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4.75 out of 5 stars

Thank God for this car!!!

dreamaker9729, 01/29/2012
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 24 people found this review helpful

Im not trying to knock anyone down because your opinion is your opinion, but im not complaining. I went from a 87' Chrysler 5th avenue to this car, it was a God send. I was getting 17 hwy on that thing and i put 50 dollars in 3 days later, im putting in 50 more. I guess when you come up with nothing and finally have something you appreciate it more...So buy one you'll love it!

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1 out of 5 stars

Frequent FAILS!!!!

monica freyre, 04/15/2016
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 13 people found this review helpful

Struts are horrible. Repeatedly fix and you still hear a click with turns. Transmission sucks with jerky shifts till it give out and then it has nerve to cost $3000 to fix.

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2 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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1.13 out of 5 stars

Why I hate Honda Junk

IhateHondajunk, 03/11/2010
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 2006 and had an issue with the control arms. I purchased three sets of tires for the car in less than 36k miles. I took it to the dealer several times at my expense and they ignored my complaints telling me at one point it was all in my head. I did not think too much of it until I traded the car in for a 2008 and low and behold the same problem except now the driver side window would fall out and the electrical system was shorted. The window was an easy fix. They replaced the bracket and window but the hitch was that they had sold me the vehicle with tint. They claimed that Honda did not recommend that customers put tint on thief windows yet the dealership sold it to me that w

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1.88 out of 5 stars

I will NEVER buy another Honda

morganne, 01/04/2012
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful

I bought my Civic brand new off the lot in 2008. It has been a problem since the first year I bought it. Sunvisor broke, air vent adjusters broke, laundry hanger broke, and it vibrates when I put it in reverse. I feel unsafe driving it because it is such a tin can. I will never ever buy a Honda again. I would be more than happy to just give the car back. Not worth the $$

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Expensive 2008 Civic

civic08owner, 03/03/2014
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful

I found my 2008 Honda Civic to be more expensive to maintain than my 2000 Chrysler Sebring. Here are the part replacements that needed to be done on my Civic in between 60-80k miles: 1. Driver's side sun visor 2. Main upper engine mount 3. Ventilation fan motor 4. Middle brake light At 84k miles, there is another rattle/grumble from the engine when idling. I suspect it may be the lower engine mount. Also, I average 25-27 mpg during winter months and 29-30 mpg during summer months, with mixed back road and highway driving. My Sebring only needed wheel bearings and tie rod ends to be replaced. I'm not impressed with Honda quality.

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