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Used 1998 Honda Civic Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Greatest Car To Buy

jdm-man, 07/21/2003
1998 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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What an excellent car. 40mpg, plenty of room, performs excellently, no power accesories, very stylish, and most importantly extremely modifiable.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My 1998 Honda totaled.

David J. Measer, 10/10/2005
1998 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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In Sept. 2005 a van ran a red light into the passenger door of my Honda. I had 44000 miles on it and consistently got between 30 and 34 miles per gallon. I'm in the process of trying to find a replacement

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5 out of 5 stars

Civic Hatch Challenge

Tou Chang, 12/12/2003
1998 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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I've had this car for two months and it's really fun to drive. I wish it had power steering though. The D16Y7 engine isn't all that strong but could use some VTEC. I also wished it had an RPM gauge. I love the exterior design with it's aggressive look. Most of all there are many aftermarket parts to tune-up this little civic to make it one of the best cars to have out there.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car

NPW, 02/04/2010
1998 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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Had no major issues. Had to replace the AC compressor at about 130K. It was a great drive. This was my first new car. I used it till someone else decided that they needed it more than I did and stole it!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Exhaust Manifold Problems

BigBri, 04/23/2002
1998 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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'96 and '97 Civics had an issue with their exhaust manifolds cracking. The EPA forced Honda to extend their warranty. I had the exact same problem with my '98 Civic, but Honda did not assume any liability. I was unimpressed by their corporate customer service. The car is great, but that exhaust manifold was a pain!

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