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 used car to buy - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Cain - May 19 - 3:22 pm

  Obviously, fuel economy was a major factor when buying this car - 35mpg / 400+ miles on one tank!! The only dislikes I have are the location of the side-mirror controls (on the dash just left of the steering column - hard to get to without taking you eyes off the road) road noise all the time and driver seat needs a longer armrest. Other than those items, I am very pleased with this CIVIC. Great resale value if I decide to sell of trade-in too...

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  Good small car - 2000 Honda Civic
  By cl8855 - May 17 - 3:58 pm

  I bought this car in 2000 for my wife to be. Excellent gas mileage, good looks, nice handling. Overall, I wish I had bought the EX version. The fit and finish on this was not as good as my Accord. A little slow on the get-go unless you rev the engine super high. No trunk opener on the keyless entry.

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  Inexpensive, Sporty, Fun-to-drive!!! - 2010 Honda Civic
  By dano0726 - May 17 - 11:43 am

  Just purchased this week and traded in a diesel 2005 VW Passat Sedan. Plan to hand over the keys to teenage daughter in 1.5 years as her first car. Black exterior with LX-S trim looks sweet; black cloth interior looks better than the gray. Was concerned about going from a diesel back to gas engine, but I am impressed with the acceleration the car has. Good build quality, and the entry price and nameplate could not be beaten.

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  Excellent Car! A+++ - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Kevin - May 17 - 5:40 am

  This is truly an excellent car. I am 63 and have ZERO comfort problems. There is plenty of space for the driver and passengers. I have read some reviews about people complaining about the parking break... but its fine. Also, a few people have complained about there being no trunk-release. Are you serious!?!? Cry me a river while I turn a key to open up my trunk. The mileage is great, and the car drives so smoothly. I was very impressed at how smooth the car drives, very little bumps. Also, the road noise is fine.

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  Great car. - 2016 Honda Civic
  By EK - May 15 - 2:23 pm

  The only drawbacks poor back window visibility,

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  Great car. - 2016 Honda Civic
  By EK - May 15 - 2:23 pm

  The only drawbacks poor back window visibility,

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  Love it - 2001 Honda Civic
  By Emmy - May 15 - 11:48 am

  i cant imagine saying anything bad about this car. i recently purhcased it and i love it! the ride is awesome, it drives as smooth as my fathers bmw. it is comfortable, and the back seats are suprisingly roomy. the gas mileage is great and the styling is too. I was used to driving a 92 volvo station wagon, so the styling couldnt get much better if you ask me. it has been very reliable and seems quick on the road. i love the interior, and while driving, the car is very quiet, there was one rattle, but the dealership took care of it for me. other than that, the car makes barely any noise at all. overall a great car!

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  Honda civic EX - 2016 Honda Civic
  By Ahsanul - May 14 - 10:18 pm

  i bought Honda civic EX is not even four months, this car already start to giving me transmission problem. Also sensor and brake problem. Any way 1 thing that benefit me is good mileage. However dont buy this car!!!!!

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  Holy cow this car is amazing!! - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Bob Dole - May 14 - 12:33 pm

  This car is great, once I drop in an AEM cold air intake. It needed just a little kick and that did the trick!

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  One Step Forward - 2003 Honda Civic
  By DigiDragon - May 14 - 2:00 am

  I own the "cvt" or automatic version of the Hybrid. Its very quiet except for road noise. Friends have been impressed and geeked out by the "click-start" and the semi-digital,indigo dash (especially the battery meters). I average 42MPG. Excellent sound system and room for adding power points.