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Still love my Civ
Zigger1962, 08/11/2010
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought new in July 2003, have put 110k miles on in the last 7 years. Perfect little car for a guy like me looking for a reliable economical commuter. 36- 38 mpg on 50 mile round trip commute. 2- 3 times a year I travel to Tennessee and I always get 41-43 mpg on the trip, traveling 75-80 mph. That makes me happy, has been fairly trouble- free. Shop been saying for the last 3- 4 years that the front struts need to be replaced, but way too expensive, letting it go for now. Had to have the thermal protector for the a/c compressor replaced, wasn't too expensive. Front brakes done last year, rear brakes still pass inspection. Due for the 110k timing belt replace ($$$) : ( but overall a great car!
Great Little Car!
Amber, 01/20/2019
updated 01/26/2022
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2003 to have reliable transportation with decent storage and that got good gas mileage, and now with 219000 miles on it I still love it! I get good gas mileage ...usually 34 to 38 mpg. It has good storage space and a comfortable interior. It is a solid car and I have had few maintenance issues over the years, it is pretty easy to do work on it yourself too. Besides regular maintenance, the only major repair was to get the air conditioning compressor replaced at 185000 miles. I expect to still be driving it when it hits 300,000 miles! Now in 2021 I still have this car, it still drives great and gets the same gas mileage. I did have to replace the rear struts, and the tires recently. It does have an oil leak now. But it has 255000 miles on it. I just sold this car in December 2021, it should have many more miles in it.
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93,000 miles and counting
UncleTurbo, 03/15/2010
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my Civic new with the intention of keeping it until either it goes or I go whichever comes first. I was just short of 55 at the time and in very good health so I wanted a car with staying power, that was sporty, fun, and economical. So far, perfect choice. The Civic delivers super gas mpg, I get over 40 mpg on expressway trips and always over 30 mpg, and generally average 35 mpg. No repair issues; one strut replaced under warranty ages ago, front brakes at 75K miles, and otherwise regular maint. Handles great, VTec motors hits with more power above 3,500 rpm, a budget sports car. It can take 4 people anywhere in comfort with their luggage. Just a practical and enjoyable car.
Great Car But Has Transmission Issues
tinkbot, 08/12/2009
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a 2003 Civic and currently have 83,000 miles on it. I do all maintenance and oil changes as recommended in the owners manual. About 6 months ago I noticed the automatic transmission was having problems shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and from 3rd to 4th. Transmission is now having major issues accelerating and going over 60 mph. My mechanic says the transmission is slowly dying and has to be replaced. Cost will be around $3,000. WHAT!?! This car is only 6 years old. A transmission shouldn't have to be replaced before 150,000+ miles and especially not on a Honda. Honda what's happened to you? Buyer beware!
Satisfied Owner
RC101, 10/09/2002
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I switched from my Dodge to a Honda mainly because of it's reputation. The car's mileage is only slightly better and as far as ride and performance. I sacrificed design for reliability. There is a very minor rattle somewhere in the dash which kept me from giving it a 10 in both the "Build Quality." I also gave it a 9 in "Reliability" since I haven't owned the car for too long, but my neighbor did have problems with her brakes when she first got her Civic two years ago. For the higher price I paid I really didn't want to here any rattles. I'm satisfied with my purchase and I'm expecting it to pay off in the long run since it holds it's value well.