Reliability history of your 6th gen?
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my throatle(sp?) body.... broke it twice
1996 DX, 68k, bought a few years ago (10/02) at 53k. Since then:
O2 Sensor died, exhaust centre section rusted through, boot leak and slow power windows are the only problems I have had.
All fluids flushed at 12 month, filters, plugs etc., routine checks each month... usual stuff.
O2 Sensor died, exhaust centre section rusted through, boot leak and slow power windows are the only problems I have had.
All fluids flushed at 12 month, filters, plugs etc., routine checks each month... usual stuff.
1997 CX w/ 185,000+ miles. Bought it only about a year ago with 170,000 miles from my cousin for $1000. I replaced the master cylinder and rear section of the exhaust. Shifter bushings are bad, but they'll be replaced soon. Starts and runs strong every day.
1998 DX w/ 90,000+ miles. Bought brand new when the 99s came out. No major mishaps other than the usual nasty hatch leak. I'm still trying to figure out where it's coming in. I also have a problem with it cracking exhaust flanges because there's no flex joint and no cat.
Oh, both cars have the climate control light problem that most 6 gens get at some point. Where the lights don't work.
Honda Reliability is A1.
1998 DX w/ 90,000+ miles. Bought brand new when the 99s came out. No major mishaps other than the usual nasty hatch leak. I'm still trying to figure out where it's coming in. I also have a problem with it cracking exhaust flanges because there's no flex joint and no cat.
Oh, both cars have the climate control light problem that most 6 gens get at some point. Where the lights don't work.
Honda Reliability is A1.
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my civic's been running fine with no problems whatsoever. i have 104,xxx miles one it too.
00 si 46,000 miles
-had to grind front rotors (need to do it again)
-driver side window popped out of track, just keeping it lubricated seems to work
-nothing out of the ordinary for schedule tune ups and fluid changes
car drives great!
-had to grind front rotors (need to do it again)
-driver side window popped out of track, just keeping it lubricated seems to work
-nothing out of the ordinary for schedule tune ups and fluid changes
car drives great!
98 EX Coupe - d16y8
I bought it September 2004 with 95,000 miles on the odo. Now it's up to 105,000 miles and haven't had any serious problems yet.
I get 25 to 30 miles per gallon even if I drive it hard. I push it beyond vtec every chance I get and test the traction of my tires on a daily basis. I've lowered it, slapped on some 205/50r15 wheels & tires, and installed an intake.
I don't think the brakes were designed to be driven like I drive so I threw on some 99-00 SI rear disks and added the SI rear sway bar.
Beefs with my car:
Slow Passenger window. Rear seats are sun-bleached. Headlights yellow easily and need constant waxing.
Axles just started clicking at around 103,000 mi. on the odo - CV boots are cracking too
Clutch is starting to slip slightly.
Weak points of 6gen civics:
axles & boots seem to wear quickly
Slow passenger window
Headlights turn yellow
stupid 96-98 cup holder latch breaks too easy
Overall, it's a great car and I'm glad I bought it.
I bought it September 2004 with 95,000 miles on the odo. Now it's up to 105,000 miles and haven't had any serious problems yet.
I get 25 to 30 miles per gallon even if I drive it hard. I push it beyond vtec every chance I get and test the traction of my tires on a daily basis. I've lowered it, slapped on some 205/50r15 wheels & tires, and installed an intake.
I don't think the brakes were designed to be driven like I drive so I threw on some 99-00 SI rear disks and added the SI rear sway bar.
Beefs with my car:
Slow Passenger window. Rear seats are sun-bleached. Headlights yellow easily and need constant waxing.
Axles just started clicking at around 103,000 mi. on the odo - CV boots are cracking too
Clutch is starting to slip slightly.
Weak points of 6gen civics:
axles & boots seem to wear quickly
Slow passenger window
Headlights turn yellow
stupid 96-98 cup holder latch breaks too easy
Overall, it's a great car and I'm glad I bought it.
Same thing on a 99 Si i was about to buymunsterEK said:
Hood latch has locked up and now has trouble locking. Looks like it's a problem with a spring. ( I had replaced the hood latch cable after the handle snapped off one day. Since then the spring has been f**king up.)
Rubber molding on the moonroof bulges up slightly and I have the common aethistic problem of the coupe rear quarter glass sucking in at the back of the panel.
Leak in the trunk underneath the passenger side speaker. Source of leak not yet determined.
Rubber molding on the moonroof bulges up slightly and I have the common aethistic problem of the coupe rear quarter glass sucking in at the back of the panel.
Leak in the trunk underneath the passenger side speaker. Source of leak not yet determined.
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i havd to replace the drivers side window motor right after i got it but that was covered in the warenty. rear section of exhaust rusted through 2 yrs ago. center section just rusted. basic maintaince. runs great.
I got one of those! I totally forgot about it! Also on the windscreen - its gone 'rippley' on me.NOFX said:
Leaky civic's seem to be very common. I had four leaks in mine, all fixed now though. If your interested I did a howto on all the locations - http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=51672. Hope it helps.NOFX said:
I have a 00 si. I bought it from a lady with 26k... Now it's 83K miles...never had to replace anything yet, except the all the vital fluids, (brakes, coolant, transmission & oil) as rec. in the manual. I think that's because its stock. Cars last longer if you keep them stock...As soon as you starts to modify them, they starts to have problems.
^^^ might want to change that timing belt. the only thing ive replaced on the car was the timing belt when i bought it. Other than that....nothing. not a single repair/replacement needed.
bought the car with 63k, now has 102k have had the car for almost 4 years. 10k a year aint bad at all.
bought the car with 63k, now has 102k have had the car for almost 4 years. 10k a year aint bad at all.