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5 out of 5 stars

Kudos to Honda!

dhectorg, 01/15/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This si sedan is almost everything I hoped it would be. It's dangerously fun to drive (got pulled over day after I picked it up...be careful!). It handles better than some cars way out of it's price range. rRdes a bit stiff, but that's expected from a performance suspension. I love the exhaust note at pretty much any engine speed. It sounds menacing. But the best part about driving this car is the instant thrust and hieghtened exhaust note that you feel and hear at 6000+rpm. It's like somebody let a mad dog out. Pure adrenaline!

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2 out of 5 stars

Not all happily ever after....

Laura, 05/29/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I commute 120 miles a day, so gas mileage was of paramount importance. I have always owned Hondas and loved them-except for this one. The passenger/driver sun visors have broken 3 times. The paint is blistering and peeling off the bumpers. The windshield is VERY long, prone to cracking and the sun visor will take up what little cargo space there is. The rear child tethers are so close to the seat, you cannot use them. I was informed today the brakes need replacing every 20-25,000 miles since all the 2008 have a new brake system to eliminate braking noise that results in 1/2 the usual brake life. I'd rather have the noise...and a different car. $300 every 8 months is pricey.

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5 out of 5 stars

Extremely Satisfied

Happy Camper, 08/06/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After one month of driving my new Civic Hybrid, I am completely satisfied with my purchase. The MPG is 40 in town and 45 on the Hwy as advertised without having to change my driving habits. The fit and finish are excellent. The ride is quiet and comfortable. The instruments are all easily accessible.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Fun Car, Excellent Quality

Merlin3e9, 02/06/2009
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is so much fun to drive. I want to drive it even when I have no place to go. The style is great, performance is great from a 2.0L. Above 6K RPM the engine really comes alive. Right after I bought it, I drove from Texas to California, and I got almost 32 MPG driving an average of 85 MPH. The interior is very nice, seats are comfortable even on a 2K trip. Quick throw 6 spd shifter is a blast. I wanted a car that had good looks, good performance, and good quality. This car has it all. I will be driving this car for many years to come

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5 out of 5 stars

You get more than you pay for

euphoric, 06/25/2008
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Good looking, comfortable, efficient solution to the urban driving problem.

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