Impressions of the Honda Civic for 1999
Several things can be said about the Honda Civic series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The four-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Standard equipment in the Civic for 1998 and 1999 includes the 1.6 liter engine by Honda, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Civic.
The fuel system for the 1999 Civic is a traditional PGM-FI, running on CNG fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 11.90 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Civic comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
103.20 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 54.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The dimensions of the Civic GX are 175.10 inches long by 67.10 inches wide.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $12,580 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $11,370. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The 1999 Civic gets 35 - 37 miles/gallon on the highway and only 28 - 32 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.
The vehicle is available in Clover Green Pearl, Flamenco Black Pearl, Milano Red, Taffeta White, and Vogue Silver Metallic.
The standard warranty period for the Civic is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
There are several reasons why the Honda Civic GX sold well in 1999. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Honda, specifically a Civic.