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 Vehicle - 1995 Honda Civic
  By Govione - March 19 - 2:00 am

  Riding a 1995 Honda Civic Ex Coupe is pleasurable. Its interior comfort is great and its performance is almost excellent. The EX model is powerful though lacks much horsepower. It should have brought a twin cam Vtec system. Ive been a couple of years with it and had not a single problem with it. It has a beautiful exterior design because of its sportish, modern design. Overall Ill rate it excellent

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  A car with two personalities - 1999 Honda Civic
  By m_manalac - March 19 - 2:00 am

  I got my 99 Si in mid 1999 and never regret the purchase. It has been very reliable and fun to drive. After 4+ years of owning it, I still get $10000+ offers for it!

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  Great value for your money - 2008 Honda Civic
  By tsheata - March 18 - 11:36 am

  I looked at purchasing the Ford Fusion, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, and Honda Accord. The civic is great to drive around town and fits nicely in spots that larger models cannot fit. The gas mileage is great and it is very responsive and sporty. Furthermore, the resale value is great on these vehicles. Very happy with the civic.

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  Great Car - 1996 Honda Civic
  By Byron - March 18 - 2:00 am

  In my opinion the Civic is my favorite car in the world. Okay, so it doesnt have the horses or it doesnt have that stylish look compared to the new generation... but performance wise, the Civic can match the rest. Not to mention the great gas mileage it produces. I am very pleased with my Civic.

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  Nice Little Car w/ Bad Tires - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Bill - March 16 - 4:16 pm

  Ive owned this car for more than a year now. I drive a lot of highway and city mix miles and this car has performed excellent in both city and highway with one exception. The factory Bridgestone tires are absolute pieces of junk and wore out at 17,000 miles. Honda seems to have realized this as the latest Civics Ive seen have Goodyear tires on them. Other than the tires, the car accelerates nicely and is fairly comfortable for two average sized people. The fuel mileage ranges in the 33-34 MPG area no matter how I drive, and I dont drive conservatively. The stereo is excellent as long as you dont want to install XM Radio. That will cost you $500 if you can find someone to do it.

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  91 Honda Civic DX Rules! - 1991 Honda Civic
  By c_wistar - March 16 - 2:00 am

  I have had this one since early 2002, when the car was already old. It has 55,000 miles, but even so has a book value of a paltry $1,770. I would Never trade it in, because any replacement would never cut the mustard.

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  excellent - 1995 Honda Civic
  By chris slater - March 15 - 2:00 am

  well it is a nice car

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  hondaaaaas - 2003 Honda Civic
  By sweetmolissa - March 14 - 10:00 am

  great car...fun to drive. I only wish it was a little easier to people to get in and out of the back seat

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  HONDA CIVIC - 2003 Honda Civic
  By LISATFJ - March 14 - 10:00 am

  EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE, GOOD HANDLING, IM A HONDA CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. EVEN MY DAD WHO HAS NEVER OWNED ANYTHING OTHER THAN A CHEVY LOVES MY CIVIC!

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  94 honda civic ex coupe - 1994 Honda Civic
  By civicracer94 - March 13 - 2:00 am

  this is the best car i ever had when i got this car it had 110000 now it has 220000and only had minner stuff go bad