By junkhonda on 06/13/13 18:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Just back from my fourth visit to the dealer and $1800 poorer so far. Had to replace the crankshaft sensor and harness. Doesn't include the $1000 for the timing belt and maintenance they talked me into on the 1st visit.
We bought into the Honda is the most reliable car on the road fantasy, 500k miles and nothing but an oil change blah blah... Ours is only at 99K. Always did all the scheduled maintenance. I almost stalled out on the highway. Try seeing how happy other drivers are when you're driving 20 mph on the 101 (for you socal drivers)
Looks like the same trap we had with Ford and GM. Thing just starts falling apart at 100k/10 yr. The civic didn't even make it that far.
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By ahtoh1 on 05/19/13 09:41 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan w/Front side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Excellent car. I got is second hand in pritty good shape. A/C took $800 from me in repairs. Few other repairs that are normal for older car. Drives very good, fuel economy is excellent for old car. If you get one in good shape and the right price, it defenetely worth it.
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By lam_9 on 04/19/13 23:22 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
Review
I love my car.
I got it because of the gas prices going up and I loved the way it looked.
I don't regret it.
I get about 45mpg because I like to speed.
It is light, small, and fun to drive.
The one thing that I just don't like is when I'm driving up those crazy steep hill going to Las Vegas. I have to catch momentum and then keep it on 3rd gear.
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By 20034runner on 04/01/13 07:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback w/Side Airbags (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
My primary vehicle is a 4 door 4x4 pickup and my 5 day/week commute is a 57 mile round trip.
I needed a commuter car.
I bought my '05 Si (EP3) in March of 2010 w/ a documented 70k miles of near-perfect maintenance; 3 years later and 40k more miles, I have no complaints.
Happily uses 87 octane and and with my VERY heavy foot, it still gets no less than 27 mpg of mixed driving (30-31 on a highway trip.)
I've found it likes Pennzoil Synthetic blend oil the best for both performance and MPGs.
Completed the 100k service, new iridium plugs, coolant flush and serpentine belt (no timing belt to replace in these) and I easily expect another 100k on this car.
Love the cargo room too!
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By nelsonoah on 03/05/13 09:30 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
Review
Update to my 11/19/09 review.
I'm still driving it and have done nothing but regular stuff (oil/filter, brakes, tires).
I now have roughly 205k miles on it.
The IMA warning light came on about 1.5 years ago (around 190k miles). Honda said the hybrid battery was testing weak and needed replaced ($2,500 and 3-year/30k warranty).
I decided not to replace it and to just see what it'd do.
Battery doesn't keep charged up as well as it used to, but I'm still getting over 40mpg driving in town. I found a place that will put in a used battery with a 1-year guarantee for $1,275. Besides the battery, everything else seems to be in great shape.
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By hiker8 on 11/27/12 08:49 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Annoyances but not necessary to fix: brake pedal pops, creaking noise from transmission when clutch pressed (difficult to lubricate), drivers seat has a little play when rocked back and forth, brake pads shift in calipers and "pop" when braking forward after braking reverse.
Major problems: Head gasket replaced at dealer for $950 @ around 115,000 miles. (If you heat goes out while idling and bubbles are coming from your coolant reservoir while idling you need a head gasket).
Other things: Front pads at 90k, oxygen sensor around 90k, fluids, filters tires.
The good: no electrical/accessory problems, drives pretty good and smooth with the manual. Solid and reliable despite head gasket.
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By mrsheng on 11/25/12 13:01 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this vehicle used back in 2008 when it had around 30K mileage.
My car was particularly unique because it had dealer installed custom interior seats and door panels (black faux leather vinyl).
As far as reliability and build quality, I rated it 3 out of 5.
My car blew a head gasket at 40K miles.
I don't know what caused it, but my only guess was the thermostat.
After much research online, it was a common problem.
I wonder if Honda had irregular thermostats installed in their Civics.
Anyways, after I took my car to the dealership for repair...the car has been working great ever since. 115K miles going strong and engine still sounds great.
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By jrx45x on 07/18/12 14:30 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I owned this car about a year ago, and i tell you now, this is the best car out there....for reliability....It got me from point A to point B everytime. I was at 80k miles and never had a check engine light or any problem at all, and i ragged on that little engine..It got great gas mileage. I filled up every other week and i was a teenager at the time so i was everywhere pedal to the floor.
But let me tell you before you buy it...I got to the point where this car was so boring for me...so slow for me that i went and bought a Volkswagen GTI..ya it breaks alot but its way more worth it then my civic ever was because i have fun everytime i drive!
But Honda really is the best Company ever.
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By engs on 06/21/12 21:22 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I use to love driving my civic. It handled well and is suppose to be a safe car. The first four years I had the car I was very happy with it. Just over 100k miles while driving my daughter and my two young grandchildren from Fl to Pa it overheated on Interstate 95 at night. that was three years ago. Since, I haven't been able to travel farther than 50 miles from home. We have had the car to many shops and they can't find the problem. You name it we replaced it. Still overheating! If you go to hondatech.com you will find this is a common problem with Honda. So next we will have the head gasket repair which may run as high as $1,500. I'm not happy with Honda and would never buy another.
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By smore on 12/12/11 02:24 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
Review
HEAT SUX (yes thermostat has been replaced with high temp).
If you live in a cold climate avoid this car.
This car is loud too, it picks up an unnecessary amount of road noise.
Otherwise it's a great car with great mileage and very reliable.
The interior is very loud t
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