2008 Honda Civic Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.45/5 Average
578 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A new Mugen Si trim level debuts for the 2008 Honda Civic sedan. It's similar to the regular Si sedan but comes with more aggressive suspension tuning, special wheels and exterior body enhancements. The only other change for the Civic line this year is the new availability of leather seating for the new EX-L trim level.

Pros:
  • Engine lineup that offers both fuel-efficiency and performance, roomy and refined interior, high crash test scores, available as a sedan or coupe.
Cons:
  • Controversial gauge cluster design, slow acceleration times of Hybrid and GX models.

User Reviews:

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  • Fit and finish - 2008 Honda Civic
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    The Civic’s that are made in Canada has very poor fit and finish. The hood on the left and right fender would not be even, other panels on the car would be off on each side and also the bumper in the back. If they cant even make that right, just imagine the engine and the transmission components. “Honda owner check your civics and you would be able to tell the difference on the body panels are not even on the right and left sides of the car”. I asked the dealer sales people and their replied “they don’t know why”. However the civic hybrids are made very well, those are made in Japan.

  • Great Car - 2008 Honda Civic
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    I was shocked on a highway trip to get 41mpg on the highway... far better than the 26 I used to get with my last car, a BMW. I am a tall person, 62 and easily fit in the car. I love the sporty styling and well appointed ergonomics. This car has great visibility due to the huge windshield. You will ride very low to the ground... but Im sure that has something to do with reducing drag.

  • A nice car - 2008 Honda Civic
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    Been driving this for less than a month now, it has 1200 miles on it. So far it absolutely amazing. Its really fun to drive, Great care for a good deal. You can always buy more comfortable seat add-ons. Blind spot can be easily fixed. Just adjust mirror to see more of the next lane, so all you have to do is turn head once and look at in mirror. Parking is not an issue, can always reverse and re-park. Kinda huge, but its fine.

  • Honda is a waste! - 2008 Honda Civic
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    My purchasing process at the dealer was great but not until i drove it out of the dealer (purchased on 11/23/07). Imagine having a service for your car the 1st day you buy it, thats what I experienced for a hose blowing off the coolant system. Now i have another problem took my car in 6/13/08 had a engine light on and they replaced coils and plugs and again 6/14/08 took it again for service because it had an engine light on again and the tech told me that i red lined the car, they had to adjust the valves and cost me $216. Now on 6/27/08 my engine broke down in the highway and now they tell me that Honda wont cover anything because of the past history of redlining the car. Limiting that it was my prob

  • Great Mileage - 2008 Honda Civic
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    I purchased a Civic Hybrid a few weeks ago and have put ~1880 miles on it thus far. The mileage keeps getting better as you learn to drive it. For the 1880 miles I am getting an overall of 46.3 mpg. I do a lot of highway driving, but amazingly, I usually see the mileage go up after I get off the highway. I have curbed my "need for speed" on the highway (usually travel somewhere between 62 and 68 mph - I used to drive my Audi at a steady 74 mph when I wasnt speeding)and am really into trying to get the maximum mileage. Ive totally enjoyed driving it while the gas prices keep going up. Makes you feel like you made a good decision in getting it.

  • Civic Si is too much fun - 2008 Honda Civic
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    Bought this Si about a week ago and have had a hard time leaving it parked. This car brought the biggest smile to my face that any car has given. Not only do you get amazing performance, but going down the highway I averaged 33 mpg. I havent had it for very long, but this car is one of the best deals I have ever gotten on a car and it is by far the most fun I have had in one.

  • Perfect economic car - 2008 Honda Civic
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    It is a nice economic package the DX trim and it performs as an EX in a complete driving experience. The wheels are very nice, and its sporty look and the inches factory lowered give it something extra.

  • Glad I picked the civic - 2008 Honda Civic
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    I drove all the comparable cars in this class and I fell in love with the styling and interior of the civic. The front seats have plenty of leg room and I love the digital speedometer close to the windshield.

  • Gŕeat Car, just need a car for transporting post-o - 2008 Honda Civic
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    Some wear and tare due to age.

  • Gŕeat Car, just need a car for transporting post-o - 2008 Honda Civic
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    Some wear and tare due to age.

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