearance and provides a high level of comfort while driving. Version of the Honda Civic 1.6 SR - the best in the entire range of 5-door. The engine has enough high-spirited, and the salon is fully staffed. Coupe CRX - a real "toy." Behind the wheel of this car feels like a GTi: this is very fun. But in spite of the above versions, you will not lose by buying any Honda Civic. This high-quality and reliable machines.