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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  good daily driver - 1997 Honda Civic
  By islanderfan - September 7 - 10:00 am

  Have had no trouble with anything except driver side power window comes out of track when lowerted when raining. Other than that, this car has had no problems since the day we bought it.

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  Amazing Car!! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By DguyGp - June 5 - 11:21 am

  I received this car in early 08 and am extremely happy with it. Have added multiple after market performance parts to it recently. But even before that it ran incredibly for having 133,000+ miles on it. Excellent suspension and reliability! Gas never an issue, but i have dropped it with the addition of vtec motor. Clutch was first thing to go, but not a problem for a car of this age. Super clean and excellent body work. Over all, this was a great choice in car. Easily modified, a car to be proud of!

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  mpgs - 1997 Honda Civic
  By jb - April 10 - 8:22 pm

  Now that gas is 3.50 my 2001 suburban that gets 11 mpg sits in the driveway I bought the 97 civic from a dealer with 178,000 on it after I week the MPG were 36/40 all the sudden it ran like crap went to the auto parts store and 65.00 later and 15 minutes it was tuned up. It runs perfect and when I checked the MPG I was shocked. 80 on the highway and city driving hard like it was a v8 90% city 10% on the highway my MPG were averaging 43 mpg (The suburban was costing me 120 a week in gas at 3.00/gal) I am so happy with it we bought my wife a 2002 civic and she loves it.

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  Honda Civic EX coupe - 1997 Honda Civic
  By JMP - January 13 - 4:13 pm

  This is a great car.

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  Pimp Ride - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Special K - November 12 - 2:00 am

  This car is so cool! There are so many modifications you can do to the Civic! The car is very comfortable. Its very fun to drive too, it has some get up and go! If you have not driven one get down to the dealer! What are you Waiting For. . . GO!

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  Had my 1997 civic for 19 yrs, still running strong - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Pam in Wisconsin - October 24 - 1:29 pm

  I love my 1997 Honda Civic! It has needed only routine maintenance, no problem with anything. There was a recall on some belts early on, Honda repaired everything at no cost to me. I have a five speed, manual transmission with 207,000 miles on it now and it runs great! Im still using the original clutch and getting 41-43 mpg hwy, 36-38 mpg routine driving. Going to get a Civic EX sedan again!

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  Very Good Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By punt - September 25 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car. I have run this car very hard and it keeps on going and going and going. I have had no problems at all in 5 years.

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  1997 Silver Honda Civic HX - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Nathan Geib - September 25 - 10:00 am

  I have really enjoyed my 97 Civic HX. It is super reliable and is alot of fun to drive. Love going around corners at high speeds. Really holds the road with the double wishbone suspension. Engine very smooth and rev happy even with 140000 miles on the car. Reaches 74 mph in second gear at 7200 rpm before fuel cuts out. Doesnt use a lick of oil. I am amazed how Hondas last. My parents last one had a 236000 on it when they traded it in. I am sold on Honda.

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  Basic fun - 1997 Honda Civic
  By wrb - September 7 - 2:00 am

  bought base model ( lightest, nothing power but brakes, no options ) for 10800.- Put AEM airintake for better breathing and 10 more hp, sport springs and -shocks ( stiffer and 1.5" lower ), front and rear -swaybars, front strut towerbar, 15" alloys w. 195/55-15 -V rated performance tires, all for much improved handling, race breakpads in front to compensate for weak rear drumbrakes . Total cost for improvements : $ 3000.- Overall result: a small ,light, fast, good handling, cheap car with 40 mls. plus mileage, very reliable and lots of fun !! A 9.5 overall for sure.

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  Great car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By jb - July 25 - 10:29 am

  Good car, great on gas, I love it. Its safe and reliable. I would recommend it for anyone with a family or not. Its very reliable