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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love this Civic

Molly Jo, 10/23/2003
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Whenever I go through drive through restaurants, people ask me about this car. What gets them talking initially is that the gear shift doesn't rise from the floor but from out of the dashboard. This car's got so much pickup -- owing to the V-TEC engine and the relatively light weight. I owned another Honda Civic Hatchback for about 10 years prior to buying this one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent vehicle

dalymagic, 07/29/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I could not be happier with my new car. It is such a smooth drive, and it handles really well. I love the displays, and the factory sound system is excellent. Fuel economy is awesome. It's just the greatest car. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a reasonably priced, completely reliable, incredibly safe and fun car.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

5000 miles in, this is great!

Harmsy, 12/02/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great car. Expensive, but it's worth it. It looks as if it has something meaty under the bonnet. People ask me how big its engine is, and get confused when I say 1.3 litres! Then you mention the 10kW electric motor, and they get even more confused - amazed is better.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

03 CIVIC Si

NEEK, 07/19/2003
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I looked at many cars on the market. Honda has a reputation for reliability. Even though this car may have ~10HP less then some of it's competitors, I belive that the car is a better overall package then the competition. You can easily make 10 more HP out of this motor with a few cheap mods. If you want fast straightline accelerating car, then this car is quick. But I have driven faster 4cyl. The overall package (interior, handling, performance, and reliability) plus the fun factor made this an easy choice for me. I have over 4,000 miles and am even happier with it then the day I bought it...

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2003 Civic LX

ChadSWA737, 01/10/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Finally Honda improves fit, finish, and build quality closer to new VW Jetta and Passat. The 96-2001 Civics felt cheap, and had poor build quality. Ever had to replace a 5spd transmition in a 97 Honda Civic? I did. Only gripes I have after 3000 new miles on the 2003 is that the power steering to heavy/muted. Honda listen up..... No car of this price or quality should be without ABS. In short much better than the previous model, however Honda still needs to sit the Civic and the Accord for that matter next to a VW Jetta or Passat and compare every detail. Recomended if money is an issue.

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5 out of 5 stars

best value

civic, 07/19/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

you get all your moneys worth

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3.25 out of 5 stars

It's OK but some issues

gliattitd, 10/06/2008
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The car has been very reliable. I have had to replace the driver's side window motor twice now, I hear others have this issue as well. Like some of the other reviewers, min is at 99,000 miles and my transmission is starting to act funny. I hope I don't have to replace like they did!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best car for college students

Nokdelun, 07/20/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Handle is great, economic (For surviving full time student), Very comfortable, all around the love of my life(keeping in mind its JUST a car)

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5 out of 5 stars

My Honda is my Booh

Booh, 07/21/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My Honda is great, I think thats its definately the better car for the $$$.

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5 out of 5 stars

2003 2 DR EX COUPE

MOVADO, 01/21/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i just got my car and its a little to early to notice anything wrong with it , i only have about 300 miles on it right now . but as far as i know , this look really good , i went from a tahoe to this civic and iam loving the mpg this car can gives . you cant expect to much performance out of a 4 cyl car , but is better than what i expected , and the seats feel great . like the "si" look alike wheels too .

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