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Economy Car
Shawn, 12/13/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm a little let down by this car. It's the first Honda I've owned. I bought it for its fuel efficiency to replace my F-150. I really expected more. It gets the same mileage as my old 2003 Camry 4cyl which had 150,000 km. This isn't bad, but I expected better even when new. I really hope it improves with time. However I don't think I will ever see those EPA numbers. The car rattles so much it is embarrassing - especially when cold, this car was not made for Canadian winters! The plastics scratch really easily. The door where your finger nails sometimes touch is the worst!!! The car does drive very well. I constantly have to remind myself this is not a luxury car by any means.
More Than Happy
dsmnsn, 06/28/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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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!
Good Car but Not Sure about Gas Mileage
Marie, 09/10/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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!
very nice
the woodster, 06/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/Navigation, Summer Tires (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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.
Where is the quality?
John, 12/23/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I have been in the automotive business for 15 years. I have owned or leased almost every make vehicle including Toyota, Ford, GM and Honda. This Honda Civic is my 3rd Honda. Of all the vehicles I have owned, by far I have had the most problems with Honda's. The engine and transmission may be smooth and reliable, but the little annoying problems like the constant flickering of the check engine lights (all 3 have had this problem). Very disappointed and frustrating. I've had less problems on my GM owned vehicles - far less! These vehicles are riding on the reputation of Honda's many years ago. Believe it or not, many American vehicles have surpassed the so called Honda quality. DISAPPOINT
Great MPG
francious, 07/21/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have almost 40,000 miles on this ride. I sold a Mercedes C car because I drive so many miles and was only getting 26 MPG. I routinely get 38.9 mpg, never going below 36 and attaining 41.6 mpg on one trip. A larger tank would be great as I have to fill up every third day. I have had no problems with the engine, drive train, body, or trim. My only disappointment has been the drivers seat which has a one inch tear along a seam. It is very comfortable on good roads, a little less so on bumpy roads. At less than 20 grand for a fully optioned fuel sipper, it is a better deal than one of the hybrids.
Honest Assessment
JoeBlowConsumer, 09/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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)
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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.
2008 Civic Hybrid
Leon Gonnering, 06/10/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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15,000 miles and no problem what so ever. Gas mileage is very good, at $4.00 per gallon it's worth it. Handling is crisp but steering is a little too sensitive at highway speeds. Performance is all I expected, now if the front seats weren't so hard and the road noise as loud I couldn't find anything to fault.
All Around Winner!
Dave, 06/19/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I've had this car now for 1 month and 1300 miles, and I'm loving it. You won't find a better combination of acceleration, handling, looks, reliability, and practicality at the 20k price point. I always look forward to driving it. For a 2.0 L 4cyl with only a rated 139 lb-ft of torque, the pull even from low rpm in any of the first 4 gears is surprisingly strong. Wind it out to 7-8k rpm and you feel like your driving a F1 race car! This car is every bit as quick and much more nimble than the V6 '02 Maxima it replaced. I've experienced 28-29 mpg thus far, which I feel is plenty decent given the performance this car delivers. I'd recommend it to anyone!
Comparing to a Prius
Simon, 07/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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My wife has a Prius and I have the Civic. The Civic's gas engine runs more than the Prius' so it's not as fuel efficient but still VERY good at 44 mpg 90% city driving. The Prius shuts off its gas engine whenever it has an opportunity but the Civic does it only when the car is stopped at "D" or at VERY light throttle. If the car is in "Park", the gas engine will keep running, unlike the Prius. It's much more fun-to-drive than the Prius thanks to its sportier ride and handling. It doesn't have as many gadgets to play with but it has all the essentials. If your only concern is fuel economy, buy a Prius. If you want more fun while saving gas, get a Civic Hybrid.. shorter wait, too! 6wks vs 8+ wks
Disappointed
hdapt, 12/24/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Buyer beware. I am very disappointed. The most troublesome problem with the car is that there is a significant, and very distracting, vibration in the steering wheel, drivers seat, and middle console when the car is at a resting idle. This alone makes me dislike this car. The car has been in for service 3 times. American Honda Corps position on the problem is that it is within manufacturing standards. There is also a significant vibration in the steering wheel and roughness at highway speeds. The road noise is loud. This car does NOT get 34 mpg, 30 at best. I would not buy this car again. I would recommend you test drive multiple cars and read many customer reviews.
Sweet Ride
Vtecdude21, 08/26/2009
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Don't believe those reviews of the car being anything less than great. Honda consistently builds solidly built products. This car really is a joy. I am a college student, so the extra space afforded by the 4 door is helpful, although if anyone is not restricted by space I would recommend the coupe. It is far more attractive and I will most likely go for that when the lease is up. The car is quite low on torque to be honest, but one the cams switch over the car really becomes a beast and the sound is beautiful. If you do not like revving up your engine past 6k then you will never enjoy this car, and you might as well look elsewhere. Great ride, smooth, reliable, decently quick.
Lovely, cute
Baltz K, 09/13/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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!
Should have bought one sooner
5forfighting, 06/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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.
True Cost of Ownership
Umi, 09/14/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Honda Civic 2008 EX 4 door sedan - Bought on 04/30/2008. Right now has 21800 miles on it. As of today spent $857. Brakes changed on 21000 miles and cost me $507. The tires are fine and I have a plan to drive until 37000 miles at least. No mechanic failure as of today. Drove from DC to NH and GOT 41 MPG. I was surprised really. The real cost of ownership is higher than Edmunds wrote. Let's see: At 18500 miles air filter changed=$230; Plus regular oil&oil filter changes as of today I spent $120; Plus brakes (4 brakes, Plus rotor cleaning) changed at 21000 miles and it cost me $507. Take a look for the numbers if you know how to count and save your money. Honda is practical and economy car.
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!
Best car I have owned
arcticracer, 10/21/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought our Civic at the peak of the gas prices in 2008 in Anchorage. The trip home a week later 350 miles, I got almost 47 MPG. Now with 15K miles, our overall MPG is over 33. That's with studded snow tires half the year which drop it to about 30. 20-50 below temps here are routine, and the Civic has a GREAT heater we really depend on. It is a blast to drive, ours has a 5-speed (hard to find), and it drives best if you short shift to use the ample torque of the smooth as silk engine. It doesn't lug or stumble even at 1000 RPM. Steering is nimble, sporty, and neutral. Only gripes: Poor radio, doesn't handle multiple strong stations well, and wipers-only 1 intermittent setting.
Problem starting
Jonas, 12/23/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This is a brand-new 2008 Civic, only 4 months old, 10k-km (6k miles) yet it has more problems starting than my 15 year old Chrysler. As soon as the cool weather hit - bam, ran into trouble. You have to crank and crank and crank it before it finally starts and then it runs roughly before finally idling. Sometimes I crank it and just stop and wait before trying again. Today it was -15C (5F) and the engine would not even turn over. I turned the key all the way to "start" - nothing. Engine would not even respond. I am very disappointed in this car. If I can't depend on it to start in the cold weather, what else can go wrong?
Buy a civic thinking it will b amazing...
Megh, 10/19/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in May of 2008, 8 thousand miles later I needed new brakes in the front. Got literally yelled at for driving the car too hard. 8000 miles later, need new brakes again, go into new dealership, they tell me my calipers are defective. 2 months later there is a creaking from my front right, dealer says defective axle. My experience with this car is that it has a lot of defective parts, and Honda just doesn't seem to care anymore. I also drive an 88 prelude si, and the old clutch felt better then the brand new one on the civic.
Honda Civic 2008
dave, 02/03/2010
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Front brakes grab unevenly, right front side vibrate and make noise braking on uneven pavement. Muffler exhaust makes putt-putt sound. Have 5K miles on it. Otherwise good car.
GreatDeal
ddetroit, 07/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Never thought a small car could be as comfortable and fun to drive as this one. Whenever someone drives the car they are impressed by the power and handling of the car. My husband will purchase one in Feb. of 2009 he likes it so much, unless something better comes along.
Great Buy / Value / Long Term investment
Catlanta, 12/24/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car. My last car was a 1999 BMW 323i & I had a maintenance problem with the car about 2x a year (at least). So when I started looking I wanted something that was affordable, yet reliable & looked good as well. I thought there was no way I would be able to find a car like that. I looked at the Toyota Camry, but it didn't have the acceleration or the exterior look I wanted. Then I found a manual 2008 Civic & took it for a test drive. I fell in love. It had great acceleration, I loved the interior / dash, & the outside looked good as well. I was sold. I bought a fully loaded 2008 Civic & still happy
A Blast to Drive
MNRod54, 09/24/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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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.
Good car, Good price
b13, 11/02/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car, owned since new. Low cost of ownership; I have not spent any money other than for oil changes (20k on car). The cockpit design is great, more storage space than needed. Fuel mileage is a steady 29-30mpg, 40mpg is attainable on the highway. Very stable in corners. The stock tires (Bridgestone) do not last very long. Replacements with a higher tread wear should be purchased. The A-pillar blocks a greater portion of your viewable area, more so than a standard A- pillar. This can be dangerous in areas of high foot traffic. Acceleration in the lower RPM's can cause cringing. However, above 4.5k the car has plenty of power for acceleration. Road noise is pronounced.
Great car, my second Civic
Steve, 06/12/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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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.
Best Choice
J Mitchell, 06/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my purchase of this Civic. I use it for mostly city driving, and still get better than 31 mpg a tank, highlighted by a 38.4 tank on the highway. So far, very reliable, no surprises. It is able to accomplish all tasks I ask of it, including transporting bikes with a trunk rack. It has a very receptive pick up when necessary, but no sports sedan by any means. I like the interior styling overall, like all the storage compartments. Radio is decent, wouldn't mind a 6 cd changer instead of the single slot. For exterior styling, I'm a big fan but I think the wing spoiler is a must, keeps it from looking like grandma's car.
Great Car - In Most Situations
BigJon, 01/01/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm writing this review to call out one design problem with the Civic. On a long trip the front seats are downright painful. We took a 600 mile trip at Thanksgiving, my wife (5'6") drove down and I (6'1") drove back and we both developed a pain which lasted for about 24 hours afterward. We tried multiple driving positions but to no avail. It was bad enough that we'll never use that car on a long trip again. We got just under 35 miles to the gallon going 80 mph and fully loaded, which was great, but again - if I had purchased this car for a lot of long haul driving I'd already be looking for a replacement. Mileage around town has been disappointing - about 25 mpg.
Good car
MMartens, 02/16/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I purchased my Honda Civic EX-L w/16500 miles in 1/2010.So far so good.It's a nice little car my EX-L has all the bells and whistles on it the only thing missing is the navigation and I have a garmin for that anyway.With only 16500 miles on the car you would think that the 30000 mile OME tires would be good.Trust me they are not.I just replaced them with Goodyear triple tred tires it makes a world of difference with handeling in snow and rain,the OME tires were HORRIBLE.I drive both highway and city mostly city and I've averaged about 30mpg not bad.The inside is nice and the 2 tier dash is easy to get use to I think I like better than the traditional gauges.It's so far been a great car.
Great car but....
relay4bl, 12/03/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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The 2008 Civic LX is a great little car to drive around. Ive had no major problems to date except for the one Im going to talk about later. It drives well and handles the road nicely. I drive a mix of city and highway to get to work. Road noise is a slight issue but you want to eliminate it, buy a luxury car and pay more $$$. The stock tires are cheap (go figure) and youll probably replace them around 25K 35K miles if youre not an aggressive driver. The only problem Ive had and is an issue on the two previous years models is a cracked engine block. This doesnt happen to all Civics in the model years I mentioned, but there are enough for Honda to send out a bulletin about it
Forget the LX/EX, get the Si!
Dave M., 12/30/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/Summer Tires (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Let me start by saying I currently also own an '07 civic coupe ex. Also owned an '07 civic hybrid. Traded in the hybrid for the Si after 9 months of driving boredom. Had a modified 350hp awd car prior, and thought I was over the performance bug. Well, the Si is quick enough to satisfy your desires for speed, without giving you much more than that. It's now the cheapest of the viable sport compact offerings, yet yields the best MPG, and lowest sticker price. Handling is also great and significantly better than the ex. The ex was just as much better than the civic hybrid. I put on lightweight wheels and tires and got noticeable improvement in acceleration. City/Hwy MPG has been around 25/30.
First Honda
Dawn, 06/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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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.
Great car for today's high gas prices
Ben, 07/17/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Already have 3200 miles on the odometer. While I haven't gotten the 40+mpg results, I have been averaging 38 mpg driving the speed limit. With my commute of 80 miles round trip five days a week, I'd be saving over $4000 over five years (in today's $4.50 per gallon gas price) compared to the 2007 Accord V6 it replaced that gets 27 mpg in conservative driving.
Good Car But Could Be Great If
HA, 01/01/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Goodies: great looks. Great mpg 36-38 hwy@70+mph 30 city. Great handling compared 2 corolla/sentra and other competitors. Highly sensitive steering-feels good. Enjoy driving. Instrument panel is different -l ike it very much. 5SP trans keeps rpm to minimum even @ high speeds. Bad Points: very poor sound insulation - high road noise. Cheap interior, scratchy plastic, lack of padding - rattling sounds. Poor brakes - may be due to 5 SP auto. Stiff suspension - uncomfortable. Exterior paint is very thin - scratches and flakes easily. Poor sounds - very bad with radio. Okay with CD/aux. An economical car.
Its a overpriced matchbox toy
Choopacabra, 12/27/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The navigation is a waste of money, Get a tomtom. Its noisy, slow, and fragile. Tires wont last, wheel bearings are cheap, and its leather heated seats are pathetic. The 350 watt stereo just plain blows. I regret buying this car and I will be trading it in as soon as its warranty service is complete.
Nice car.
evped, 10/01/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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)
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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
Can't beat it for the money
dancingoutlaw, 01/04/2010
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I owned two Infiniti G35 coupes before I purchased this car (times got tough). I don't think there is a better car out there for the money. I consistently get close to 30 mpg in town and the car handles almost as well as my G35's and that is no joke. The seats are actually more comfortable than the G35's, holding you in place firmly but offering great support during longer trips. I would highly recommend this car. It looks great, it performs great, it's a blast to drive in the curvy, mountain roads near my home, the vtec motor absolutely howls from 5500-8000 rpm, it has plenty of interior room and a huge trunk. You just can't beat it with Honda's reliability to boot.
Great MPG in OKC
Russell, 10/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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.
Not up to the mark
greg, 01/08/2010
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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The mileage is not that good. On average it gives only 35 and in winter its worse. Its only around 30 or some times less. Even Honda sent out a settlement notice for the poor mileage. Initially the mileage was good when u drive on hwy, but within city is not that good. Also the auto stop feature doesn't work always. And when u are in a slope the vehicle goes back even when the transmission is in drive. Overall very dissatisfied with the the price I paid for, i.e. almost 24k for a small car.
Nice car...
matt_landers, 07/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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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.
08 Civic EX-L
Tom, 01/06/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Great car. Went from a 97 Crown Vic P71 to this and love the gas mileage. Rides nice and is sporty looking. I am 6'2 and thought I would lose headroom with the sunroof but I did not. I fit very nice in it.
Just bought another Honda!
m1e1b1s1, 06/03/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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We had planned 3 years ago to purchase a truck when we paid off our Accord, however with gas prices as they are. We were looking at either a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic, Honda of course won out! We now own 3 Hondas, our Daughter has a 94 Civic, which still runs GREAT with 170K (she's a teenager), our Accord is great as well..it's only 3 years old :-) I just LOVE my new Civic. It's roomy, amazingly not much smaller than our 2005 Accord, we had thought another Accord, however our teen will be graduating and off to college, leaving my DH, myself and our 8 yo son, so a Civic is big enough. We look forward to many years with our Hondas!
Nice Car for the $$$
SteelersFan, 06/06/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Getting rid of my Tacoma due to gas prices was hard. Best truck made. As sad as it is to say , you can't go wrong with a Honda or Toyota and with gas prices soaring, the Civic is much better looking than the Corolla. Yes, they both make cars with better gas mileage, but you still have to like what you drive. That's why I chose the Civic Si. I've only owned it for about a week, but the engineering is second to none. Some of the interior parts are a little cheap, but what do you want for $21,500? Great car if you're looking for fuel economy and still want some performance. Just know: you have to use premium fuel, so that negates some of your fuel savings.
Excellent Choice
ZTA114, 06/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Just purchased the civic two weeks ago, switching from a 1997 Honda Accord EX. I always found my Accord to be very reliable and well equipped, but at first I looked at companies outside of Honda including Ford, Volvo, Toyota, Scion, and Mazda. After test-driving these other vehicles, I realized how much more quality there is in Hondas. I have enjoyed every minute of my new civic, especially the gas mileage. Being that my Accord was an older model, gas mileage was average and I can really feel the difference. Even with gas at a high, it only costs me less than $45 to fill up. Love the speedometer. It was definitely hard to get used to at first, but can't live without it now.
Best Civic Yet!
Richie K, 06/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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For all you folks who are searching for the 'Ideal' all around vehicle, this is it. This is my second review of this 2008 Civic LX and after 3000 miles since my last I can report that this is the best choice for a compact car I've ever made. Quiet, comfortable and economical. Most of my driving is on the interstate with consistent speed (68mph). I have seen an average of 41+ mpg on my 168 mile round trip per day. Comfort is excellent for a vehicle of this size. Noise levels are low and you can't even hear the engine at high speed. It also runs considerable slower than my previous 2001 Civic EX (2200 rpm at 70 mph). Workmanship is superb. I have to fight my wife to drive this Civic.
Spectacular
Obinna, 07/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This car has given me faith in compact cars. Before I bought this car I never liked compacts since I'm a tall dude. But the space in the care is remarkable. The drive is notable as well as its smooth cornering at sharp bends. Honda,once again, has lived up to expectation.
Honda Civic is an excellent choice...
Jay, 01/07/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I purchased a 2008 Honda Civic LX in Aug of 2008. 4000 miles later, I am still extremely satisfied with my purchase. When gas prices hit almost $4/gal in the summer of '08, fuel economy was a top priority. This Civic looks good, is fun to drive, and yes, does do well on gas. Fuel economy does depend on what kind of driving you are doing and how you drive, but I have been averaging around 35 mpg... but have gotten over 40mpg on more than one tank. I liked the look of the Civic and researched the car in depth, and found that used models were holding their value so well on the car lots that it made sense to buy a brand new model... my very first "new" car in fact.
Great Economy Car
MiamiDriver, 01/05/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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My 2008 Civic is the 4th Honda I've owned. It seems to continue Honda's fine tradition of stylish, economical, reliable transportation.
49+ MPG almost daily
Mike Naumann, 07/18/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I drive 70 miles round trip each day to and from work. If I am not rushed, I can get over 49 MPG. I can hardly believe what an investment I have made.