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PDBob, 01/14/2004
2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Its a good car, but more like Ford than Honda. Picked it over Elantra for reliability and crash test data, Elantra more comfy & powerful, better stereo, & $3-4K less. Handling sucks (drive a new Corolla). Window regulators shouldnt break from normal use. Paint chipped after 100 miles! Only gets 25MPG! Headlights dim when driving. Trunk dumps water inside when opened (from lights on trunk). Gas & brake petals too close, knee hits steering wheel. Right foot needs more room (have big feet, bigger shoes). Headrest makes better door than window, blocks rear view. Sun visor clip too tight. Driver door creaks. Ridiculous oil change procedure.
Happy Driver!
Honda Fan, 05/12/2002
2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my 4 door 5 speed for a short while. I enjoy it. I have driven quite a few 5 speed Honda's. Compared to the old 1.6 L Civics, this engine actually has decent torque between 1500RPM-2500RPM (even compared to a VTEC Del Sol). Good back seat spacing, big trunk. It's not easy to fill up all the space.
You Have Got To Love This Civic
LoveMyCivic, 10/30/2005
2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Civic. It has had absolutely no problems and has run flawlessly. Love the style and the amenities that come in the EX model, like the moonroof and the A/C buttons. It has a powerful A/C that gets really cold and a super powerful heater. Tons of trunk room and is definitely built for 2, not 4 people. You can do it, but I wouldn't advise it.
2002 Honda Civic Lx 4dr/5spd
Pleased, 11/05/2005
2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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This is our second Civic in 15 years, so far we our generally pleased with this car. Combined Hwy/city mileage is 36mpg, long trips it gets 42-45mpg. The car rides nice, handles nimbly,and has been very reliable. I'm 6'2" and I have plenty of room and comfort.The car is a very low maintenance vehicle and we'll probably keep it as long as our 92 Civic (245K and still going).
SurvivorOfTheCivic
ISurvivedTheCivic, 12/13/2005
2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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My Civic had been pretty good form the most part. This is the 2nd Civic I've owned after totalling my first in a rear-end collision. I still feel like I got a little less car for a little more money. I enjoy all the amenities that come standard on the EX model. The A/C is a freezer, heater is a sweat box, and it very manuverable. The 2 door model does not comfortably seat 4 at all. I am a college student and sometimes space is a need. The gas mileage is great. I feel like the quality of my first Civic, which was a 97', was must better than that of my current 02' model.
Civic LX Coupe - Not perfect
Rafy, 09/10/2002
2002 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Overall, the Civic Coupe LX is a solid buy. I am dissapointed, however, with the build quality. While my Civic has been solid since I purchased it in May '02, noises, particularly a loud clicking, have developed. I have been to the dealer three times, and they have not been able to fix the problem. The Civic should definitely be on your shopping list, just don't automatically rely on the Honda brand.
Great car...
Dman7, 01/26/2004
2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Awesome car for the money. I have been plagued with interior rattles and creaks since I purchased the car. After about 5 times to the dealership, they finally fixed it and called it "pretty widespread". Disappointing, but I still love it.
great car for the $
sam324, 04/07/2002
2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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My EX manual never disappoints me, it is peppy, stylish, and nice on the wallet. for the 16k or so i paid for this car, i cant really ask for much more. the honda reliablity stays, and im glad that it does. resale values are also terrific, again, i'm glad i bought this car and i love it
Honda Fan
Asa in Atlanta, 07/26/2008
2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought our 2002 Civic EX in Sept 2005 to replace my 1990 Civic EX that had been wrecked. The 2002 Civic had 85,800 original miles and now has 148,200 miles. I drive an average of 1800. This car has been excellent mechanically with no major problems. Gas mileage has been fabulous for an automatic: generally 33-34 in mixed driving. I averaged 36.5 on a 2500 mile trip in 2007 driving 65-70 mph. Only con is noise. I recommend putting premium tires on the Civic. My performance and handling greatly improved; the noise diminished as well.
Good but not up to Honda standards
jim4nier, 12/14/2005
2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Very good vehicle over all. We were disappointed in a few things and annoyed at a few others. We've owned other Hondas before and this one isn't up to Honda standards.