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5 out of 5 stars

Honda rules!

Jack in NorCal, 06/30/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This is my third Honda, and my first Civic. My last two were accords, both bought new. I just sold my '91, with 326k on the odometer, for $1,800! Looked and ran almost as good as new. You take good care of a Honda and it'll return the favor. This Civic is an awesome little car, roomy, zippy, comfortable. The gas mileage is fantastic. I have a heavy foot and it's hot where I live in the summer. I usually set the cruise control at 75, drive 50 miles a day, 5 days a week, with the A/C on, and I've been averaging 34 mpg! The build quality is typical Honda, tight panel gaps, no creaks or rattles. Overall, I have zero complaints. Honda has done it again!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Bringing Sport To Small

Erich , 12/13/2007
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I've had mine for almost 3 months now and I still shake my head in disbelief when I look at it. Such aggressive styling on a car this size is rare and in this case very well done. The view of the road is appreciated, but the blind spots are troubling, but I am coming from a Maxima with windows all around and if you actually look and not just rely on mirrors then its fine. I have noticed the occasional rough shift in the transmission and a little hesitation/skipping at idle, but i'm sure its nothing a quick visit to the dealer won't fix. I'm also not a big fan of the fact the rear entry effects the front seat position every time some gets in and out of the back seat.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Downsized from truck

IndyFF290, 06/14/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Fun car to drive, with a lot of pep. This is the first car I have driven in 15 years, as I have owned trucks until now. Researched several small cars for efficiency, fuel mileage, reliability, and resale value, and this is by far the best choice I could make for my money.

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5 out of 5 stars

Civic Confidence

Honda Man, 07/01/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my Civic I have 4500 miles on it.No problems. Getting 36 to 38 MPG .

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3.5 out of 5 stars

The 2008 Honda Civic Coupe

Matthew, 09/20/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Good news and Bad news: The Good news is that the Honda Civic Coupe looks hot, reaches 36 mpg on the highway, it was pretty fun to drive, and costs under $15,000. Bad news: The car LOOKS hot, but it really isn't, the headroom makes people annoyed, and it isn't a luxury car (at all). The Civic coupe is best for teenagers who want 0 to 60 times of under 8 seconds, but who don't want to break their budget. It's a nice compact car that isn't so show-offy. It gets good gas mileage. It was pretty fun to drive. If it was given a grade in school, it would be given an 85%. It's a solid car, just nothing special.

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