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Wonderful car!
Charles, 03/03/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I have been a loyal Toyota owner since 1996, but I bought my first Honda because of its clever interior and nice exterior design. It is much quieter in the Civic EX cabin than in the Prius or Corolla cabin. I love the split dash display, the extra storage nooks on the dash and center console, the large windshield. The ride is wonderfully smooth and quiet. I also love the speed-sensitive volume control. The small storage spot under the heater control was just perfect for my Sirius radio, and I love the auxiliary input below the 12-volt outlet. My only real disappointment is the low fuel efficiency. With my Tercel, I was getting 42 mpg composite. With the Civic EX, I get only 33 mpg.
The perfect small car
arcticracer, 02/15/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This little car is a gem. My first criteria was MPG, but I got way more than I expected. It was hard to find one with a manual, but I am old school (52 yrs) and prefer it by far. After over 7000 Alaska miles I have averaged 33.7 MPG. On the highway in summer I have reached over 46. With a set of General Altimax Arctic studded tires my Civic sticks to the gnarly Alaska winter roads like glue. Snow tires cost 5 MPG. Handling is precise, sporty, and steering balanced and neutral, leaning slightly toward oversteer. With over 6 months of ice and snow, I have been amazed with the sure-footed habits of the Civic. My wife also loves driving it.
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Accident waiting to happen
Kate, 09/17/2007
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Very disappointed in Honda. The Civic design makes it impossible to actually see the hood of the car while driving and this is even with the seat raised so much your head nearly hits the roof of the car. Honda says it's aerodynamic but I think it is inconvenient, makes parking very difficult and really unsafe. Honda says you will learn to sense the end of the car but I say RUN!
Awesome Vehicle
Linda256, 07/25/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I drove a Maxima SE until it was totaled in a crash. I went smaller due to gas mileage. Looked at & considered Scion tC & Subaru Impreza & Accord Coupe. The Civic won on looks, trim level & handling. I definitely made the right decision. I fill up once every other week & absolutely love driving it. There's a couple of blind spots, but once you get used to them, they are not a problem. Stereo system is awesome. This car has exceeded my expectations, especially going from a V6 to a small 4 cyl. I plain old have "fun" driving it. I added the auto-dimming mirror w/compass (dealer installed).
Amazing ride!
Deltaflaze, 09/23/2007
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I have loved every moment of driving this car. I've only had it for a few days or so and it's been an amazing experience. I'm a college student who commutes and works at a hospital and it's been amazing. No problems yet and I don't expect any with a Honda.
Bang for the buck!
Love this Car, 04/08/2009
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I've been having nothing but fun driving this car. Moved from a civic EX to the Si. No regrets whatsoever...so far. Of course, I'm taking a hit on MPG, but not nearly as bad as I thought. On the road, my scan gauge is averaging 35 mpg each day. That's mostly highway. But is this fun to drive. Makes my daily commute much more enjoyable. Bought it new for $18,129. Excellent price!! And it's great looking. Really happy with the deal.
Gas milage
Lou, 06/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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The car is well built and fit and finish is very good. The figure I provided for miles driven is from past experience. This Honda has 800 miles on the odometer. I am not pleased with the gas mileage. I did not check the first fill up, but I got 31 MPG on the second and 26 MPG on the third. The little booklet that is provided for fast reference indicates I can check average fuel mileage, but this feature is not available on my car. I am a retiree who drives very reasonably.
EXL-Man w/nav
Arun R, 03/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this about car a couple of weeks ago an I just love the fact it gets good gas mileage, but still is nicely appointed. I was looking at other cars like the a used TSX and the new Accord. I opted for this car because of it's great gas mileage and good looks. I have to be honest I live in Chicago and don't drive that much, but when I do I want to know that I'm driving something that gets decent gas mileage. I know I could have probably gotten a used car, but their aren't a lot of used Honda's out there with Nav. I'm very happy that I got this car. The nav has come in handy numerous times. I don't know how I got along without it.
Not a bad little car
Pauly, 03/16/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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We wanted to go green. We didn't know how we'd adjust coming from 2 new Audi A4 quattros (a 98 and 05). We got this and we don't regret it. It has enough zip. It's comfortable & roomy enough for 4 adults. I've only filled the tank 5 times. The first 4 I averaged about 36/37 MPG. This last one I did about 38 MPG. (402 miles on 10.5 gallons). Not bad comparing to my Audi but not the 40/45 advertised. The car was bucking this afternoon. Don't know what it is. I have about 1,500 miles on it now and it's not the first time it's happened. Overall I like the car and like the economy payment and low gas cost. We must all conserve folks. Buy economical. We liked it better than the Prius.
Honda Coupe 2008
Linda, 10/23/2007
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Car is very sporty & accelerates & handles quite smoothly. Bucket seats mold to you & are quite comfortable. A power seat would be desirable. Trunk is roomy with fold down seats adding to space. I like the speedometer out in front by windshield so you don't have to look down. Center console armrest slides forward (nice feature) but slips back when you lean on it (should lock in place). Mileage is great. Overall quality & design is excellent! I love driving my civic.
Who needs a Porshe for FUN!
RonBhamAL, 07/26/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/Nav (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I have driven mostly luxury cars (BMW 325, IS250) and after 3 months still can't believe how great this car is. I have to remind myself I am in a economy car. Well-mannered, fast, comfortable. I get more looks than I did in my lux cars. Yes, I opted for the loaded SI/NAV and added blk leather, tinted windows. Civic SI is bringing sexy back! And valet guys fight to park it.
EX-L 2008 So far, so good...
Kevman, 11/03/2007
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Got my EX-L 2 weeks ago. First tank of gas highway driving 34MPG. Very happy with that. Seat not the most comfortable, but OK. Needs Lumbar support. Pickup not too good, but to be expected. Alot of fun to drive. Should have auto-dimming mirror on EX-L model.
2008 Honda Civic EX
Okamotosan, 02/19/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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All future Honda buyers, BEWARE! I bought my car merely a year ago and since about 6 months ago, it has been making sounds like there is a horse under the hood. Last week, it LOST most of what little power it had (could only go 25mph) and the dealer said that nothing was wrong with it. Then, 5 days later, the damn thing stalled in the middle of an intersection. I had to get out and push then have it towed! And when I take it in for repair, the car doesn't act up so they say that everything checks out fine. I can't sell it because the economy is so bad and plus it WILL give trouble to it's new owner.
Think twice
Laura, 11/04/2007
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my third Honda. I loved the other cars (Accords) and bought the Civic mainly to increase gas mileage due to long commute and high marks for reliability and safety. But, there are several things that are truly annoying. The main problem is the front seats are very uncomfortable. After 45 mins of driving my back was hurting due to the hardness of the seat and the way it pushes in your sides to mold you into the seat. There's no "give." Another big problem is the side door frame blocking you view while driving and especially while turning. Not being able to see the front of the car (end of the hood) is a big problem in trying to park, turn etc. Maybe you eventually get used to it.
2008 Honda Civic Sedan
R-U-Cirius, 06/22/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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1st time I drove this car, I was impressed but not sold. After I test drove the Mazda3(base model, manual trans.) 3 days later, I was leaning towards it. I collected my tribe later that day and since we'd be driving past the Honda dealer on the way, I decided to give the Civic another look. Boy I'm glad I did! We were all fairly impressed with the Civic, particularly the backseat leg room. After the 2nd test drive of the Mazda3 (auto trans this time) we made a unanimous family decision. The styling, particularly the ugly taillight design, tight legroom and general ho-hum design, led us back to the Civic. I couldn't be happier after buying a Civic. Great value, in my opinion the best in class!
Happy New Civic Owner
NewHondaOwner, 11/09/2007
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I test drove a number of cars, including the Prius, the Accord, a Mazda 3, a Camry, a MazdaSpeed 3, and a Ford Focus. For the price, it can't be beat. Just an amazing car for an amazing deal. It handled better than any of those cars. Not quite as comfortable as the Camry, but it's a lot cheaper.
Should have kept my 93 Accord
Bob, 03/01/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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If Honda made a 90-93 Accord again I would buy in a second. My 93 with nearly 300K miles ran like the day I bought it. It got better mileage than my 08 civic with same driving routine. Best I've gotten is 27.5 mpg. Civics air conditioner varies temp abut 20 degrees. Barely keeps car cool in So. CA summers. Nearly impossible to clean inside of front and rear windows which haze over from all the plastics out gassing in summer heat. Lots of road noise. Very disappointed overall. Dealer can't find anything wrong. Surprise, surprise. This is my 5th and probably my last Honda. I also have an 03 Odyssey with which I get 22 to 24.5 mpg cruising at 80.
Very happy with the 2008 Civic
Bravesirrobin, 11/05/2007
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I recently decided to get rid of my VW Passat and get something more reliable. I loved how the Passat handled, but the Honda Civic seems just as good. My Passat was sluggish to get going and stopping quickly. The Civic is much peppier and easier to come to a quick stop. Great car for the money.
What a great car...
MplsDriver, 03/17/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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This is the kind of car you look forward to driving every day. I'm at about 400 miles now and look forward to every time I can get onto a curvy road. Daily driving around town is just fine, but I just calculated my miles/gallon (city) and it came in at 19.38? I'm hoping this will get better once the engine is broken in. My only other complaint would be the seat comfort. I have a herniated lower disk in my back and the shape of the seat is kind of harsh on my back...once again I'm hoping this gets better as the car breaks in. Other than that, this car is awesome! I was also considering a 2005 Lexus IS 300 w/ 27K miles (for the same price), but the Si just seemed like a better choice.
Amazing
Bucfan47, 03/05/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have only 400 miles so far, but can't be any happier. This is my 9th Honda since 1988, and this car is amazing. The style, gas mileage, functionality. I traded a 201 Civic EX with 228,000 miles. What a difference
Why all of the bad press?
Danilo Umali, 12/29/2007
2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I have traded-in my 2004 Honda S2000 because I needed more space. This car gives up very little in terms of handling and performance. I love the way the car looks and the exclusivity of owning one. I guess I am a little too old (31) for the Fast and Furious look, but everything thing added to the car has a purpose and has been engineered as such. I imagine that this car is marketed to a select few, but I hope Honda keeps the Mugen cars coming stateside. I also love the color. This is the first car I have owned that is not white, silver or black.
Excellent summer car
kls, 04/22/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Overall we love our Honda Civic. It has been a good durable car that is good on gas mileage. However, for those of you who live in frigid areas... buyer beware. From groggy starts to a slowly warming engine to poor traction on ice and snow... winter will be a bit of a challenge.
Simply sweet
John16, 03/18/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This is my 8th Honda, and couldn't be happier. I love everything about this car. Looks, gas mileage, reliability, too much to type. If you're thinking of a car that gives you great gas mileage, fun to drive, reliability, this is a must see.
Wow, Si vs Ex...what a difference!
civicracer32, 03/06/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/Summer Tires (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I've owned a Civic EX 2007 model for 10k miles now, and just traded in another 07 Civic hybrid for the Si. Wow. This thing is like a whole different car than the EX. The car surges forward with throttle input where the EX has a delay and doesn't seem to have near the torque. The Si actually feels quicker than it is. The handling difference between the Si and Ex is even more pronounced. It sticks like glue and feels very "planted" throughout the corners. I absoultely love this car and recommend anyone who is looking at an EX to at least drive one of these if your budget will allow you to take a small jump in price to be able to buy one of these.
Best purchase made in 2008
lj82, 03/29/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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My Civic has great pick up for getting on the highway. I commute to work about 26 miles a day, and my gas mileage is outstanding.
A Blast to Drive
dustin, 03/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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For the money this is hands down the best car I could have chose. Everyone I have drove in this car has been impressed with its get up and go as well as its handling. No one can believe that it is a Civic. I wanted something that was economical but sporty. Originally I was going to purchase the coupe but after seeing the sedan I had to choose it. The sedan does not lose any performance to the coupe yet makes it easier to get things in and out of the back seat. I am more than pleased with my choice.
Honda Civic EX-L Auto w/ Navi
Adam, 07/29/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This is a great car. I am 17 and bought my first car. The two tier dashboard is convenient and the navigation is relatively good. The trunk size is generous given its coupe body structure. Of course the main point is the mpg rating. Even before having broken it in I get a combined 41 mpg (with A/C on the entire time), even though I do a little more highway than city. In addition the seats are comfortable in the back and in the front, even for me (I'm 5'11"). I love the styling, and the air conditioning is good. I even got cold in like 91 degree weather. I shall also admit the windshield wipers to be cool. I haven't found anything bad about this car yet so if anyone does I would like to know.
Better than expected
Klein, 06/21/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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We bought the hybrid civic new in 12/07. After 6500 miles I am more impressed than the day I bought it. My best MPG is to date is 58.5! That's 600.7 miles when I filled up I could only fit 10.26 gallons in the tank. I have twice averaged 56 MPG and easily can do 50-53 MPG. It is all in how you drive these cars, I spend a lot of time keeping momentum and if you are at speeds less than 45 mph you can very lightly press the throttle pedal and run only on the electric motor. I love this car! Great fuel mileage and Honda build quality.
Wowwowowowowow
mugenized, 03/18/2008
2008 Honda Civic MUGEN Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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First of all the only one i even considered is the mugen. Well why because i wont see hundreds of them on the road also because of the .92 g's on the skid-pad stereo rocks way better than what you think you would get for the money blows my 2008 vw r32 stereo out the water but let's get to business this car handles great. The eighteen inch mugen rims look awesome in the graphite look against the fiji blue paint which is by far the best color on the civic si. Great gas mileage so far about 27 mpg. Wonderful exhaust note especially when it hits vtec. About as fun as it can get for 28k which is a bit steep for any civic but i know the resale will be great go ahead buy one you will love it addictive
Won't buy anything else
Crystal, 04/25/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I love this car - from the large digital speedometer that is easily in view, to the voice-activated navigation system, to the PC card input that allows me to play MP3s saved to the card on my computer... it is just awesome. I get excellent gas mileage, which I track very specifically (because I drive the car for work and am reimbursed for gas). I frequently get better MPG than advertised (29 hwy).
SI Is a great buy
volcomzero, 03/18/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan w/Summer Tires (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I am the type of person who researches everything going into purchasing a car. After 2 months of researching cars my buddy and I came across the Honda CIVIC SI Sedan. This Car is amazing!! I will never not own a Honda after this car and this car is fast for being a four door sedan. The car shifts great, when it RPMS passed 6000 VTEC kicks in and its amazing. For the price, I paid $19300 but I had to include extended warranties over 7 years 150,000 miles, that alone was 4500 dollars and with taxes, all in all, paid $25000. This is a great car, gas I am getting 32 highway and 27 city, comfortable seats, and once you drive it you will never want to drive anything else. GREAT CAR!!
Great Car
Lewis, 03/20/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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After 20 years of driving small 4- cylinder pickups, this car is a joy. I wanted to finally get something fun to drive and with the stick shift, this is it. Practical, inexpensive, fuel efficient, great styling and outstanding engineering/manufacturing quality. I found that I disagreed with virtually all the complaints I read in the owner reviews. Of course, my last car (er.. truck) wasn't a Beamer either so I'm easy.
Best working car
ausome working car, 04/23/2009
2008 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This car is one of a kind I got mine when I turned 16 and I'm still loving it. I have not once had a problem with it whatsoever. It's real quiet too when you're driving unlike other loud cars. The gas by the way is amazing - I cut a lot of money off spending for gas because this car does a good job on it. Also if you like to work on cars for shows this civic is the ultimate car to do it to. I installed subs, neons, lambo doors, suicide seats, interior neon, and put things on the motor for speed. It is a great car to work on.
First Honda....Not the Last!
dspears, 03/20/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Just traded a 2006 Jetta Diesel for this beauty. What a great car. I am especially glad now that diesel is over 4.00 here. I saw an earlier post that trashed the transmission....mine is flawless. Smooth shifting...I was really surprised by the low rpms at 62 mph, around 2000. I am 6', and this car is super comfortable. Gas mileage is a little less than the jetta, but it will more that even out with the price difference. Combined first tank mpg was 36. I have a 07 yukon xl, and an 06 2500 chev duramax, this is by far my favorite to drive. Huge trunk, nice stereo, I really love this car.
Going Green
gamecockrph, 06/04/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Entering 3rd month of ownership and this car is delivering the mileage I hoped for. I commute 75 miles round trip and vs. the small SUV I traded in for this I am saving $30 plus weekly. It rides well, is plenty roomy and my worst tank was the first tank at 38.5 mpg. Best tankful 47 mpg. Love passing the gas stations.
Pretty Good So Far!
SChow, 03/17/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I've only had my car a couple weeks so it's hard to comment on things like MPG. Still on the first tank of gas, and I've gotten 170+ miles and the gauge is still a tad bit above 1/2. But everything is great about this car. The interior is so much nicer than the other cars I tested, but I did notice a couple small fit and finish issues, but nothing major. I will have to get used to not being able to see the hood of my car so it'll be a bit of a pain to parallel park for a while here. I'll also have to mention the manual gearbox as it has a pretty short and precise shifting action and feels good. The clutch is pretty user friendly for a newbie like me and overall the car feels pretty sporty.
Reliable Sedan
Norman Matoza, 12/30/2007
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I just bought recently my 2008 Honda Civic LXi 1.8 just one week. The best qualities that I like on this car is fuel cunsumption, space, comfort, and the power of the engine is like 2.0 liter.
Black Beauty
gary, 08/05/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Had every intention of keeping my 2001 Civic EX another 5 years - it was totaled in an accident in June. While shopping for used Civics I discovered high prices due to extraordinary resale value (and current price of gas)! So I now own this incredible black, 2008 EX! Just turned 1000 miles and it is my opinion that this just might be the best car ever sold in the U.S.!
Hi tech in a compact package
HI on Hybrid, 12/08/2007
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Got 42.75 mpg on 1st fillup for mixed driving. Almost no difference in ride and performance from regular small car. Funky dash, really deep and low with 2-tiered display that needs getting used to. Long dash makes it impossible to see front end and low dash will hinder long-legged front passengers. Smaller trunk and no flip back seats due to battery pack location. Almost everything is std. including excellent stereo, alloy wheels, tilt steering, cruise control. Please check out a hybrid before buying a regular small or mid- size car. Gas savings and tax credit makes up for price premium. Best of all, you really don't sacrifice in terms of ride and performance.
Best Car EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jake C, 04/25/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Forget the nay say! This car ROCKS!!! My Mom bought it for me as a gift when she found out she was terminal :-( I went from a 95 Taurus with 200K and rust up the doors to a 2008 Civic w only 12K! I love driving this car! Only complaint seems to be the gas mileage, way better than the American junk Taurus was, but not as good as my old Honda CRX. The stereo sounds best with really heavy metal like Slayer or WASP or Satyricon. On the highway this thing cruises with LOW ROAD NOISE despite others complaints, I don't get the "road noise" complaint maybe it's cuz compared to my old heap this car is a Rolls Royce! Honda makes superior cars and I will drive this car for years. Thanx Mom! I love you!
Excellent
honda from now on, 12/07/2007
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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I have been driving this car for the past month and I love it. I took two long trips and during one I got 31 mpg. The other was a whopping 34.8 mpg I am loving this at the pump. The car is fun to drive and is very peppy. I came from a large SUV and although the ride is quite different, I wouldn't trade my Honda for anything.
Could be better
Could be better, 03/21/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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I love the interior of the car. It handles very well and enjoy the ride. Now, when comparing the exterior and interior design of the Civic Si and the Civic from Europe, you can see that the North American Honda Civic needs much improvement. Nonetheless, the Civic Si compared to other U.S automobiles of its class, is far beyond its competition. It would be great to see the European Civic in the U.S as a special edition for 2009, or as an alternative option for the Civic Si. Honda U.S is the only to offer 2 types of Civic Si's: the sedan and the coupe. Then, I must say, why not introduce a third, a hatchback! Nonetheless, I love my Civic Si and will be mine for a very long time :)
Great styling for a sedan
nana, 06/26/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Just bought the civic and love it. We chose the civic over the Sentra due to the amount of head room with a sunroof while sitting in the back seat. With two men 6'3" this has to be considered. The Civic is so sleek and looks like a European car. The handling is smooth and full of energy. The back seat has plenty of leg room. It is hard finding a small car to accommodate tall people comfortably. The car handles smoothly and quickly. I know this car will still be parked in our driveway 10 years from now, Lord Willing. The car we just replaced was a 12 yr old Accord due to an accident. We are thrilled with the interior design. Would have liked a locking glove compartment.
Couldn't Be Happier
Nic, 08/06/2008
2008 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
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Traded in a gas-guzzling SUV for my Civic Si and couldn't be happier. I love the small steering wheel, relatively short throw shifter, exhaust sound and the handling. Seeing how well it handles the ride is actually fairly comfortable for this type of car. The exhaust isn't loud and weed-eater-like but it has a nice hum to it at 6000rpm's. I've been averaging around 32 mpg @ 75 mph.
Will Never Go Back
HondaOwner, 05/13/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I've owned my 2008 Honda Civic for a year now and I will never go back to any other brand of car. It looks great, it's comfortable, it's reliable, it's cost efficient and very fun to drive (especially if you're in a hurry...but please drive safely)!
Nice car but....
Dave, 05/17/2009
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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I have owned this vehicle for 1 year and have about 29,000 miles on it. The vehicle handles good. Gas mileage is good. I was rear ended at 10mph by a Jeep Cherokee and the vehicle suffered a lot of damage. I was told that the steel in the civic is not as strong as other vehicles I guess for weight? Any way not too impressed. Happy I leased it for 24 months and can't wait to get out of the lease. I suggest leasing and if you like the vehicle buy it after the lease is up, if you don't like it you can return it like I will. I need something fuel efficient and fun to drive this is not as fun.
Best car on the market
steve, 08/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Drove both Civic Hybrid & Prius before buying. Civic is quieter; has fewer distractions for operator; and gets even better mileage than advertised. We have taken several 400 mile trips and find the Civic to be stable and effortless on the highway. We have discovered that keeping cruise speed below 68 mph increases gas mileage by nearly 6%. I utilize GPS on other vehicles and would prefer a more comprehensive data base on the Civic. We love the car and feel that we made the right choice.
Fun car, but...
Robert, 05/16/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Not exactly the low-cost of ownership vehicle advertised. I just had to replace brake pads @ 9,900 miles to the tune of $270 out of pocket. I've owned many new cars in my lifetime and never replaced pads under 10k miles. This was a disappointing experience, so I have written a letter to American Honda. There are other similar complaint visible on the web. Honda needs to make improvements to the brake pad materials. Other than this, the car is comfortable, fun to drive and fuel efficient.
So very glad I bought this car!!!
JenMc, 06/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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Luckily my son totaled my 4-month-old Jeep Patriot (23 mpg - Yuck!). I was fortunate to find this hybrid on a local dealer lot and have been very happy thus far! I drive approximately 60 miles per day and this is just exactly the car I need. I have gotten 45.25 mpg and normally around 42 mpg with every tank. The extremely hot weather has drug it down a couple of mpg, but who can even complain with 40 mpg?!? (The onboard MPG gauge is always a couple of mpg less than if calculated manually.) I would DEFINITELY recommend a hybrid if you're a high-mileage driver like me! (Looked at the Prius, but the Civic looks much better and is around $5,000 cheaper!)
GREAT small car!
jackcolton, 06/25/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have really bad car A.D.D., and have driven most mainstream cars that have come out in the past 15 or so years. Hondas and Toyota / Lexus are always my favorites (for the obvious reasons), and Honda has really upped their game even more with their new lineup. For the price (especially w / the great lease offers they have), the new Civic is a really smart option. Probably one of the best cars in this price range as far as curb appeal, build quality, gas mileage, and general "fun to drive" factors go. Definitely recommend it!