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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  Great little car...great price! - 1999 Honda Civic
  By Cinjme - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Honda civic 4dr Ex is an very pratical little car that looks and drives like a sports car....great on gas city or highway, very comfortable and roomy, has lots of power and control. Ex comes with extras...moonroof, ABS, CD stereo,sleeker body style.....I would recommend this car to anyone that is looking for these qualities in a car!

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  wow - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Ricky Tracy - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Car handles great. Its responsive and stops on a dime. Head room is low and drivers seat for tall driver has to be slightly reclined to be comfortable.

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  Great Car - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Kris - January 23 - 8:32 pm

  My family has had this car for a while. My older brother bought it, he was the 2nd owner. Then my father bought it. After 3 or 4 years, of driving it, it now has just rolled past 173,000 miles. This is my first car. The only problems we have had with it is the AC stopped before we even got it. It still runs like new.

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  return to Honda civic - 2004 Honda Civic
  By June - January 23 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my first Honda in 1999, great car. Had the idea that a small SUV would be a better vehicle for me.Purchased a Ford Escape in 2003. I kept this auto 7 months returned to a Honda Civic with great pleasure even though I had to take a loss in original costs. I have saved in the long run with fuel mileage alone. I love my Honda Civic.

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  Just Got It... - 2004 Honda Civic
  By ImNtoxicated - January 23 - 10:00 am

  All in all, its a car. Nothing more and nothin less. I had a Monte Carlo SS and totalled it. So a Civic was kind of spare of the moment. It really wasnt what I wanted. No one can complain on the gas milage of the car (BTW I just picked it up this morning). I did notice that once I break it in, I will be able to haul butt in this car, it sits at 3,000 RPM and its doing 75 MPH! Redlines about 6600 RPM. On the plus side you can drive a Honda in the ground for years and it will still run great. Two people I know own Hondas with over 300,000 miles and they still run great.

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  Amazing Value - 2016 Honda Civic
  By carlos c - January 23 - 8:54 am

  Pros: * Turbo engine pulls strong * Engonomics, Comfort * Brakes bite hard and quick * Lost of standard equipment * Looks upscale * Gas milleage * Price Cons: * CVT

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  1994 Honda Civic 2 Dr EX Coupe - 1994 Honda Civic
  By Another reviewer - January 22 - 12:54 pm

  Bought used and its been reliable except just found out the quarterpanels rust out, will need to POR-15 them come summer. Other than that nothing has failed, just standard maintenance for a car with 112k miles on it.

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  Nice surprise - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Adrian - January 21 - 11:40 pm

  I just traded my 04 TSX for the Si. Although some people at work have told me I step down from a nicer car; I feel like it was a wise choice since I only had to come up with a couple of Ks out of my pocket to drive off with a car with tons of horsepower, technology, and design. As gas prices are on the rise, Im sure a lot of SUV lovers will start discovering the beauty of 197 hp and 31 mpg. 6 speed manual transmission, navi, sunroof, sport seats, etc on a $22k car? Why would anybody be driving anything else than Honda/Acura products???

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  This car dependable and affordable - 2005 Honda Civic
  By JanG - January 19 - 1:55 am

  Great gas mileage. roomy and comfortable.

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  Si is Awesome!! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By jnick1138 - January 18 - 6:16 pm

  This car rocks!! I traded in an 06 Corolla for this and what a difference. The shifting is smooth, and man does this thing go. I like the interior design. Everything is easy to reach and the two-tiered dash is pretty cool. Lots of standard features, and at a reasonable price.