The stereotype of Japanese cars being a palate cleanser between the large and gas-guzzling American V8s was even more prevalent in the 90s, and it’s what has made these cars popular again recently. Paired with the incredible modifying scene of the early ‘noughties’ thanks to films like Fast & Furious, and you had everyone hankering for a slice of Japan. The Honda EK generation of Civic was a shining example of this.
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