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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  go cart on steroids - 1990 Honda Civic
  By jzobie - August 7 - 2:00 am

  The car is excellent it was bought completely bare bones, there is no A/C, p/s p/w p/door locks, pass side mirror, etc. The car was just poorly cared for since day one. When I took delivery on the car it had no oil was a gallon low on coolant and the lack of attention was evident all over the car. Well i get in the car turn the key and boom it starts right up. I have driven it almost 500 miles since owning it and absolutely no motor problems. It is an absolute BLAST to drive and hopefully it will aid in getting me through the next 3 years of college.

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  What a great car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Rich JC - August 6 - 10:00 am

  I drive more than 150 miles a day and this car is quiet smooth and comfortable. On top of that, I get between 45 and 50 miles per gallon and more than half of the trip is at 70 MPH. The car now has over 9,000 miles on it and so far I have had no unscheduled maintenance and no failures. Ive driven into the mountains, out to the desert, and all over town and I look forward to my daily drive.

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  My new car - 2003 Honda Civic
  By Shortykins - August 6 - 10:00 am

  Ive had this car for only a month now and so far I love it. For the price I got it for, I was very satisfied with the standard features it came with, such as CD player, sunroof, and VTEC engine. However, I do not like the fact that the seats constantly have lint on them, the car gets shaky once you hit around 70 mph, and that leather wasnt an option. Also, being short, I find that the headrests in the backseat do obstruct view somewhat. Aside from this, this car has exceeded my expectations!

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  Aimed To Please - 2009 Honda Civic
  By billyd09 - August 5 - 1:13 pm

  After having my 2009 Honda Civic LX-S for less than a week, I can say that Im really happy with the purchase. The ride is smooth, so far it handles very well, the MPG are great (although I havent filled up yet). Also, the interior is laid out very well. Everything you need and very easy to use. Im a big fan of the black interior with the leather wrapped steering wheel in the LX-S model. I would advise anyone who buys the LX-S to buy the fog lights as an add-on, as they add a pop to the car. Also, this car looks so much better in person than in the pictures. In pictures this vehicle does not stand out, but in the road it does. Very happy with this car.

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  Fun Ride with Good Mileage - 2009 Honda Civic
  By bryan200k - August 5 - 6:30 am

  I really like the dashboard layout. Having the digital speedometer on the second tier, I would actually consider a safety feature. It allows me to keep my eyes more on the road, by not having to look down as far to see my speed. I love the black seating in the LX-S, but as others have stated, it does attract the lint. Really love the gas mileage and the handling. It has the typical Honda suspension that you feel the road bumps and hear the road noise. It is fun to drive. Great visibility all around.

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  great compact car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By kormi - August 5 - 4:23 am

  just bought my 2006 honda civic lx. great little car. looks nice and is fun to drive. the gas mileage is also superb.

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  Poor gas miliage - 1993 Honda Civic
  By cecep - August 5 - 2:00 am

  I bought my civic w/ 97000 miles on it and i had it for 2 months so far but what i noticed is NO POWER and in mine it has poor gas miliage about 20 miles in mixed driving and it has a small tank so i have to fill it up ever week!

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  Good car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By JMCollins12 - August 5 - 2:00 am

  My cars like a child, I love my car and it loves me, its very dependable and Ive never had a problem with it, I plan on buying a new honda and hopefully I can get the same quality out of it.

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  Sport Touring is a premium car for a great price! - 2017 Honda Civic
  By Joshua Price - August 4 - 11:45 pm

  I was excited to get my sport touring because Honda has decided to offer nearly all the same features on the Civic that they do the Accord. The quality and comfort of the car is one of the best in the class while maintaining a sporty look in my opinion. Numerous compliments will defiantly come with the purchase of this car. I would recommend this car to anyone considering to purchase a new midsize car.

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  Great car and fun to drive - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Gary F. - August 4 - 2:46 pm

  I have not owned a car in about 15 years. My truck is a gas guzzler so I bought a civic. It gets great gas mileage and is fun to drive. Drove home in a rain/ice/snow storm recently and the car handled the icy road very well.