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Used 1997 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

One Major Problem, Otherwise Great

Bill, 04/26/2005
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This has been a great car. I bought it new and drive less than 10,000 miles per year. I have had a major problem with the exhaust system. I have had to have the exhaust pipe replaced twice and the muffler replaced once. I just had the pipe replaced 4000 miles ago and its beginning to rattle again. The mechanic says that short trips tend to do this to an exhaust (condensation does not have a chance to evaporate and rots the pipes) but I don't know. One minor problem is that the window fell off track and had to be replaced. Overall the car is great, and I have had no engine problems at all.

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5 out of 5 stars

A little red dream

Joe, 04/01/2005
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My little red civic hatchback (3 door) is a dream to own. with oil changes every 3000 miles, it has run like new since the day i got it. i haven't had any problems with it what so ever. If you are looking for a reliable and stylish used car, this is the one to go with. it won't let you down.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matthew N., 03/27/2003
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 67000 miles on it for 45000, and i really got my money's worth. I loved it to death. I got in a major wreck at 72000 miles. I only drove 5000 and can testify that it was yet the greatest car i ever owned. It is even extremly safe in collisions. I walked away with a seat belt wound after an RV pulled out in front of me. Crumpled the exterior into tin foil yet left the interior untouched. Awesome, safe and dependable. If you see one, do not pass the opprotunity up! By it!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

lame honda

jrehgkjfhg, 01/16/2004
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This has been a fun and relatively reliable car but the build quality. The front rotors have been turned 5 times and replaced once and the steering wheel still shimmies. The computer has been replaced along with the oxygen sensor. The latest problem is an intermittant engine knock. It occurs sometimeswhen cold and sometimes when fully warmed up. It's not very confidence inspiring and I'm trading it in because of it for a Nissan.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car Great value

Frost, 04/03/2002
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

An overall great car. It is somewhat expensive for a compact car, but it makes up for it with reliability.

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