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Anonymous
Reviewed a 1981 Honda Civic on Aug 9, 2010
I bought a stripped 1500 DX new in '81. The car was just the thing for college and a major step up from my old and failing Barracuda. While not the most exciting drive, the Civic delivered unsurpassed economy and reliability. Around town with the stick I got 34 mpg religiously and 39 on trips. Repairs over my 80,000 mile ownership included replacing the water pump and repairing a sticking parking brake, and THAT'S IT! When I sold it, rust was taking over the hatchback and the wheel openings but the general operation was still strong. If only Honda could build it again today.
Stephen K
Reviewed a 1981 Honda Civic on Jul 24, 2008
I love my car - it's so much fun to drive! It goes pretty hard for its age, beautiful gearshift, reliable, so pretty much never needs work. As a 5-speed, it keeps up well with the traffic, and is quicker off the line than many equivalent newer cars. YAY!!! Woot!
1981 Honda Civic Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| 1500 GL | $6,368 |
| 1300 Hatchback | $4,568 |
| 1300 DX Hatchback | $5,144 |
| 1500 Wagon | $5,918 |
| 1500 DX Hatchback | $5,568 |
| 1500 GL Hatchback | $5,568 |
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