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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  2002 Civic Si - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Matt J - October 6 - 10:00 am

  This baby gets some killer gas mileage and it lets you have a great time while its getting it. The sport seats are extremely comfy, although they may be too narrow for you big guys and gals. The shifter throws are short and precise and clutch can be engaged with hardly any effort. Torque is so so (it is a four banger) but it is still enough to merge and pass quickly on the highway. Steering is tight and gives decent feedback.

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  Awsome Vehicle - 2003 Honda Civic
  By whatteverrr2002 - October 6 - 10:00 am

  First new car ever and after one month, still fun to drive. Excellent worksmanship, quite, comfortable, and just a joy to fill up after 530 miles per tank. Great in the city and 4 hours on the highway. More comfortable than my 98 Honda Accord. It does not get any better than this.

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  One fine car - 2007 Honda Civic
  By George Sutton - October 5 - 5:36 am

  I have driven my new EX for a month now, and I love it. It responds as though it can read my mind. Mine is in Galaxy Gray Metallic and I think its beautiful. Honda has done a great job with exterior styling. Its very attractive. Not only does the windshield give it a sleek look, but the windshields angle provides great protection against breakage. While driving on the interstate, a rock from a truck in front of me hit the windshield with such force it would have broken the glass of my previous cars, but not this Civic. Honda has used every space for available storage, and has filled the car with every convenience, from the security system to the laser cut keys. I just love it.

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  Great Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By A honda owner - October 5 - 3:31 am

  I bought this car almost 20 years ago and I can honestly say it was one of the best purchases I made. It has more than 150,000 miles on it and I changed the tires, battery, brakes, timing belt and front CV joints, but other than that had no major issues. Now my son, who learned to drive with this car, drives this car to and from college over an hours drive away, but so far it is still holding up well. Update Sept 2017: The outside is looking pretty worn but this car is still running good. Just took this car in for a smog test and and with almost 190,000 miles on it this car easily passed. In fact, it passed way below the minimum requirements needed to pass.

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  I LOVE this car!! - 2007 Honda Civic
  By hankyjackz - October 4 - 2:23 pm

  I had given lots of thought as to what car I really wanted and this was one of the main options, with the others being 1.BMW M3, 2.Mitsub. Evo IX, and the IS300.. I can in all honesty say I would not trade my car for none of those (well, maybe the m3 :-). It simply has the best of all worlds: Interior/exterior design, FUEL MILEAGE (Im getting 30+MPG consistently), features, reliability, cost of Aft.Market parts, love the stock rims so dont have to buy aftermarket ones (Will paint them black with red lip though). Everything about it excites me and that transmission.. OMG awesome! cant get enough of it.. If you are thinking about buying one, dont hesitate and DO IT!

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  Great car - 2010 Honda Civic
  By HC - October 3 - 9:36 am

  Reliable, safe, effiecint and fun to drive. And sporty looks. Great little car.

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  Lovin Every Second Of It! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Alex The Man - October 2 - 6:56 pm

  Well what can I say its a Honda folks its really fun to drive. I read all the reviews about this car on this website and to all the nay-sayers its a very awesome car. Fast pick up great gas mileage you get the sporty looking car wit the economy price tag....just buy it dont think about it just buy it!!!

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  Best car for your buck! - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Jack - September 30 - 9:26 pm

  Not expensive. GREAT gas mileage. Love the look. Roomy interior and trunk. Rear passengers dont bump their head on the top of of the car when going over a speed bump, unlike other small cars. Great sound system, and just enough kick to pass up the "overly cautious" driver in an instant.

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  Bang for the Buck - 2004 Honda Civic
  By kingkaxx81 - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Talk about a getting the best deal! I locked in a deal $400 above invoice with 2.9% financing and with Edmunds help, negotiated away all the fluff such as extended warranty. This is by no means a performance car at 115 hp but it really is fun to drive. I had a 97 Volkswagen Jetta before that really cost me a lot of maintenance fees. This Civic should last a lifetime and if I ever want to sell it, I know I will get a good value.

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  Boy do I love this car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By bLaOrVbEiSeKen - September 30 - 2:00 am

  I absolutely love this car. I think its so fun to drive and I love how safe I feel in it. I also loved my buying experience. My salesperson was very knowledgeable (its his job DUH) but he was also very personable which highly shocked me. I was in and out of the dealership not really but the time just flew by cause the guy was so nice and I felt really involved. Im just LOVING my FIRST Honda