1999 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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(122 Total Reviews)
Money Well Spent
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 4 Dr EX Sedan
Review
Second satisfied owner - purchased 4 years ago w/upgraded suspension, stereo, & intake. I really like the car and will drive it until the wheels fall off. Although its first and foremost an economy car, it's a really good one. Gets 25-35mpg on 32mi suburban commute and >36 on long trips (more w/synthetic oil). Although it gasps (35mph) over Colorado's I70 mountain passes, it otherwise offers surprising performance. Requires only routine maintenance, much of which can be performed by owner. Unfortunately, arrogant attitude at several dealerships is that Hondas sell themselves, so they don't have to work as hard or appreciate the customer as much - a real turn-off for me.
Favorite Features
Overall dependability is unparalleled, especially for an economy car. Great mix of features w/o going overboard. Good performance due to high-revving engine and MT w/relatively close ratio 1st thru 4th and a long-legged 5th. Firm seating w/adjustable (Dvr) lumbar, good dash layout, spacious trunk.
Suggested Improvements
Upgrade weather/door seals & insulation for road noise. MT pops out of reverse (replaced but still problem). Redesign cup holders(I use a foam coozie), rear defogger, lower LH dash fuse panel, and radio antenna. Some cold engine noise. Attitudes at several dealerships could use tune-up.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Incredible car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr DX Coupe
Review
I have had this car for over a year now and it currently has over 185k on it. Six mo. after getting it my brother got the tail end hit by a truck and bent the frame but I didn't know until 2 mo. later when I was working on the dent. It still handled great and I found it had been in at least 2 more unreported accidents but you couldn't tell from driving. I even put it in a ditch and a 4 wheel alignment later it drove just like before. I had a minor electrical issue that no one but the Honda people could find, but other than that no problems(it will drive 100mi w/o alternator w/ 5spd, nothing on, and starting twice). Amazing car and I will be sorry to see it go to get a lower mileage one.
Favorite Features
Incredibly fun to drive, great on gas, good seats
Suggested Improvements
Give the tach standard on DX
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Civic is best among all Sedans
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 4 Dr VP Sedan
Review
I have owned Nissan Maxima, Toyota Camry and Honda Civic. Civic is the best in terms of reliability, maintenance, gas mileage etc. I get 36 miles per gallon in city and 40 miles per gallon on highways. Very happy to own Civic in this high gas prices era. My next car would be Honda Civic Hybrid. Period
Favorite Features
Highly reliable, Low maintenance costs, very good gas mileage. Very good paint.
Suggested Improvements
Styling
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Reliable puppy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 4 Dr LX Sedan
Review
I owned this puppy from new. Never been stranded so far. Maintained always at Honda dealers. Flooded out once only to the wet carpet level in a car park! Lose wire which I fixed myself using an ODBII scanner. Great MPG, average over 30. Spend only about $US 18 per week and that is with gasoline at US $3.29 a gallon!
Favorite Features
Fold down seats. Reliable.
Suggested Improvements
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Civic Si. Vtec Love
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr SI Coupe
Review
If you'r ethinking about buying this car, just do it. I never had a single problem with it since a year of ownership and its almost 9 years old. (the most relible car I have ever came across even more than some other Hondas I've owned) Dohc Vtec is very fun and the handling is amazing. The only downside of this Japanese perfection is that it gets a lot of attention from people and theives. I'm scared to leave it parked in the mall due to it getting attention. Just recently I went to a dealership to look for a car for a friend. And the salesman was all over my si:) I think he wanted to buy it. This car will be a classic in about 5 years so they are worth holding on to.
Favorite Features
Dohc Vtec (sport bike on 4 wheels) handling
Suggested Improvements
Standard GPS tracking. Harder to break into and steal. Insurance is very high
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
What a Car!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr EX Coupe
Review
I purchased this car used, but I plan to buy a new Honda if and when this car gives it up. But it shows no signs of doing anything of the sort. I get 40+ mpg (OK, maybe I am a bit of a hypermiler). It helps that it was well-maintained by the previous owner, and I am also keeping it fine-tuned, well-oiled and clean. It is extremely reliable, stylish, and economical... everything I want in an auto. Interior is a tad small, but I do not really care since the pluses completely outweigh this one concern. The trunk is very roomy. The ride is smooth, the pep is just fine, and it is significantly more quiet than I expected. I give this car a TEN - absolutely!
Favorite Features
Great gas mileage, stylish, love the sun roof, lots of trunk space.
Suggested Improvements
I am totally satisfied with the vehicle... cannot think of any improvements really.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Happy Honda Owner
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 4 Dr VP Sedan
Review
This is our 4th Civic and has been a low cost car to operate with a reliable engine and transmission. We bought this one new and replaced brakes, tires exhaust and alternator by 150K. Repaired electric locks but driver's door is manual since repair is too expensive. With an A/T hill climbing is tough with the A/C on or with a full load of people or luggage. A/C is weak. It has more rattles and noise than our other cars developed and dings easily. There is no trunk light. The trunk opening is poorly designed and tends to channel rain into the tail lights and into the trunk. Cup holder design and location is poor as is charger location. Small items that irritate after 9 years.
Favorite Features
Great gas mileage, low maintenance, safe and reliable, low cost car. Nice looking car.
Suggested Improvements
Improve seat adjustments and comfor.t Redesign cup holders and charger access. Place to put cell phone. Better seals on doors to cut down road noise. Redesign trunk opening.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Very, very good to me!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr CX Hatchback
Review
Bought a silver one new in '99 and have replaced brake shoes and the timing belt. That's it.. Besides a plugged windshield sprayer and a fuse for the cooling fan nothing to report. Selling now with 194,000 kms and oil is still always clean.
Favorite Features
Almost sporty enough to be fun. Just a solid care free 5 speed to drive.
Suggested Improvements
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Redline fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr SI Coupe
Review
I loved this car, it's a great high reving b16 engine, similar engine to what comes with the acura integra.
Favorite Features
The rear spoiler and Si rims gave it a hot exterior look
Suggested Improvements
6 gear tranny, its revs to 4,000 rpms on the highway doing 70 mph in 5th gear.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
i love my '99 civic si
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1999 Honda Civic 2 Dr SI Coupe
Review
my '99 civic si is fun, fast and firious, if you can't afford a new car now and you want something fast and efficient, get the '99 civic si !!!!!!!!
Favorite Features
1.6 L I-4 V-TEC ENGINE, SLEEK STYLING
Suggested Improvements
none that i can think of!!!!!!
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
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