2000 Honda Civic - Consumer Discussions

Help Me Choose!

• Small Size Sedan

  Written by: speedrazor on May 30, 2013 9:15:09 PM

  Hello, I am planning to buy a new small size car under $20K. My driving needs are - I drive around 2000 miles per month (mainly highway) - I need good MPG (around 35+) - Reliable (no frequent breakdowns and repairs) - Low maintenance/repair So far my options are Mazda 3 iTouring Nissan Sentra SR or FE+SV Honda Civic LX Ford Focus SE Hyundai Elantra GLS All 2013 models Which ones ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Re: Current Lease Program Numbers [dtannenbaum]

  Written by: mkarias1 on Mar 23, 2013 7:05:14 PM

  I am also in NJ and received a quote that had the same residual value. I am in a different situation as my credit is bad. My lease is up (2010 Civic LX) and I want to lease the 2013 Civic LX. Honda Financial gave me a pre-approval but a money factor of .00355 (which 2 different dealers confirmed). I actually had my credit run twice to make sure I was ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Honda Civic LX lease [jipster]

  Written by: kyfdx on Dec 14, 2012 8:53:07 PM

  That's not exactly true... The bank (Honda Finance) sets the terms of the lease... money factor and residual... The dealer determines the selling price... and, if you have decent credit, downpayments are rarely required. This is key... the selling price is negotiable, just as if you were buying the car.. Why do they advertise a lease with $2000 down? Payment buyers.. $2000 down and $139/mo. looks a lot cheaper than $0 ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Honda Civic LX lease [jipster]

  Written by: kyfdx on Dec 13, 2012 9:31:06 PM

  Sorry... I just gave you the math.... It's true and accurate.. The total cost of a lease with a $2000 downpayment is only $108 less than without the downpayment (once you add back in your $2000 upfront payment)... A lease isn't magic.. it's just an alternative form of financing.. It works the same way with a purchase loan.. If you borrow $30,000 for 3 years at 3.5%, your total cost (including ... Read More

• Re: 2012 Honda Civic LX lease [jipster]

  Written by: kyfdx on Dec 13, 2012 4:13:10 PM

  From what I've seen, the typical $1,999 down can save between $1,000 and $2,000 over the life of a 3 year lease (over the nothing down and highly monthly payment lease). So definitely worth the gamble don't you think? The math doesn't support this.... Using a money factor of .0015 (which is about average... maybe, a little high), putting $2000 down saves $3/mo. in finance charges.. or, $108 in total over ... Read More

• 2012 Honda Civic LX lease

  Written by: ktaylor111 on Dec 9, 2012 10:13:04 AM

  Looking at leasing this car for my wife. She could care less what she gets....4 wheels a reliable engine and that's it! 12000 mileage is OK and she shouldn't exceed that. Just last nite dealership changed their special lease deal. Here are the terms (limited info on website)...... MSRP 19595 Net Capitalized Cost 16382 Term 36 month Payment 139 Money at signing 2000 Residual value 11561 Mileage 12000 plus 15 per ... Read More

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

• 2003 Honda Civic Issues

  Written by: abhip on Dec 20, 2012 3:51:37 PM

  Hi All I am really confused and would appreciate any answers / help you have to offer. So here is the issue: I bought a 2003 Honda Civic Coupe EX for $5000 in August 2011. Then took it to 3 mechanics to get 3 different opinions, in order to get it completely fixed. My idea was to drive the car for atleast 5 yrs. So in order to fulfill that idea, ... Read More

Honda Civic GX Fueling Problems

• Re: Possible safety issue [danaman]

  Written by: mrmongo on Dec 2, 2012 9:29:50 AM

  I had the exact same problem with my 99 Civic GX. After being strung on by North America Honda for about a year about the possibility of Honda deploying a repair kit that would cost less than a full R&R of the fuel tank, they informed me that the kit would only extend back to 2000 models and later... Grrrr! I'm a chemical and materials engineer and can't believe that any ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: problems :( [snauman]

  Written by: enrique43 on Oct 18, 2012 7:53:36 PM

  MR SNAUMAN question .do you know any place who can do this kind a job for me i have a honda civic 2005 hybrid and the light IMA shows in my car i dont have money to expend 2000 in the battery

• Re: The update that broke my car [vidar]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Oct 17, 2012 10:39:41 AM

  "I have read on this forum that the software upgrade doesn't exist for my car (2005), but know that I received at least 4 notices from Honda for the upgrade, and just found one of them when cleaning out my desk." Yes, but they are not for the "Upgrade 2006-2008 MDM to 2009-2011 software". They are for a different update, and you will not experience the problems that the 2006+ Civics ... Read More

• Re: Hybrid Battery Replacement Alternatives [kirstie_h]

  Written by: gremlin1 on Oct 6, 2012 5:29:42 PM

  My posting was a bit confusing. I did not own the Prius. Only the lemon 2000 Honda Insight Hybrid. I read a letter in the Costco Magazine where a guy had been quoted $2,740 plus tax for a new battery for his 2001 Toyota Prius. He got the quote from the dealer and was going to think about it. He read in the Costco magazine about a program offering members a ... Read More

• Re: This Problem Began in 2000 [gremlin1]

  Written by: diab on Sep 29, 2012 2:12:08 AM

  I bought 2 honda civic 2006 hybrid both got the same malfinctions: 1-they could not climb a hill if they stopped while climbing, i.e. they couldnot resume climbing after the stop! 2-when autostop runs the aircondition fails I asked a freind who owns civic hybrid 2008 and he said that he is suffering the same with his car!!! it seems that this is general problem in honda civic hybrid 2006-2009 any ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Buying Civic Lx Sedan Suto

  Written by: buyingciviclx on Jul 20, 2012 11:14:16 AM

  I got this deal from the Honda dealer for 2012 Civic Sedan Lx auto: MSRP: 19595 Adjusted price: 16450(including all taxes and title) Monthly payment: 157/35month down payment: 2000 (includes first payment) residual: 61% (11952.95) Included: Pro pack(cargo tray, mud guard), Nitrogen filled tire, pin strip, 2oil change, 2 tire rotation I don't know the money factor. Do you think its a good deal?

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• quote for leasing 2012 civic sedan

  Written by: buyingciviclx on Jul 20, 2012 11:14:11 AM

  I got this deal from the Honda dealer for 2012 Civic Sedan Lx auto: MSRP: 19595 Adjusted price: 16450(includes all tax and title) Monthly payment: 157/35month down payment: 2000(includes first payment) residual: 61% (11952.95) Included: Pro pack(cargo tray, mud guard), Nitrogen filled tire, pin strip, 2oil change, 2 tire rotation I don't know the money factor. Do you think its a good deal?

• Honda Civic 2012 ex - l

  Written by: mjk16 on Jul 9, 2012 2:25:26 PM

  Hi, We are considering purchasing a Honda Civic 2012 ex-l and went to a dealership and they told us that we are looking at $260 a month and $2000 down plus 1st months payment on a 39 month lease. I am sure if we are over paying or not can you please advise and what should be a good price to pay for this car. Thanks.

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

• Oxygen sensor problems--Civic 2000

  Written by: rwerdinger on Jun 15, 2012 11:44:33 AM

  Hi, I have a Honda Civic 2000 with about 108,000 miles on it. A little while ago the "check engine" light come on even though the car was running fine. My mechanic said it had to do with the oxygen sensor. They reset some codes, and the light went off, but my car began shaking while at a stoplight and even stalled once--something it has never done before. I took it ... Read More

2006 or 2008 Civics over 100K Miles.

• civic too expensive for me

  Written by: tgozdalski1 on Jun 4, 2012 7:00:29 PM

  February 2011 I bought 2007 certified honda accord lx manual for $12,500 plus tax with 34,000 miles from dallas area dealer. Right now I have 81,000 miles nothing but oil and filter every 5k miles. 2000 miles ago new set of micheline defender tires (i like them a lot) I average 32 MPG with about 80% highway. I was looking at civics but they were too expensive so I went with ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: IMA MCM failing [gchybrid]

  Written by: gremlin1 on May 21, 2012 5:55:04 PM

  My 2000 Insight did not need a battery replacement for 6 years. Then it needed one every year - actually 5 battery replacements were made under warranty. The 10 year warranty arrived and the battery went out the next month. A quote was given to replace the battery of $2,400. and the warranty on the battery was 12 months or 12,000 miles whichever came first. We probably got rebuilt batteries on ... Read More

2000 Honda Civic: Time to buy a new car? :/

• 2000 Honda Civic: Time to buy a new car? :/

  Written by: deannada2 on May 6, 2012 10:40:54 AM

  I have always maintained my car and do not drive it very far. Over the past few years I feel like I've been putting more and more money into it and I am now debating whether it will last much longer or if I should start to consider looking at new cars. :/ I just took my 2000 automatic Honda Civic 4dr VP with 110,000 miles into our dealership because the ... Read More

Honda Civic Audio Questions

• Re: 2000 Civic radio code - need to reset [matt75035]

  Written by: penny62 on Apr 19, 2012 8:54:31 AM

  2001 honda civic resetting stereo code: 1) start car. 2) press preset buttons numbers 1 and 6 at the same time while turning your stereo on. 3) write the codes displayed. there will be a letter followed by 4 numbers and another letter with 4 more numbers. 4) write down all 8 numbers excluding the letters. 5) take these numbers to your nearest honda dealer and ask for the code. 6) ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Navigation System Questions

• Re: 2012 Civic Hybrid - Navigation [lmh814]

  Written by: fishhawk_ii on Apr 11, 2012 6:53:44 AM

  I just sold my 2006 HCH with nav. Very disappointed in the factory-installed nav system and the total lack of support from Honda. Funtionality was very good WHILE IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. After about 3 years, however, the toggle switch stopped working. This prevented me from being able to pan around a map and select destinations using this feature. I asked my service manager about repair and he said the only ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Bought White Civic EX-L with NAV

  Written by: ajaybarve on Apr 4, 2012 4:57:12 AM

  Bought White Civic EX-L with NAV on April 2 and picked it up yesterday in Dallas. Price Paid 21905+TTL which included window tint, splash guards, wheel locks, cargo tray, and some protection package for door handles, rear bumper etc. Traded in a 2000 Acura 3.2TL and dealer paid fair price for the trade in based on craig's list postings for similar cars in Dallas. Another competing offer was for approx 21400+TTL ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Consider making these points to the Administrator, Judge or Arbitrator

  Written by: be_green on Jan 17, 2012 9:32:56 PM

  I’m a member of the class and subclass, have lost 25% of former fuel efficiency and significant power to accelerate, and am quite unhappy with the pittance proposed in the settlement. I offer some constructive points to write to the Administrator about. If many of us send complaints about the proposed settlement that focus on our need to be made whole, to receive the benefit of the bargain we made with ... Read More

2012 Honda Civic

• Do NOT buy the 2012 Civic

  Written by: hybrid93hatch on Dec 22, 2011 1:11:12 AM

  I just read the yahoo article on the failing new Civic. It's nice to see the company is getting the recognition it deserves! When Honda was on top putting out quality automobiles the reviews & slaes showed. Now that the 2012 Civic falls on its face with reduced interior quality, recall due to fuel leaks & a dated exterior (the back end reminds me of the early 2000's Camry) it's only ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: 2005 hch IMA batteries [ativar]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Dec 3, 2011 4:57:59 AM

  2003-2005 Civics are a different car than 2006-2009 Civics. The "update" that the 2006-2009 owners are having trouble with is not the same as the maintenance update they put in your car. The latest update for the 2003-2005 Civics concentrates on keeping the battery half full. Gas mileage is affected slightly if you tend to drive fast or lots of local driving or lots of acceleration (if your battery isn't normally ... Read More

2006 Honda Civic with 100k miles-Worth it?

• Re: 2006 Honda Civic with 100k miles-Worth it? [isellhondas]

  Written by: budmantom on Nov 22, 2011 7:41:48 PM

  I had a 2000 Honda Accord EX V6 with leather, it was a great driving car but it developed a leak from the engine block(a somewhat common problem). The fix for this problem was rather interesting, they would pull the engine and apply JB-Weld to the outside of the block(I'm not joking this was the fix by the dealership). The interesting thing is that since my car was out of warranty ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Another Unhappy HCH Owner [brian2007]

  Written by: inmyhumbleop on Nov 21, 2011 7:21:08 PM

  2007 HCH Owner: What Honda is doing with this battery issue is criminal. I mean literally criminal - it is fraud. I'm not a lawyer, but really, what else can you call it. I get recals constantly. There used to be an AutoStop light I saw all the time. A few months ago, I saw it and thought for a second "what's that"? Then I remembered besides by mileage going to ... Read More

• Another Unhappy HCH Owner

  Written by: bryan772 on Nov 21, 2011 2:36:31 PM

  I'm also having troubles with my 2009 Civic Hybrid especially after the "update". Bought the car new ~7/2009 (37 miles) and had nothing but great things to say until receiving a software update in February 2011. I saw solid MPG all over the local Tucson area averaging 47-52 all year, on long drives to Phoenix (about 100 miles of flat 75 mph interstate) I saw 55-60 MPG consistently even on days ... Read More

• Re: Another Unhappy HCH Owner [ttomaka]

  Written by: jjsparks on Nov 4, 2011 12:19:58 PM

  I have to disagree. I have a 06' Civic Hybrid. I bought it in spring of 2010 with 36K on it. Last winter the IMA light came on and they issued the update, that I didn't want. It of course didn't really fix the problem, it just masked it. Ever since then recals have become more and more frequent. I've complained, and complained, and complained to Honda however, without an IMA ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Civic LX 2012

  Written by: intrench on Jun 12, 2011 5:43:44 PM

  I shopped around for a week or two at a few dealers in MA. The MSRP sticker prices here are 19405 (18655 plus 750 destination charge). One dealer quoted me 18905 but I think they would have gone lower. I was clear with them that i was not yet ready to buy. I went to another place (Honda Gallery in Reading) and they were surprisingly shady and aggressive. They knew I ... Read More

Honda Civic Cooling Problems

• Re: Head Gasket Leak [vorlons]

  Written by: zoooropa on Sep 21, 2011 9:17:04 PM

  This thread has some really great ideas well thought out solutions. Let me add a twist. I have a 2000 Honda Civic LX. I have been noticing a signifigant loss of oil between regular oil changes. I recently was told that my radiator had oil in the coolant. It looks like the oil is entering the coolant but the coolant is not entering the oil. I have no smoke from the ... Read More

How Long Can My Honda Civic Last??

• hondas 4 life

  Written by: nike818 on Aug 27, 2011 5:57:18 AM

  hey i am currently a high school student i want to buy a honda civic ex coupe year 2000 and it has over 175,000 miles and they want 2,995. If anyone can help me decide to either get this car or walk away would help me and my wallet.

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: IMA Light With Latest Software Update [viaw]

  Written by: gremlin1 on Aug 19, 2011 4:59:05 PM

  Craigs List solved my Insight IMA battery problem. I bought a 2000 Insight and went through 5 battery replacements by the dealer. The battery went again outside warranty. The new battery would have cost $2400 and be warrantied for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever came first. Not a very good warranty. The car sat in our garage and we drove out 1985 Civic (a very dependable car). A friend of ... Read More

2006 Honda Civic with 100k miles-Worth it?

• Re: 2006 Civic - Great Experience [isellhondas]

  Written by: targettuning on Aug 17, 2011 11:10:14 AM

  One just can't present a resonable dissenting opinion without objection from you or your pal Mr sandman. The simple fact is this....no matter how you might spin it 2006 through 2008 Civics have a far greater chance (as opposed to 2006-2008 Toyota Corollas or 2006-2008 Nissan Sentras or 2006-2008 whatever's) to develop an engine block crack. This is a factual issue otherwise we would NOT be having this little debate. Fact, ... Read More

2012 Honda Civic

• Re: Elanta 2011 vs Civic 2012 [faircomparo]

  Written by: backy on May 10, 2011 1:38:26 PM

  If it were your intent to do a "fair comparo", per your handle, you would have compared the Civic EX to the Elantra Limited instead of the GLS. They are much closer in price and features (e.g. both have standard moonroofs and alloys), with the Civic EX being about $300 more than the Elantra Limited. You might have found the Elantra Limited to be a better handler than the GLS, with ... Read More

• Why Civic?

  Written by: mrtinspection on May 23, 2011 5:21:06 PM

  I cannot understand why everybody is talking up Honda so much. I can tell, from being a soon to be ex-owner of a 7th Gen, 2003 LX, manual, there is much that stinks about Honda anymore. First the new car. Why did they not tweak the engine for at least 10-15 HP and TQ? Where is the 6 speed auto that Ford and Chevy now have? Why is the interior even ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• Re: Altima, Accord or....KIA?! [tallman1]

  Written by: plekto on May 17, 2011 8:56:37 PM

  So he should pay 3-4K more (used price) for a sunroof and some leather and bling? That's just silly. The advantage of the VP is that it is Hyundai cheap used and Honda quality. The only differences between the VP and the normal lower model of the Accord (or Civic) is that it is missing two rear speakers (literally missing the speakers - everything is there to screw them into the ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• This Problem Began in 2000

  Written by: gremlin1 on May 16, 2011 1:21:25 PM

  We bought a 2000 Honda Insight - the first in our area. Our initial mileage was 72 mpg. About 6 months later, we got a notice that Honda needed to update the software. So they did. Our mileage dropped to 60 mpg and kept dropping. We had the original battery replaced in 2006, another replacement in 2007, 2008, and 2009 all while under warranty. The battery failed again in late November ... Read More

2012 Honda Civic

• Elanta 2011 vs Civic 2012

  Written by: faircomparo on May 9, 2011 9:53:41 PM

  My friend was in the market for a new compact car. So we took all the top selling compacts on a back to back test loop. First Chrysler 200 then a Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus 2012, Ford Fiesta, Mazda i3, Toyota Corolla 2012, and Hyundai Elantra 2011. Every car was an automatic with mid level specifications for around $20,000 in most cases except the less expensive Elantra and Fiesta models. The ... Read More

• Re: Elantra GLS is a lower trim level than Civic EX [isellhondas]

  Written by: faircomparo on May 12, 2011 9:20:25 PM

  Actually, my friend bought the Honda, so no damage done to the Honda dealer. My friend was actually going to by the Elantra until he went on this test drive. For those who complained about the abuse we gave both these cars on our test drive, both the Honda and Elantra sales people were asked if we could test the cars back to back on an exhaustive test. The Hyandai sales ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Honda Civic LX Sedan - Automatic [stardy1]

  Written by: embeedee on May 12, 2011 5:24:49 AM

  Hello, stardy1 Yes, I got $16,700 OTD along with 0.9% financing but that was on March 31. I recently inquired about the same car for my sister and was given a quote more than $2000 higher now. Literally, I drove 4 hours to make the deal that night as the person with whom I was dealing told me that incentives were changing on April 1. I thought he might be bluffing, ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Re: Hybrid-Battery-Repair in NY [sean70]

  Written by: breaking42 on Apr 26, 2011 5:20:25 AM

  You guys should really look into hastling corporate Honda of America before dishing out money out of your own wallet. They released these cars into the consumer market with the promise of standing behind them with excellent warranty coverage, they should be the ones picking up the tab on IMA/battery issues for the first 10 years at least to protect their Hybrid brand integrity. I recently just had my 07 Civic ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Transmission Problems

• 2003 hch trans problem

  Written by: goinnuts on Mar 25, 2011 7:11:37 PM

  After reading about tran problems I am reconsidering the purchase of a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid from a friend who said it 'growls'. I was going to test it this weekend and thought I would look up problems with trans. It has 120,000 mi. and she said she just put 3500 in car but was told tran could go out today, next week or next year. I haven't had a good ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Another Unhappy HCH Owner [ttomaka]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Mar 22, 2011 6:31:16 AM

  The full disclosure of my work is that I repair these batteries (which I have not been hiding). I teach people how to drive efficiently or even how to hypermile if they wish. I also help them with information about related car problems. I also help them get warranty battery replacements when they are not aware they are eligible or have been lied to by dealers. Email me privately and I'll ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic Problems

• Re: 08 civic lx-starting problems [golflinks]

  Written by: karenkdwl on Mar 16, 2011 8:21:56 AM

  Did you end up trading the vehicle? I too have had problems w/my 09 honda. 36,990 miles on it. I noticed twice last year when it was cold, my car would not turn over until the 3rd try. The entire instrument panel would lite up and then it would die. On the 3rd try, I had to push the gas pedal to the floor to keep the car running. This year ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Software Update for 2009 HCHII. Any 2009 or 2010 owners around? [tj09hch]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Mar 6, 2011 6:40:40 PM

  Regarding the software update for a 2009. 2009-2011 cars came from the factory with this upgrade already installed. Whatever they applied was an upgrade,but not THIS upgrade. THIS upgrade just brings the 2006-2008 Civics up to the same (or functionally the same) software as the 2009-2011 models. Honda (like all car manufacturers) upgrades their software constantly. This is easy to see in the 2000-2006 Insights because one of their computers was ... Read More

• Re: Another Unhappy HCH Owner [Ogre_GEV]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Mar 6, 2011 6:10:20 PM

  I hit the send button too soon. continued... While the car is undeniably sluggish without assist, it is not experiencing poor economy because of that. On the open road, the IMA system does not improve economy at all. It only helps in stop and go traffic. What it DOES do is make the tiny little engine FEEL like a normal sized engine, giving you the experience of driving a normal car ... Read More

• 5 Battery Replacements with One More Needed

  Written by: gremlin1 on Feb 5, 2011 3:06:28 PM

  I know that I am in the Honda Civic Hybrid forum and my problem is wit a 2000 Honda Insight. The IMA battery was replaced in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. So with the original battery (year 2000) that equals 5 failed batteries. The last battery failed in November of 2010 and I was out of the warranty by 10 months. I was given a price of $2,400 for a replacement ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Lease Quote on Honda Civic LX

  Written by: care4car on Sep 20, 2010 10:11:30 AM

  Got this quote on 2010 Honda Civic LX. Down $ 2000 ( includes down payment + DMV Reg + Deal Doc Fee ) Monthly Payment $ 140 ( Includes Tax ) 36 months / 12 K miles a year Residual - $ 11,500 Should I go for it....Thanks

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Spreen Honda

  Written by: gbomd1 on Sep 17, 2010 9:24:38 AM

  My daughter moved to California (Riverside) recently and needed a car. I found Spreen Honda in Loma Linda on the internet and dealt with Jarod Stadelman. My daughter went to the dealership in June 2010 and tested different vehicles before deciding on a Civic. I ended up buying an LX for her for some $15100 (before taxes) which was some 2000 under invoice and $4000 under MSRP. No problems with the ... Read More

• 2010 Civic Lx and HondaCare

  Written by: kp24684 on Sep 6, 2010 4:08:28 PM

  2010 Civic LX Automatic $16350 + $750 dest. + 6.5% sales tax + other fees = $17700 OTD Bought in San Antonio TX from Fernandez Honda. Manager was an ass and Finance Associate and Manager were crooks for their general attitude and their claims about losing money on the transaction. I was not offered any financing deals, they only said a normal bank rate of 4.5%APR which I passed on. We ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Honda Civic Lease

  Written by: trusaleen1 on Aug 28, 2010 10:31:29 AM

  Whats the best price per month I can get on a 2010 Honda Civic LX manual transmission lease. I really only need 10,000 miles a year. I can get the car for invoice, what rebates and specials are there. I want my payment around $150 with tax MSRP- 17405 Invoice- 16039 Tax Rate is 8.75% Trade in Value $2000 36 months 10,000 miles Thanks

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Catalytic converter advice needed. [daniell]

  Written by: hondacircle on Dec 11, 2009 9:38:07 PM

  I have 2000 Civic with 105k miles. I've noticed this same noise for at least the past 15k and passed it off as a heat shield rattle. I just had the engine light come on and AutoZone diagnosed it as a failed O1 oxygen sensor. It was a fairly easy swap out for $69 (AutoZone deposit for tool use) and the engine alert went away but the rattled still bothered me ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2010 Civic LX Sedan Bait and Switch

  Written by: ruru1 on Aug 12, 2010 6:15:38 PM

  Ventura CA Vista Honda listed a 2010 Civic LX Sedan including a VIN number under new cars on Edmonds. When I called they said that this was a preowned vehicle. And that a new one was $2000 more than the one listed. Just wanted to alert you shoppers.

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Sudden discharge of IMA battery [mainiax]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Aug 11, 2010 4:45:00 PM

  > That may be true but in my opinion the current HCH-II is equivalent to the Model A Ford and with all of us owners of a Honda Civic Hybrid acting as beta testers the hybrids in 2018 may actually be a reliable vehicle but it isn't now. Okay, but from my experience, the gen 1 cars (2000-2006 Insight, 2003-2005 Civic, 2005-2007 Accord) are extremely reliable. They need battery work every ... Read More

• Re: Honda Civic Hybrid 2004 Car not starting [action21]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Jul 22, 2010 11:31:12 AM

  >Found 2 places that will repair my IMA battery for anywhere from apx $800 - $1250 which is far better than the $2700 the dealer wants. One will even give a loaner battery. Lookup REVOLT. Waiting on a list because I want it all replaced and not just the bad cells. Disclaimer: I am affiliated with Hybrid-Battery-Repair.com You're mixing the offerings of the two companies Hybrid-Battery-Repair has those prices for repairs. ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Confused about lease quote

  Written by: analyticbuyer on Jun 25, 2010 6:25:11 PM

  I am shopping for my first car, having just graduated from college. I saw that Honda has a special financing program for recent college grads, so I stopped at a dealership to talk to them about financing/leasing options. I wanted to get a basic idea of what it would cost me to lease a Civic, so I got a quote for a Civic LX. I didn't think it was the time ... Read More

Honda Accord vs Honda Civic

• Please Help Me Decide

  Written by: diana_elaine on Jun 7, 2010 9:07:58 AM

  Hiya, I could really use some help form experienced Honda owners, since I've never had one, and am looking at 2 right now, from a local dealer. I need to decide this alone, am 58, and really need a dependable car! Here are my choices: 2000 Honda Accord EX - 4 door sedan Mileage: 99549.00 6 cyl. 3.0 - Automatic Asking price: $6995.00 Alternator has to be replaced (that's being done ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Re: Any input on this lease deal? [david215]

  Written by: honda_fan2 on May 21, 2010 6:19:33 PM

  Gentlefolks, If you are in the tristate area, you should be looking for $2000 off MSRP. Brewster Honda, NY is advertising currently the Civic LX for 149 plus tax and dmv (selling price is 15,467+ 595 bank fee which give you an adj cap cost of approx 16000). That's what I paid for mine. Goodluck! :)

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Honda Civic EX automatic [bringit]

  Written by: ruthie2 on Apr 27, 2010 7:45:06 AM

  I paid $18,900 for my Honda Civic EX AT ( $2000 off sticker price Or TMV price + got 1.9% financing, wheel locks and mudguards thrown in.) I was happy with the deal cause I got what I wanted on my trade-in. It's a beautiful car and drives perfectly. Purchased in Central Wisconsin.There was NO pressure from this dealer to but any thing else.

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Honda Civic LX sedan

  Written by: civic4me3 on Apr 9, 2010 12:31:02 PM

  OK, I know this doesn't help you. But I just wanted to say my Honda dealership is the best. I've been getting my cars & maintenance done there for over 15 years. I got a 30 month lease on a Honda Civic LX sedan lease for $139.00 with $2000.00 at signing in December.

Help Me Choose!

• Reliable used car in 15k-18k range...options?

  Written by: texasnightowl on Mar 22, 2010 1:46:16 PM

  So my 2000 Camaro is 10 yrs old and over the last 2 yrs I've put better than $5000 in repairs and maintenance into it. It's good for the moment, and I am likely to keep it as a second car, but am now shopping for a new daily driver. My commute is 14 miles each way and I am averaging only 11k miles per year (the Camaro is only now ... Read More

2008 Honda Civic Problems and Repairs

• Re: On The Other Hand [sandman_6472]

  Written by: jonesbb630 on Mar 11, 2010 5:13:46 PM

  I must say I've had an 84 Accord, 86 Accord, 88 Accord, 91 Integra, 95 Integra, 96 Civic, 97 Accord, 2000 Acura EL, 2001 Accord, 2002 Civic, 2005 CRV, 2008, Civic, 2008 CRV, 2009 Honda Lawnmower, 2009 Honda Snowblower. All these driven by my wife and me and knock on wood, not one lemon and nothing but pleasure to own and operate. By the complaints listed on this forum, I must ... Read More

Honda Civic Real World MPG

• Interesting historic MPG compro

  Written by: 204meca on Feb 26, 2010 9:41:59 PM

  Interesting wind up article in latest Car & Driver after 39,700 on their Jetta TDI. They stated that it was the 3rd most fuel efficient car they had ever had for a long term test. As you read this remember that these guys probably drive with a heavier foot than many of us. They got 38 mpg overall on TDI which they said were only bettered by 2 long termers: 2000 ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: 04 HCH with IMA issues [xiabelle]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Feb 19, 2010 9:15:03 AM

  > My husband has a 2004 HCH with about 86000 miles on it. Over the summer, he > brought the car in because the IMA light came on and the battery started draining > while he was just sitting at a light. By the time we got to take it to the dealer, the > light was off, and it didn't throw an error code so they told us it was ... Read More

Honda Civic vs. Hyundai Elantra

• Civic or a Hyundai?

  Written by: eloise88 on Feb 17, 2010 9:17:22 AM

  I'm making my first car purchase and I'm trying to decide between a 2010 Civic and a 2010 Hyundai. I'm leaning toward a Civic b/c of Honda's reputation and reliability, but I also know that Hyundais are improving in terms of quality, performance, and the incredible 6 and 10-year warranties. Hydundai is also about $2000 less. Please help me decide!!!!

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: IMA problems, and check engine light [dwa2]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Jan 27, 2010 11:58:47 AM

  >My IMA light came on too. It also had a fail code of PO7AF. It only had 11,000 >miles on it! How in the world could the battery be shot!!! Seriously, how often do you drive your car that it only had 11,000 miles on it? The #1 killer of batteries is leaving the car to sit for weeks at a time. A single 90 day event is enough to guarantee ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Battery Pack Questions

• Civic 2003 - IMA Light/engine light on

  Written by: myhybrid_issue on Jan 9, 2010 9:40:59 AM

  Had great luck with the hybrid until this week (7 years, 180,000 km). The dealer says the battery pack needs to be replaced @$5000 Can! Are there re-conditioned battery packs available somewhere? Any other suggestions? Does Honda care about this issue? I have seen a number of owners with this problem and it seems that the costs are exceptionally high (might be best to walk away??). The dealer told me that ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problem [shonda3]

  Written by: gregr2 on Dec 10, 2009 12:54:56 PM

  I purchased a 2009 Honda Civic hybrid and was getting 41-43 mpg for the first 2000 miles. Then my IMA light came on and my moderates dropped to around 34-36 mpg. I took the car in and was told the "computer need an update". The light stayed off but the mileage stayed down around 34-36. Yesterday, the light came on again. It sounds like these batteries are crap. I am wondering ... Read More

Honda Civic Tires and Wheels

• Advice on new tires

  Written by: rwerdinger on Dec 3, 2009 8:56:15 PM

  I need new tires for my 2000 Honda 4-door Civic. I have Michelin now and would prefer to economize if possible and still get decent-quality wheels. I live in northern California and very occasionally might drive over icy roads. My mechanic has recommended Uniroyal TP Tour as a mid-range choice. Any recommendations out there?

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problem [Ogre_GEV]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Dec 3, 2009 2:36:34 PM

  I had to pick up a couple of 2006 HCH battery packs from a junkyard today, so I used my wife's 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (3.8L V6). When I got in, I saw that the mpg meter read 12.9. I reset it and drove a mixed highway and city loop of about 40 miles. I also turned off the AC (it's December). The car has a 6 speed automatic, so ... Read More

• Re: Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problem [sholmes717]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Dec 3, 2009 8:39:09 AM

  I had the pleasure of having Wayne Gerdes (look him up on wikipedia) teach me how to hypermile. With him as copilot, driving is strenuous, and terrifying. He taught me how to get over 100 mpg city in my car, but there is no way I'll ever drive that way. He managed over 150mpg in a 2006 HCH. I got those figures by simply puttering along at 50mph on the highway ... Read More

• Re: Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problem [shonda3]

  Written by: Ogre_GEV on Nov 30, 2009 6:28:36 PM

  If I climb a mountain in my Insight, I am likely to drain my battery before reaching the top. Does that mean that my car becomes a "menace" because it has no more assist? According to fueleconomy.gov, the 2006 gets slightly better mpg than the 2003-2005 models. The 2006 is 93 HP while the gen1 cars are 85 HP (and the gen1 insights are 68 HP but weigh less). If I ... Read More

2009 Honda Civic

• Re: 2009 Civic stolen [onedmc]

  Written by: jogousa on Nov 30, 2009 11:04:40 AM

  Most stolen cars: Source: www.nicb.org 1994 Honda Accord 1995 Honda Civic 1989 Toyota Camry 1997 Ford F150 Series 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2000 Dodge Caravan 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee 1994 Acura Integra 1999 Ford Taurus Hondas are stolen mostly for parts because thiefs can make more money on parts rather than on stolen cars - those are harder to "unload". Get a dog! The best alarm ever!

Buying an Older Civic

• 2006 Honda Civic LX, 55,000 mi, $ 11,000 USED

  Written by: schumia on Oct 25, 2009 2:15:18 PM

  Dear all, I'd like to get your thoughts on a Private Sale for a used 2006 Honda Civic LX, 4 dr, Auto at $11,000. It already has ~ 55,000 miles. The person just recently purchased this car in late Mar'09 as a Honda Certified Civic, he's selling it so he can get some cash quick. Since it was Honda certified, it is qualified forthe extended warranty of 1 yr/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Did I get a good deal???

  Written by: mjme2 on Oct 12, 2009 7:10:39 PM

  I just signed a lease for a 2010 Honda Civic EX coupe- and want to know if I really got the deal the seller was selling: Payments are $170/month, with $2000 out of pocket (includes tax title & fees)... (along w/ the $750 they gave me for my beautiful 99 saab (132k/m and needs a whole new exhaust system @ $1000). The lease is 12k/miles 36 months. They gave me the ... Read More

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

• Re: well [eldaino2]

  Written by: creakid1 on Sep 29, 2009 8:27:22 PM

  http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/202445/honda_civic_typer_latest.html The new Euro Civic looks energetic & handsome. W/o looking at its badge, you'd think its the modern version of the old Scirocco/Corrado, while the re-borned Scirocco today looks wimpy/dumpy & not too different from the old '92 Civic. LOL See post #1349 http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef6c2da/1348#MSG1348 But no matter how handsome it is, this Euro Civic w/ simple strut-front/beam-rear suspension (just like the Fit) makes me proud b/c my '2000 Civc hatch ... Read More

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

• New to Honda civic. key problem

  Written by: mrrustymac on Sep 21, 2009 6:47:32 AM

  Hello , maybe somebody can help us out a bit here. My daughter just got herself a 2000 civic (vp) . The key gets stuck in the ignition and can only be removed with the battery disconnected ? I checked the ignition fuse is good. maybe a sensor or? Dont have a chiltens manual yet so looking for advise. Also it doesn't lock in park. Im assuming its supposed to. are ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

• Re: Duplicate IMA Malfunction On Demand? [mrlar]

  Written by: rosie2006 on Sep 19, 2009 3:34:08 PM

  mrlar, The Service Bulletin number is 09-058, there are 3 software updates associated with the one SB number is how I understand it, Elk Grove Ca did only a partial and it ran like severe crap, then Lodi Ca did the additional one and it improved but still assists/charges/performance like crap. And no, have already asked if they can return it the original settings, they said no. Just received a follow ... Read More

Honda Civic Basic Maintenance Questions

• Re: 98 Honda Civic [kmp7]

  Written by: crazyfly on Sep 19, 2009 9:26:05 AM

  I owned my last civic from about 71,000 miles to 180,000 miles which covers the time period when most maintenance items need to be taken care of, including the ones you mentioned. Based on my experience here are answers to your questions: First of, you are correct. You will be helping the Service Dept meet the weekly budget targets, because: a) Trailing Arm bushings are good to replace at a future ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• Starting the shopping process

  Written by: texasnightowl on Sep 15, 2009 8:02:26 PM

  I'm starting to shop around for a car to replace my 2000 Camaro (V6, 5 speed). It's in good shape actually, only 97k miles on it and the engine is strong...it's just everything around the engine starting to go. Plus I'm ready for a bit more practicality and luggage space! I'm torn between going with something new around the $17-20k mark or going with something slightly used around the $14-15k mark. ... Read More

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

• low fuel economy

  Written by: chris0628 on Sep 10, 2009 11:49:25 PM

  Hi Everyone, i have a EK3 - 2000 Civic (D15Z4 Engine), Automatic. It has done 104,000 KM. I bought it about 3 months back..... Changed the timing belt, tension, oil seals, filters, shocks, cleaned the injectors, tune up .. all from the Honda Agent. But it not doing great on fuel economy.......Only does about 7.5Km to the Litre... U.S. 17 Miles per Gallon U.K. 20.42 Miles per Gallon By the way.. ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 honda civic lx 2 door auto

  Written by: moyboys on Sep 5, 2009 7:16:05 PM

  I have never heard of lifetime warranty on a car before, but the price is pretty good. If this includes ttl and dealer fees. extended warranties can run from $800 to $2000 depending on the coverage type. Dealers are trying to get rid of the 09's, but because of c4c there is low inventory.

Honda Civic Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Did I massively overpay for my new Honda Civic Hybrid? [bradzepfan]

  Written by: teampoppy on May 5, 2009 2:52:00 PM

  I just got the civic hybrid w/ leather and nav two days ago at an orange county dealer (OC Honda World). I didn't add any extra warranty stuff. The price was $23666 + 595 acquisition fee. They told me the price was $2000 under invoice because of incentives from Honda that were good thru May 4.

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic EX Sedan with Navi - Automatic [isellhondas]

  Written by: jayviking on Jul 15, 2009 3:13:24 AM

  I mean no disrespect and I am not looking to begin any arguments about what car stereo is better, I'm sure everyone is much to busy to waste their time on such a trivial subject.That being said: There are "Mickey Mouse" units out there, however most of the ones I looked at blew the honda factory units out of the water and for a quarter of the price. If the deciding ... Read More

Honda Civic Brake Questions

• 99 honda civic brake line Patch?

  Written by: bells1 on Jul 17, 2009 6:48:44 PM

  I own a 99 honda civic ex w/ 69,585 miles on it. When I asked how much a could sell it for, the mechanic told me that the brake lines were rusted and they're difficult to repair because of where they're located....and basically offered me $2000 for it. Now, I didn't ask him how much he'd give me for it, I just wanted to know how much to sell it for. ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Honda Civic Prices [redredrabbit]

  Written by: drodrigo on Jul 9, 2009 4:39:39 PM

  This is what it was valid until July 6. “$500 for Sedan (DX_VP, DX, LX-S, LX); $750 for Sedan (EX,EX-L,Si); $1000 for Coupe; $2000 for Hybrid Sedan.” I also read on the Accord forum that the cash to dealer incentive cannot be combined with the special financing as of today. But don’t quote me on this.

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

• Rear Torque Mounts, front sway bar bushings, emissions cleaning

  Written by: nyc2k7ts on Jul 5, 2009 2:26:05 PM

  Upon going for a routine oil change, my mechanic told me that my 2000 Honda Civic EX coupe needed new Rear Torque Mounts, front sway bar bushings and an emissions system cleaning. The car has 74,700 miles. I do not hear any symptons from the car when hitting bumps or making corners. I've never hear of these parts needing changing before. I've never even heard of an emissions system cleaning. He ... Read More

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• My experience purchasing 2009 Civic EX sedan automartic with Navi

  Written by: sabra on Jul 5, 2009 12:16:57 PM

  I live in Charlotte, NC and I did not opt for the EX-L but did get the EX navi/blue tooth and love it. The car had wheel locks and and mud guards and was everything I wanted. With destination I paid 19,700. What really got me to purchase from these folks (Honda of Rock HIll, SC) was they offered me $1000 more on my 2001 caddy than any other dealer who ... Read More

Honda Civic Exhaust Manifold / Converter question

• exhaust manifold

  Written by: lemor13 on Jun 28, 2009 8:41:55 AM

  my honda civic 2000 model's check engine light is on and off sometimes.so i went to a honda dealer where we bought the car to have it check and they performed a computer diagnostic test.according to them the EXHAUST MANIFOLD is cracked and we needed to replace it and also the 0-2 sensor.how do i know that they were telling telling the truth and not just to rip me off?what is ... Read More

Honda Civic Basic Maintenance Questions

• 2009 Civic, first oil change

  Written by: atlkep1 on May 26, 2009 9:41:29 AM

  Is there really something "special" about the oil that comes in a new Civic? And what is it that is so "special" about it? I don't think the first oil change is called for until 7500 miles. I have always done much more agressive oil changes on new engines (500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and every 5000 miles after that), but have been warned off of this for a Honda. ... Read More

Honda Civic Lease Questions

• Re: 2009 Civic LX Sedan Lease Deal [sd83srr]

  Written by: bigmort on May 6, 2009 7:48:06 PM

  sd83srr- I actually got in on the last day of a national deal that Honda was running. I negotiated the price below the deal ($2000 down, $189/month BEFORE taxes and fees), but the dealers were receiving incentives from Honda for leasing the Civic until May 4th. The saleswoman who leased me my car told me that Honda is likely going to reduce their incentives for May and June, meaning the price ... Read More

• 2009 Civic LX Sedan Lease Deal

  Written by: bigmort on May 4, 2009 7:55:00 PM

  I would also like to share my lease deal on the forum. Thank you everyone for all the helpful posts! I was able to get the best lease price by receiving internet quotes from all the dealers in my area (Philadelphia), sending the lowest quote to the other dealers and asking if they could beat it and then repeating this two or three times. The deal I ended up with: 36 ... Read More

• Re: Leasing prices on 09 Civic LX-S, EX-L [Car_man]

  Written by: jdw7460 on May 1, 2009 2:09:54 PM

  Car_man, do you know if the additional volume-based dealer program that kicks in an additional $500 is still effective through 5/4/09 for Honda Civic Hybrid leases? This $500 is in addition to the nationally advertised $2000 dealer cash available on Civic Hybrids through 5/4/09. Just wondered if the extra $500 offer expired at the end of April (4/30/09).

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2009 Honda Civic EX-L w/ NAV & w/o NAV [skyspace]

  Written by: crazyfly on Apr 4, 2009 10:10:53 PM

  $25K OTD price for civic EX-L with navigation seems way too high. Its like dealer selling you the car at max retail price & some! The MSRP for 2009 civic EX-L with Navigation is $21,305 and invoice is $19,616 plus destination $670, TTL etc. And if you search the forum here you'll find that people are getting $2000 to $3000 off the MSRP with 20 to 21K OTD because there are ... Read More

Honda Civic Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• New Civic Hybrid Purchase Price

  Written by: dwynard on Mar 30, 2009 2:46:48 PM

  On Friday 3/27/09 I purchased a civic hybrid (no nav. no leather options) at Honda of Lisle (suburb of Chicago) Price was $19,050 (that included destination charge and dealer incentive rebate that was $2,000) doc fee 150.00 ert fee 25.00 Sales Tax $1503 State License and title was $143 I contacted many dealers via the internet for price quotes before going in. $19,050 (not including tax and licenses fees) I thought ... Read More

• Re: Are you delaying your Honda Civic purchase? [chintan32]

  Written by: 3kidsinback on Mar 23, 2009 2:02:42 PM

  Edmunds reports that dealers have $2000 in "marketing support". How can a buyer use this in negotiations? Does it affect the current terms of the lease? I question this because I have negative equity, and if a dealer could pay this off using the $2000, I would be in a better position to consider the special lease offer.

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 Civic EX-L

  Written by: ward2009 on Mar 19, 2009 8:50:43 AM

  My wife and I got a fantastic deal from Markley Honda in Fort Collins on a new 2009 Civic EX-L. The entire experience at the dealer was great by any standard, especially since most dealers would consider us to be young enough to take advantage of. The test drive went well, we received a price below $2000 below MSRP and were treated well throughout the experience. Anyone in Fort Collins looking ... Read More