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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  Fun with svings - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Scar - December 7 - 9:00 am

  Not my first Civic and wont be my last. I have had this Civic for about two months and I am very happy. Getting over 30 MPG.

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  2007 honda civic EX a/c failure - 2007 Honda Civic
  By My 1st Honda - December 5 - 9:06 am

  Bought in Feb of 2007. I am now faced with a failed a/c. Since Ive had the car, the a/c button when engaged emitted a clunking noise. when the car would idle, it sounded like a fan was rattling. I took it in for servicing. I was told that the drive belt needed to be adjusted (?), the car was still making the noise. Now about 8 months later, my a/c will not blow cold air nor will the compressor or clutch engage.I was told that something must have punctured my compressor and the freon has leaked out and neither Honda or my extended warranty will cover the damage because it is considered a road hazard and my fault. Honda will not fix my car. I will never by another.I am prepared to fight this

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  Civic - 1998 Honda Civic
  By aeman21 - December 4 - 9:51 pm

  I bought the Civic with 144,000 miles. I now have 146,000 miles. I traded my 1999 Civic LX 4-door for this car, and it was a great decision. My 98 EX is a stick as opposed to my 99 LX auto. It has much better gas mileage and is a lot more fun to drive.

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  Wouldnt buy another one .. ever - 2005 Honda Civic
  By g mack - December 3 - 9:10 am

  The drivers seat is very uncomfortable, they totally missed on the design and I am a normal size man.Trunk lid leaked from day one due to poor workmanship. The power window on the passegers side didnt work properly and I had to take it to the dealer twice. In general, just very poor construction of an automobile.

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  Never a Dull Moment - 2003 Honda Civic
  By Paul1066 - December 2 - 2:00 am

  I recentley purchased a new 02 Civic Si for under $16K. Many local delears in the Atlanta area had a few 02s left so I got one while they were on offer. The Si is made in the UK, my homeland, and its a shame we do not get the Type-R here in the US, now that looks hot. 200 BHP and a 146 mph top speed. I am happy so far with the 160 BHP machine and the car has a great level of equipment for the money. I like the handling and the motor which is smooth and pulls well at all speeds. A great car for the money.

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  Si - 1999 Honda Civic
  By car6564 - December 2 - 2:00 am

  Great little car, however, developed electrical problems after only 34,000 miles, dealer couldnt fix it until the 3rd try. I bailed before any other little problems came on, ironically occurred right after the warranty expired.

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  This car is the bombbbbbb!!!!!! - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Jerry - November 30 - 3:31 pm

  Ive had this 98 hx all over a year now & it has been an awesome car..And of course Ive did a lot of up grade( its a Honda).. but its all ways up for a road trip, I purchased the car with 125,xxx Im @154,xxx and Ive decided to rebuild the bottom end with high compression pistons to go with my comp-cam.. my house should end up @170-180hp by the end;which is the same hp as a Acura Integra Ls motor( which is a dohc) pretty good for a sohc...

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  This car is the bombbbbbb!!!!!! - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Jerry - November 30 - 3:31 pm

  Ive had this 98 hx all over a year now & it has been an awesome car..And of course Ive did a lot of up grade( its a Honda).. but its all ways up for a road trip, I purchased the car with 125,xxx Im @154,xxx and Ive decided to rebuild the bottom end with high compression pistons to go with my comp-cam.. my house should end up @170-180hp by the end;which is the same hp as a Acura Integra Ls motor( which is a dohc) pretty good for a sohc...

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  This car is the bombbbbbb!!!!!! - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Jerry - November 30 - 3:31 pm

  Ive had this 98 hx all over a year now & it has been an awesome car..And of course Ive did a lot of up grade( its a Honda).. but its all ways up for a road trip, I purchased the car with 125,xxx Im @154,xxx and Ive decided to rebuild the bottom end with high compression pistons to go with my comp-cam.. my house should end up @170-180hp by the end;which is the same hp as a Acura Integra Ls motor( which is a dohc) pretty good for a sohc...

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  No better car for the money - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Jason Young - November 30 - 12:23 pm

  We were looking for a family car to replace our 1998 Honda Accord when we ran across this one. We also had driven the Saturn Ion 3 and the Volkswagen Golf. This car outshined the Accord, the Golf, and the Saturn in every way. It is very fun to drive, looks, great and has a family feel and a sporty feel at the same time. Honda has really done it with this vehicle. The gas mileage is excellent. The other auto manufacturers are light years behind with comparable vehicles. I would buy another one today! This one was for my wife but I want one for myself now!