Overview & Reviews

Honda deletes the Civic EX Coupe five-speed with ABS model. DX models receive new wheel covers, all 1997 Honda Civic trims get 14-inch wheels, and the LX Sedan gets air conditioning.

• Fun, affordable, and good looking.

• Why are anti-lock brakes only offered on models with an automatic transmission?

User Reviews:

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  Reliable, simple, no frills - 1997 Honda Civic
  By piercejs4 - December 21 - 6:36 pm

  My car now has 165000 miles on it without having any major difficulties. The car has never left me stranded.

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  Love Honda - 1997 Honda Civic
  By syfy - May 18 - 7:40 pm

  I think buying a honda you will never go wrong. I bought mine in 1998 and trade it in 2005 just because i wanted something bigger living in the north. I wish I would have kept my civic ex

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  Great commuter car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By theron - April 9 - 12:16 pm

  Besides looking like grandmas car, this is one dependable vehicle. No major problems in 13 years - new brakes, rotors, tires, 3 new mufflers, and 1 new tailpipe. My friends beg me to sell it to them for commuting. Avg 27 mpg. No sports car but re-li-a-ble. Ive had 2 Chrysler vans since 03 for my wife and am about to find a 3rd. Switching to a Honda van due to the reliability of this car and the junk from Chrysler!

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  I LOVE MY HONDA! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Jessica - February 22 - 1:49 pm

  I have driven this car for 200,000 miles and still love it. This car has been reliable and efficient all the way! And so much fun to drive! None of the extra bells and whistles on the DX means nothing breaks. Solid car all around. Also handles very well in the snow, this car has never left me in a ditch even through years of nasty winters in upstate NY. I have had numerous exhaust pipes/mufflers put in, but that has been it other than the scheduled maintenance. I love my Honda and the fact that it was built in Ohio (how many of the so-called American cars can say that anymore?). Still has another 100K left in her! My 8 rating for comfort was due to the fact that the car doesnt have AC.

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  Excellent Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By HondaLover3 - February 17 - 5:26 am

  I purchased my 1997 Honda Civic LX Sedan 6 months ago after my 1994 Honda Accord EX-L Sport Couple was totaled by someone pulling out in front of me. I love this civic it is my 3rd Honda it had 209000 miles on it when I bought it and just rolled over 218000 miles in 6 months. The car had one previous owner, needs a paint job but other than that it has original engine and clutch and transmission still drives as its brand new. get around 320 miles per tank. Just regular maint done since I have bought it, oil changes and brake pads. I LOVE THIS CIVIC! as excellent as my dads 95 Acura integra with original motor and power train (automatic) that has 670,000 on it and still drives like new!

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  Excellent - 1997 Honda Civic
  By angelo - April 12 - 8:11 pm

  I like the car because its economy and a small car that I can park anywhere it will fit also very economic.

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  The perfect car! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By CivicFlyer - April 2 - 1:39 pm

  Ive had my 97 Civic since 2000 and as long as I keep it tuned up it is getting 40 MPG plus. That is with an hour commute with speeds up to 85 mph. The dealership offered a free warranty tune up once a year. I just had all the bodywork done and a high end paint 2004 Subaru Garnet Black (white and red pearl on black). With a Cold Air Pack you get that piece of junk 70s Honda motorcycle sound (+mpg). I got cool wheels, chrome exhaust tip, mirror tinted back windows... chicks dig it. It looks very similar to a picture I see on the edmunds.com 1997 Honda Civic Styles page. I have run alcohol and hydrogen through it with no problems at all. Very low maintenance and very good power for an economy.

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  Review - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Datalis - February 4 - 1:30 am

  Overall a great reliable car

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  1997 Honda - 1997 Honda Civic
  By PS - November 20 - 2:00 am

  This is the best car Ive ever owned. It is almost 6 years old, has 134,000 miles on it and I have never had any trouble with. It still runs like a charm.

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  Superb - 1997 Honda Civic
  By gunner19 - November 14 - 2:00 am

  Ive just passed the 100,000 mile marker and shes still as strong as ever. Ive never had a problem with this car.