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5 out of 5 stars

Honda Civic EX 4 door

Jordan Burrack, 04/10/2002
1996 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
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with 70k miles, never ever had any problems. ex ex ex exellent fuel mileage! (32city/ 38 hwy). 1 time we got 42mpg avg. economy on a trip home from Utah!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

40 mpg

BPM, Maine, 03/14/2009
1996 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
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Great point A to B car, excellent for city driving. The 96-00 Civics are some of the best used cars around. Inexpensive to own (purchase price, Ins. cost, repair, fuel etc.). ***The SOHC engines can be prone to connecting rod bearing failure at high mileage.***

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4.25 out of 5 stars

VERY RELAIABLE CAR

CAR, 12/03/2002
1996 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
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It is a very reiable car. Just rides smooth

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2 out of 5 stars

96 Civic EX

jmr4152, 09/07/2004
1996 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe
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CV joints going bad, muffler rusted out at the axle (seems very common on civics), clutch is wearing out(prior driver possibly). My biggest complaint is that it has hesitated for almost a year with no check engine light. It's been in the shop numerous times with no luck. Not very pleased with the "Honda quality". Will be buying Toyota next round.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Worlds Best Value

sdanville, 12/11/2002
1996 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe
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Needed a car for my daughter. Wanted to spend $5000. With some shopping some 96's can be found at that price. Had already bought one Honda Civic on Ebay and it worked out..took another chance. This one had been hit. Dealer didnt disclose. Out side of that, the car runs as expected. 115,000 miles and the steering is tighter than my $30,000 Oldsmobile with 40,000 miles.

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