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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  New Civic Believer - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Max - July 23 - 10:56 pm

  I traded in my Expedition for this Civic as a means to get rid of my truck and to resell the Civic with no problem. At first I was just going to keep it until I found something else that I was interested in, but not anymore. I am more than pleased with the purchase of this car. Before it was just an in-between car, but now the more and more I drive it, I couldnt believe why it took me so long to realize this is the best car for your dollar overall. Its so fun to drive, styling is amazing, interior feels like you are in a cockpit of a jet and best of all it is so practical for almost any occasion. My suggestion to anyone thinking of buying one is too buy it and never look back!

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  Saving a Ton on Gas - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Steven - July 23 - 6:43 am

  I purchased my civic a few months ago in order to find a reliable replacement for my truck, which was on its last leg. Over time, Ive come to appreciate the civic more and more. With only 2000 miles on the odometer, Im averaging around 28 mpg in the city and nearly 38 on the highway. I purchased the EXL model in dark red with tan leather. The car feels solid and looks beautiful. Our family previously owned a 2002 civic and this model is a great improvement! The car was tuned for fuel economy and not performance, so it tends to buck a bit if I accelerate hard from a dead stop. However, Im saving nearly $30 a week in gas, so I have no complaints.

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  Honda did it right - 2006 Honda Civic
  By RickL - July 22 - 12:06 pm

  Im a honda guy since 1994 and have owned Civics and Accords. I traded my 98 Acura and bought an 06 civic EX sedan to improve mpgs. I think the new Civic styling is great - very Acura TSX-like. The interior is smart and has good fit and finish. Im impressed with quietness and responsiveness of the engine and got used to the new digital speedo very quickly. I hope the durability is comparable to my past civics, but so far, Im lovin it. Got the car in Nighthawk Black Pearl and it looks really good - especially with contrasting ivory interior. No noises or grunts yet - I wish us all good like with our new Civics.

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  Great Little Car - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Austin - July 19 - 1:16 pm

  Ive owned this car for almost 2 years now and I love it. My wife is the primary driver and she couldnt be happier with the styling, performance and gas mileage. The last 2 years we have driven it from Ohio to Savannah on vacation and have averaged 40 mpg on the highway. We avg about 34 with a combination of country and city driving. Plan on getting a second one soon!

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  Disappointed - 2008 Honda Civic
  By hdapt - July 18 - 10:33 am

  Buyer beware. I am very disappointed. The most troublesome problem with the car is that there is a significant, and very distracting, vibration in the steering wheel, driver’s seat, and middle console when the car is at a resting idle. This alone makes me dislike this car. The car has been in for service 3 times. American Honda Corp’s position on the problem is that it is within manufacturing standards. There is also a significant vibration in the steering wheel and roughness at highway speeds. The road noise is loud. This car does NOT get 34 mpg, 30 at best. I would not buy this car again. I would recommend you test drive multiple cars and read many customer reviews.

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  Great... - 2007 Honda Civic
  By si_civic - July 18 - 12:40 am

  I was on a waiting list for this little coupe, and it finally arrived 4 months later. I am quite pleased with the handling. No other front wheel drive car, in my opinion, handles this well from the factory. Many aftermarket parts are available (as of this writing, July 07). There are a few problems I have encountered: clunking noise from pass. side strut assembly, drive-by-wire throttle issues, paint quality (POOR), intermittent wiper system sometimes doesnt work properly, interior scratches very easily. All in all, I highly recommend this car. Compared to the Cobalier this is one car you would surely love to drive, and drive all the way to its 8300 rpm redline!

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  A great deal and even better purchase - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Love My Honda - July 17 - 12:23 am

  We bought our 2007 Honda Civic EX Sedan to replace a 2002 Toyota Prius. Being life long Loyal Toyota drivers, it was a big change going to Honda. It is one of the best decisions we have ever made. The fuel economy is better than we expected. We average 35 mpg. And the styling is great. It is a peppy car that is fun to be in. Whether youre 20 or 50 it doesnt matter, the car fits anyone. The blue color is amazing and the extras are great. We have had no mechanical or cosmetic problems with our civic. Its easy to say that we will be repeat Honda buyers.

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  One owner Civic VX - 1992 Honda Civic
  By Kenneth Hausmann - July 14 - 5:33 pm

  I bought this car new in 1992 knowing almost nothing about Honda. I got it because it had 92 hp instead of the paltry 70 the CX and DX had. It also had cloth seats, aluminum wheels, and about 5 more mpg. I planned to sell it when my 1969 Mustang came out of restoration shop but fell in love with the car. I added the cargo cover, cruise control, intermittent wipers, body side moldings, floor mats, rear speakers from an SI, tinted windows, factory clock, the tall console with pad, which is essential for a comfortable driving position, and AMFM CD with Sirius. The car is easy to maintain, gets about 43 city and 50 hwy. On one trip to Iowa, I filled up the 10 gallon tank in Austin, TX and drove to El Dorado Kansas, where I put 9.6 gallons in. That averaged 57.7 mpg, driving at 65 mph. I have never gotten less than 42 mpg, and that was in summer, AC blasting, in city traffic. I just brought it in to have it rebuilt at 489k. I will never sell this car. I painted it once and the interior is still very good. I wonder how many people have a one owner VX? I also wish I knew how many they made, but Honda is mum on this subject. Update, car is back, has 495k on it, and is running perfectly again. Next stop is 1,000,000 miles!

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  A great car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Brianpli - July 14 - 10:00 am

  all I can say is..................I love it

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  Sporty Car at an Affordable Price - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Eric - July 13 - 7:10 pm

  In its price range, the Si stands out. Stock, its on par with the GTI, Cobalt, supercharged tC, and RSX Type-S. Yet the GTI and supercharged tC are limited as tuner cars and are more expensive for the setup and dont handle as well. The Si even compensates for low toque with its high rev short throw setup. Its interiors and Hondas build quality beat out the Cobalt and RSX (how it beats the "higher class" version of the same company is a mystery to me), and the GTIs exterior is a matter of personal taste. Whether its stock or tuned, the Si packs a punch behind the wheel and outdoes its competitors. It even has bonuses like a 300w audio system, moon roof, and a sleek racy design.