1994 Honda Civic del Sol Reviews
“This Car May Look Outlandish, But It's A Civic Through And Through.”
The Del Sol was released in 1992 as the successor to the CR-X. I purchased mine in August 2003. I've put on about 20,000 miles, and nothing major has gone wrong with it, other than people crashing into it. Performance-wise, the previous owner put in a loud air filter which theoretically adds half a brake horsepower, but I don't see it. It's got VTEC, so the high revs are pretty exciting, but it's not as light as it looks. It can get from 0 to 60 in somewhere around 8-9 seconds, so it's not lighting any pavement on fire. However, that doesn't really matter. This car is fun to drive. It's low-slung for a Civic, it's got independent rear suspension, and takes bends with joy. Throwing this car around corners is a blast. Don't dare get this car with an automatic transmission. Despite the sporty costumery, this is still a Civic. Fuel economy is superb, the engine is due for another 100,000 miles, and the D16 engine used in this car remained in service with Honda Civics until the 2006 model year. It's got a spacious trunk as well, so this car serves well as a daily driver, just like the Civic. The looks have held up pretty well over time, the only awkward 90's bits are on the front end, especially the headlights, but overall pretty nice design from Honda.
Absolute Joy to drive
Looks nice for a car from the 90's
Dated front end
Won't satisfy backwards-hatted import tuners without a $1,700 turbocharger or $5000+ Integra B18 swap
“Pretty Much As Fun As Fwd Can Be...”
homemade turbo set-up (16g @ 10psi), stock d16z6 (for now), cheap suspension (slammed), hawk HP+ pads, fresh milano red paint with shaved emblems and side reflectors, etc. Targa top is awesome for the summer
“It's Really, Really, Really Nice!”
A 1.6 with 158bhp, 8'000 revs. Can't go wrong really. Goes like a rocket, hold on to your hat when the vtec kicks in at 5'500 revs.
0-60 takes roughly 7 seconds, the amazing B16A2 never steps out of line.
Build quality gets 4/5 only because of the leaking roof and boot but it is a 14 year old car so it is to be expected.
It's a Honda.
Tiny rust patches on the rear wheel arches
Great car, hard to find one these days in decent shape.
“Terrible In The Snow, And Repair Parts Are Next To Impossible To Find”
The squeeks and rattles get to you after about a week. The Targa top leaks whenever it rains or the snow melts. Driving this car in the snow is next to impossible because it is light, and the tires are wide. Chicks dig this car though. On a summer day, pulling off the targa top and going for a cruise to the beach is one of those picturesque driving moments.
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| 1993 Honda Civic del Sol |