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Just Okay
Rebecca, 07/14/2010
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Though not exciting to look at or drive, my Honda does the job. Love the gas mileage - that in and of itself is what makes the car a great buy. Comfort really lacks though. Driver seat is not good for long drives.
Piece of crap
Jeremiah, 11/30/2018
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
These cars are known to go bad , hybrid batteries go out mind did and Honda won't make good ,as Toyota does on there's. the car makers got big! Tax break and left consumer screwed. Don't ever think about buying one!
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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!
Reliable, fast, great handling
smoothcivic, 08/10/2011
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased used in 2010 with 8,000km. Now has 43,000km. Feels like it hasn't aged a single bit. No problems, extremely fast on highways and local roads, easy to zip between cars and get thru traffic easily. Independent suspension makes cornering easy. Ride is slightly bumpy, compared to full size sedans. Drove 10 hours straight from Toronto to Queens, averaging 90mph all the way, and the car gave no problems. Was a very fun drive winding along the mountains at high speed. Fuel efficiency decreases substantially at higher speeds. Sad to see others writing poor comments, they must have received the bad apples, because otherwise the car follows the tradition for exceptional quality for me.
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!
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!
More Than Happy
dsmnsn, 06/28/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was initially skeptical of the hybrid vehicles because I thought I would have to sacrifice so much for the sake of better fuel mileage. I couldn't have been more wrong. Now that the car has "broken in," I not only enjoy my daily drive, but I enjoy a minimum 44 MPG (even at $4/gallon fill-ups are less that $40) with top fuel mileage topping out at over 49 MPG. As far as performance, the car handles great and I don't feel like I've sacrificed anything on the road - acceleration is better than adequate and the car rolls nicely at 80-85mph. Part of me wants to be selfish and steer people away because increased supply will only drive up prices, but ultimately we'll all be better off. Get one!
Everything about it is just great!
Joseph K, 09/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First off let me say how amazing this car is on gas millage. Driving to New York City from Buffalo has never been cheaper for me. Secondly, I am 6'4" and I fit wonderfully into this car. If you are as tall as I am I would highly recommend looking into this car. I am a second generation Honda owner and I honestly couldn't be happier with the design and performance of this civic. If you are looking for a fuel efficient car that gives a smooth ride and is fun to drive this is your ticket.
very nice
the woodster, 06/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/Navigation, Summer Tires (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my new Civic because you can chill with it and get great gas mileage or you can give it hell and still get pretty good gas mileage, and it is fun to hit the gas. The interior design is tight esp. With the navi. Overall great car.
Good Car but Not Sure about Gas Mileage
Marie, 09/10/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got a Honda Civic as my second car, got my first when I was 16 and it was a Sunfire with AMAZING gas mileage but it was old and needed a new car. I liked the Civic for all its features but mostly the gas mileage but after 800 miles and 3 tanks later I am only getting 24.5 miles per gallon and don't understand why. I wanted 29 at least like it said! So I'm not happy but wondering if maybe there is a reason and if someone can tell me why I would very much appreciate it! I'm just a young girl who thought she did her research well. But other than that it's a GREAT car!
Great car
Nat, 09/10/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I didn't fit in the Corolla. I am 6'1" and I fit in the Civic coupe. My right leg does rest against the hand brake, but I can live with that. MPG on combined driving has been 35.2 and on more highway driving has been 38.9 with only 1800 miles on the car! Handles great and plenty of power. Ride is a little stiff, but the car is so fun to drive. In 90 degree heat the air conditioning has been great.
Honest Assessment
JoeBlowConsumer, 09/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really like this car; however, there are aspects that I don't like. Perhaps this will be helpful to others. *Remote doesn't open trunk *Much plastic on this car. Looks good in most places but feels cheap in some. ex. inside door lever, hand break,etc *Don't like fabric on the door handles and console. Waiting to get dirty and stained. * body materials 'very' thin and some plastic. Lightly press or rub roof and it flexes. Doors sound cheap and hollow when closed. * Road noise if that is of concern to you. * cannot use DVD media in stereo to play mp3 and dvds. Only CD media Good car but always room for improvement
Fuel milage is below expectations
LB, 06/28/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's a little car that gets about 28 MPG combined driving and around 33 MPG on highway. This is very close to what our 2004 Accord does, and the Accord is 4 years old. I was expecting MORE. It is well constructed and easy to drive. The driver seat is a little hard. I do not like the gas gauge; would prefer one that shows 1/4 1/2, 3/4 and full. Those little dots on the gas gauge leaves much to be desired. The AC is not adequate at low speeds and the split level puts too much on the feet and not enough on the upper level. I may not keep this car very long.
My First Civic
K.D. Adams, 09/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned Honda cars for years, but this is my first Civic. Pros: Stylish car, nice ride and performance, dependable Honda quality, good gas mileage. Con: A very deep dashboard makes it and the window difficult to clean if you are petite like me. Automatic door- locking feature interferes with accessibility after exiting the car and then trying to retrieve something inside the car.
Should have bought one sooner
5forfighting, 06/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the LX 2-door to replace my wife's 20K-miles-per-year Explorer. I honestly thought we'd never buy a NEW car again but we did the math and with the cost of fuel this thing darn near pays for itself as a replacement for the low-MPG Explorer. We had Hondas before having children and now that we're "near-empty-nesters" don't need the SUV so much. After a few tankfuls we've averaged 32.7 mpg in COMBINED city/hwy driving!!! The 2-door seems roomier every time we drive it. My hockey gear didn't eat up much trunk space and hockey sticks have plenty of room with the fold-down rear seatback. It is a BLAST to drive, in traffic or on the highway. Might be more fun with a manual tranny.
Fun Little Car!
JJJJwill, 06/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car a couple week now and i love driving it everyday. This is the second SI I've own and really like Honda vehicles. The 4door sedan has enough room for my family of 4 with 2 car seats in back. I have been getting on average about 27 MPG and that is with some hard driving every now and then. The beauty about the car is that you can have a fuel economy car and then rev the engine a little higher and get a quick ride. The engine sounds great when your get above 5000 rpm. The 2 tier dash takes a little getting used to but definitely stands out from the crowd. The premium stereo sounds pretty darn good and the interior has a nice fit and finish. Very happy with my SI.
Lovely, cute
Baltz K, 09/13/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I talked my wife into getting a 4 door Civic for convenience, as she is hauling two grand children. (She was driving an 01 Sunfire GT). We went to the dealer to test drive it. But then, she spotted the 2 door. It was all over. Convenience no longer mattered. She loves it! "It is hugging me" she feels. The salesman also pointed out that it has the big 350W stereo (4 door EX models only have 140W). That was it! Final!
Disgusted
DJ in Bama, 09/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was transferred to a new plant which increased my drive to around 35 miles one way. I justified buying the Civic based on the 36 mpg. I have documented 8 straight tank fulls, after reaching 3000 miles, that never got over 30. This is driving 30+ interstate miles one way with the cruise set at 70mph. I carried it to the dealer and got nowhere. Wrote Honda a letter and was basically told "your problem." I have 3 Honda's in my driveway now but will not have another! If you are thinking of buying a Civic I strongly suggest you really investigate all other options first.
Honda rules!
Jack in NorCal, 06/30/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Bringing Sport To Small
Erich , 12/13/2007
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Downsized from truck
IndyFF290, 06/14/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Civic Confidence
Honda Man, 07/01/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my Civic I have 4500 miles on it.No problems. Getting 36 to 38 MPG .
The 2008 Honda Civic Coupe
Matthew, 09/20/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
A Blast to Drive
MNRod54, 09/24/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First Honda I have owned but my 2 sons have both driven hondas. They were right about the seats, they are some of the most comfortable I have ever had in a vehicle. Almost 3000 miles so far and have averaged 30+mpg every tank. It's real hard to keep the revs under 6000. When you reach that point its almost like a turbo kicking in. Sticks to the road and takes the curves like a race car. Love to push this thing around the twists. Firm ride but not choppy, great sound system, it really rocks. I had the aero kit installed and it looks great super sporty in ralleye red. Nothing but compliments on the looks. Overall a great combination of performance and economy.
Civic Horror Story
Ladyluck1, 07/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I thought this was my dream car. Traded in a 2001 Nissan Altima. (Miss it) I bought this car on Monday and it's been in the shop since Wednesday. Car broke down on my way to work, once I got it started again, engine light came on, took it to dealership and they couldn't duplicate problem. Broke down again the next day, on my way to work, car still in shop. They state it won't be fixed until Monday or Tuesday, have to install a a whole new assembly? Refuse to give me money back, no offer of another car to made good on bad Civic. First new car in 20 years and thought Honda was the best. The exterior is awesome, love the dash. Can't comment on mpg, haven't drove it or had it long enough to know
Very Satisfied
John, 09/24/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Previously owned a 2001 Civic EX. I liked the car, but it unfortunately got totaled. Walked away without a scratch. Accordingly, I purchased another Civic as a replacement. I liked my 2001 Civic, but I LOVE this one! It is MUCH more refined, drives much better, is quieter, has more room, etc. MUCH better car!
fuel efficient fun
Matt, 09/23/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased SI about one month ago and I still get excited when I get to drive it. Simply a blast to drive. I came from a Nissan altima 3.5SL which was sneaky fast in a straight line but handled horribly. This car handles awesomely with only slightly less performance. This is without the summer tires. I live near St. Louis and we usually see at least some snow so opted for the all seasons. Best of all I can drive the heck out of it and get 28 mpg (yes I use the vtec). That is the lowest I have gotten since owned usually getting 29 mpg. Granted it is premium fuel, but I usually got 25 mpg with less aggressive driving in the altima. Excellent fit and finish.
Best car driven to date
Johnnie, 02/19/2009
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car for my wife and haven't stopped driving it. It is definitely a step up from the Ex model civic with lots of extra power. The seats hug your back with comfort while it handles with ease. Feels faster than the Mazda 3 and accelerates harder also. For the price you cant beat it. This car seats my family of 4 comfortably and is excellent on gas. One day I'll let my wife drive it.
Great car, my second Civic
Steve, 06/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This generation Civic is the best to date. I owned a 1996 Civic for just over 12 years; I loved it before the wreck. I was just shy of 240,000 miles. My 2008 Civic is even better, more refined, comfortable, powerful and better looking. And most of all still have all the attributes that loved about my first Civic. To anyone who has driven other small cars in this class, it's the best. To those who are down grading from cars like a BMW 3 series, come on, this is a Civic and goes for 20 grand less, don't compare.
Smarter than the editor
toddbuffer, 07/02/2008
2008 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car, gets better than ad in fuel mileage. I easily get 42 mpg on my commute to work editor should rate this car much higher
Happy with my Civic :)
Step-Mom, 09/30/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car to replace my '03 Accord that was totaled in an accident. Was considering a new Accord, but the price of Accords have gone up from when I purchased my '03. And I was looking for a car with better gas mileage than the current Accord. I decided to give the Civic a chance. I'm glad I did! I loved this car from my first test drive. It is surprisingly roomy and has a peppy engine---acceleration is more than adequate. I have only owned this car for 1 month. 3 tanks of gas with gas mileage slowly improving from 28 to 29, to 30. This is with my A/C on ALL the time (in 100+ degrees) and with mixed highway/city driving. I am sure gas mileage will improve.
First Honda
Dawn, 06/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First Honda I have ever owned. Excellent car, spacious inside, excellent fuel economy, gauges and other interior features are well laid out. Smooth driving and handles well. Starts and stops smoothly. This is my first experience with a navigation system and I really like it. It gives concise and accurate directions and it follows my voice commands accurately. Trunk space is considerable given the size of the car. I traded a Chevrolet Silverado to this car, so the change was considerable, but at this time I'm thinking I may not want to own anything else. Considerable consideration has been given to owner comfort and safety. You cannot ask for much more than that.
Nice car.
evped, 10/01/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned many Hondas and this one is the best. I don't understand the low mpg that others complain about. Every Honda I've owned has averaged whatever the highway mpg figure is. I drive mostly highway and keep the tires inflated and the speed under 70 mph. My lowest mpg has been 38 and the highest was 42.
Honda makes excellents cars
ALBERTO ARAYA, 06/08/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I leased this car thinking I betray Mitsubishi because I own it in the past and very happy with it, until HONDA, forget it, the steering is so responsive just to begin with it, the comfort and so quiet, the brakes and transmission are very smoothly. I am so happy with this car, I have to say bye - bye Mitsubishi. No regrets´, but I find something better in the market. The dealer experience was so nice, I have to say this car is sold by it self, no chance you will be disappoint it. I almost forget with the gas. To me is economic vs. Mitsubishi obviously more miles for gallon
Perfect gas-miser/weekend racer
mbratton, 06/30/2008
2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I loved the Mugen from the first time I saw it on the showroom floor -- I knew I had to have it. Sure, it's way more than the base Si, but a test drive of the two will let anyone know that the money was well spent on the suspension and wheels/tires. The looks I could care less about, but the handling is absolutely superb! Ride is harsh, as you would expect from a sports car, but the gas mileage is amazingly good (about 26 mpg in 100% city for me, even with "spirited driving"). The only cons for me are the lack of nav and the fact that it's a car that must be parked "out of the way" so as to avoid vandalism/theft.
2008 Honda Civic Overall 40+ MPG
ski777, 09/30/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first Civic or Honda for that matter. This replaces a very dated 93 Ford Probe GT. I bought this car for its reliability, styling (interior/exterior) and HWY MPG. I've had the car for 10 mos now with 8500 miles total and commute about 30 miles to work each way. I do about 95% HWY miles, and I am getting 41-43 MPG!
Great MPG in OKC
Russell, 10/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
First sedan in 10 years and we really like it. Looks great, sporty and well designed. Mostly city driving and getting on average 28 MPG. For those who say it's short on room, I have no idea what car they're in but we have a family of 3 and were used to SUVs and this really works well. More than enough leg and head room plus the trunk holds all the baseball stuff plus chairs with room for more. Never have purchased an extended warranty but I did on this one and saved 1/2 over the dealer cost by googling online and found a dealership in Rhode Island that sells them dirt cheap and they are the exact same ones the local Honda dealer sells.
Nice car...
matt_landers, 07/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Having owned a 2006 Honda Civic LX and traded that to an Accord with gas prices going nowhere but up I decided to go back to the Civic but with the upgraded EX version. Im glad I did. The little differences... wiper variable speed, sunroof trunk release on the key fob and 350 watt sound system and some other minor differences have me enjoying this car more enjoyable than the 1st time. If any problems happen develop.. I'll be sure to write back but almost a month into my ownership, I'm happy.
Luv it
SDSU, 10/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So this is my third civic. 1st one i totaled 2nd one was a 2004 civic sedan and now the 08 EX-L coupe. Love the leather. Love the handling. I have a lead foot and this car just flows with me around the turns. For example, there's a turn that's legally supposed to be taken 35 but this car goes 60 on it easily without even a skid of the tires. Hugs the road perfectly, great suspension. Fun to drive. If your like me and love just letting it all loose on the road and having a great time. this civic is for you. The leather trim steering wheel.seats, seat warmers and great interior doesn't hurt either.
Disappointed
Dee, 02/17/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Honda. Noticed with the last Honda that quality isn't what it used to be. I have had my current Honda Civic 08 car in the shop 3 times, and I only have 6000 miles on it right now, and they still can't figure out why the car doesn't start sometimes-same thing happened on the last Honda. Ride is very noisy and there's a tick at times that dealer says in the fuel injection-it's too loud and distracting. Seats aren't comfortable. Switch to adjust driver side window is poorly placed. Hondas used to be great cars; unfortunately, I think quality and dependability has gone down. I'm also disappointed in the fuel economy for a small car.
Why pay more
Paul H, 07/06/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a vehicle that would help my pocketbook and not cost an arm and a leg. I looked at the Prius, but I found that most dealerships did not have them in stock and no one had the base model. This meant that I would be paying 27K at standard back rate of 6%,with tax and no money down this put me at $562.43 per month. I bought my Honda at a dealership in Las Vegas. They charged me and not a penny above that $22,600 plus fees came out to $24,715 at 2.9% from Honda this put me at $443. per month. The Honda has a 45 MPG rating like the Toyota, and looks like a real car. The only thing I don't like about this car is a smallish trunck. I can live with that for $100 less
Best Option For The Price
jonjae, 10/02/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A Honda is a Honda so you can expect to get efficiency and economy. The design inside and out is the best that I can find in this price range. Well laid out interior controls are user friendly. The split dash is a plus in my opinion. I can see the speedometer without taking my eyes off of the road. I compared the Civic to the Corolla, Mazda 3 and Toyota Matrix. The Mazda and Matrix just didn't have the fuel economy that I was looking for. Anything that averages 30+ mpg is what I needed. The Corolla passes the fuel economy test but many editor reviews seem to be disappointed with the Corolla's performance overall. I'm not impressed with the exterior styling of the Corolla either.
2008 Honda Civic - My work ride
Al, 10/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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My 2008 civic has a bad hesitation on take off, not sure why but I noticed many people with same issue, otherwise it has pep. The interior on my LX lacks cup holders in the back, the truck does not open from the remote, the roof when washing it buckles, very thin. It has plenty of air bags but probably for good reason. I like the low tire pressure warning. I think for the $ it's not a bad car, I use it to drive to work. Gas mileage has been averaging about 31 mpg for me, I am a little heavy on the gas pedal. This is my first Honda, not sure if I would get another one, probably worth shopping around. I was going to get a Mini Cooper, but my wife and kids talked me out of it, maybe next time.
Fun and Practical for this 23 year old
cagekicker17, 06/13/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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So far I have close to 2000 miles on the odo. It's a fun car to drive given its size. I have been averaging 26-28 mpg with city driving. I really like the fact that the civics now come with a 5 speed tranny. I use to have an 01 civic coupe and my new one is improved all around. The wipers are neat too. They have air foils on them so you get a better swipe of the wipers as you are moving because it presses against the glass. My next vehicle well be a civic si or maybe the diesel if they bring it over from Europe.
Honda is a waste!
Dennis Guardado, 07/07/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/Nav (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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My purchasing process at the dealer was great but not until i drove it out of the dealer (purchased on 11/23/07). Imagine having a service for your car the 1st day you buy it, that's what I experienced for a hose blowing off the coolant system. Now i have another problem took my car in 6/13/08 had a engine light on and they replaced coils and plugs and again 6/14/08 took it again for service because it had an engine light on again and the tech told me that i red lined the car, they had to adjust the valves and cost me $216. Now on 6/27/08 my engine broke down in the highway and now they tell me that Honda won't cover anything because of the past history of redlining the car. Limiting that it was my prob
Awesome
Rich, 06/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this car 600 miles ago. The ride is a little tight but smooth. It handles great. The seats are a perfect fit. I'm 6' and I fit very well in this car. I am a first time buyer, but its the 4th car I've had. I had an old 93' civic and they changed up a lot on this vehicle. 300 miles to a tank isn't bad.
for young couples who wants to save mone
umi, 10/17/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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We bought our Honda Civic on April 2008. Since that time I am trying to calculate the miles on the each tank. But I never got more than 23 miles average MPG with the mixed driving in city and highway. I cannot believe that someone gets more than 28 miles MPG. The interior is fine except the place for speedometer. The starting of movement is fine. I can get 40-45 miles per hour when RPM under 1700. The exterior is really nice. The car is wonderful for a small family. I could get 32 miles MPG just on highway, but I never got 38 miles MPG on highway, it is unrealistic. Even I have a hard foot, I think that I could get more MPG than I have now. I made 7600 miles and generally OK with the Civic.
This car is starting to fall apart.
John, 07/07/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I've owned this car for 7 months now. This car pretty much seemed problem free up until when the weather gets really hot. Squeaks and rattles appear to come alive throughout the interior and pinpointing the area is difficult. Both sun visors came apart in the heat and failed to stay up. A/C condensation spills into the passenger interior instead of outside. Interior is very easy to scrape/scratch/scuff. Interior fabric and door panels will start to fade in the Summer sun. As for the driving aspect, clutch squeak, gear shifting hits a wall (all gears) and a/c belt squeak is becoming a common recurrence. Pedestrians will get lost in the large blind spots and the throttle response lags.