BaT Auction: 50k-Kilometer 1998 Honda Civic DX Hatchback 5-Speed at No Reserve

This 1998 Honda Civic DX hatchback is finished in red over grey cloth, and power is provided by a 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional equipment includes 14″ wheels, a rear spoiler, side skirts, an AM/FM stereo, manual windows, and a heater. The car is said to have been sold new by Penticton Honda in British Columbia, Canada, and reportedly remained registered to the family of the original owner prior to being acquired in March 2021 by the seller. This EJ6 shows 50k kilometers (~31k miles) and is offered at no reserve with manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report, and transferable British Columbia registration.

The body is finished in Roma Red (R97) with black side moldings, mirror caps, and side skirts. Other details include a hatch spoiler and a rear wiper. The paint is said to have been recently polished and ceramic coated. Exterior blemishes including paint checking on the hood and several dings are pointed out by the seller in a walk-around video viewable here.

Steel 14″ wheels wear alloy-look covers and are wrapped in a mixed set of GT Radial Maxtour and Firestone tires measuring 185/65 all around. The front disc and rear drum brakes were serviced in 2014 at 42k kilometers.

The manually-adjustable front seats are upholstered in grey cloth with patterned centers, and the cabin features a black dashboard and door panels as well as grey carpets. Amenities include an AM/FM stereo, a rear window defroster, wind-up windows, and a heater.

A four-spoke airbag steering wheel frames an 8k-rpm tachometer and a 220-km/h speedometer. The six-digit mechanical odometer indicates just under 50k kilometers (~31k miles), approximately 200 of which were added by the seller.

The 1.6-liter D16Y7 inline-four was factory rated at 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. The timing belt was replaced in 2008 at approximately 32k kilometers.

Power is delivered to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and displays history in British Columbia through its most recent entry in March 2021. A cold-start video is presented below.

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