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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  Dont want to give up - 1997 Honda Civic
  By partingsweetsorrow - April 9 - 2:00 am

  Fell in love with car from moment saw and first drove it.Searched for Hondas due to reliabilty and high fuel ecomony. This car is great for city and/or suburbia. Love having a manual but soon give up sadly to a condition that allows me to drive automatic at maximum. I intend to find another Honda. I had to replace muffler,due to the large amount of erosion caused in Chicago winters, and an unavoidable pothole/debris incident (Chicago streets -{ hurt radiator but the new one will outlast the engine YEARS from now if possible. I adore paying so little in comparison once every 2 weeks for gas even for a job that requires me to drive daily!

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  The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - 1990 Honda Civic
  By escapevelocity - April 9 - 2:00 am

  While there are good to great things about this car, unfortunately it has had enough problems that I wonder whether I got a lemon. Many repairs needed, including a front axle replacement (under extended warranty, good thing I purchased it), a front windshield which cracked on its own from a defect, CV boot issues and the rear windshield when it shattered while parked, no outside cause found, an oil- burning issue never properly explained. Its also one of the most "user-surly" cars to service that I have seen so far. I still think enough of the overall design that I would purchase another one, just to see if my problems were unique.

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  My Civic - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Glenn Bauer - April 8 - 6:50 pm

  Even though I have only had my cCic for 1 month, I have fallen in love with it. After driving a Saturn for 8 years, my Cvic drives like a dream. My first time driving on an interstate in my Cvic was amazing. The acceleration was smooth and you could barely feel the car shifting. Gas mileage is wonderful especially with the price of gas.

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  Could not be happier! Great Car!!! - 2006 Honda Civic
  By JJ - April 8 - 6:43 pm

  Just picked up our 2006 Honda Civic. First Honda I have owned, Excellent design, very user friendly, very roomy, Im 6 + 230 lbs, and plenty of room, Gets 40 MPG. A well thought our machine. Could not be happier.... Many features of cars 2x the price...

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  Great Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Rick - April 8 - 5:30 pm

  I give this car almost the highest marks possible, I just bought it and really love it. I had pondered buying this model for 6 years and finally with gas the way it is decided the time was right. This is one peppy sports car type handling car. The interior is great and everything is easy to use and read. I love the exterior especially from the sides and rear of the car, I have to admit I did not like the front end all that much at first but I guess the Honda Civic design team knew what they were doing, it has really grown on me and I have to say I am liking it more and more everyday. Super economy without sacrifice.

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  So far, so good - 2006 Honda Civic
  By DHowse - April 8 - 8:13 am

  A really amazing (not so) little car. 5 star safety rating, fun to drive, grat gas mileage. The perfect commuter car. EX has lots of nice bells and whistles (except XM, see below). Wish there was an EX option without the power moonroof (adds weight, cost, complexity). The front mounted (easily readable) spedometer display hooked my wife from the moment we sat down in the car. The Corolla didnt even compaire.

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  I love my car - 1990 Honda Civic
  By cousinthrill - April 8 - 2:00 am

  this car has great gas mileage. about 30 - 35 MPG. plus it has a lot of get up and go!

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  Great Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Deb - April 7 - 9:46 pm

  We have had this car about 6 weeks and we love it. We are getting 54 MPG highway driving at 60 - 65 MPH and 40 MPG in stop and go traffic. The styling is great and it is a fun car to drive.

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  2000 civic si - 2000 Honda Civic
  By Sispeeder - April 7 - 2:00 am

  love the car fast n simple very fun to drive in the 5 speed manual. great engine to put aftermarket mods to.My car will soon be up to 300 horse power n improved torqe

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  Every one should drive a Hybrid.., - 2003 Honda Civic
  By Davdes - April 6 - 10:00 am

  This car is awesome. Very comfortable to drive, smooth quiet ride, seamless technology. My favorite thing about this car is the time and money I save passing by all the gas stations!!! (650 miles between fill ups)