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 ole reliable - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Eric - December 12 - 6:22 pm

  What can I say about the civic. Light, nimble, with a quick feel. The only expenses other than fluids, filters, batteries, and tires was the timing belt at 90,000. The car runs effortlessly and still gets 37mpg combined. Honda did a great job making a very economical car sporty and fun. The only problem with mine is a slow passenger side window motor. Now the 2006 civic looks to do it all over again. Get in line to get the Si.

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  Best Car Ever Owned - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Honda Fan - August 19 - 6:13 pm

  I just turned my car over the 100,000 mile mark yesterday and it still runs like it has only 10 miles. I purchased this car new and have not had one major problem with it. In fact, this is the best Honda Ive ever owned (after having 3 Accords prior to this purchase). I was only buying this car to keep for a short time, but just cant seem to part with it.

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  Honda Hatchback is #1 - 1997 Honda Civic
  By JohnJay - June 13 - 10:00 am

  I got this car and i have never had any problems with it. And I beat this car EVERYDAY :) Hiting 110+mph. This car gets good gas mileage and is very reliable. And there are so many aftermarkets parts for it. I am in to fixing up cars for racing and this car is idel for the tack because of it light body. And it is so easy to put in a bigger engine. :)

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  About my Civic - 1997 Honda Civic
  By civical - April 2 - 11:31 pm

  To be honest, I purchased this car from a private party with 15,000 miles on it. It was 3 years old at the time and it had a salvage title... At first, I was concerned, but I have had no problems with this car. I am very pleased with my purchase. I paid $7,500. I go to the dealer to get my oil changed regularly, but besides that and brakes, that is all it has needed. I absolutely LOVE it.

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  A little red dream - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Joe - March 31 - 7:53 pm

  My little red civic hatchback (3 door) is a dream to own. with oil changes every 3000 miles, it has run like new since the day i got it. i havent had any problems with it what so ever. If you are looking for a reliable and stylish used car, this is the one to go with. it wont let you down.

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  Still Going! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By luvmyhonda - March 4 - 11:24 am

  At 185,000 miles....only thing needed was the routine maintenance, am now needing to replace my timing belt for the 2nd time. Still going strong. Cant imagine having to replace the motor??!!! I had brake pads put on, and besides that, routine maintenance at 50,000, 100,000 (replaces the timing belt), plus oil changes every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. I asked a Honda mechanic how far did he think my Honda would go and he said, "400,000" after confirming that I get oil changes regularly. I bought this new in 1997 but my next vehicle will probably be a used Honda after this experience. Wouldnt trust anything else. Runs great! Im shooting for 300,000.

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  Great small car, just a few small gripes - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Mik - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Great car, should have gotten the fivespeed though. (test drove both) Performance is a little sluggish when the car is full. But its very quick when im by myself. A supercharged/turboed version would fix that wouldnt it? ;)

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  Great small car, just a few small gripes - 1997 Honda Civic
  By mIK - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Great car, should have gotten the fivespeed though. (test drove both) Performance is a little sluggish when the car is full. But its very quick when im by myself. A supercharged/turboed version would fix that wouldnt it? ;)

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  97 Civic - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Sergio - January 16 - 7:02 pm

  It is a good reliable car that is really fun to drive the handling is excellent and its pretty fast you can feel the power right away its a 5 speed cluch transsmission and it peels in first three gears once you hit 4th it stops.

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  My First and only - 1997 Honda Civic
  By beavetm - September 8 - 2:00 am

  I have driving my car for over seven years and have only had it in the shop for a major repair one time. I must say that this car has got me through high school, college and beyond. It is a wonderful first car for young drivers because it looks sharp and is relatively inexpensive. I will never buy another car except a Honda in the future, but I plan to keep my Civic forever.