2012 Civic Scores too Low to be "Recommended by Consumer Reports"

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

I was just the opposite when I had my Eclipse. I removed all labels that advertised GSX, AWD, or turbo.

Loved those cars; those were pretty bad ass back in the day.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

Loved those cars; those were pretty bad ass back in the day.

Probably my favorite all-around car I ever owned. Incredible power from a little 2.0 (21 years ago), insanely reliable, and handled better than anything I owned up to that point.

It's sad how far Mitsubishi has fallen since the early 90's; there's nothing in their line-up I would even consider driving today.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Probably my favorite all-around car I ever owned. Incredible power from a little 2.0 (21 years ago), insanely reliable, and handled better than anything I owned up to that point.

It's sad how far Mitsubishi has fallen since the early 90's; there's nothing in their line-up I would even consider driving today.

Agreed

[Mikey]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

Probably my favorite all-around car I ever owned. Incredible power from a little 2.0 (21 years ago), insanely reliable, and handled better than anything I owned up to that point.

It's sad how far Mitsubishi has fallen since the early 90's; there's nothing in their line-up I would even consider driving today.

Yeah, I always dug the first-gen DSMs. AWD + turbo + lightweight car = awesome go-kart on steroids fun. Unfortunately, I've always been just a little too big to fit in them very well.

ETA: As far as their current line-up goes, I wouldn't turn down a new EVO.

[LeeNetworX]

This thread reminds me of the fun I had in my Conquest TSi. Had a silver one like this.

[fasternyou929]

Originally Posted by LeeNetworX

This thread reminds me of the fun I had in my Conquest TSi. Had a silver one like this.

My roommate in FL had one of those, but never got it running in the ~3 years I knew him. He said it was pretty quick back in its day.

[pauldun170]

Originally Posted by fasternyou929

My roommate in FL had one of those, but never got it running in the ~3 years I knew him. He said it was pretty quick back in its day.

From what I remember of them they were 16 second cars (which was pretty good for the time period) with a glass jaw. Something with the heads.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

From what I remember of them they were 16 second cars (which was pretty good for the time period) with a glass jaw. Something with the heads.

It was a respectable ride for a 4-cyl turbo in that period and the interiors were awesome.

The problem with them was that the heads would warp/crack easily and the head gaskets would toast, especially on the earlier models without intercoolers.

Iron block + aluminum heads + turbo heat = glass jaw.