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4 years and 75K of pleasure
Zeke B, 09/07/2016
2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is a gem. I've driven it from 55K to 130K in 4 years, and I've had only minor repairs (O2 sensor, lock actuators), plus 4 new struts. The front seats are so good that even a long drive on the stiff suspension feels fine, and the car handles smoothly and well on windy roads, in rain, in wind, even pretty well in snow. The engine has a terrific balance of torque and smooth operation up 75MPH, without having to downshift all the time -- but they should have included a 6th gear; at 80MPH, its revving high and loud at about 4000RPM, which gets tiresome and wastes gas if you're keeping up with fast traffic (e.g., Atlanta). I've fit a mid-sized armchair in the hatch, and had 2 adults ride in the back for an hour (it was cramped, but doable).
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I want to like it...
Lauren, 01/08/2010
2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got this car from my Mom, and when she had it she had 0 problems with it. Now that I inherited it, I am having all sorts of problems. Car idles VERY roughly at start, bucks and shudders sometimes while accelerating particularly between 50-60 mph, sometimes hard to accelerate. This problem is intermittent so it's been hard to diagnose and so far no one has been able to fix it. It makes driving the car a huge pain when it's happening. Check engine light has been on for a while now. Always took care of it and brought it in for routine care. Really, really disappointed.
Paid $4800 5 years ago
bstern92, 09/11/2013
2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 130k on it and it now has 144k(second car). Now that I gave my sister my car, this will be driven a lot more. I really like the exterior and interior design of the coupe. It's sleek and has a crazy amount of room for a coupe. The only complaint is that it doesn't have an armrest, with the storage compartment. I have replaced the A/C compressor, oxygen sensor, front rotors and brakes, ball joints, control arms, swaybar links, and battery. All parts were cheap because it's a Honda. I don't hold the repairs against the car because these are all parts expected to go after 11 years. It drives very nice and is comfortable. My cousin has the same one, with over 230k.
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hondavet, 06/07/2002
2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Purchased after test driving rsx base, protege5 and matrix. far and away above last two; rsx appearance more appealing but interior too plastic and austere (also availability limited and dealers wouldn't.) Made Honda an offer I couldn't refuse (17,800 with tint, mats, mudgards)after pointing out that none of their stock had sold in over a month. Love the car; looks grow on you and it really moves. Not sure what the complaints are about the new suspension; corners and handles as well as any of the other 6 Honda's I have owned.
Maximum fuel mileage and reliability
2620, 09/18/2010
2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
In 02 was considering Jetta, Civic, Saturn. Looking for fuel economy and reliability/longevity. It delivers! 5-speed manual 39 mpg back in 2002 and still 39 mpg in 2010. No problems whatsoever. Gas and oil changes only. New brakes at 150,000. Timing belt and water pump maintenance at 170,000. Mechanic said I could probably get another 100,000 before needing to bring it in again. It's decent in Michigan snow and ice. Road noise from rear end tires or wheels is noticeable. Ride suspension is also harsh over bumps. I feel got my money's worth. I plan to keep it another 4 years (80,000 miles) and then try to find a worthy person to be the second owner of this trusty little car.
Decent
Stephen lavelle, 01/29/2010
2002 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in December of 09 and i have had it for about a month. The car runs fine, But i am having tons of problems with the cars electrical system, the left side of the dash lights don't turn on. the dome light is broken beyond repair, my seatbelt sticks. the passenger door is hard to open from the inside. but it is a good car and very reliable
My Honda Civic 2002 Ex (Automatic)
Raj, 02/10/2010
2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my 2002 Honda Civic Ex. I bought this car about 1 year back and already have put 9000 miles on it. Currently the odometer reads 67000 miles. This is a small beautiful car with a wonderful gas millage. With an automatic transmission I get about 25-26 miles/gallon in the city and 32-35 miles/gallon on the highways. Other than the usual regular scheduled maintenance I the car requires nothing and runs perfectly fine. I changed the battery this winter. The only complain with this car is its poor factory installed audio/speaker system.
Still fun and practical
lrxst, 12/13/2014
updated 06/15/2018
2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
2016 update: I've had this car longer than any other by far, over 10 years now and the odometer shows 115,000 miles. It handles predictably, and has held up pretty well. It's not a common model, so people look at it and kind of scratch their heads. Parts are not difficult to find, but you have to make sure that the car is being identified by the engine size, as only the Si had a 2.0 engine. The clutch lasted 90,000 miles, and was a little over a $1,000 to replace at an independent shop. Other items I've had to replace in the last few years: front struts, two brake calipers, serpentine belt, oxygen sensor, and both electric door lock actuators. Other than that, it's been routine maintenance. Tuners might disagree, but the 2.0 K-series (K20A3) engine is a high-point of this car. This iteration of the Civic (EP3) made its debut in the European market in 2001, along with the K-series engine. Unlike earlier Civics it has a timing chain, so there is no expensive timing belt to replace. The Bosch electronic ignition also helps to make the engine low-maintenance. Besides the serpentine belt, the only other thing that has been touched on the engine was new spark plugs at 100,000 miles. The K20 stayed in production through 2011, and there are other engines in the K-series still in production as of 2016. I do wish this car had a 6th gear for driving on the interstate. The shifter is different than most cars, but I'm not sure why other cars don't have it there in the center. Typical Honda, carefully laid out, and you can make it live a long time with a little upkeep. I live in a wintry area. For a nearly 15 year old car, it has held up better than most. There are the beginnings of rust under the driver's door and rear wheel well. Having briefly driven a number of newer cars recently, this car does feel basic now. This car did not receive Takata airbags. The only recall to date was for headlight switch wiring. My local Honda dealer took care of that. My car also had a worn sensor in the driver seat belt, so the belt receiver was also replaced at no cost.
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Great bang for the buck
Thad, 04/06/2010
2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After sifting through several thousand ads/scams for used Civics, I lucked into a cream puff EX w/ 31,000 original miles, w/out a nick, dent, or scratch. (rally red -- GREAT color!) It's the best looking, best performing used car I've ever bought, and now that the weather is getting nicer, I'm loving my sunroof. I put a remote starter (mandatory in Michigan winters),and a new set of tires on her, and she runs flawlessly,without a single rattle. No, it's not a 328i, so handling and performance are held to a different standard. Also, I was surprised to find city mileage at only around 28mpg with the automatic. But I still love this little car, and better still, I love having NO PAYMENTS!
Great MPG!!!
Irishndn22, 04/24/2009
2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was the second owner of this car, the previous people decided it needed some upgrades but never completed with a turbo (pity). I drive 30 miles one way to work and get on average 32-35 mpg, can't beat that! I have never had any major problems with the car, would recommend to anyone looking at a Civic Si of this style or anything with good MPG.