Overview & Reviews

Since its launch in 1973, the Honda Civic has been one of the most popular compact cars sold in America. Its success can be attributed in large part to its consistently high level of quality inside and out and its long-standing reputation for reliability and low running costs. Impressive fuel economy and engaging performance have also played a role in making the Civic a top choice for many Americans.

The competition has largely caught up with Honda, though, and there are now many excellent small cars vying for your attention. Still, we continue to recommend the Civic due to its ergonomic interior layout, wide range of models and high resale value. For small-car shoppers in search of a solid used vehicle, the Honda Civic is certainly a smart choice, as its long production run and many variants make it easy to find what you want.

User Reviews:

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  My O4 Civic Ex! - 2004 Honda Civic
  By O4 civic girl - November 22 - 2:00 am

  I love it! Honda has proven once again to make a car that is fun to drive and very reliable. This is my second Civic Ex and I couldnt ask for anything better.

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  The way to go - 2005 Honda Civic
  By daniel - November 21 - 2:53 pm

  I just went to look at the honda for acomparison to the scion tc. After driving it though I fell in love. The car is roomy, well made and above all else a blast to drive, definitely not what i expected from a "plain old honda". Though it is down 30hp from the scion it feels just as quick. the interior is much less gimmicky then the scion. all the buttons and what have you are easy to find and use, and the transmission is silky smooth. My insurance premium barely went up as well from my old 89 accord and I only had liability on it. I have averaged 36MPG with mixed driving conditions, a definite plus. If youre in the market for a sporty economy car dont count out the civic. Its a best buy.

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  Civic Si - 2000 Honda Civic
  By Jimmy01 - November 20 - 10:00 am

  When the first Si came out i told my self that someday i will have one of those, and fortunaly i bought mine in January of this year, and man do i love it. I have been into imports all my life and love the sound of a fixed up 4 cylinder, its really great when you pull up next to a domestic and you kick their butt :). I have added aftermarket parts to my Si and it really got the Vtec strong, I mean what other car boost your power 10 times greater from 5500rpm to redline which is 8000rpm who can complain with that. Im keeping this car for a long time and i know i will have no problems with it.

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  Best car ever... - 2008 Honda Civic
  By rtorzynski - November 20 - 6:00 am

  Honda makes great cars. Weve owned a Pilot since 2003 and aside from the mileage, its fantastic. Needed a car with better mileage, though. Hence the Civic. With three kids, the Civic is ideal for running around town, and also long trips. This is my wifes car, but I love the leather and moonroof and its got a fairly good stereo. Recently drove to Albany and back (around 450 miles total) and averaged about 35.5 mpg - on the NYS Thruway averaging around 73 mph. Mileage would probably be around 38 if driven at 60 mph. I have no complaints about this car. We bought the extra warranty for added peace of mind, but I have confidence in Honda -- doubt well ever use it.

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  Awesome little car! - 2006 Honda Civic
  By knightimer - November 20 - 1:13 am

  I did research before i went ahead and bought this car. In comparison to the others cars (TC3, Mazda3) I was looking at, the overall features, style, price and gas mileage won me over. I get nothing but compliments about the new body style. It puts a smile on my face. After owning the car for a short period of time, I knew I made the right choice!

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  What a car - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Koos Smith - November 19 - 12:43 pm

  I bought a Civic EX with navigation system for my wife.The car is incredible. She loves it and dubbed it "Beauty". Build quality, design and looks are great. I score the car 10. I would have liked a leather option on the Civic though and had custom leather fitted. We have not yet had a lot of experience with the navigation system, but I have found it slow to react and inaccurate at times. My Garmin Streetpilot does a much better job. It takes some getting used to, but the integrated navi system/audio system that flips open at the touch of a button is great. The voice command feature adds a nice touch.The best car in its class, competitively priced with lots of features.

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  Miles Not a Worry - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Noah - November 19 - 12:01 pm

  I purchased my 1-owner (carfacts) used car in July of 2009 with 175,000 miles already on it. I have loved everything about it. Depending on the terrain and wind, the mileage has ranged from 36-54mph, with the worst coming from driving into terrible winds and the best from driving with a breeze (have yet to drive with a strong wind). Car gets about 49mpg in town when driving with care. I have put 5,000 miles on it since purchasing and its averaged 47mpg city/highway. Have had NO problems whatsoever to speak of, even with the high mileage. Have only replaced the oil/filter (once a year or every 10,000 miles). I would tell any and everybody that they would love a Honda Civic Hybrid!!

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  Alot of "FUN" for your money!!! - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Unbelievable Car!! - November 19 - 4:16 am

  This "little" car is fun to drive! It comes with loads of gadgets and is quite a speedy little car. I would recommend buying this car to anyone who wants a lot of car, in a small package.

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  I like it - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Airwolf - November 18 - 1:23 pm

  Its a great car. Fun to drive and saves me some gas money. I love the new futuristic design. It moves surprisingly quick for such a small engine too. The insurance was even less than my last car which was 10 years old.

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  Disappointed - 2001 Honda Civic
  By Deb - November 18 - 12:37 am

  I love my Hondas, Ive driven my share, but this may be the last one I own. The last two Civics had front end problems. The one I have now, has a rear main seal leak, which Im not happy to hear at this point of owning this car. I cant pull all the way up to the curb because I may pull the entire front end off when pulling away because it sits way too low.