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Used 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car Great value

Frost, 04/03/2002
1997 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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An overall great car. It is somewhat expensive for a compact car, but it makes up for it with reliability.

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5 out of 5 stars

my buddy Civic

hans, 05/29/2002
1997 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
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It was a perfect choice for a young couple as a first car to buy. Never have been disappointed with it!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Mourning my little Civic

I miss my little car, 08/29/2005
1997 Honda Civic DX 2dr Hatchback
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I recently totalled my little hatch. I blew a front tire going downhill on the freeway and hit a concrete retaining wall doing about 65 mph. My passenger and I walked away shaken, but unscathed. I'm so sad! That car was my little buddy! It may not have been a fancy car, but it was reliable, fun, and above all, safe. I'm buying another Civic with the money I get for my car...but I really just want the one I had. It was great!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Basic fun

wrb, 02/09/2003
1997 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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bought base model ( lightest, nothing power but brakes, no options ) for 10800.- Put AEM airintake for better breathing and 10 more hp, sport springs and -shocks ( stiffer and 1.5" lower ), front and rear -swaybars, front strut towerbar, 15" alloys w. 195/55-15 -V rated performance tires, all for much improved handling, race breakpads in front to compensate for weak rear drumbrakes . Total cost for improvements : $ 3000.- Overall result: a small ,light, fast, good handling, cheap car with 40 mls. plus mileage, very reliable and lots of fun !! A 9.5 overall for sure.

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5 out of 5 stars

Simply the best in its class

superBBQ, 09/14/2002
1997 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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The Honda Civic is simply the best car in its class. Super reliable, low maintenance, awesome gas milages and very stylish look. You can do so much to upgrade this baby!

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