1997 Honda Civic Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.55/5 Average
141 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

Pros:
  • Fun, affordable, and good looking.
Cons:
  • Why are anti-lock brakes only offered on models with an automatic transmission?

User Reviews:

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  • CVT Transmission Problems - 1997 Honda Civic
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    CVT transmission developed serious problems at 60,000 miles and cost $2500 to fix, at the only shop or dealer which was willing to touch it. Now, at 65000 miles, it is going out again. Very disappointing for a car bought because one of its main features was supposed to be reliablity.

  • The Civic - 1997 Honda Civic
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    My Civic was the second car I ever bought, and it is really fun to drive, It isnt the fastest car out there, but it sure is not the slowest. I really enjoy my Civic, and am extremely glad that I bought it!

  • As Good as Any Honda - 1997 Honda Civic
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    This car is just what youd expect in a Honda. It gets great gas mileage and plenty of power. There have been some minor annoyances with sounds and accessories, but nothing major. When I drove my car after a very cold night the thermostat broke and caused the car to overheat, but there was no damage besides the broken piece. I had the side panels repaired after someone hit me in a parking lot and now it looks better than it did before it was hit, though the doors creak a little. Overall a really good used car and one that is well worth the $4800 I paid for it.

  • Dont want to give up - 1997 Honda Civic
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    Fell in love with car from moment saw and first drove it.Searched for Hondas due to reliabilty and high fuel ecomony. This car is great for city and/or suburbia. Love having a manual but soon give up sadly to a condition that allows me to drive automatic at maximum. I intend to find another Honda. I had to replace muffler,due to the large amount of erosion caused in Chicago winters, and an unavoidable pothole/debris incident (Chicago streets -{ hurt radiator but the new one will outlast the engine YEARS from now if possible. I adore paying so little in comparison once every 2 weeks for gas even for a job that requires me to drive daily!

  • Civic was great purchase - 1997 Honda Civic
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    Bought this car with 63,000 miles. Excellent car. Have had no problems whatsoever with it! No costs other than regular maintenance. Highly recommend to those looking for fuel economy and reliability with a car that still looks good- despite its age.

  • One of the best... - 1997 Honda Civic
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    There are cars that get better fuel economy (but only a handful that seat four people), and there are more powerful cars, but only the HX delivers 115 HP in 2324 lbs with fuel economy over 40 MPG. The best of efficiency and reliability. A liitle noisy due to lack of sound deadoning material (which saves weight).

  • great family car - 1997 Honda Civic
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    reliable, durable, perfect car for commuting

  • everything you expect and more - 1997 Honda Civic
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    my 97 civic has been one of the most rewarding product purchases i have ever made and easily the best vehicle purchase. i love my civic and will stick with honda on my next vehicle though i will probably step up to an accord or something larger. my only complaint is the road noise. it is not exactly a quiet ride. the handling makes up for it though.

  • Great - 1997 Honda Civic
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    I loved this car and really only want to get rid of it for the pure fact that I want to try a newer Honda!!

  • 1997 CIVIC EX - 1997 Honda Civic
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    My 1997 Civic ex has 124,000 miles on it and the engine stil runs like new ). I never had problems with it, NEVER. Great car.

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