Used 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M) Consumer Reviews
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the best looking hybrid ever built
lam_9, Las Vegas, NV, 04/20/2013
Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my car. I got it because of the gas prices going up and I loved the way it looked. I don't regret it. I get about 45mpg because I like to speed. It is light, small, and fun to drive. The one thing that I just don't like is when I'm driving up those crazy steep hill going to Las Vegas. I have to catch momentum and then keep it on 3rd gear.
Love Honda's, but not this one!!
Matty, Shoshone, ID, 04/13/2019
Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Had a 2005 Civic hybrid, the miles we're definitely higher, but weren't "Honda High", and the car already had transmission, battery and regenerative breaking issues, (ECU regen brake issue, not a simple brake job). Car jumped from stops, as if a first time manual driver was accelerating from a stop every time. Braking felt like a poor downshift would in a manual as well, due to its regenerative breaking feature (charged the hybrid battery breaking). If are planning on owning one of these with over 150,000 you will need to store away 2000+ for a battery, as they unltimately go out around 100,000ish at best, and in hot areas as low as 50,000. It is twice as hard to rebuild a battery as a Toyota Prius, and essentially a rebuild will not ensure your battery will last even 25000. Alternatively you can get a marine batter and can run the car w/o a hybrid battery, but essentially your running less than 70hp and w/o an alternator (this doesn't always work either). I did that for a while and got stranded a few times, but it is an option if you don't mind charging your battery every night. I'd say this car is for mechanics, or people who can grab one for $1000 and drive it to and from work without a hybrid battery, but I still WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR, without knowing and researching what your in for. Ill give it Honda though, the car ran untill getting hit and totaled at about 230000miles. Pros: Good gas, (not worth it though, trust me) Looks good Nice interior styling When the hybrid battery works you can run some big subs without headlights dimming Cons: Pretty Unreliable No cheap battery replacements Rebuilt battery's may not be good for that long No one wants/knows how to fix these CVT Transmissions suck Driving is not fun, common tranny issues make for a poor ride in stop and go traffic. Slow Never know when it's gonna break down.
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Hybrid 2005
beebee, 09/30/2007
Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Like everything about the car. Gets great gas mileage, about 37 mpg combined. It's a nice alternative to the Prius which has a weird display in the middle of the car. Wish the seats were softer but can always get a little cushion. I am very very happy with this car.
Pick One Up, IF YOU CAN
Doug, 10/28/2005
Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had this car for about 2 years and simply love it. Bought it before the gas crisis and glad I did. Yes it does not have the pickup of normal cars but that is what the Hybrid technology is all about. If you floor it it decreases your efficiency. Has had one recall but that was an easy 1- hour fix at the local dealer. All it was, was some small computer change. Big trunk space, excellent standard features that come with the car, and looks great.
Time for another Hybrid
Rick W, 10/14/2008
Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have had a lot of fun with this car. Driving is fun and playful. I have figured that traveling East to West I gain 10% on mileage because of the winds generally from the West. I have gotten up to 52 mpg on the NYS Thruway eastbound and 48 westbound. Drops to 46 mpg going through the Berkshires. Lots of pep and pickup. Surprised my wife on its passing capability.