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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  Love my Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By prodigy - June 20 - 6:10 am

  I have owned my Civic for about 4 months now and have over 12,000 miles on it. I absolutely love this car. Other cars that I have purchased previously have never measured up and I was never totally happy. I have not had that problem with this car. It is such a smooth ride. Im always excited when I get in the drivers seat because this Civic gets a lot of looks.

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  gotta love the SI !!!!! - 2004 Honda Civic
  By sk8r64sno - June 19 - 10:00 am

  it is an all around excellent vehicle. the 2.0l engine gives plenty of horsepower and torque. rally style shifter is ergonomicly superior to the standard shifter and the suade race seats are extremely comfortable. i installed a 2 inch lowering kit on mine, and it grips better and still retains the factory ride. not bumpy at all. if you want a car that looks great, runs fast, has great gas milage and is still comfortable and fun to drive i would HIGHLY reccomend the civic SI. gotta love the SI !!!!!

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  2006 Civic EX Sedan - 2006 Honda Civic
  By DW - June 18 - 2:13 am

  This new Civic is a car for the 21st century. It has everything you could ask for in terms of styling, performance, interior/trunk space. Ive only had the car for two weeks but Im very happy with the purchase.

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  the honda civic si rocks! - 2006 Honda Civic
  By demichef81 - June 18 - 1:23 am

  I purchased the new 2006 Honda Civic Si and it is one of the best decisions that Ive ever made. It is way more car than the price suggests, and it is so fun to drive. 200 horsepower out of a 2 liter four cylinder car is just a showcase of Honda technology. This car is fast and the handling is unbelievable. The styling is brilliant and the fit and finish are top grade. I would highly recommend purchasing this car if you can find one.

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  Nice car for the money - 2002 Honda Civic
  By bcraft01 - June 17 - 2:00 am

  I paid 13,500 for my car. The car is a perfect for driving around town.

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  Great all around car - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Dave - June 16 - 4:56 am

  Bought the EX Sedan 1 1/2 months ago and have not regretted it. The car is very smooth and has great road handling ability. Gas mileage is very good. The quality of construction does not leave much if anything to be desired. When you shut the door you can feel you are in a solid car. Looked at the MX-3 and Corolla and the Civic won hands down. It is a nice car to take out onto the highway and and nice to zip around town in. The interior is roomier than expected for a small car.

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  Speedy but unsteady - 2007 Honda Civic
  By joe_prog - June 15 - 9:06 pm

  My SI sedan came with a leather interior. Yes, the car is noisy, it is designed to be that way. I got rid of a lot of the booming by lining the trunk, the doors and part of the floorboard with RAAMmat. The left front fender is designed to be an acoustic amplifier for the intake. This became apparent when the exhaust noise was dampened. My third gear was sticky. I replaced the oil with Royal Purple and it is perfect now. When I leave from a standing stop, sometimes, the steering wheel lurches to the right. Also, sometimes, I hear a popping noise from the left front wheel. All in all, a disappointing car.

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  2008 Civic Hybrid - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Leon Gonnering - June 15 - 5:16 pm

  15,000 miles and no problem what so ever. Gas mileage is very good, at $4.00 per gallon its worth it. Handling is crisp but steering is a little too sensitive at highway speeds. Performance is all I expected, now if the front seats werent so hard and the road noise as loud I couldnt find anything to fault.

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  2006 Honda Civic SI - 2006 Honda Civic
  By GB - June 15 - 4:30 pm

  Bought the 2006 SI on Dec 10/05, and can say it has great value for $$, great handling, great power and good interior quality; would suggest it to anyone to buy.

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  First New Honda - 1996 Honda Civic
  By HondaOwnerJC - June 15 - 2:00 am

  I purhcased my 96 Honda Civic LX Oct 95. I use it everyday to commute to work. It is by far the most reliable vehicle Ive ever owned. Runs and looks great. I bought it for the name and so far it has lived up to its name. No major service just regular fluid changes.