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The best car I've owned.
KarlC, 02/18/2005
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has plenty of power and get's awesome mileage. I drive on the freeway a lot and this car easily cruises at 80mph if needed, no problem. You cannot tell when it is running on gas or electricity and it is quick off the mark at traffic lights, even though the engine turns off when you come to a full stop. It has amazing headroom, my 6'4" buddy can sit in it no problem. The only comment is that the 12V power outlet could be positioned somewhere else as it prevents the 2nd cup holder from being used when you have something plugged in. PLUS I get a $2000 tax break on next years taxes!
Reliable and Inexpensive Transportation
Aaron, 06/12/2019
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned the 2005 Civic EX for about 3 years now, and it has been a great car for me. I am over six feet tall, but the car has plenty of headroom. I replaced the normal parts in a 14 year old vehicle - alternator, spark plugs, timing belt and water pump, transmission fluid, tires, and brake pads. I fixed most of these things myself, as it is somewhat easy to work on yourself. Despite the small repair expenses, the joy from driving a problem-free car has been wonderful. I would do it again in a heartbeat - cheap to buy and maintain, good reliability, good gas mileage.
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Great little car
Paul Rebholz, 05/24/2017
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
best value EVER
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Gas saver
sonny, 07/27/2005
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
On the freeway, with the cruise control on fairly flat highway, we could get around 45 mpg (avg. 65 miles/hour and total 2 persons in the car). My wife is the primary driver of this car with a 25 miles mix of half freeway and half local daily commute to work, and she managed to get 41 mpg. I learned from her that the trick is to be easy on the gas pedal and you want to try not to let the motor assist bar to come on, when possible. Always use cruise control when possible (above 40 miles/hour).
Wish I had bought one earlier.
John, 10/10/2005
2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had an 03 Explorer and was getting between 17 to 22 MPG. Well no sooner did I get the hybrid that my bill went from $60 bucks per refill to $30 or less depending on the cost of gas. I love the 05 HCH, it is fun, fuel-efficient and all around good car. I would improve the HP but it's not to bad overall. Honda has done a great job at listening to its customers and I hope they continue to do so. Sadly the American companies once again lost the battle.