Honda Civic (2010 and older) Midsize | Compact
Honda Civic (2010 and older) Midsize | Compact
[Jan 02, 2004]
Model Reviewed:
honda civic lx
This is my second posting. Overall a good car however there are a few more things that annoy me. 1) In cold weather (-20 C) the locks don't work. Last winter they jammed and locked me out while the car was running. Again today their screwed. 2) When its -20 WHY would i want the a/c to come on when i'm switching the heat from windshield/floor to windshield???? 3) I wonder what gauge of metal they used because it gets dinged up very easily. |
[Jan 02, 2004]
Kikipodesta
Model Reviewed:
Civic DX
Strength:
Gas mileage, appearance.
Weakness:
She has a problem when I pull her out of the garage into the driveway and wash her. When I pull her back and stop the car something doesn't go right because the next day when I try and start it it appears to be flooded. She starts and runs well after that. I bought "Muffy" brand new in 1993. She is bright red and a real dream car. Other than the normal tire, brakes, battery etc. she has never had any problem. Each smog check gets a chuckle out of the technician. She currently has over 175,000 miles on her and is as reliable as she has been from the beginning. As well she is still getting 40 miles to the gallon. |
[Dec 31, 2003]
Robert Smith
Model Reviewed:
LX 4dr
Strength:
well built. Honda reliability. Great engine and standard transmission. Some luxury features for bargain price. Looks great! Great paint job. Good gas mileage. roomy for a small car. Comfortable seats. Nice, rugged interior. Great visibility.
Weakness:
Bumpy ride (and I like a firm ride). Rattle in passenger window. Tends to oversteer a bit. Trunk hits me in the head. Rain drips in when trunk is open. I like great road handling. I loved my '95 Civic hatchback so much that when it reached its end I never hesitated to buy another Civic. But surprise, I found out Honda had changed the suspension and this car handled differently than my old one. Didn't stick to the road as well and the ride is downright bumpy.I can't say I dislike it but I am a bit disappointed with the handling. I do like it. I feel comfortable sitting and driving it. Overall I'd say it sure is worth the bargain price. Similar Products Used: 94 civic, 95 civic, many other cars |
[Dec 23, 2003]
jayenglishprof
Model Reviewed:
LX 4DR Sedan; Auto. 1.6L
Strength:
Gas mileage, ride, maintenance, cost, reliablity, looks/style, comfort.
Weakness:
Power, size. I love this car. With nothing else said, the name "Honda" says "reliable." I purchased my Civic when I was 16 (currently 20) and I have kept up my maintenance and treated it like my princess... I have only had one problem that was covered under my warranty and that was the thermometer. Recently I have purchased a Land Rover Discovery not because I don't like my Civic... But because it just doesn't have the power I need. The 1.6L 4 cylinder doesn't cut it for this 20 y/o high school English teacher. But besides power and tiny size, it is a GREAT vehicle. Similar Products Used: '97 F-150, '00 Buick LeSabre, '00 Land Rover Discovery. |
[Dec 19, 2003]
Dan Hricz
Model Reviewed:
Civic DX
Strength:
Very reliable, great gas milage in city and on highway.
Weakness:
Bouncy ride at times and one of the belts is slipping in the cold weather. Also, when the climate control is set to "defrost" the A/C (Air-Conditioning) automatically comes on and you cannot shut it off bummer!! :(. What a deal! We got this Civic from a guy going back to Bangladesh. He kept it in like-new condition and it had only 31,000 miles on it. This car (5 speed standard) has run very well with only a minor problem of a slipping, screeeaching belt in the colder weather. The acceleration is great and the handling is good. I look forward to the day these Firestone tires wear out and I can throw the Michelin HydroEdge on this baby (Yeah I expect to keep it beyond the tires 85,000 mile warranty). Flying down the highway at top speed there is absolutly no rattle or quaking. Similar Products Used: Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Excel (on second thought forget the Excel, it was a piece of trash from the get-go). |
[Dec 18, 2003]
mark626
Model Reviewed:
Civic EX
Strength:
extremely economical car to own great gas mileage 40-50mpg low maintenance; I do most of my own oil/air filter/antifreeze changes, tire rotation, etc. over 125,000k and all I've replaced are the tires original tailpipe & muffler
Weakness:
little slow off the line other than that it's a great little car I bought this car new '96. It has over 125,000km of trouble free driving. I would highly recommend a Civic to anyone looking for a low maintenance vehicle that is extremely fun to drive. You would think with a 1.6 liter engine it would be a slushbox. But that's not the case, on the highway it's capable of cruising at 150-160k...just don't tell the cops! It is also quite roomy, I just brought an 8ft christmas tree home...inside the car! |
[Dec 05, 2003]
Alan Alan
Model Reviewed:
Civic Si
Strength:
Great style. Comfortable seats. Honda fit and finish. Great shifter, handling, and power.
Weakness:
Tires and 15" rims are only OK. Paint on bumpers scratches easily. This is a great car. Fit and finish are perfect. Dealer support has been great for the few minor problems I have had (defective tire and rim and broken CD player; both replaced under warranty at no charge). The seats are comfortable. The car comes loaded. The shifter is so natural in it's position on the dash. The power is good. Handling is good. I am amazed at the roominess of the back seat and trunk area. We can easily fit five in this car. The only complaints so far are that there is no right side armrest for the driver, and the paint on the front and rear bumpers which scratch very easily. Similar Products Used: Audi 90, Honda Accord |
[Nov 13, 2003]
Tootall1
Model Reviewed:
Civic LX 4 door
Strength:
Reliable, 4 1/2 years with no problems. Economical,great performance,great looking.
Weakness:
None Went from a Toyota to a Honda and no regrets, both Excellent! I like this Honda so much that when i moved to Europe from Canada i brought it with me. We both love the new climate :-) |
[Oct 07, 2003]
Peter
Model Reviewed:
Civic SE
Strength:
This car is everything you would expect from a compact size car. Great gas milage, very reliable, stylish and a large interior.
Weakness:
The only thing I don't like about my Civic is the fact that it's light and so in the winter it slips around on the road when it's icy. This car is really great. Going from a 1990 BMW 325i, I am really happy with my Honda. Since October of 1999 when I purchased the car as a 2000 model the only repair jobs I've had have been normal tear and wear on brakes and I've changed my tires. The car is at 136,000KM's and I have never had a problem. Similar Products Used: Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, VW Jetta, Mazda Protoge, Nissan Sentra |
[Oct 06, 2003]
vietkd
Model Reviewed:
Civic EX
Strength:
small compact (so if u wanna turn it into performence car) quite engine really good on gas light car
Weakness:
lacks power off the line if u got a big family the civic has really small back seat pace For this car it is actually pretty fun to drive. |