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5 out of 5 stars

got it

got it, 09/03/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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honda did it again!great car needs very little improvement.antilock and rear disc brakes.GO GET IT

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Good Car so far

Jeff0204, 12/12/2002
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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very good car for the price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Honda Civic 2003

Kristi7777, 09/03/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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It drives like a dream. It steers well and never had a problem except for my steering fluid was lecking.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr 5spd

2003 Civic LX 4dr, 07/14/2008
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Got this car 5 months ago and basically love it. I've had no problems with it thus far, and have adjusted my driving habits to pull in an average of 43 mpg (40 city, 47 hwy). Recommended car for anyone.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Transmission Overhaul Needed at 78k

kmn, 03/12/2009
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I haven't had any problems with this car until last month. The automatic transmission started slipping from 3rd to 4th gear and needs a complete overhaul. My car only has 78k miles on it. There is no way it should need a new transmission. The estimate I got from the dealership was around $3000. Stay away from the 2003 Civic! From what I've read, this isn't an isolated incident.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great commuter car

Happy user, 12/13/2002
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I must acellerate to cross lane on the interstate within .25 miles and enter the interstate with a short ramp. The car perform very well and does not cause me concern about excelleration.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Honda Civic

neenee, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I really like how spacious my civic is. The back seats are great because there's no bump in the middle of the floor in the back, and there's tons of leg room even when the driver or passenger's seat is moved back. Also the trunk is awesome, it holds so much stuff, so much space. And if you need even more space, the back seats fold down very nice to make more room. Finally, this car drives like a dream. I've driven other small cars, and none of them are as smooth, or drive as easly as the Civic. This is an awesome car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

excellance

harry lime, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Best all a round car I ever owned

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2002 Si Hatchback

redsir, 12/27/2002
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Performance,interior finish and build quality are the best yet.Much higher than other Civics. Outstanding seats. Driving it makes you go out of your way find to find challenging roads. When was the last time you went to work early? Compared to other Civics you will find it noisier, runs at 3500-5000 RPM VS 2000 and uses more gas. Do not underestimate these issues if you are buying. At 4500 Km, V-Rated tires have a vibration. Minor, but still there. Final opinion....always a blast to drive, every time I drive it. Buy one!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Third Honda

Stan Dounn, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I had owned a used 1979 Honda which gave 150,000 miles. Got 1991 Civic Hatchback based on previous performance of 1979 Hatchback. 1991 gave me 124,000 up to when I saw the 2003 SI. It is a very smooth operating 5 spd vehicle. I would rate it as one of the best small car values on the market. The 160 hp engine is quiet and powerful for town or road driving. The standard 'sports' car features on the SI make this the best driving vehicle I have ever owned.

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