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Honda and quality - I don't think so
mooness, 07/28/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Bumper loosened and mis-aligned first month. Interior door trim came apart. CV drive boot loosened and tore. Leaking strut.
IT'S A HONDA!
T T, 09/13/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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LEFT HONDA FOR A WHILE DUE TO SOME HIGH PRICING. NOW I'M BACK IN A HONDA CIVIC LX COUPE, AND THAT HONDA FEELING IS BACK! LOVE MY CAR. WILL START THE HONDA EVERY THREE YEARS ALL OVER AGAIN! CORAL SPRINGS HONDA, THANKS YOU!!! GREAT CAR, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND A GREAT DEAL!
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overpriced junk!!
john kim, 12/29/2002
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I am so upset with my Civic ex!! Bumper are loose and hanging down now. When i drive, it's also a rattle box that drive me nut..!!. To make it worse,I paid top dollar for this overpriced junk... Honda? Not for me anymore.
Excellent 03 Civic
allgood, 09/15/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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After buying this car I was very satisfied with the gas milage and power. The power isn't as much as an s2000, but it's good enough.
Great Bargain
Bob esq., 07/27/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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We purchased this vehicle new in December 2002 and have taken 2 trips to Las Vegas, Nevada both times averaging about 40 miles to the gallon on regular gasoline. The automatic drive system functioned perfectly on cruise control in the mountains keeping the desired speed constant.
THE NEW SI
SIchick, 09/16/2003
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback w/Side Airbags (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This is a wonderful car. It is great to travel in due to it's compact design. It is easy to clean and keep up with also. The part that i love the most is that not to many people have them yet, so it makes you stand out some.
Love this car
Julie123467864, 01/02/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Gets wonderful gas mileage. After a year it still feels like its brand new. In a perfect world everyone would be driving a civic
Honda Civic Hybrid 4-door CVT
B. Krause, 07/18/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Everything about this vehicle is excellent: performance, mileage, comfort, reliability. The technology is especially impressive and we are hoping that Honda will create useful SUV class vehicles with hybrid technoloies that would be applicable to our field work, which is extensive. B. Krause
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.
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.
I love my hybrid!
mjoann, 02/23/2006
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
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We put over 35,000 miles a year on this car, and are absolutely delighted with our gas mileage and fuel savings. We love the color, a pearlized blue that only comes on the hybrids, and we love the cute style. Most of all, we love helping the environment with a fuel responsible vehicle.
my baby
ashley rochelle, 11/01/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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coming from a 95 Geo, Prizm my honda civic is a dream. I got it for my senior year of high school and i know it'll be around long after a graduate from college. It has great gas mileage and it's fun to drive. It the perfect starter care for a 17 year old because Honda a great reputation for reliability.
I LOVE MY HONDA
Jams, 07/29/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I find that my honda civic is very dependable. It rides very smooth. I had a pontiac grandam before and I can tell you that that car was a lemon! I had nothing but problems with it from the start! This honda civic has been a dream to me. When I leave home in the morning to go to work I know I will get there with no problem and that means everything to me to have a car that is so dependable!
Solid Vehicle
David W., 07/17/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I've always had Honda type cars and they all have a certain Honda feel to them. Solid if not spectacular and pretty rock solid if one doesn't "dog" the vehicle. Beautiful styling, fuel economy and hopefully, long term reliability. The car sits a bit higher than I was used to on the Integra but am slowly acclimating, doesn't accelerate as quick or handle as well as the Integra but hey, thats the trade off for a more fuel efficient, comfortable car. As a constant commuter who gets bogged in traffic as I do, this is a great car. For the open road, race car enthusiast, there are better choices.
Object of my affection
Lucius Squier, 10/09/2005
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
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I have made 7 trips Sacramento to San Diego at speeds of 65-75 over the coastal mountains each time and still was able to maintain a 40-42 mpg average. Each time over the mountain, I did not have to drop my speed to less than 55 mph with moderate passengers/weight.I have taken car for maintenance visits as specified with no problems or failures. The costs for each visit was not unusual. I am highly satisfied with the vehicle and will replace it with another as soon as I can affords same. I have begun saving to replace the battery in case I choose to keep the car.
Good decision
egobop, 11/15/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had no problems whatsoever and have been rear ended once (by another Civic no less). The bumper had a scrape which has since been fixed. I only mention this because I have seen bumpers fall off of other cars from less. The fuel mileage is excellent. I average approx. 25 mpg. I have always been a die hard buy American guy. I became sick of working on my cars constantly and decided that my first new car would have to be foreign. When American companies learn to make reliable cars I may actually go back to them.
great car
WKW, 07/31/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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great commuter car. great gas mileage comparing to my ml. good power giving the sides of the engine. 80-85 mph no problem. need better lumber support for long distance driving. dash color don't match overall interior color. auto engine shut off when come to a smooth complete stop. engine will auto restart when the foot is off the brake pedal.
I never thought I would ever own one!
HondaCub, 01/02/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I never ever thougth I would own another japanese car, but after 3 years owning a piece of crap american car.. I went back. What a difference it has made in my life. No more problems! No more hassles! Only the best driving experience of my life!
silver fun
erik, 07/19/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my car a little over a month ago, this car is so incredable to drive. It is a smooth ride it handles road bumps great, it has great acceleration. With the windows down the moon roof open and the Florida breeze in your hair you can't loose.
best mileage out of a totally gas engine
matt1689, 09/29/2008
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I've got a 2003 honda civic ex coupe totally gas engine 1.7 L 5 speed i've got about $200 worth of upgrades in it, trust me its totally worth it.. I'm getting avg 44 mpg on the highway and 37 in the city, it's got a cold air intake with a ram air inductor new exhaust, came stock with 2 mufflers, now it has one straight pipe with one straight muffler, plus a small performance chip, i go within 3mph of the speed limit and when I'm coming up on a stop or going down hill i kick it into neutral. i can get between 550 and 650 miles per fill up depending on how i'm driving, i always fill up b4 the gas light comes one
Long live the si
si lover, 03/29/2009
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has been great! I've driven it for a few years now and I'm ready to buy a new one. The handling is great on cornering with the right tires. Acceleration isn't amazing, but hey it's a 4 banger. The only complaint is the cost to repair. Nobody has parts and most people don't even know what kind of car it is. If you're a young kid and you want something with low maintenance and fun to drive this is it. Or if you live in a city it's so easy to park. Great little car! Owning this car has made my wife and I Honda enthusiasts.
quints ex
qba, 07/17/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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flawless...yet lacks that distinct personality you find in the domestic makes that have suspect reliability and quality issues (I.E. ford,chrysler,gm) however over the year I've owned the honda its looks have grown on me...
03 EX: none better at it's price
star1, 01/04/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I can tell you that as a long-time Honda civic owner this version is by far the most refined, sporty and reliable to date...far nicer than the '99 I recently parted with and far superior to anything in it's price range. The fit and finish are top- notch. The interior is very stylish and I much prefer the 03 cloth vs the 02 and older cloth interior. I can only think of two complaints: 1) the engine does seem a bit louder than my '99 did. 2) the new interior fabric, while very nice, doesn't seem to allow you to move around easily...it "hugs" you, not allowing you to move about very easily (get in one and you'll see what i mean).
Hooked on Hondas
HappyGoLucky, 07/18/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Exceptional value for price of the car. Very reliable and quality build. Fourth time Honda owner and will never leave the Honda Family. Love to drive and pass by gas stations. Got the 1.9 percent financing for 60 months. That was just icing on the cake for me. Had a wonderful experience with the dealership. Always recommend Hondas to friends and family. Never knew I would own a Civic after driving Preludes for many years. Drive 25 miles one way to work each day. Very impressed with this Civic.
One Step Forward
DigiDragon, 12/01/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
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I own the "cvt" or automatic version of the Hybrid. Its very quiet except for road noise. Friends have been impressed and geeked out by the "click-start" and the semi-digital,indigo dash (especially the battery meters). I average 42MPG. Excellent sound system and room for adding power points.
Honda Civic Hybrid
Ceriana, 08/05/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I love this car for it's fuel economy, but my husband finds it impossible to drive as his commute car because he doesn't have enough leg room. Since he drives 45 miles each way, this is very important to him. He's 5'11" and 270 lbs. It's very comfortable for me at 5'4" and 160 lbs. The car has 13k miles on it and we have some rattling starting in the console and there's a very annoying whining from the engine since about 8k miles.
First new Car
tanda, 12/02/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Just the right size. Roomy without being bulky. moved up from an old sports car and don't feel overwhelmed. Good performance, but doesn't have quite the power I'm used to, which is probably a safe thing.
Great economy car
User, 11/20/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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My experience with this car has been great. I have a standard transmission, so it really has a lot of get-up-and-go for a 4 cylinder vehicle. I haven't had any complications, it's fun and easy to drive. I previously had a 1991 Civic LX Sedan, and there have been many improvements since then! The road noise especially has really been reduced. The interior is small, of course, but amazingly roomy! On the same token, for such a small car, the trunk is huge!
Love my car!
Kyann, 08/05/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my first Honda Civic Coupe in June 2002. I loved it so much that I went back and bought two more this summer for my kids. It's a great car!
Great car
Jas88, 12/03/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my first honda civic. I've always wanted one and now i finally have one. Its a beautifull car inside and out. The attention to detail is very good for this class of car. the Engine is good with the available 5 speed and should be mandatory with EX model. The shifts are very smooth and crisp, one of the best 5 speeds around.
My Honda
BETH, 08/13/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is so fun to drive and is great on gas! I would recommend this car to anyone. I also think it looks pretty good and is easy to keep clean!
HoNDa
Gone2aCamry, 12/08/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I loved everything about my 2003 Honda Civic, however, at 11,500 miles, my transmission gave out and I had to have a new one. MY driver's side seat also had to be replaced a couple of times. The seat tracks on this particular Honda had not been alined properly from the factory, and when I had it to the dealer for the 9th time they replaced the seat. However, it did not make a difference. I like everything from the ergonomics of my honda to the performance, but the problems with the trasmission and the seat were reason to rid myself of that lemon.
Not All Civics are created equal
macwindows2002, 10/17/2002
2003 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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What a crap vehicle. I wish I would have read the Reviews in Car and Driver or Road and Track before I bought this KIA with a Honda badge. What crap!
jays car
dvswayz83, 12/09/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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the best drive i ever had as simple as that
civic si
hydroboy35th, 08/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Im very pleased with the honda civic hatchback si the quality of honda vehicles is so much better than anything in their class . I recommend a honda to anyone.
Can't beat a Honda
Cheap, 12/21/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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A great car few problems 5 speed sometime feels hard driver seat feels loose
A Surpising Hybrid
Peter Paar, 08/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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The car is surprising for a hybrid. It is very resposive with more than adequate acceleration. I have been extremely impressed with how quiet it runs. Even on the highway at 65+ it is possible to have a conversation with out shouting over the engine. It is fun to drive and very comfortable even for my 6' 3" frame. Have had no problems at all with car in 5 months of owenership.
The best car I have ever owned.
RoadWarrior, 08/26/2005
2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I decided that enough with the poor reliability and poor service I got with a domestic car, I decided I want some peace and comfort. And the Honda delivers. High quality build, very good looks, fuel economy that is second to none( I average anywhere from 30 mpg to over 40 mpg, just depends on how heavy my right foot is), excellent handling, and an interior that was designed right. Very fun to drive. And when I went for service, the dealer treated me the right way. No more domestics..they have lost me forever!
Best Car - Honda Civic LX 2003 - Fun!
Mehul, 10/22/2002
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Honda Civic LX 2003 is very good car to own. Only one thing I don't like is noise on Highway. Need improvement - reduce out side noise. - add ABS I was Toyota's lover- Since last 15 years. This Year I have tested HONDA - It worthed to by Good quality car.
Civic Hybrid '03 ... great car
P Humberson, 08/28/2005
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
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40k miles on it now. If I drive it insanely hard I get 41 mpg. Normal around 48 mpg. If I pay attention, I can get 55 mpg (stay off the interstate to do this.) Acceleration is enough to merge well on freeways (okay, so it's not a Viper...). Handles fairly well and comfortable enough (didn't buy it to be a limo...). It's a great car and looks just like a regular Civic (a plus for me).
Civic Lover
Qt Wit Da Civic, 08/14/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had my 2003 Honda Civic since November 2002. The pick up isn't as fast as I expected from a vtec engine. Its an attractive car and in general is the car is overall a good package. The price is good and the car is very reliable
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...
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.
best value
civic, 07/19/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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you get all your moneys worth
It's OK but some issues
gliattitd, 10/06/2008
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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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!
Best car for college students
Nokdelun, 07/20/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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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)
My Honda is my Booh
Booh, 07/21/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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My Honda is great, I think thats its definately the better car for the $$$.
2003 2 DR EX COUPE
MOVADO, 01/21/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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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 .
Great Little Car
Pam2, 07/22/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I've owned Hondas for 17 years and won't buy anything else. I decided to change from the 5 speed manual back to an automatic and bought the Civic because it was inexpensive and cute, cute, cute!! It surprised me at how quick it is. I was going from an Accord 5 speed with 150 horsepower to the Civic automatic with 106 horsepower. But this little car will scoot! Excellent value for the price.
civic2003
mannych, 01/25/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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a great car in all aspects.gives excellent fuel mileage and superb handling.nice interiors and styling. gives you value for money.