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Is it time to replace my old 2002 Honda Civic with the newer Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC?

I travel 8000 miles a year and need a car to replace my ageing 2002 Honda Civic SE Sport. It's still great to drive but I only use the car at weekends as I go by scooter round London. A Honda dealer has a 1.8 i-VTEC T1 for £9745 on 17-inch wheels with 22,000 miles. I need a quieter car on the motorway now and like Honda reliability and approachable dealers. It may not be a very exciting car but I suppose it's not bad looking. Is it worth a look?

Asked on 14 February 2017 by MikeyJay

Answered by Honest John
The 1.8 i-VTEC Civic is the Civic to get. Ultra reliable and Real MPG very good.

Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.

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