1996 Honda Civic EX

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Long-Term Wrapup: 1996 Honda Civic EX

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OWNERS’ REPORTED
STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES
Mechanical problems
None	75.5%
TYPES OF PROBLEMS
Brakes	4.7%
Wind noise	4.3
Sunroof leaks	3.4
Car noise	1.7
Cruise-control lag	1.3
Windshield seal	1.3
SPECIFIC LIKES
Styling	38.8%
Handling	28.9
Economy	24.4
Reliability	19.4
Comfort	11.9
Power moonroof	11.4
SPECIFIC DISLIKES
Lack of power	12.0%
Car noise	6.8
Seat comfort	5.6
Fuel economy	5.1
Weak defroster	4.7

PERFORMANCE/CREATURE COMFORTS AS RATED BY OWNERS
	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
Overall
performance	61.4%	31.8%	4.7%	1.3%	0.9%
Fun to drive	57.1	30.0	9.0	3.9	0.0
Acceleration	30.0	44.6	17.2	6.0	2.1
Braking	43.6	46.6	8.1	0.9	0.9
Handling	50.4	42.3	6.4	0.9	0.0
Overall comfort	38.9	47.0	9.8	3.0	1.3
Rear-seat comfort	24.6	45.7	22.4	5.6	1.7
Cargo capacity	30.8	47.0	16.2	3.8	2.1
Overall quality	55.1	32.5	8.5	2.1	1.7
DEALER PRACTICES AS RATED BY OWNERS
	Excellent	Good	Average	Fair	Poor
Sales practices	38.4%	37.1%	15.5%	3.9%	5.2%
Service practices	44.7	35.5	11.8	4.4	3.5

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