TheScotsman

Hi everyone
I am a newbie here looking for advice, after searching endlessly for a new used car, my result has been the 2004/5 Honda Civic 1.6 exec.
My only concerns I have finally are costs on repairs in comparison to, for instance a Ford Focus 1.6 or Golf 1.6.
In the articles I have read, the only thing jumping out is that the Civic parts are more expensive than many manufacturers, when they say that, is it by a long mile? or just a little more? e.g if a clutch for a Ford focus cost £350 to fit, what would a Civic be in comparison? I had previously a Renault Grande scenic, which cost me a fortune in repairs and their expensive parts, would I have the smae issue withe the scenic?
Please can you give some advice
Regards to all.

h4ldol

We don't have Renaults in the US but we do have Fords and VWs and I would venture to say that a Honda will cost you less in the long run even if the parts are costlier due to the much higher reliability/durability of the cars. Fords and VWs are made to break down whereas Hondas can easily go 200,000+ miles with just regular maintenance.