Used 2005 Honda Civic Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used Civic for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
The best bang for your buck
Schatze57, 08/08/2005
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is FUN to drive! Mileage is fantastic, averaging 45mpg. Love the crank windows, as my previous Camry's were always shorting out. Stereo is so- so but it plays music. Upside is the volume will only go so high so theres no danger of blowing out your speakers. Car hugs the road beautifully. Honda reputation is what convinced me to buy. Now my family owns three Civics
Honda #8
Honda8, 08/08/2005
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
As you see, I've had a number of Hondas in the last 15 years. I can say the manual transmission is superior to the auto. The EX is worth the extra $$ for the engine, tires, moonroof and wheels. Great mileage. I get 40 on the highway. Sure, everyone has the EXACT car you do so you see a lot of them around, but hey, it just shows how smart they all are! I routinely get my Hondas over 200,000 miles and I can't imagine this one will be any different. They aren't flashy, powerful or luxurious. But they are dependable, economical and sometimes even fun! Get one... or 8 like I have.
2005 Honda Civic for sale near you
Showing 3 of 115 listings
- EX CoupeMSRP: $6,99481 mi away
- Hybrid SedanMSRP: $3,99588 mi away
- EX CoupeMSRP: $8,487140 mi away
See all 115 listings
2004 CIVIC HYBRID
DJL, 09/08/2005
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've thoroughly enjoyed my Hybrid. Going from a minivan to a subcompact, I thought the transition would be difficult, but the trade off has been worth it. The paint seems to be extremely delicate, nicking if you even look at it! I am not getting the mileage I was led to believe I'd be getting; however, as I do a LOT of highway driving, I'm getting anywhere from 40-44 mpg, which compared to my minivan is excellent. I fill up twice a month whether I need to or not. Overall, I'm very glad I went Hybrid. Even if I'm not getting the mileage I think I should be getting (50+), I have on occasion hit 50 (rarely) but I still feel as if I'm doing something positive for the environment! Win-Win
My First Car
angie, 09/15/2005
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This truly is an amazing car. I love it! It's fun, smooth, and I love my purple lights in my dash! Just beautiful.
An amazing car at an amazing price!
Chris H, 09/17/2005
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I owned a Ford Escort before buying my Civic Value Package in July of 2005. The car was brand new when I purchased it and I knew right away this was the car for me. I love the solid feel and the generous performance I get from this car. I usually get just under 300 miles per fill-up in town and about 350 if all the driving in interstate. I would HIGHLY recommend this vehicle to anyone looking to buy a reliable and cost effecient vehicle.
Rethinking My Purchase
Nate, 09/15/2005
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle September, 2005. I considered buying the 2005 Nissan Sentra but got a better deal with the Civic. I traded in a 1998 Civic which to me is a better vehicle performance wise than the 2005 model. There is considerable drain on the engine when accelerating to highway speed. The air conditioner is less than desirable on extreme hot days. Braking is poor. Someone missed the mark when they said gas milage is 38/29. I get approximately 31/23. It might be a Honda, but this is a low budget automobile and you get what you pay for.
Good, not super
Clayton, 09/20/2005
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is very nice, but after driving an Accord, even an older one such as mine (94-97), it doesen't feel substantial. It drives real light, which is good for cornering, but not for feeling safe pulling out into traffic!
Learning to Love My EX
mustache, 10/03/2005
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just got my new 2005 EX sedan this weekend. Had to get rid of my gas guzzler as I drive 45 miles to work. I like the car so far. Road noise is a bit excessive. But the car is tight and fun to drive. Build quality is great as I have not found a single defect. I need to drive this car about 200K miles to get my money out of it. So it better last! I live on a dirt road so we will see if it holds up.
Really love this car!
2006Honda Civic, 10/04/2005
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had a huge van before. This car is so easy to drive, park & most of all see out of! Love seeing my speed in big letters! Also, can't miss the gas guage. The gas lasts really long too! It is beautiful, inside & out. Totally happy with it all!
Honda Civic LX 4 dr special edition
southerngirl, 01/30/2006
2005 Honda Civic LX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have not had any major problems and I am overall satisfied with my purchase. The care is great on gas and overall is comfortable. Nice trunk tray and spoiler.
Bang For the Buck
Rocky, 10/03/2006
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I traded my beloved GTI for a civic sedan. Needless to say Ill never buy a VW car again. Too many electrical problems. Vw has one of the worst ratings as far as realiabilty is concern. The civic on the other hand is great car. Simple yet good lookin. the fuel economy is great and the manual tranny is smooth for a compact sedan. All in all it was a good deal. Honda has always been reliable company.
Not bad for the money
HondaMan, 01/12/2007
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second Honda Civic, they're great for the money. The car is overall okay, gas mileage is like a hybrid (well almost). I have been extremely disappointed with the dealer, but I hear a lot of dealers are like that. There's no sunshade at the top of the windshield, very annoying on a sunny day. The car is also difficult to start on an extremely cold morning, I think it should be much easier to start for a new car. The heat is inadequate at the floor so if you live in a cold climate and own this car expect cold feet. Stereo is lame; but again it's an inexpensive car.
Alaskan Honda
AlaskaHonda, 01/28/2007
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have put 14,000 miles on my 2005 Honda Civic EX, and I am glad that bought it. It has been very reliable, and the Honda dealership has had great customer service. No problems at all. I find that i get good enough traction with mud & snow tires that I don't even need to use studded tires for driving in the snow in Alaska. Despite sub-zero temperatures, it has always started reliably. It's not a sports car, but it is a sporty, well-made, polished and reliable car that saves money; it saves money by needing less fuel, by needed little maintenance, by saving the hassle/money of being in the shop, and by maintaining good resale value when it's time to sell. My next car in 10 years: Civic!
Quality economy car, fun to drive
Nate, 03/13/2007
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We gave up our big cushy Olds Aurora when we got the '05 Civic EX SE. I've not once regretted it. Reliable is an understatement, as it has not once had an issues. It just runs and runs well. The 5-speed manual is really peppy and is probably the biggest reason that I enjoy driving this car. Fuel economy is around 32 mpg with a pretty even mix of city/highway miles. The interior is considerably more comfortable than any other economy car I've used. We have Corollas and Cavaliers at work and they are cheap feeling in comparison. The interior and trunk were designed well. The family rides comfortably and the golf clubs easily fit in the trunk! With snow tires, it handles winter well.
2005 Honda Civic LX
Max, 05/16/2007
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Most aspects of the car is good. Noise is a big issue, but I put some rubber tar roof repair on all four wheel wells and it helped considerably. The extra sound insulation I put in the doors helped a little too. Every time I fill the tank, I calculate the mpg numbers and it's been around 35-37/gal ever since I started using Mobil1 synthetic oil at around 10,000 miles on the odometer. I'm at 40,000 now. The only nagging problem I've had is the plastic panel in the rear windshield making a noise similar to the one you hear when cutting a piece of glass. Took it to the dealer but they say because it's just a clip and not a bolt, they can't do much except stick some card board in it.
Perfection
Andy, 10/08/2007
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and have owned it almost three years. It's hard to express my satisfaction! My last three tanks of gas got 37, 39, and 41 mpg, which is normal. The car has more than adequate power, the ride is smooth, the road noise is about right for this class of car. So far the car has worked perfectly, only routine maintenance, which is easy to do yourself. This quality of this car feels better than the new Civic.
Excellent MPG & Power but NOT a Hybrid
Kevin, 05/18/2007
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 2005 Honda Civic is extremely cost effective, comfortable, safe, powerful and good looking. Considering initial cost, resale value, and maintenance this is the smartest vehicle on the road. I have been impressed with the amount of trunk space and passenger room. My 2005 Civic is not a hybrid but while travelling with passengers, lots of cargo, and a/c running has averaged excellent gas mileage (near 40 mpg). I recently took a 400 mile round trip in the Smoky Mountains and I averaged 42 mpg with plenty of power too. I saved several thousands not buying a hybrid and my 2005 Civic takes off like a rocket from the stop light too.
Great vehicle
Aimee, 08/20/2007
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Honda Civic VP is a very reliable vehicle. It gets great gas mileage, up to 40 mph by my estimates. I drive 70 miles roundtrip daily for work and we use this car for every trip around town and out of state. We've never had a problem.
Kissi's Review
HONDA CIVIC, 09/24/2007
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is excellent, the pickup is great, gets about 30 miles to the gallon. And with current gas prices, that's excellent! I'm at 56,000 miles and had to replace tires and a battery - that's all! I am looking forward to another great year from my Civic.
Best Little Compact
Pulnteeth, 06/05/2007
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you remember the commercial about the guy that was going to live in his car of a week. I have topped that in this Civic. My mom, niece and I took a 6500 mile road trip across 18 states in 11 days. I did most of the driving and I'm about 6'1, I was comfortable the entire time. We averaged about 37 miles to the gallon and were fully loaded (heavy enough to see how low the back was) driving through the mountians it still handled better than I ever could have asked for. We also have a 2004 Civic VP and have never had any problem with either car in any way.
Better Than I expected!
Margaret, 05/17/2008
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've always driven large vehicles - Jeep Grand and big Dodge Truck - switching to a smaller "car" was a huge step and it turned out that I made the right choice with the Honda Civic. It meets all of my expectations. I'm a realtor and my clients approve!
Bombproof Car!
guyincognito, 10/17/2020
2005 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car as a hand-me down from my parents in 2009 with ~80k of mileage. The car had been stored in a heated garage and used specifically for commuting and errands around town. Since then, the car has been through -35 to + 35 celsius weather and driven across the US and Canada in all weather conditions. All this car requires is standard maintenance (oil/filter changes, tranny fluid, spark plugs, brakes etc!). I currently have 332k on the vehicle and it is still running fine! It is easy to work on, great on fuel economy (~28 mpg City and 35 mpg highway) and has affordable after market parts (see RockAuto.com). If you have the opportunity to purchase a 2001-2005 Civic with 150-200K of mileage, take a chance on it as it is a great vehicle that won't break the bank. Highly recommend!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
I hope this thing is reliable
ricardo, 08/18/2008
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just got this thing. Seems like the mileage is great, acceleration is slow but it cruises nicely. The interior, however, is quite cheesy looking and appears to be made of cheap material. The seats are faded and the material is worn looking, the upholstery is falling off the door panels. Car shows signs of poor assembly and should not look this way at 40,000 miles and 3 years old. Handles well, but rides horribly.
2005 Honda's - NoNo
butler83, 11/23/2013
updated 05/30/2017
2005 Honda Civic Value Package 4dr Sedan w/Front side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have an 05 Van and Civic. I have been disappointed by both. The van is below average and poorly reviewed in the van section. I wrote honda and they did not stand behind their product. My Civic has been steady, but the road noise is terrible. Update - I've cured the road noise issues now and the little Honda is still chugging away problem free now. Update - The Civic road noise/wheel bearing has been solved. The Civic has been slow and steady since. I traded the 2005 van in. Honda will not help you if you get a bad one and my van was bad. 3 major AC repairs(over $1K and I live in MI). Starter issues and more.
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
Another Point of View
Pilgrim, 02/28/2005
2005 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
WE bought a 2004 new in April. It had 3 miles on the odometer when we took it for a test drive. Unfortunately we did not take it on the interstate. 18 wheelers blow it around. Side winds blow it around. In the snow the rear end tends to come around too easily. If you live in the Great White North you'll notice all four doors let in a draft from the bottom as well as from the interior handles. Wind noise seems excessive. Ditto engine noise which actually buzzes the occupants. Handling was not impressive and the ride was too choppy. You will feel EVERY road irregularity. Traded a '95 Dodge Neon 5M Highline that I bought new to buy this car. That Neon did a better job of ALL the above!
Best investment ever!
DFarrell, 08/16/2005
2005 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan w/Front Side Airbags (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
with gas prices going out of control the best investment I made was purchasing a hybrid. Normally I would got to the gastation once a week to fill up the gas tank, now I go to the gas station every 2 weeks to fill my tank. Oil changes were every 3 months are now every 6 months. You can't beat that!
EX SE 4D Automatic
katie, 03/10/2005
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My last car was a '99 Honda Civic EX. There have been a lot of very nice changes since that model. I love the spacious feel. I also love that I have a roomy car with great gas mileage. The seat belts are comfortable. Since I am a plus sized woman, that was very important to me. The interior is a little plainer than I would have expected, but the stereo system and the moon roof easily take your attention.
2005 Honda Civic EX is a tin can
Quality isn't there, 08/02/2010
2005 Honda Civic EX Special Edition 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 9 people found this review helpful
2005 Honda Civic ex special edition has ridiculously thin metal and a lot of plastic. So thin that you can easily put your foot through the car. The car only has two front air bags, so this definitely isn't a safe car. This car gets bad mileage and suffers from a number of engineering problems. The automatic choke comes on every time you start the car -- even if you don't need it and you can't shut it off until the car moves. In addition, the choke is too strong and just sucks fuel. Also 5th speed doesn't drop rpm sufficiently and you end up getting poor mileage at the higher speed. You are lucky to get 34 highway, while the 2001 Civic ex automatic got 36. This car should get 38.