Honda Civic 2002 SIR

[AzNCrAzYcOoLeR]

Is this a good car? Any major problems? Thinking of picking one up for 12000 + tax. Just off lease, mint condition.

[cereal83]

Enjoy it. Nothing bad to say about it. Just not my cup of tea! It's a Honda so expect it to be good until about 400,000 km

[KevC]

I drove one of these. Not a fan of the styling, but the gearbox was knotchy lovely. Surprisingly easy to drive, very smooth.

[2961883]

great engine
great handling

[AzNCrAzYcOoLeR]

thanks for the positive comments.

I'm getting it from a dealer. Warranty and rust proofing, dealer certified included. I think I scored myself a good deal? Car has 100k on it right now, no accidents. Sound reasonable for 12k?

[TenzoR]

As long as the car is properly maintained, it should be fine. However, since we are living in a world where everything is shady buy at your own risk?

[cereal83]

On Autotrader, there is one with 105k and it's going for $15,000 so it seems like a good deal.

Take it for a few test drives to make sure you really like it!

[KorruptioN]

It's a Honda so expect it to be good until about 400,000 km

Poor generalization.

[nsr250]

I own one, 2002 as well it's at 85,000km so far, few things you might want to be weary of is my rear control arm bushings have been worn out already and makes whole bunch of squeaks. Also the steering racks on some of these cars make a squeak noise as well, it was actually a manufacture defect and the only known way to really fix it was swap out the steering rack with one from a RSX. Sometimes the electronic power steering will piss you off during turns because the wheel sort of keeps turning on its own and you have to pull it back quickly.

The transmission really should've been a 6 speed, you'll notice your RPM's at 4000 while in 5th gear at 120km. Gas mileage isn't the greatest compared to other Honda's, I get about 400km per tank.

All I can think of for now, feel free to ask if you have any further questions.

[cereal83]

Poor generalization.

Poor explanation of your statement.

[KorruptioN]

Poor explanation of your statement.

What, now you're putting the onus on me? You're the one who made the original statement.

Let me say that I regularly drive two Hondas - one '92 Accord EX-R with 360K, and one '91 Civic SI with 260K. Expecting a car to last 400K just because it's a Honda is ridiculous. You need to maintain and stay ontop of service schedules and maintenance, and the car will treat you right. It's like the generalization that all Japanese cars will last forever just because they're Japanese. Far from the truth in many situations.

An SiR would be nice, but the insurance is going to suck...

[AzNCrAzYcOoLeR]

Thanks for the tips.

I originally thought insurance was going to average around the 5k range, but I was able to get decent rate for 3.5k Not bad for a 21 year old, with a clean driving record, who is on the car as primary and owner.

I didint realize it was only about 400km a tank, I thought it would be more. I took it for a test drive, and did some donuts in the parking lot, and a bit of regular driving, and I didn't hear anything weird. The clutch grabs very well, and the power is so much different vs my buddy's 2007 civic EX coupe.

This car is quite rare on the street, so i've considered installing a two way alarm as well pick up a steering wheel lock.

My buddy's 91 EX-R is still running strong with 400km on it

I also got another friend who has a 81 classic caprice, also has about 400km on it so GMs can last long too!

[thephenom]

If you granny the car, you can probably squeeze out a bit more than 400km.

[chickenbones]

Gone in 60 seconds if you park anywhere.

[cereal83]

What, now you're putting the onus on me? You're the one who made the original statement.

Let me say that I regularly drive two Hondas - one '92 Accord EX-R with 360K, and one '91 Civic SI with 260K. Expecting a car to last 400K just because it's a Honda is ridiculous. You need to maintain and stay ontop of service schedules and maintenance, and the car will treat you right. It's like the generalization that all Japanese cars will last forever just because they're Japanese. Far from the truth in many situations.

An SiR would be nice, but the insurance is going to suck...

I didn't know what you meant and I didn't want to be rude if there was no need for it.

Ok I guess I meant to say with proper and regular maintenance, it will last to 400,000 km or close to there so it is a reliable car. Comparing it to a Sunifire, this car is better imo.