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Great Car...but what's with the radio.
SameeJudge, 05/04/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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We bought the EX, top of the line. It's a great car. But you would think they would put in an audio system that you could tune without taking your eyes off the rode. The buttons are so small I am contantly hitting two at a time. And don't even think of trying to play some old tapes, only comes with a CD. Again, with the EX you think Honda would of had a CD/Tape combo.
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wvcivicman, 05/05/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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The Honda Civic is an excellent car, far surpassing the other cars in it's class, when considering original cost, trade-in value, and outstanding fuel economy.
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love my civic
chante chante, 05/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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i love my little civic. it has performed wonderfully and has more power than i expected. i shopped around A LOT for mine and, like others, had the best experience from the internet division of my local dealer. not only was i able to avoid dealer expensive (and unnecessary) dealer add-ons, but i got a great price (below dealer invoice) without haggling.
great car
lisa Jones, 05/15/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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great starter car for my daughter...she loves it and so do I
In shop 5 times in 6 weeks
JS, 02/07/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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The review title says it all. I've owned the car 6 weeks and it has been in the shop 5 times. The build quality is *not* what I associate with the Honda name. This car has quite a few rattles. Also some of the carpet on the side of the trunk has already come off where a screw was missed. These are minor inconconveniences, but once again not the quality I expect from Honda.
Honda Civic EX
ace_canadian, 05/15/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Great reliable car that handles the commute very well. Gas milage was a big reason I bought it and it has lived up to my expectations. The 5-speed is fun to drive with short tight shifts.
2003 EX Civic Sedan w/ side airbags
danzreina, 05/19/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my new Honda about a month ago and am just loving it. I was debating between the Corolla and the Civic, and almost went with the corolla until I researched this website. I had thought the corolla would be cheaper but it wasn't. Plus, the civic's features were much better...the one thing that sold me was the fact that the civic's interior was way more roomy and comfortable for me and my passengers.
Its a Honda/ What else is there to say!!
krw, 05/19/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is your typical Honda,First and foremost QUALITY for your $$. Next and not far behind is RELIABILITY. What more could you want or ask for!!!
You can't go wrong in a Honda
nycdriver, 05/23/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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This review may be biased since I've always owned Honda's (Civic '90 Hatchback, Integra LX '93, CR-V EX '99). Regardless, the 2003 CIVIC EX is a remarkable car if you were to drive it yourself. Honda reputation is alive and well in the 2003 Civic: performance, refinement, reliability, and value. Improvements over 2002 model are: center storage console with built- in armrest. Slightly redesigned tail- lights.
Great Car - but a worse car than pre '01
gchike, 05/26/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Having owned a 1999 Honda Civic, I'm frustated by two things that are extreme pit-peeves of my new 2002 Civic. One, the material SUCKS! It acts like a lint brush, and just as hard to clean. Change the material honda. Second, get rid of the 140MPH Speedodometer!!! That kind of sports- oriented guage belongs in a real sports car e.g. SIs. My daughter is trying to learn to drive, and it's difficult for her to tell where the 5mph increments are. Lastly, the new 2002 Civic's suspension is too harsh. My teeth chatter everytime I hit a small bump in the road.
Civilized car needing a few improvements
Schneider, 05/31/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I never thought I would buy a Civic, but I did, and it's not quite a bad car. The performance is adequate for its size, and the handling is pretty taut. The interior has a nice look to it, but there are a few substantial rattles that are annoying. Overall quality is decent, but the "tight" feel of everything could be improved. The car really "loosens up" shortly after being purchased. Even with all of this, the fuel economy is what keeps me really happy about my purchase. Good car for the money.
Terrific Car, But Too Much Plastic
Howard R, 06/08/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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I have my Civic one month now.As always Honda reliability is number one. Only one complaint. Interior has too much plastic finish and as a result, I have a rattle somewhere under the dash near the steering column.For such a beautiful car, what an irritation.The car performs well and the ride is very smooth. Gas mileage is great. This is my fourth Honda and I wouldn't drive anything else.
In shop 5 times in 6 weeks
js, 02/07/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The review title says it all. I've owned the car 6 weeks and it has been in the shop 5 times. The build quality is *not* what I associate with the Honda name. This car has quite a few rattles. Also some of the carpet on the side of the trunk has already come off where a screw was missed. These are minor inconconveniences, but once again not the quality I expect from Honda.
I am so Happy!!
tfulton2, 06/25/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I haven't had any problems with my car. I love the way it drives, the only thing I miss is having more cubby holes to put my stuff. The sound system is great. It would be nice to have more than one intermittent speed on the wipers.
Honda sold Civic's soul
scannon, 07/01/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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The 2003 LX is NO FUN at all to drive. The steering is firm but vague, and it refuses to recenter properly. Brake feel is appalling. On the plus side, it is very roomy, it's cleanly designed (if boring), and it's fine on the highway. Material quality is typical for Honda - first rate, lightyears ahead of anything built by the US manufacturers. This car has qained a full quarter-ton of weight since 1996. It's safer than the previous generation, but the weight increase - absent a commensurate power increase - means that the car is slooooowww off the line. Cornering is uninspired, and as I said, braking is poor.
Good Rattle Box
JohnSR, 07/04/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Nice Car to drive, not extremely powerful but adequate for city driving. Excellent gas milage. Interior design is good, but oh my goodness what a rattle box. After 300 miles it had one serious rattle and several smaller ones - not what you would expect from Honda. I have to take it to the dealership to look at it, but I am not too optimistic about getting it fixed as rattkes are tricky to find.
best car ever
yazzuu, 07/06/2003
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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this car gets good gasmileage, its safe, and it is peppy.
Very Reliable For Me
GBradburn, 04/03/2008
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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Have had the car now for over 5 years; over 80K miles. No mechanical problems at all and fairly good gas mileage. I bought this car for the gas mileage, easy to park/maneuver in city traffic, and it's reliability. All three held true. Needs just a little bit more room for those drivers over 6 feet tall.
Favorite car ever! Will keep it for a long time!
sass, 05/13/2018
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
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Simple, straightforward car with good interior/exterior lines and aesthetics. Handles great! Gets great gas mileage. Good hatch opening into trunk when back seats are down allows you to haul many things.
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I Like It ❤️
Jay, 06/25/2019
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I Baught My 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid A Couple Months Back Although When I Press The Gas It Does Often Make A Grinding Sound But It Isn’t A Shifting Problem. Other Than That It’s An Amazing Car ❤️
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Great on gas & safety, poor quality
eric, 03/13/2009
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the most uncomfortable car on the market; the seats are small and hard. The arm rests are rock hard. I've run into many quality issues such as the body metal is so thin, it wrinkles and dents almost if a bug hit it.
Decent Commuter
frj, 12/30/2008
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Civic has been extremely reliable and gets great gas mileage (around 33mpg average in mixed driving). Honda dealers are also nice to work with after purchase for in-warranty and out of warranty service.
This car made me a huge Honda fan!
AZSoonerfan, 02/20/2009
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my 2003 Civic EX sedan new in Feb. 2003. 6 years later it has just under 100,000 miles and is running strong. I change the oil myself every 5,000 miles and take it in for service every 15,000. The only issue I ever had with the car is that the front seat now slightly rocks back and forth. I guess this is a common problem, but a cheap fix with some new bushings and you are good as new. The build quality of the car is outstanding. Hondas are known for a somewhat loud cabin, but the performance and handling are superior to Toyota or Nissan (and I have driven a Corolla and a Sentra to compare). I am still getting about 33 mpg in the city and about 36 hwy.
Best choice in segment
Jeromey, 11/04/2009
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has been extremely reliable. No maintenance required except oil, tires, brakes over 7 years. Handles well, agile car, fun to drive with 5 speed manual. Holds value very well, thus probably best choice in the segment.
great for the money
kimbot, 11/16/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2 jettas an 1985 and 1996. I had terrible experiences 2 years after i bout my used 96 jetta which scared me away from the newer volkswagens. i keep obsessing over jettas because they are so good looking , comfortable and fun to drive yet they are totally unreliable and expensive to maintain. Civic have always been my second choice and if i hadnt had a jetta im sure i would have been a bigger honda enthusiast. ( its hard to get over the interior differences even though the new civics are much nicer than they used to be they just dont compare to jettas.)
Great buy
DjY887, 09/14/2005
2003 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased mine in Aug 2004 with only 3400 miles on it. Excellent choice for my 40 mile highway commute. I'm seeing a steady 38 mpg. Very happy to find a car w/o AC or electric windows..always a costly maintenance issue. Excellent build quality inside and out. Fun to drive. I gave up the utility of a Ford Ranger for the economy and reliability..absolutley no regrets. I would like to see the sedan get the HX package
Best bang for the buck.
crazygrrrl, 02/06/2004
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2003 Civic LX sedan for a year now and I love it! It's fairly peppy for a 4 cylinder car but I wish it had more power (my weekend car is a Firebird so I'm kind of spoiled by its power). The Civic is reliable and fun to drive. The seats are comfortable and the fuel economy is excellent. I usually get 34-36 mpg with my mostly highway driving. My all time best was 41 mpg for a 230 mile highway trip.
Excellent commuter vehicle
tespoonful, 03/23/2005
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned it for last 2 years - no problems. Easy comfy ride for a commuter car. Very fuel-efficient.
Sweet EX Sedan
steve v, 05/11/2005
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the EX Sedan in July of 2003. The Car has been a fantastic buy. I put zero down and could sell it for more than I owe. The only complaints would be: more headroom, sunroof eats up a bit, bigger trunk, my '89 Mazda 323 had WAY more, put better tires on it from the factory, the Firestones only lasted 31,000 miles and were VERY noisy, Goodyear Assurance's fixed ALL tire concerns. The great things are: great build quality, great mileage (38.5 highway), resale value, longevity, etc. I will run it 'til it has 200 to 300k on it and still get a good price for it. Great commuter and traveler car. Obviously not for 5 people, but have done 3 adults, 2 dog crates, luggage & got 38 mpg.
Disappointed
cardriver, 01/30/2007
2003 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car while commuting to college and work daily. MPG and cost were the determining factors in purchase. The engine, apart from VERY loud revs, is just fine. It has no problem getting to 80-90 MPH and going steady. My major and only real issue with the car is the interior. For short trips (i.e. test drive) the interior is just fine. Get past 20 minutes in the car and you're ready to kill yourself. The seats are rock hard and HURT the back over time. The cup holder is awkwardly positioned behind the shifter, the radio is too far to reach while sitting back and the car lacks an armrest all together. Claims of high MPG are lies; rarely over 25 MPG on street w/ highway
Honda LX
Happy Thus Far, 04/25/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Yes, it's all been said. If you are looking for a realible, well built, humble looking car that is reasonably fun to drive, this is it. I have measured gag mileage at 44 on the highway. The shifter is silky smooth. The instrument panel is sharp looking. I have owned and driven other Civics, and the 2003 has the same solid dependable feel but with more refinement. Keep up the good work, Honda!
Can't find anything wrong with it
Carol S., 05/15/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just love my car. All opinions are subjective according to the driver. So for my needs this car is perfect in every way. Enough power for my driving needs, very comfortable-smooth ride for a car of its size,quiet and roomy-very attractive looking. What can I say - and its very economical and the price was right. What's not to like?
2002 Civic 2dr 5spd rallyered
kbsexyman, 01/16/2003
2003 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
very good quality car, most reliable on the market.
Love my Civic
VALady, 06/16/2003
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I commute an hour each way to work, and this car is perfect for both the commute or for hopping around town. Extremely comfortable seating, very quiet inside, decent stereo, almost no blind spots. My only complaints so far have been minor (mostly cosmetic) issues -- when it's wet outside, a LOT of rain seems to come in, even with the window only cracked. The air conditioner seems to sometimes take a long time to reach full power. It could use a little more horsepower, but that's not a deal-breaker for me. My first impression upon buying was that it seemed like it should cost more than it did.. and that hasn't faded.
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joe martinez, 07/07/2003
2003 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
it's sooo cool. the performance parts are wonderfull. you can customize it in anyway u want .
bought car brand new ... Bought car brand new
barbara johnson, 08/17/2021
updated 08/18/2022
2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have $ 1,000 in car repairs .. ck engine light on again .. just spent 1,000 on car I think I will just drive it until it does ,, never spent so much money on any car
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