Used 2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Total dissapointment
Nevermore, Portland, OR, 10/28/2015
updated 10/31/2016
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
I was expecting this car to last for many miles without major problems. It just recently reached 97,000 miles and the automatic transmission was making noise. It turns out the final drive (aka differential) bearings are shot. Since this is deep in the transmission, the transmission essentially will need to be rebuilt at a cost of approximately $2600 if the final drive itself is not damaged. This car was conservatively driven and maintained meticulously and it is really upsetting that it now needs a major repair like this at a relatively moderate mileage. There is no replaceable fluid filter in the transmission and therefore no way to give it proper maintenance short of changing the fluid. I feel this is a major flaw and is a guarantee for failure. There has been no help from the dealer nor Honda. The dealer and Honda refused to put in any effort to see if there is any remedy for me and gave me the impression they don't care. The other issue is the front brakes on this car do not last more than 12K miles. There is nothing apparently wrong with the braking system yet the brake pads wear out prematurely. This would be a great car if it would have lasted longer but it seems I could have done better with a less expensive car. Based on my experience, this model is highly overrated. I'll never buy another Honda again. I have since sold the car and have my sights set on a Toyota.
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Good car fair price
Nick, 07/21/2005
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because I was in need of a car that was good on gas mileage. I travel a average of 4,000 miles per month. This car does not requiring oil changes every 3,000 miles, but it requires them every 7,000, so I save a lot of money on basic upkeep. Most of the miles I drive are on the highway. I average around 43 mpg on highway. I would probably get more if I kept my foot out of the pedal. If you are looking for a mid priced vehicle that you want to get your money out of. this is it. Low cost on fuel and low cost on upkeep.
SUV owner converted
chillinnsatx, 05/05/2005
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've always driven large trucks and SUVs, but recent gas prices got me to reconsider a more efficient car. The Honda Civic has great crash test ratings, great resale values, great "low true cost of ownership", great gas mileage, a huge trunk, comfortable ride. For a 4 cylinder compact, it gets me up & going on the freeway just fine, and friends fit great in the back seat. It's not going to pull a boat or anything, but I think its a vehicle I'm going to have for a long time. I really can't see the logic of spending more on a car unless you're just really trying to impress the neighbors with an emblem, b/c this is an awesome car for the price.
Great Car, Great Mileage
Love my Civic, 05/23/2005
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! I love the CD player and the sunroof (never had either before). Some say it doesn't have enough power, but I disagree. Although I have to rev it a little higher than my VW Golf , it handles freeway onramps and the hills around my house just fine. Mileage is incredible (I'm getting about 33 mpg combined even with the air- conditioning on). I'd recommend this car to anyone looking for a solid value in a car.
Very Good, Few Complaints
the_jayman, 07/22/2005
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My family for some reason has always been a Ford/ GM/Chrysler family, but my wife's family converted me to Honda. They truly are a superior car. In March 2005, we purchased a Civic LX-G (only available in Canada). It has been wonderful. My wife and I are 6 feet tall, and we can still fit rear-facing child seats behind each of our seats. It is very roomy for the kind of car it is. It is a little gutless, but for city driving it cannot be beat. Low monthly payments and low depreciation make this car an unbeatable value. There are a couple of slight rattles, one in the passenger side door and the other somewhere in the trunk. Beyond that, it continues to perform marvelously
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