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4 out of 5 stars

Great Economy for the Price!

Jayy, 10/07/2017
1998 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I personally have owned about 5 cars and this is easily one of the more practical purchases I have made in car buying. I bought a 1998 Honda Civic Ex Coupe about half a year ago in 2017. When purchased it had over 250,000 miles on the odometer. I have put about 5,000 miles on the car and very few repairs. The only thing I have done outside of any expected maintenance at purchase or routine work is the starter. After reading other reviews this is about the only major mechanical issue in these cars and I attest to that. I love the ease of driving and the amazing gas mileage. When I drive it easy and don't throw my foot into it i can get upwards of 30 miles per gallon. Although I also feel the need to point out that when I do throw foot into it, the car takes it and goes. I have owned much faster cars, but this one will still do what you need it to. Just change the oil and keep going. It isn't anything fancy, but it gets the job done well. I'm glad i made this practical purchase and if able I will definitely buy another Civic in the future.

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5 out of 5 stars

Honda Civ

George, 02/23/2017
1998 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Great car. Very reliable and easy to take car of. By far my favorite car I've owned.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

good car

swanny4, 04/14/2011
1998 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought my civic 6 years ago on a junk title. It has always started for me and never let me down. It is so faithful that I am even bored with it! What a good car. Nothing exciting, just faithful.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

1998 Honda Civic EX Coupe

cristina72, 02/28/2002
1998 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car doesn't seem to handle well in the rain regardless of the new tires it has that are made for wet roads. I'm quite shocked considering this is my fourth civic, but after 4 years with it, I'm ready for a change. I find it too small and not a good choice for someone that will have more than one passenger in their car at a time (other than children or short people) as there isn't much leg room in the back.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Ten years and still good

steevo, 08/05/2008
1998 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new in 1998 and am surprised at how well it has stood up. Things I've replaced are the timing beltx2, starter, front brake pads (rear drums are original!), water pump, muffler and fluids. Stuff I would expect to replace on a ten year old car. It is just a reliable car that is a bit underpowered but is easy on fuel. I prefer the styling of the hatch and wish the newest hatch would come to north America. The hatch fits a 36" CRT TV.

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