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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  Keeps on ticking - 1997 Honda Civic
  By moz52 - June 4 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used, with about 30,000 miles on it, and now it has over 120,000. I have done nothing but regular tune ups, new tires, and oil changes. Although I would love to have something a little more sporty, I will most likely purchase a new Civic sometime this year. You just cant beat the reliability.

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  Honda civic DX - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Prettyboy - May 27 - 2:00 am

  I have been driving my civic for close to four years now and have had very little problems with it. It has been the best car I have ever owned. Even though it is the base model it still gets looks when i drive it around town. I plan to keep me civic for a few more years to come.

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  Bippy is the best!! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Bippy - May 21 - 2:00 am

  I got my Bippy four years ago and absolutely love it! I have driven it cross-country many times and have never had a problem going anywhere. The gas mileage is great, and it runs just as well today as it did when I bought it used four years ago.

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  I am VERY DISAPPOINTED - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Lisa1536 - May 14 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the Honda anomaly. I am shocked at what is happening to my CVT transmission. It is going out on my 6- year-old car with 78,000 miles. I bought a Honda to avoid problems like this, but unfortunately things are not going like I thought they would. Except for window regulators, I have had no problem with this car, except this $4500 one. I know this is unusual, but understand, it does happen.

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  Great around-town Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By jacobwallace - April 30 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car since it was brand new, and I still love it! Ive never had a major problem with it - totally reliable, although Honda had to replace the alternator, moonroof motor, and one headlight at various times early in life (ALL done under warranty, and on routine visits, not after any serious failures). Honda service is wonderful, if pricey - if having your car start every morning is worth your money, Honda is the way to go.

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  Very reliable car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By opunty - April 29 - 2:00 am

  I have had no problems with this car and it is a 1997. I have only performed the roitine maintenance and I drive the car very hard at time. I cant even bring myself to sell it because it is rated one of the best used cars and I have had nothing wrong with it. 81,000 miles and still runs as well as it did with 10,000 miles.

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  More Bang for your Buck - 1997 Honda Civic
  By 1BADCIVIC - April 8 - 2:00 am

  With 140 horsepower stock, you can easily upgrade to over 200, and not have to worry about gas prices, or wether or not its going to start every time.

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  EXCELLENT CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Matthew N. - March 27 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car with 67000 miles on it for 45000, and i really got my moneys worth. I loved it to death. I got in a major wreck at 72000 miles. I only drove 5000 and can testify that it was yet the greatest car i ever owned. It is even extremly safe in collisions. I walked away with a seat belt wound after an RV pulled out in front of me. Crumpled the exterior into tin foil yet left the interior untouched. Awesome, safe and dependable. If you see one, do not pass the opprotunity up! By it!

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  An excellent automobile, but not perfect - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Joseph Kotran - January 22 - 2:00 am

  Honda Civics are often well reviewed by the automotive media and consumers. I think that the praise is deserved, but somewhat exaggerated. I have owned my 97 Civic LX for five years now. I am happy with it, I have had no mechanical problems, and I still like the way it looks. However, I think that the Civic is very much lacking in comfort. My chief complaint regards excessive cabin noise. The engine and road noise are far too loud for long distance trips. Even a short commute to work can frustrate as I often have to play radio at a loud volume to drown out the noise.

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  Great Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By A honda owner - October 5 - 3:31 am

  I bought this car almost 20 years ago and I can honestly say it was one of the best purchases I made. It has more than 150,000 miles on it and I changed the tires, battery, brakes, timing belt and front CV joints, but other than that had no major issues. Now my son, who learned to drive with this car, drives this car to and from college over an hours drive away, but so far it is still holding up well. Update Sept 2017: The outside is looking pretty worn but this car is still running good. Just took this car in for a smog test and and with almost 190,000 miles on it this car easily passed. In fact, it passed way below the minimum requirements needed to pass.