Overview & Reviews
In typical Honda fashion, the Civic receives a number of minor changes this year in order to keep it fresh. For the coupe and sedan, there's new exterior styling, including restyling for the front and rear bumpers, hood, headlights and grille. Inside, the audio speakers have been upgraded, extra sound deadening material has been added and floor mats are now standard in the LX and EX. The LX trim has slightly bigger wheels this year (15 inches) and standard keyless entry. A new value package contains air conditioning, a CD player and a new center console. For the Si hatchback, there are new headlight and taillight designs, larger 16-inch wheels and flashier interior trim. Like the regular sedan, the Civic Hybrid has updated styling, standard floor mats and improved speakers. It also has a new interior console with an armrest, adjustable rear headrests and a manual driver-seat height adjuster. Finally, all 2004 Honda Civic sedans and coupes have a new seatbelt reminder system.
- Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, roomy interior, reputation for durability and quality, impressive crash test scores.
- Top-of-the-line models are pricey, antilock brakes not available on DX or LX.
User Reviews:
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Love this car - 2004 Honda Civic
By flamike772 - November 11 - 10:00 amThis is a great car, peppy for only 127 Horsepower great styling and excellent interior, I brought this car a couple weeks ago after buying a 2001 4 Door EX and never having a major problem with it for four years. I had a SUV and the price of gas was killing me. I got 34MPG with this cars first tank of gas! This car is fun to drive and looks great, wish I got the door edge guards because of how wide the doors open, but you can fin them aftermarket pretty cheap.
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I love this car - 2004 Honda Civic
By smarques - November 5 - 10:00 amAfter shopping for a Prius for better than a month, stopped into the Honda dealer, drove it home that day for about $5K less, and havent regretted it for a minute. Actual MPG doesnt match EPA estimate, but that shouldnt shock anyone. Still getting 35 mpg in high Florida summer primarily making "ant trips" of 2-5 miles. Over the winter, consistently broke 40mpg. Efficiency meter, though not entirely accurate, helped me modify my driving habits to maximize mileage. I cant wait to trade in my pickup for a true hybrid there too!
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Good overall car - 2004 Honda Civic
By jpc477 - October 18 - 10:14 pmThis is a follow up from my first review. Ive had my car for 9 months. The gas mileage is wonderful - on a 2k round trip, I averaged 38-40mpg on the highway even through the mountains of TN! In FL, mpgs were closer to 45! Had a couple of service needs that I didnt quite expect so soon. O2 sensor at 63k & recently replaced the timing belt at 69k (but the car is 5 yrs old). Control arm bushings also need to be replaced. Mechanics said these are all typical for these Civics but overall theyre still some of the best cars out there. I wish it had more power. But this is the car to take on a long road trip!
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Happiest car purchase ever!!! - 2004 Honda Civic
By EPluva - September 30 - 10:00 amAfter a few months of shoping and 15 or so test drives I thought I would drive my teenage love the Civic SI. I barely got myself out of the dealer without taking it home. I wasnt in need of the car for another two months. So the research began, how well recieved was this impresive little car. Well the day finaly came Im not easy to make happy and every time I get the chance I want to drive it. I cant imagine what else I could want from it
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Awesome Car! - 2004 Honda Civic
By lilnattiel - September 23 - 10:00 amI have only had my car for a short time, but from the time that I have had with my Honda, I find myself loving it more and more everyday. I would recommend this car for anyone, especially anyone who travels a lot, b/c this car is GREAT on gas.
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My Black Civic - 2004 Honda Civic
By Colin Thomas - September 18 - 10:00 amOverall I am vary happy with my 2004 Honda Civic EX 2 DR. It is a solid car.
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Very Reliable and Fun to Drive! - 2004 Honda Civic
By RR1RR - September 13 - 10:53 pmI bought this car new in 2004, and it is probably the best car I have owned to date. It has been very reliable, as I have only done the usual routine maintenance (wipers, tires, oil changes, etc). I got the VP package with manual locks and crank windows (less to go wrong- not that it probably would). The 5 speed trans. makes it fun to drive. Power seems on par or better than other 4 cyl. economy-minded models. Buying price was maybe a tad higher than some competing models, but the lack of repair costs and the great fuel economy have long since justified the price! MPG of 35-42 is about the usual for me. I do tilt the seat back a bit, as Im 65" and 250 lbs. Great car though!
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Civic 3rd one and happy - 2004 Honda Civic
By Jose - August 31 - 11:56 pmI love the reliability of the engine, and the ride. Fuel consumption is good to great. Plenty of leg room, and stereo is nice. At this time I have 60000 miles on this Civic and hope to catch the other one I had at 210000 miles which did not burn one drop of oil. It was an older model and the timing belt broke on it, or it would still be running. The newer civics dont have that trouble because of clearance in the valves. Keep it up Honda. Youre the best.
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Stage 1 Modified 04 Civic EX 5SP - 2004 Honda Civic
By Acura Racer - August 25 - 9:50 amI purchased my Civic with its small 127HP 1.7L for my excessive commuting and the need for a gas economy car. After installing a cold-air intake, strut tower brace, stage 1 clutch, lightweight racing flywheel, iridium plugs, and gator belts it flies like a rocket and has an improved gas economy of 30CTY/43HWY. Although the cabin noise is very loud, it is well worth the 400-500 miles per $24 tank of gas. Plus, besides the mods I have only had to change fluids in this car and the periodic check over under the hood. The only exception was an O2 sensor. It is extremely LOW maintenance. Overall, its modern styling and economy are the best I have experienced between Honda/Acura over the years.
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young of heart senior - 2004 Honda Civic
By jackrhoda - August 22 - 2:00 amEXCELLENT handling,EXCELLENT steering, excellent seating, very good all around quality
