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4.38 out of 5 stars

Still the best...

EX-G, 01/09/2009
1997 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car in 2001 @56K. I did 200K since then, had an accident and the car still runs with no problem. My next car will be a Honda Civic as it packs quality and reliability in one package. Go Civic!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

A decent car

The Dude, 01/27/2010
1997 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Not a bad little car. My commute is 100 mi/day, and I bought it for commuting and hauling. I'm familiar with Hondas, so when the 5-spd failed I wasn't surprised. Gets 40-43 MPG consistently. Like the hatch and fold-down seats to haul ladders, furniture, trees, tools, wood, etc. There's a lot of cheapness inside, but not the hollow cheap you get with GM or Ford. Handling isn't great, but not terrible. I don't know why ppl race these so much when it's only a commuter at best.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Reliable, simple, no frills

piercejs4, 12/22/2012
1997 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My car now has 165000 miles on it without having any major difficulties. The car has never left me stranded.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

1997 Civic 4 Dr. Manual trans

alex89, 01/26/2009
1997 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car was my first one and the one I learned to drive on. Even though I bought it when it was 9 years old and had 140,000 miles on it, it worked great and held up even though I learned to drive manual on it, abused the clutch, and drove recklessly. The Honda Civic is a great car for a first time car buyer as it offers both great economy, inexpensive repairs, and a good driving experience.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I LOVE MY HONDA!

Jessica, 02/22/2010
1997 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have driven this car for 200,000 miles and still love it. This car has been reliable and efficient all the way! And so much fun to drive! None of the extra bells and whistles on the DX means nothing breaks. Solid car all around. Also handles very well in the snow, this car has never left me in a ditch even through years of nasty winters in upstate NY. I have had numerous exhaust pipes/mufflers put in, but that has been it other than the scheduled maintenance. I love my Honda and the fact that it was built in Ohio (how many of the so-called American cars can say that anymore?). Still has another 100K left in her! My 8 rating for comfort was due to the fact that the car doesn't have AC.

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