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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  Excellent - 2003 Honda Civic
  By LUV2ACCEL8 - December 2 - 4:36 am

  Excellent car, this was my first Civic much improved design since the 99 model. Roomy interior and trunk. Never had any mechanical or elctrical problems. Gas mileage although listed as 30/38, in reality if you drive in the city do not expect 25-28 even with slow takeoff from red light, although its hard to judge because I always have AC on, which drains gas a lot. Interior materials are pretty good for its price, however would strongly recommend getting the after-market leather package.

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  my first car and not a bad one! - 2002 Honda Civic
  By lalalily - November 28 - 10:00 am

  i just bought the si 3 days ago.. i didnt get to drive it much because i had to leave town to go back to school and take my finals.. i really really really miss it.. it seats are really comfortable.. and the rally shifter is very cool.. hmm.. thats all i got for now.. i might come back after ive driven it for awhile and leave another review.. but i doubt it.. hehehe

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  Civic Hybrid Delivers - 2007 Honda Civic
  By selinz - November 28 - 7:26 am

  Purchased it to get CA carpool sticker before they disappear. I have been very pleased so far. With 4 tanks of gas, I seem to get around 45MPG overall. The dash calculated values are a bit lower than when I do the miles divided by gallons purchased calculation. If you keep under 70 mph, you seem to get closer to 50 mpg. If you go closer to 85 mpg, it goes down into the low 40s. Stop and start commute traffic gets you in the highto mid 40s. Nothing I do results in the mileage leaving the low 40s. The radio sounds great with my Ipod. Im not thrilled by the tranny but it seems to get the job done in terms of mpg. Acceleration seems fine as long as you dont stomp on it. Overall, Im pleased!!!

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  Bogus gas ratings - 2006 Honda Civic
  By AC - November 27 - 4:36 pm

  I have some issues with the car. The sub rattles the interior, water comes in the door panels, and the sun visor broke. 30 mpg city and 40 highways? I only avg 27 mpg and I drive normal. I do like the feel of the car and drives very nice but very disappointed with the overall quality of the car and the gas mileage. My ford Taurus with 67,000 miles had no issues.

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  Good Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Good Car - November 27 - 6:00 am

  This is probably the best compact sedan out there. fun drive, superior safety features, reliability, efficiency, etc.

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  Very Impressed with this car - 2012 Honda Civic
  By Honda_dad - November 26 - 2:07 pm

  The only problem we had with this car was going through three batteries from the dealership within the first six months. What we found is the batteries Honda puts in these vehicles are apparently the least they can get by with. After replacing the third one and taking it to an auto parts store to have the alternator checked (which was checked and found to be ok) I bought an Optima Yellow Top battery for it and after three and half years we have had zero battery issues. Ive read reviews on having trouble with the battery in these cars and those people were obviously having the same issues we were. Cheap batteries from the manufacturer. Other than that, we have had zero issues with this car. It belongs to my oldest daughter and it now has 110,000 miles and still runs and rides like the day she bought it. Very much what I expected from Honda. My middle daughter just bought a used 2013 coupe yesterday. Well see how well it lasts.

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  Best for the price - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Max - November 25 - 6:33 am

  Did a lot of research and wanted something RELIABLE. Everything else was not a big deal. My definition of reliable was: asking mechanics, owners, reading reviews, and just looking at the road; how many old Civics are still on the road compared to the other makes.

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  I Love this car! - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Kait - November 24 - 12:13 am

  This is a great little/big car. There is a lot of room and it is very comfortable. It is amaizing on gas. All of the features are easy to use and see, nothing complicated. It has a great look and rides extremely smooth. Its a great first car!!

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  The perfect car? - 2004 Honda Civic
  By kevin.hout@adelphia. - November 23 - 2:00 am

  This is not a Porsche nor is it a Cadillac. But my Civic thinks its both. For under $17K this is by far the best vehicle for your money. From smooth styling to great handling and power my civic covers all the bases. Honda reliability is second to none in this class and the gas milage is awesome especially in todays economy. I looked at all the cars in this class, the Jetta, Corrola, Sentra and Elantra and every time I found myself comparing them to the Civic EX. Do yourself a favor and give it a spin, you will not be disapointed.

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  Soiid ride with kick - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Yukon Black - November 23 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle is a joy to drive. The ride is very solid and quiet. There is a great amount of power under the hood. The unusual stick shift gets better and makes more sense over time. You catch peoples eyes with this machine.