2000 Honda Civic Consumer Discussions

Buying an Older Civic

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

Written by: schumia on Oct 25, 2009 02:15 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 ... Read More...

Honda Civic Lease Questions

Did I get a good deal???

Written by: mjme2 on Oct 12, 2009 07:10 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 ol' well ... Read More...

Mazdaspeed3 vs. VW V GTI vs. Civic Si

Re: well [eldaino2]

Written by: creakid1 on Sep 29, 2009 08:27 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 ... Read More...

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

New to Honda civic. key problem

Written by: mrrustymac on Sep 21, 2009 06:47 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 these related? ... Read More...

Honda Civic Hybrid IMA Problems

Re: Duplicate IMA Malfunction On Demand? [mrlar]

Written by: rosie2006 on Sep 19, 2009 03:34 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, ... Read More...

Honda Civic Basic Maintenance Questions

Re: 98 Honda Civic [kmp7]

Written by: crazyfly on Sep 19, 2009 09:26 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 ... Read More...

Help Me Choose!

Starting the shopping process

Written by: texasnightowl on Sep 15, 2009 08:02 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 ... Read More...

Older Civic Maintenance and Repair

low fuel economy

Written by: chris0628 on Sep 10, 2009 11:49 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 ... Read More...

Honda Civic Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2009 honda civic lx 2 door auto

Written by: moyboys on Sep 05, 2009 07:16 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. Read More...

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 05, 2009 02:52 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. Read More...