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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  03 civic Si - 2003 Honda Civic
  By allmtrep3 - February 9 - 2:00 am

  awesome car. fun to drive, handles great for a stock car. extremely happy with my purchase.

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  Awesome car - 2002 Honda Civic
  By RocketMan - February 8 - 10:00 am

  Ive driven this car back and forth to work 40 miles each way, 5 days a week, for the last 1 yr+. Pros: Awesome mileage (AVERAGE = 38) for any car, nevermind an Automatic!!!, tight suspension (contrary to what Ive read) in that I can hug a well-rounded 90 degree turn at 40 mph, car exudes quality (kicks ass on any of the 3 Fords and 2 Toyotas Ive had). Cons: Stereo sound just so-so (needs high quality bass-response for the EX), road noise (a bit loud for my taste), no center arm rest (the one that it comes with is a joke!)

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  Honda Civic LX - 1997 Honda Civic
  By CivicDriver - February 8 - 10:00 am

  I think this car is a good deal because of its low price. The engine is very rev happy and seems to ask for more. The gas mileage is wonderful. The car is well built and you know when you wake up in the morning the car will be waiting for you to start it up. The car is some what rommy and can fit 4 people nicely when there is 5 people it gets a little crowded. Another thing that could be better would be the accleration because you will need that extra pick up to merge on to the freeways. Besides that this is a great car and I have learned to love this little car.

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  Watch your front end - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Todd - February 8 - 12:50 am

  I purchased the Honda Civic EX without a test drive since I had already test drove the 2006 Civic and the 2006 Toyota Corolla last year. I liked the way the Civic drove while being somewhat of a cross between an economizer sedan and a luxury car. Highway mileage at 40 seems to be a misnomer. I cant beat 36 mpg with slow acceleration highway although I have less than 2,000 miles on the car. My previous new Civic (1990) beat the ratings, so these new ratings seem to be overly optimistic.

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  Not a bad coupe spacious inside - 2015 Honda Civic
  By Zohaib - February 7 - 6:45 pm

  Great first car no problems what soever even with the cvt transmission has enough power havent had any problems drives nice great fuel saver and a spacious coupe.

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  01 Civic EX replacment - 2006 Honda Civic
  By bill c - February 7 - 1:13 am

  After 5 years of no problems with our 01 EX we traded it in on the 4dr EX. The resale amazed me in comparison to the other cars we were considering to trade. This was one of the primary considerations we examined prior to purchase. It appears Honda has hit a home run in our initial ownership experience. The car is significantly quiter than the 01 Coupe we had and more comfortable. Fit and finish also receive high marks. Took it on a trip the day we purchased it and got 38 MPG on the highway.

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  Nice car with some reservations - 2017 Honda Civic
  By James Bailey - February 5 - 7:14 am

  I traded a 2015 Honda Fit for my 2017 Sonic Grey Civic hatch. I loved the Fit, it was manual shift and I drove it 25000 miles in just under a year. But I saw the Civic hatch in the Sonic grey and had to have it. In retrospect, I wish Id kept the Fit, and heres why. 1. the seats - the Civic seats just arent as comfortable to me as the Fits were. My wife agrees. 2. Im not old but Im not young anymore, and getting in and out of the Civic is a chore. You sit on the ground, or so it feels. 3. Ive got some rattles in the Civic, driving on our lovely Michigan roads, and I never heard any rattles in the Fit. 4. Wind noise - the Fit had less of it. Heck, even my 1997 Ford Ranger has less wind noise in a good crosswind. 5. slight vibrations - between 55-65mph, not all the time, not every day, but its there. Friend of mine rode in it the other day, asked my why it was shimmying. It concerns me, because Ive heard other stories about Honda CVT trannys doing this. HOWEVER - the good - its not all bad!!! I absolutely love the power delivery with the turbo 1.5 and the CVT transmission. The car accelerates very smoothly (and quickly) and always seems to be in the right gear for the situation. Really works well. Fuel economy is very good, I average 38mpg in mixed driving and I have never turned on the econ setting. Cargo room is fantastic, we brought home a very large powered recliner one day that my wife said itll go in the car but I didnt believe her. It fit in the car no problem! Finally, the car looks great - its why I bought it. I love the Sonic grey color. But to sum up - the Fit I wanted to drive every day, and put 25K on it in a year. The Civic Ive had 6 months, and Ive put 5K on it. I drive my old Ford Ranger more. Cant explain exactly why, but the Civic just doesnt connect with me. I will likely trade it very soon.

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  Nice car with some reservations - 2017 Honda Civic
  By James Bailey - February 5 - 7:14 am

  I traded a 2015 Honda Fit for my 2017 Sonic Grey Civic hatch. I loved the Fit, it was manual shift and I drove it 25000 miles in just under a year. But I saw the Civic hatch in the Sonic grey and had to have it. In retrospect, I wish Id kept the Fit, and heres why. 1. the seats - the Civic seats just arent as comfortable to me as the Fits were. My wife agrees. 2. Im not old but Im not young anymore, and getting in and out of the Civic is a chore. You sit on the ground, or so it feels. 3. Ive got some rattles in the Civic, driving on our lovely Michigan roads, and I never heard any rattles in the Fit. 4. Wind noise - the Fit had less of it. Heck, even my 1997 Ford Ranger has less wind noise in a good crosswind. 5. slight vibrations - between 55-65mph, not all the time, not every day, but its there. Friend of mine rode in it the other day, asked my why it was shimmying. It concerns me, because Ive heard other stories about Honda CVT trannys doing this. HOWEVER - the good - its not all bad!!! I absolutely love the power delivery with the turbo 1.5 and the CVT transmission. The car accelerates very smoothly (and quickly) and always seems to be in the right gear for the situation. Really works well. Fuel economy is very good, I average 38mpg in mixed driving and I have never turned on the econ setting. Cargo room is fantastic, we brought home a very large powered recliner one day that my wife said itll go in the car but I didnt believe her. It fit in the car no problem! Finally, the car looks great - its why I bought it. I love the Sonic grey color. But to sum up - the Fit I wanted to drive every day, and put 25K on it in a year. The Civic Ive had 6 months, and Ive put 5K on it. I drive my old Ford Ranger more. Cant explain exactly why, but the Civic just doesnt connect with me. I will likely trade it very soon.

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  Nice car with some reservations - 2017 Honda Civic
  By James Bailey - February 5 - 7:14 am

  I traded a 2015 Honda Fit for my 2017 Sonic Grey Civic hatch. I loved the Fit, it was manual shift and I drove it 25000 miles in just under a year. But I saw the Civic hatch in the Sonic grey and had to have it. In retrospect, I wish Id kept the Fit, and heres why. 1. the seats - the Civic seats just arent as comfortable to me as the Fits were. My wife agrees. 2. Im not old but Im not young anymore, and getting in and out of the Civic is a chore. You sit on the ground, or so it feels. 3. Ive got some rattles in the Civic, driving on our lovely Michigan roads, and I never heard any rattles in the Fit. 4. Wind noise - the Fit had less of it. Heck, even my 1997 Ford Ranger has less wind noise in a good crosswind. 5. slight vibrations - between 55-65mph, not all the time, not every day, but its there. Friend of mine rode in it the other day, asked my why it was shimmying. It concerns me, because Ive heard other stories about Honda CVT trannys doing this. HOWEVER - the good - its not all bad!!! I absolutely love the power delivery with the turbo 1.5 and the CVT transmission. The car accelerates very smoothly (and quickly) and always seems to be in the right gear for the situation. Really works well. Fuel economy is very good, I average 38mpg in mixed driving and I have never turned on the econ setting. Cargo room is fantastic, we brought home a very large powered recliner one day that my wife said itll go in the car but I didnt believe her. It fit in the car no problem! Finally, the car looks great - its why I bought it. I love the Sonic grey color. But to sum up - the Fit I wanted to drive every day, and put 25K on it in a year. The Civic Ive had 6 months, and Ive put 5K on it. I drive my old Ford Ranger more. Cant explain exactly why, but the Civic just doesnt connect with me. I will likely trade it very soon.

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  keep coming back to the civic - 2004 Honda Civic
  By zschneid - February 4 - 11:03 am

  This is my second civic that I have owned and I love this car. You cant beat the reliability and gas mileage. Great first new car and dependable used car for anyone.