Used 2008 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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No Economy, nor Honda Quality Here
johncr12, 11/13/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned a Honda, either a Civic or Accord since 1973. I purchased one of the first Honda Civics in the US (Wash DC). So I know the quality that Honda is capable of. This particular car I purchased over a Prius, based on the style and economy of the car. I can overlook the definite road noise that is present, but I cannot over look the low mileage, far below the est MPG of 40/50. The best I have gotten on a 180m trip was 30.8 mpg. As for city mpg, I average 28.7. Would I recommend this car, absolutely not. I currently have 420 miles on this vehicle (second car). She's not yet broken in, but looking at other's mpg- this car is really lacking. This will be my last Honda. Prius is right!
Don't believe the hype (don't buy it)
Jimmy, 08/15/2010
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was going to buy a Prius or a normal Honda Civic. I decided to split the my decision and go with a low mileage Civic Hybrid. Big Mistake my friends. When I test drove it I was impressed because the car is very smooth and rides nice. It seemed to be everything I wanted. However after two days of driving my new hybrid I noticed I was only getting 33 mpg highway and city. I filled the tank up twice and the car went 400 miles on a 12.3 gallon tank (that's what the size is and it equals 33 mpg). I tried to take it back and trade for another regular Civic but I was told "You signed and now you are stuck with it." All I am told is "You have to drive with a light foot" Prius, Prius, Prius!
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Paid for two cars in one
Eric, 02/22/2021
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Watch out for any civic 06 to 09 because they may not last . I bought my 08 civic lx with 80000 miles on it. It felt like and looked like a great car. I paid $8000 for this car with a honda brand secret. The engine block has a tendency to crack just under or over 100000 miles. I was one of the unlucky considering it was a known defect by honda who only put a extended warranty that ran out just past 100000 miles. Not even a recall and they knew these models had engine issues which cost me $3500 for a newer engine from a 2010 with 42000 miles at a different mechanic. Even better honda was going to charge me almost $9000 for the same year engine with 175000 miles which is more than car is worth. Total money pit of a car.
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Econ class do it urself car
jmarloe, 06/03/2012
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought mine in early 2008 for 18.5 at 5%. It now has 98k miles on it, has been used for driving around the bay area in Cali for a job, multi trips from Cali to TX, and for the last 3 yrs I've used it for pizza delivery in TX. Some repairs I have done myself are replacing both cv axels at 70k for $160, tires at 55k miles with good-yrs $540, the starter at 90k for $132. I am by no means a mechanic I bought some basic tools, spent a few hrs researching and as you can see from other reviews I saved hundreds if not thousands of dollars doing it myself. This car has been through a lot but still runs like new and feels as though it will for another 98k.
My favorite car
My favorite car, 09/06/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently bought the 2008 Honda civic sedan LX and i love it. I have bought a lot of cars and this one has to be my favorite. I drove the accord it was great but i was just liking the civic more. The a/c isn't too great as everyone else says but i like to ride with the windows down anyway. The radio works really good. It has some get up and go when it's needed but definitely not the si. Other than the a/c the car is great!