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 love my car - 2008 Honda Civic
  By rpkb99 - April 29 - 9:38 pm

  I love this care and I would most definitely by another Honda. I have a 2 door coupe and have 2 kids they fit in comfortable. I love the options it came with. I really love this car.

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  Nothing to write home about - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Markl - April 29 - 6:12 pm

  This is my third civic and I dont think it stands up with the others. The clutch/accelerator syncro makes it unstable to pull out on hills and the car has not had even acceleration since the day I bought it. I keep hoping that maybe it will get better.

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  Overall Review - 2010 Honda Civic
  By C. Simpson - April 29 - 12:07 pm

  Overall I really like this car. We bought a new Civic EX in 2001 and had virtually no problems with it so we just bought a new 2010 EX to replace it. We drive about 25K miles per year so economy and comfort are important. There have been some nice upgrades over the years and it still feels like a quality vehicle. We paid right around 18K and had a great experience buying it from Metro Honda in Montclair, CA. Using the internet to query several dealers was great. In the end we chose Metro because their price was competitive but just as importantly their customer service was terrific. They also offer a Lifetime Powertrain warranty which is nice considering the miles we drive.

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  Best Civic Ever! - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Chance - April 27 - 10:44 am

  Definitely, the best car I have ever owned. No complaints here-nothing but accolades! This model is much larger with a lot more style than the usual civic.

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  2010 Honda Civic EX- Great car! - 2010 Honda Civic
  By ruthie - April 27 - 10:15 am

  Out of all the compact autos Ive owned this gets my #1 favorite car vote. Comfortable buckets seats with nice fabric, lots of room. The engine is so quiet you can hardly tell it is running. Smooth transition between gears. Great power steering and antilock brakes.Super easy operation of moon roof. Im getting close to 40mpg and this is an automatic.!

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  Great car! - 2010 Honda Civic
  By Rockanlover - April 26 - 5:14 pm

  Love it!!, very nice car to drive well equiped, nicely built, great shapes.

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  Not bad but not ideal - 2009 Honda Civic
  By djo - April 26 - 4:54 pm

  After 6 months the Civic is almost exactly as expected. Reliable, great mileage, solid build. There are a few things that will drive you nuts. If you are tall, the parking brake handle sticks up and you will whack your leg. It is impossible to see any part of the outside of the car from the inside so for a small car it is more difficult to park then you would expect. The rear seat is not divided so you have to fold down the whole seat - a difficult task with the release mounted in the trunk. The key has become the joke of my department at work. It is huge (gold plate it and it could be the key to the city). It also costs over $100 to duplicate. So solid car with some design issues.

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  I love this car!! - 2005 Honda Civic
  By dani - April 25 - 10:39 pm

  I just got my Honda Civic and i love it! my mother-in-law has the 2 dr version and she loves it she has had it since 2006 and has only had to change the battery on it! plus the gas mileage is amazing!

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  fun w/ 5spd but a dog on the HWY - 2005 Honda Civic
  By mkm230 - April 24 - 6:49 pm

  Bought this car a year ago to replace an aging 1993 Accord ex. Loved the build quality, comfort, and the moonroof that the Accord had. Given my history with Honda, I wanted to stick with them. So far, the 05 Civic has been a great car. Higher than average gas mileage for its class, comfortable seats, fun to shift through the gears w/ the 5spd. However, on the highway the noise level gets a little tiring after an hour or so. Doesnt have much power on hills, but keep in mind its no v6. Had no problems as far as maintenance goes. Just change the oil and go. Just do the normal 105,000 service and youre good for another 105!

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  Nice Economical Car - 2005 Honda Civic
  By kurisu - April 23 - 4:58 pm

  I bought this car new in 2005. It has 75,000 miles. Only thing Ive done on it is replace engine mount ($250) oil change, and replace tires. Ive done Hondas recommended service at 30K and 50K. I have not changed the brakes yet or had any major repairs. The car gets excellent gas mileage. The car is very reliable and economical to drive. This car should not be thought of as a luxury car, but more as a practical car.