In my experience, and from what I have leaned from talking to 2 Honda
service technicians, over a period of years the V6 is just as reliable
as the 4 cylinder, if the owner has the car serviced regularly and does
not abuse the vehicle. As far as which to get, I would try to test
drive each. Again, in my experience, for driving pleasure, the 4 is
fine and peppy enough, but the V6 is BETTER(love that acceleration!) and
gives quite good mileage on highway driving at a steady 65-70 mph. But
each person has his own desires--do what seems best to you.

Ken

Jeff Johnson wrote:
> I have a civic I was considering trading in. During service at the
> Honda dealer today I ask the tech about the v6. He told he would stay
> away from the v6,,they are always coming in for service with
> transmission problems. He said the v6 overpowers the transmission. So
> are the Honda 4cylinder really that much more reliable than their 6?
>