Used 2008 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews
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A stylish investment
gamefoo, 06/08/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I was considering the ever so popular Mazda3 in this class, but the 2008 Civic definitely met my expectations. Excellent performance driving for its engine power, stylish interior, one of the highest fuel economies for non-hybrids, and tons of extra features (EX model) has given me a smile every time. My advice for those stuck deciding between a Mazda3 and a Civic: there is a performance difference that Mazda3 wins only for its V6 model. The I4 engines for both give comparable performance but the Civic gives more MPG, legroom for rear passengers, and better quality interior. Save the money on gas to buy a sports car later, if you are in this bracket you shouldn't compromise!
Great Gas Saver
davemattb, 07/08/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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We sold out Mitsubishi Evolution in an effort to decrease our car payment and decrease our gas consumption. The civic seemed like the obvious winner in our minds. We wanted a bigger vehicle (Accord or Acura TL) but their real world gas mileage isn't that great. We settled with the smaller civic and are very happy. The leather is great and I'm sure the heated seats will be nice this winter. We started around 32-33 MPG and the last 2 tanks have been 35+. We drive 85% highway @ 80 MPH. The engine power isn't bad considering we live +7k feet elevation. It should be more than adequate everywhere else in the country. Maybe not as quick as the competitors (mazda3) but a great car!
Everything I expected
Sarah, 10/21/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I've had my civic for ~5 months now, and put over 9,000 miles on it. It's been fantastic, and I've only had to get an oil change once (because of the new more aerodynamic design, according to my dealership). It's a solid car, that I am very happy with. I did a lot of background research before I made the purchase, and it definitely stood far out beyond the other cars of its class. It's got a slightly sporty interior, that honestly feels luxurious. My only real complaint is that I've been getting approx. 30 mpg highway. I was expecting much higher, but considering I don't exactly drive in a way conducive to ideal gas mileage.
Fantastic Car
Pete, 10/24/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I came to the Civic from a '99 Caddy STS. While it isn't as comfortable as the Caddy and lacks the 300hp engine, It still boasts some very impressive features. For instance, I typically get about 30-35 mpg city and about 40-45 mpg highway. The car is very fun to drive (I love the manual transmission). The ride is pretty smooth. I'm a pretty big guy (6'1, 280 lbs) and I fit just fine. There's plenty of legroom (I don't even put the seat all the way back!). However, I wouldn't recommend the coupe to anyone planning to move 4 adults. The back seat is way to small for most adults. My 17 lb dog seems pretty comfortable back there, but I can't imagine any more substantial creature would be.
It's a Great Car!
RBAILEY57, 07/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I love everything about my Civic, the styling, the fuel economy, the handling, the performance, and it is very quiet and comfortable for its size. Best of all is its quality, though. From the fit and finish to the feel of it's switches, this car oozes quality. Having driven Japanese cars for 20 years, I think I'm hard to impress, too. This is my first Honda, but it won't be my last.