1988 Honda Civic

Hatchback

1.5L 1493CC l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

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GAS

Original owner expected to keep as "lifetime car" so regular maintenance. Dependable and fun car to drive. Great fuel efficiency (gets from 34 to 36 mph on freeway, good in-city too). Have maintenance records since '95 (lost others). Body treated with "Z-bar" anti-rust at purchase. Car originally bought in AZ, kept in CA and Utah until 2001. Been in VA since then, but now in Brooklyn, NY. Was in a low-speed accident (5 to 10 mph) in '94 which the hood was damaged and replaced. The paint on the replacement hood is recently failing. Have photos of original damage, as well as repair estimates, and can provide. Minor rust at wheel-well, passenger door sill and a parking lot ding done the first month of ownership (ding and run). A/C works, but fan rattles outside (don't hear in interior of car; exposed wire bundle under steering wheel since AC replaced in mid-nineties). Tires good. Interior is worn (have seat covers on front seats; dashboard has one 4" crack at windshield, the passenger AC grill is damaged). Intermittent click when making a turn at slow speed over last 18 years -- have had it looked at but no mechanic has been able to locate a problem (have the records). Will likely need a new clutch in the next year or so. Inspected last week in VA but had a piece of a sidelight missing that needs to be replaced to pass safety inspection. Selling as don't need a second car in Brooklyn, otherwise would be tempted to do a rebuild and put on classic car plates!