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GREAT
mendezaldo, 11/20/2012
2006 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in '06 and has had 130,000 miles. The car had yet broken down or had any signs of slowing down. The interior is comfortable with cool digital speedometer. Very smooth ride and great brakes. Unfortunately, I got in a car accident and totaled my civic completely. The car flipped over and landed upside down. Miraculously, I only came out with a few scratches and bruises. I did not break anything at all and was on my feet the same day! This car is a great, safe, car for any person. Good Job Honda.
My Two Cents
gkh3, 01/30/2015
updated 03/15/2021
2006 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2006 Civic LX coupe new. After nearly 9 years and 85,000 miles this car has been just about problem free... averaging over 30 mpg consistently. The ride is bouncy and it can be loud but I knew that going in... it is... after all... an economy car. Update: Now have had car 10 1/2 years and 97.000 miles.. and still drives like a new car. Mechanically no issues Went thru a recall regarding the paint which was dealt with thru my local dealer. Mileage now averages around 32 mpg mostly around town. Had an accident (not my fault) car suffered moderate damage but kept me safe and was very controllable throughout. Really the only other bit of advice I would give about this particular model would be two things: one: This car was designed for a smaller person... Please test drive thoroughly before considering an 8th Gen Civic. Specifically the Coupe. two: The design/specifically the C Pillars can make parking a challenge. Another Update: 12 years old, 104,000 miles, and a long road trip. Continues to be mostly issue free. Averaged just under 40 mpg on road trip and around 30 overall. Only issue mechanically is a leaking power steering pump. Doesn't effect drivability right now but will eventually need to be dealt with. Otherwise Trouble Free. Thanks Honda! Coming up on 13 years and now 110,500 miles. Only issue besides power steering pump slow leak is paint getting thin on one bumper. That’s it! 03/21 Coming up on 15 years and 123K. Paint (clearcoat?) is really starting to go bad on the hood and driver's side fender. Little things like the cover of center console randomly popping up over bumps; minor annoyances. Mechanically it drives like new getting around 30mpg. So far so good!
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Fun reliable car with minor fixable issues
nunoa, 12/03/2014
2006 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car from 40k to its current 80k mileage. It is fun to drive, especially above 5k rpm, and has been very reliable. The major maintenance I've done is replacing the battery (~40k miles), brakes (~65k), and tires. There was an issue with the engine running roughly when warming up in the winter, but an ECU update for ~$40 fixed that issue. A common problem with 3rd gear was entirely fixed by replacing the manual transmission fluid with Amsoil at ~50k miles. The upper rear control arms have some excessive negative camber (around -2*) and this has caused increased tire wear on the rears, but rotation would fix that problem.
Good all around vehicle
gdheart07, 07/26/2014
2006 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I own a 92 Acura Vigor and a 2007 Honda Odyssey along with my 06 Civic. Contrary to the complaints that I have viewed here, our Civic has been a champion. The handling fits between my Vigor and Odyssey. It handles crisp like my Vigor without the stiff ride. It gets 40 mpg with the a/c on at 77 mph. I just replaced the rear brake pads at 74,000. It is only on its second set of tires. Knock on wood, I'll keep it as long as it continues to perform like it has.
First Honda - Can't Stop Driving
kyle, 08/12/2009
2006 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I find myself looking for reasons to drive somewhere, simply because driving this car is so fun. This is my first Honda and it has been a treat. I wish the hybrid still was able to have fold down seats in back but that is currently where the batteries are located. I have had to relearn how to drive because if I drive normally, I won't get near the high MPG I bought this car for. If I watch what I'm doing, it's ok. Drove a 150 mile trip, mostly freeway and got 47 MPG. In city, I get a solid 40 MPG. Car is really jerky in the 7-9 mph range. It feels like it can't decide whether to shut the engine off or not.