Overview & Reviews

Honda deletes the Civic EX Coupe five-speed with ABS model. DX models receive new wheel covers, all 1997 Honda Civic trims get 14-inch wheels, and the LX Sedan gets air conditioning.

• Fun, affordable, and good looking.

• Why are anti-lock brakes only offered on models with an automatic transmission?

User Reviews:

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  About my Civic - 1997 Honda Civic
  By civical - April 2 - 11:31 pm

  To be honest, I purchased this car from a private party with 15,000 miles on it. It was 3 years old at the time and it had a salvage title... At first, I was concerned, but I have had no problems with this car. I am very pleased with my purchase. I paid $7,500. I go to the dealer to get my oil changed regularly, but besides that and brakes, that is all it has needed. I absolutely LOVE it.

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  A little red dream - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Joe - March 31 - 7:53 pm

  My little red civic hatchback (3 door) is a dream to own. with oil changes every 3000 miles, it has run like new since the day i got it. i havent had any problems with it what so ever. If you are looking for a reliable and stylish used car, this is the one to go with. it wont let you down.

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  Brilliant! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Train2219 - March 26 - 3:22 pm

  I purchased my 97 Civic LX 5 speed when my 87 Pathfinder died w/170k on it. I purchased it used 83k on it. This car has been everything that I need it to be. Flawless reliability, outstanding fuel economy, and surprisingly fun to drive despite only having 106 horses to work with. The 5 speed manual makes all the difference in this car. Its a total dog with an autotragic transmission. I have just turned 100k and have no doubt that it will run for another 100.

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  Still Going! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By luvmyhonda - March 4 - 11:24 am

  At 185,000 miles....only thing needed was the routine maintenance, am now needing to replace my timing belt for the 2nd time. Still going strong. Cant imagine having to replace the motor??!!! I had brake pads put on, and besides that, routine maintenance at 50,000, 100,000 (replaces the timing belt), plus oil changes every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. I asked a Honda mechanic how far did he think my Honda would go and he said, "400,000" after confirming that I get oil changes regularly. I bought this new in 1997 but my next vehicle will probably be a used Honda after this experience. Wouldnt trust anything else. Runs great! Im shooting for 300,000.

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  Great small car, just a few small gripes - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Mik - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Great car, should have gotten the fivespeed though. (test drove both) Performance is a little sluggish when the car is full. But its very quick when im by myself. A supercharged/turboed version would fix that wouldnt it? ;)

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  Great small car, just a few small gripes - 1997 Honda Civic
  By mIK - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Great car, should have gotten the fivespeed though. (test drove both) Performance is a little sluggish when the car is full. But its very quick when im by myself. A supercharged/turboed version would fix that wouldnt it? ;)

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  97 Civic - 1997 Honda Civic
  By Sergio - January 16 - 7:02 pm

  It is a good reliable car that is really fun to drive the handling is excellent and its pretty fast you can feel the power right away its a 5 speed cluch transsmission and it peels in first three gears once you hit 4th it stops.

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  97 Civic EX coupe - 1997 Honda Civic
  By alotawatts - January 6 - 5:13 pm

  Purchased mine used with aprox 76000 miles. I get lousy milage in town with the automatic transmission but good on the hiway. 1996 - 2000 6th generation Civics are outstanding !

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  gas mileage!!! - 1997 Honda Civic
  By amanda=) - December 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car strictly for the gas mileage. I commute quite a bit and this was important to me. The Idea that $10 will pretty much fill your tank, and I can almost all week on that tank. that really does alot for me. I can pretty much whatever I want in it. my civic is very versitile!!!! I didnt even like it when I bought it. but I think its growing on me.

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  I Love this Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By MARYLANDSBEST - November 4 - 5:04 pm

  The only thing I have to do is an occasional oil change. Im at 163,000 and it still runs well. I own a Lexus but I drive my Civic almost everyday. Ecept for sundays.