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Pros and Cons
JackRileySD, 03/29/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is an excellent small car, with the emphasis on small. If you are over 6 ft. tall you cannot sit in the back of this car without hitting your head on the roof. Also, the sunroof cuts off another couple of inches in the front, so once again 6 ft. + is very tight, but you can get another inch or so if you lower the seet all the way. Apparently, the 2003 have a rougher idle than the 2002's or at least that is what the dealership is telling me. I have not had it in yet, but the idle is annoying.
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).
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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.
Falling apart?
loonmaster, 03/28/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Got it new and I was pretty pleased at the price, at first. Almost from the get go though there was some "clicking" from the engine, bad smell from the AC and all the moding seems to be coming off. Tried to take it in for repairs but nothing ever seems to get fixed and I feel a lot of the people at the dealership are being rude and they just don't want to seem to help me. Can't imagine going Honda again. Too bad too since I was really excited about getting my Civic.
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.
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.
Best car for the money
VFRBEE, 08/19/2005
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Currently I have 20,000 miles on the car with one problem with the power outlet. I'm impressed with the fuel economy which is better than I expected. Best is 36 mpg in spring & fall when AC not in use. Worst is 33mpg in winter and when AC in use. Driving is rural country roads with stop sign every 1~4 miles. Power train is refined and smooth compared to other cars I've had in this class. I was not happy with the handling, a little too much body roll. I've heard they've dialed in a little more softness into the suspension of this iteration of the Civic.
Great Civic
mrtigger1, 04/12/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This car gets excellent gas mileage of 29 cty/ 38 hwy. Controls and quality of materials are excellent. Quite Peppy acceleration. Good ride quality. good price of about $15,000 plus 1.9% finacing for 60 months.
Better-than-EPA-mileage
Paula Kelly, 11/11/2005
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
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My civic replaced my 13-year-old 1989 Mazda. Six months after I got this car, my mom became ill and spent two years in a nursing facility 65 miles from home. For 104 weeks, I made the round trip at least four times a week. In the winter, with four snows, I averaged 46-50 mpg. With regular tires, 50 mpg was the minimum; I often got 54- 57 mpg. My round trip between Albany (NY) and Saugerties (NY) took about TWO GALLONS of gas. I would get slightly better mileage when I didn't use cruise control. I had to rally search for my standard-and I love it. The HVAC could be better. Suburban driving less than 20 miles a day gets 38-43 mpg. The car needs better colors.
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
I love this car
Patti, 12/05/2005
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
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Over the past 3 years, we've never had any problems with this car. Haven't had any repairs done, just the regular maintenance. When I drive the car, it consistently gets 45-52 mpg (depending on whether its highway or city; summer or winter and whether the bike rack is on the roof); my husband gets a little lower--probably 42-51. Driving styles will definitely impact the mileage. As a short person, I love that I can see out of the car and the blind spots are minimal. Only having to get gas once every 4-6 weeks is a major plus; and we've driven the car from Chicago to Syracuse, NY on more than one occasion (a 12 hour drive), using just one tank of gas.
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!
Love it!
Kat, 02/12/2006
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my very first car as I am a new driver. I've been driving it for a month now and I love everything about it except for the tires. The EX model is equipped with cheap firestone tires that don't do well in snow. I recomend it to other young drivers especially because it's easy to drive, comfortable, great gas mileage, and quiet.
30000 miles in 9 months
30K already, 09/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I've had it for just 9 months, over 30K miles, NO problems - FANTASTIC mileage - strongly recommend!
Hybrid Man
Brazzy, 04/01/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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The Auto Stop feature is difficult to get used to. The car is comfortable, beautiful and reliable. It's also very spacious.
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
my first honda
joelsb6735, 04/01/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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fun to drive excellent performance and handling.
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)
Love It!!!
Amber, 08/10/2006
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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i love my Honda its great on gas and its nice for long trips.
So Far So Good
mcolburn, 12/31/2002
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Just got the EX 5Sp this weekend. I'm happy with it so far. Got it for about $15800. I suggest you contact the "Internet Department" at your dealer for the best "deal". Tempe Honda will get my referrals, everyone was helpful, no pushy salesman, and they were concerned about getting me out of there fast. Plus I got 1.9% for 60Months
03 LX sedan
dalaw, 08/10/2006
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the car new in Oct 2002. I was looking for the clearance 2002 but liked the 03 a lot more. I get plenty of compliments for the cool-blue LED gauges; even a guard at a security check point gave compliments. I get about 32 mpg average in mixed driving but highway mileage easily gets close to 40 mpg if you drive around the speed limit. Low-speed ride can get harsh and the stock suspension is tuned all wrong. The front suspension is soft but the rear is stiff and bouncy, especially going over speed bumps. I am going to have to change out the shocks ASAP. Highway ride is stable and the car feels solid at speeds, however. Oil filter is located in the worst place, ever.
none
bgtiger, 02/28/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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thsi care is an amazing machine that anyperson can turn into a street racing machine
No Surprise Here
DrChimpanzeeMD, 04/04/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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There's not much you can say about this car that hasn't been said already. Bottom line is it doesn't get any better than this in this class of car.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Zippy and Frugal - give it a shot.
Daniel-May, 03/23/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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It's a hybrid car that can easily get over 40mpg in real world driving. I can get 44+ depending on how well I drive. You need to anticipate the road ahead to maximize the mileage. It's exponential - the more good things you do, the better your mileage gets. If you get in a tough spot - limited access on ramps or other tight merging situations, just drop the shifter into 's' and floor it. The electric assist kicks in and you take off. It just seems slow because it never shifts - CVTs have no set gears. It's always smooth. And in stop-and-go, the engine will shut off when the car stop, so you waste less gas.
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.
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
ITS A HONDA,/ E-NUFF SAID
BIZZY_77357, 03/26/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CAR AND THERE IS ALOT AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT, WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE ON THE PERFORMANCE SIDE, AND ONE MORE TIME ITS A HONDA
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.
Great Car for the Money
Moocow_jc, 03/27/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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It's a great car with good fuel economy and it's fun to drive. I had trouble dealing with a Honda Dealership and them not wanting to cover a repair under warrenty and that's about it the metal should be thicker to easy to get a door ding.
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!
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...
Honda is smooth
bocasteve, 04/14/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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awsome car, love to drive, great gas mileage, smooth ride
Not too bad
Chris001, 03/31/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I've had it for almost week. All controls are easy to reach and use while driving, nice cup holders and storage. Adequate power off the line and passing. Handling is responsive and comfortable, the brakes are touchy. Auto-stop is nice when at a drive through (easier to hear and talk with the people for ordering, etc) Adequate sound system. Easy to install child seats into it. Minimum of wind and road noise. Fuel economy on my first tank of gas was only 37-40mpg highway (I commute 110 miles a day, so it was dissapointing) I refilled the gas tank, my trip odometer read 466 miles and 40.4 mpg, I put in 12.4 gallons which calculated to 37mpg.
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...
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.
Economy Meets Sporty
Cory, 08/07/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the Civic EX, because I wanted a car that would be freindly to my wallet, but still fun. When you upgrade to the EX you loose some in city gas milage, but I still average 330 a tank, and thats all city driving. The upgrades are what make the EX so cool. A 1.7L V-tech engine Delivers more than enough power, and you also get alloy rims, power everything, moon roof, tilt steering, and premium sound. You feel like you have a sports car instead of an economy car.
Very Happy with my 2002 CIVIC
Sin, 08/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I am very happy with my civic. Excelent in gasoline, reliable, comfort. I highly recommended.
Wow, what a car...
ISD, 01/30/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a fantastic car ... I had a Mazda Protege for 3 years and really liked it - before I drove the Civic! I spent one month test driving every conceivable small car and the Civic Sedan LX is miles ahead of them all. My wife drives a Nissan Maxima and the front passenger leg room in the Civic is almost the same as in our Maxima! Incredible space for a small car. I love the dashboard and gauges.
a LOT of car for the money
GregSi, 08/09/2003
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback w/Side Airbags (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I don't mind that this car is not popular because I got mine for $15.6K ... nearly $4K off sticker. The engine is peppy , but could benefit from an extra 20 hp or so. The rally- style shifter, although weird initially, has become intuitive now. Close gear ratios make for fun driving, but a sixth gear is needed for highway crusing (4K rpm at 75 mph). This car is a blast to toss around, but the wheel/tire combination leaves much to be desired. Suspension is a bit bouncy, but well mannered when taking corners at speed. Aftermarket suspension and wheels/tires are a must, in my opinion. Also, the tranny doesn't like 1-2 shifts after a while.
GREAT CAR
Egflower25, 08/13/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is great for everyone. I just bought for my daughter and I'm thrilled for her because I know its very reliable and gas mileage is GREAT!
Love it
HondaPride, 01/31/2003
2003 Honda Civic HX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl CVT)
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you can't beat the gas milage along with the reliability and with a stick on a hx is nice. i like the HX for a reason because it is hard to get so if u see one i would get it HX's is so hard to find trust me i know.
Easy to Love
Bohemian, 08/13/2003
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I have purchased my last new car! For $approx 18,500 cash, it without a doubt is the best and most thrifty car I could ever hope to find at this point in time. No Micky Mouse look to this one, as outwardly it looks like a reqular, top of the line, Civic sedan much better looking then the Toyota Prius or Echo. With the electrical boost I have no problems merging into express way traffic. A really nice machine.
Canada SIR
tommy b, 06/30/2008
2003 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm from Canada and bought Canada version of si hatch. Bought the car in August of 07, it's an 03. Nice car with lots of room had 3 people and snowboards inside. Would definitely recommend. Horn cut out about a month ago along with Cruise control. Brakes are great and so is handling. Stock rims could be bigger/nicer, I got aftermarket rubber and rims. Ground fx package is nice. Drives good in all weather, sunroof is good. Recommend winter tires. This is a great car with sporty handling, keep revs high and car is plenty fast. Great on gas and sound system is great for stock. Don't think I will ever buy anything other then a Honda. Car takes real