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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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5 out of 5 stars

Best Coupe under $14000

asic designer, 03/25/2002
1996 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe
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I own this car about 6 years by now, just love it. Very high reliability (so far less than $150 to fix a trivia problem), fun to drive, over 37 mpg average on hwy/local (5spd manual).

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4.88 out of 5 stars

civic ex

Swinga7, 03/24/2002
1996 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe
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unbelievable reliability. I have 110k miles on my ex an it still runs like it did when it was new. the only time its ever been in the shop is for a new muffler and thats only because I live in New England and the winter road salt caused the stock muffler to rust through.

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