Used 2008 Honda Civic Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Disappointed
wak52, 11/10/2013
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
51 of 57 people found this review helpful
In November 2013 my 2008 Honda Civic experienced a motor mount failure. The vehicle has been well maintained, driven easy and only has 57,000 miles on it. Investigation on the internet shows this to be a very common problem. Honda absolutely refuses to do anything about the problem, other than charging their customers a hefty fee for the repairs. This generation of Civic has also had issues with the windshield visors failing after a few years. Unfortunately the Civic has become an under engineered vehicle that Honda has cut too many corners with.
Energizer Civic
jb, 04/16/2021
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Realizing that more reviews are written by disgruntled buyers, I want to rep the millions of happy ones. Bought mine near Disneyland in '19. It wasn't particularly cared for. In fact, the title was held up due to some idiot's parking tickets. I spent a little on tires, battery, plugs, just basics. I have put 10K miles on the Ragin' Beigein, taken her cross country twice, through the wilderness in AZ (got stuck in 3 ft of sand!), and all around TX hill country. I am not exagerrating when I say it is the most reliable, best running car I've ever owned. I would trust my life to this baby- because I already have.
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disgrace, 11/09/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
i purchased a brand new 2008 Honda Civic ex in 2008. At 34,000 miles, my engine blew. Of course Dean Honda tried to fight me on the warranty, but my dad was able to convince them to replace the engine under warranty (like it should be). It is now a month later, but my tire pressure light and the check engine light are both on. I take it in the Dean Honda today and they call to tell me i need a "software update" that is not relevant to the engine so i have to pay. Although the fee is only $24, it is the principle. What sense is a warranty if they don't honor it for anything. Not to mention the month they were rebuilding my engine, they provided no loaner and i wasted 2 hours of my work day up
210,000 miles
D, 10/26/2015
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
210,000 miles and still going strong, BUT mileage is down to 39 mpg and I have to keep replacing the rear tires do to a recall of the rear control arms years ago. The Honda tire warranty is horrible. I would not buy another one!!
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Minor issues, Needed A/C at 110,000 miles
donjames150, 11/21/2013
updated 12/03/2019
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in December of 2008, it now has 113,000 miles 11 years later. One "repair" has been to add 2 strong clips to fix the broken sun visor hinges that melted in the southern sun here in NC. And the paint job is of poor quality, but still good enough after 11 years. I had to have the AC replaced this year. And brakes after 60k miles. The passenger side front electric window motor is wearing out but still working. And the driver side window doesn't always go down with the first click, but eventually it will. The factory tires were loud and hard riding. Do yourself a favor (and this goes for any car), buy the best tires you can afford. I recommend Goodyear ComforTred. They are quiet and give a softer ride, worth the extra money. Drives like new. Update: The lights for the gas gauge don't always work. In 2016, I was told that the passenger front air bag was a factory recall. In 2017, they replaced the bad part. Today I told the wife that it drives the same as it did the day I bought it (which is good).
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Think before buying
Stephanie, 11/08/2016
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The paint WILL fade on this car as part of the manufacturer paint recall and they will only pay 25% to help you fix this problem even though you bought this car from HONDA! They told me it was 2 years past warranty and "I was lucky that they were even helping cover the cost to repair the paint at all". The service is ridiculous, I highly suggest you buy your car from a manufacture that actually takes responsibility for a known defect in the car.
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Happy Owner
Donna, 09/30/2015
updated 10/05/2016
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am all about economy and reliability. This car has both. I like that it is easy to park. It can gain speed quickly on the interstate. I feel that the car is substantially build. The cloth on the seats has held up very well and looks almost new. I have taken my car to the dealer for all recommended maintenance and have been very satisfied. I feel that my money was well spent when I purchased this vehicle. At 105,00 miles I have had only routine maintenance. I have had no mechanical problems. The interior has held up well. I continue to be very satisfied with Civic. My Civic will be passed on to my granddaughter
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Problems Since Day 1
shanetd6, 08/02/2013
updated 10/01/2013
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new. 1 a half years in the block leaked all the coolant out and my car overheated. Luckily no damage to the engine. They replaced the block under warranty. Shortly after a clicking sound when I turned sharply. Dealership diagnosed it and could not figure out what it was. Finally after a few years they replaced the right front axle. Seemed fine for about six months and has progressively gotten worse. Brake pads replaced after 3 years and 60K miles. Now brakes make a horrible noise. Rotors resurfaced, bearing replaced and no change. The visibility sucks There is a huge blind spot on the edge of the windshield. Can't see people in crosswalk. Scary! Be careful.
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kmat1, 01/05/2015
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for five years now and there are a few complaints. Just like others have stated, the driver's side visor is broken. I've also seen this defect in other 2008 civic coupes. The rear tires are cupped. This happened within a year of owning the car with only 30,000 miles on it. Two years ago, the automatic locks started to work intermittently. Most of the time I have to manually unlock the doors, and reach over to unlock passenger side. The dashboard is digital and the gas gauge works sometimes, but most of the time it's flickering on and off. The A/C works intermittently. When it's very hot outside, it's guaranteed not to work. Lastly, car vibrates in reverse & park.
One of the best Hondas I've owned
Wilson Webb, 05/01/2016
updated 05/10/2018
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you use 100% Synthetic Oil, this car will love you. At 182k miles, my Mechanic says the engine is good for another 130k miles. Because it has variable valve timing, torque and rapid acceleration is great through all speed ranges, including the 5th gear where acceleration is so good, I don't need to downshift to fly. Handling is superb as I can take curves at amazing speeds without too much lean. All of my Hondas have been good, but this one is the best. I've only encountered 2 repairs so far - the Alternator and A/C. Liked this Year and Model so much, in 2017 I purchased another of same year, make and model with 55,500 miles and kept the 1st one. Only issue with both cars is deterioration of the Clear Coat.
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Beware of the automatic transmission
cartmaniskool, 02/28/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wanted to let others know that I love everything about this car except for the automatic transmission. It shifts too harshly while in D. When driving above 25-30 mph and then slowing down or braking under 20 mph, then quickly stepping on the gas, the transmission will jerk or buck forward and you'll hear a very loud clunk sound. It is not a normal jerk at all, it is a very violent jerk and the transmission will clunk. It's pretty bad and I've learned that it's common in all 2008 civics with automatic transmissions. There was a problem with the civic si 3rd gear and there is a problem with the 2008 civic automatic transmission as well. Honda needs to issue a recall ASAP!
Rid of the gas guzzling pickup
John from El Paso TX, 06/02/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
OK, I went from a crew cab, fully loaded, Nissan Titan LE pickup to the Civic EX-L -- and I have not had this much fun in a long time. I traded, taking not too bad a loss on the trade, because of the gas prices, and long-term questionable reliability of the Titan. The Civic EX-L Coupe is another story. I am 6'2" tall and weigh 240, yet I can easily get in and drive this little pocket rocket and feel very comfortable doing so. Styling is great, love the leather, and acceleration is whatever you want it to be. Some comments note a blind spot. Can you people not adjust your mirrors? Properly adjusted, you never have to turn your head to change lanes. Buy this car for fun and economy.
Perfect Car
hondahoot, 04/24/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm a college student, and my parents bought me this car at graduation. It is the perfect car for a college kid. It's dependable, sporty, safe, fun to drive, and turns heads. My parents like knowing that I always have my seat belt on, and that I love my car. Plus I get at least 36 mph on the highway. I have the rally red, and I just had the under spoilers and moonroof visor put on it, and people love it. Could not be happier. Plus the iPod aux jack is great, I never listen to the radio.
Very Please With My Honda Civic
joyloveshonda, 01/12/2013
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My car just hit 81,000 miles no problems I drive her daily and my teen drives her also. Only maintenance have needed to do is oil changes and air filters. The gas mileage is excellent. Tires replaced every 2 years. Never have had an issue. She handles great, takes corners tight.Very pleased no complaints I have owned 9 different types of cars before purchasing my Honda I will never buy another brand of car again. For a car in this purchase price area your not going to receive all the bells and whistles. For the money I do believe it is the best car in its class. Yes the a/c tweaks with the speed The inside cabin does have noise You can feel anything you run over The radio is not the best
Great when new - long term not so great
Paul Anderson, 08/01/2017
updated 02/11/2019
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I bought my 2008 Civic Coupe new, it was a great car for its class. It got great mileage, drove well, and for a compact car, had what I was after - bare bones, simple transportation with good mileage. Since I only drive 20 miles round trip to work everyday, I don't put a ton of miles on my cars, and I take great care of them, washing them frequently, doing regular maintenance as scheduled, not allowing my kids to eat in the car, and generally trying to keep them spotless. Unfortunately, it didn't take long for my initial feelings about my car begin to change. At less than 20,000 miles, I went to pull the driver side sun visor down one day, and it fell apart in my hands. A few months later, a recall was issued on the sun visors, and it was fixed with no charge. Then at 24,000 miles, the alternator went out and had to be replaced. Again, a warranty-covered repair, but still ... for a car with the reputation of Honda's quality behind it, this was a bit disappointing. After those two items, things seemed to be going well for a while. Then at about the 5 year mark in 2013, I started noticing some slight fading of the dark blue paint. This one REALLY disappointed me. As a person who buys cars and holds onto them for 7-10 years and 100,000 miles plus, I try to ensure that I buy cars with high long-term reliability ratings, and I had done a lot of research on Honda before buying this car, and all the indications were that Honda made extremely high-quality, dependable vehicles. By the time I got rid of this car in 2016, at 8 years old, the paint was completely faded on the top and sides, the interior was starting to come apart, the front end was groaning and making all sorts of noises (suspected engine mount wear). I ended up donating the car to charity for a tax write off. Overall, I was very disappointed with the workmanship of this vehicle, as it just didn't live up to my expectations based on everything I had read and been told about Hondas. I went back to Toyota products, and this will be my only Honda purchase. I had owned Toyotas exclusively since about 1992, and never had these types of issues with any Toyota products, ranging from Camrys to Highlanders to 4Runners. When I went to replace this vehicle, I went back to the Toyota family and bought a Lexus - hoping to continue the better reliability and quality I've had with Toyota products for the past 25 years.
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Long-term review based on 9 years of ownership
stlpilot, 06/26/2017
updated 12/28/2018
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2008 Civic EX brand new about 9 years ago. We are big fans of Honda cars and would like to pass along our ownership experience to the rest of you concerning this car. Unfortunately, owning this car hasn't been without headaches. We experienced the same re-occurring maintenance issues mentioned in most of the other reviews. The big ones were paint defects and defective engine mounts. Our car is black, and my understanding is the 2008 and the 2009 Civics and Accords had many paint issues. Our Civic was repainted three times (three different sections), due to paint defect. All this was covered by Honda, but only after many hours on the phone with Honda. This was a major headache and if Honda did not cover the costs, this would have been very expensive for us. The second big issue is the faulty engine mounts. We replaced our engine mounts about 12,000 miles ago and the problem seems to be coming back. If you are considering purchasing this car, please keep in mind the costs associated with replacing the engine mounts. Regarding everyday driving, this car is perfect for your short distance drives to the store and back, returning great fuel economy. However, you will regret driving it on long multi-hour drives. It is loud and the seats aren't comfortable. We are in our 30s and very fit, however after a single road trip in the Civic, we will never take it out for another road trip. We will keep this car until it has 180 or 200k miles on it before selling it. This could be a great car for a college kid, but I think you could buy a slightly newer Civic and avoid all the above mentioned problems. This is an update to our original review. We sold the car after owning it for 10 years. We purchased a Mazda CX-5 and we could not be happier.
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John Demanovich, 01/27/2017
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
No real negative thoughts about car. Paint does blister,dash lights flicker once in a while and my right knee rubs the parking brake while driving . At 244k the engine and trans runs great.
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Nice car
Ken, 11/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Auto trans would downshift out of 3rd and 5th gears under light acceleration. Turns out transmission "adapts" to driver and I had babied it during break in period. Reset computer by holding pos and neg cables together for 2 minutes and then reconnect and let car idle for 10 minutes. Then I drove the car with a heavier foot for about 100 miles and now the shift points are much improved. Am a little wary of maintenance minder. There is no set maintenance schedule and the dealer will nickel and dime you at relatively short intervals. Otherwise, fun to drive and looks great at 30 mpg in mostly city driving.
First car and I still love it!
Civic Driver, 04/01/2016
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is so low maintenance and still runs like the day I bought it! So practical and still a cute car. I love it.
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My first new honda
blondelulu, 06/03/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my honda for 2 years. I enjoy my Honda, love the gas mileage. I have had problems with my car not starting on the first try more than once. Also have had problems with my clutch making popping sounds while driving. Had it fixed and not a week and a half later it started popping again. The paneling in the back window rattles when listening to music. Very cheap plastic. The factory tires that came on the car were bridge-stone, they were horrible. They became lumpy and made the car vibrate going down the road. Other than that i love my car its fun to drive.
2008 LX noisy and cramped
b, 07/26/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
2dr lx is way too cramped inside. The parking brake handle runs my knee cap raw. I'm 5'9' 170 lbs, a average sized person and I cannot find a comfortable seating position in this car. My legs are very cramped and my arms barely reach the radio controls once I get the proper leg position. The automobile was obliviously designed for smaller stature people. Car is extremely noisy on highway trips. The radio volume must be elevated to drown out the tire noise at highway speeds. Evidently Honda did not invest in soundproofing. Many blind spots, cannot see the front or rear end of the car when attempting to park. My ADVISE Buy a Toyota Corolla
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Leon, 05/25/2009
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had my LX coupe 5sp manual for a year now, 0 problems, it's comfortable, pretty stiff though, but I like it. I do about 30 MPG and all of them are in the city, and very short drives. No real space in the back, kids will do fine. Front is very spacious, I'm 6'4" and it's fine, drives well, second gear sometimes won't go in.
I love this car
Jaye, 06/21/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a Honda person. My previous car was a 1993 Honda Accord, so it has been 15 years since I bought a new car. This is my fourth Honda. This 2008 Civic is about the same size as my Accord, only slightly shorter. I considered another Accord, but the 2008 was larger than I wanted. This car is perfect for me. I love everything about it. It is fun to drive. 2008 is the first year Honda has offered leather interior in the Civic, which I am happy about. I must admit that I found the 4-dr. too boring for me, but the 2-dr. coupe is sporty looking. I am extremely happy with this car.
I will NEVER buy another Honda
morganne, 01/04/2012
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought my Civic brand new off the lot in 2008. It has been a problem since the first year I bought it. Sunvisor broke, air vent adjusters broke, laundry hanger broke, and it vibrates when I put it in reverse. I feel unsafe driving it because it is such a tin can. I will never ever buy a Honda again. I would be more than happy to just give the car back. Not worth the $$
Expensive 2008 Civic
civic08owner, 03/03/2014
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I found my 2008 Honda Civic to be more expensive to maintain than my 2000 Chrysler Sebring. Here are the part replacements that needed to be done on my Civic in between 60-80k miles: 1. Driver's side sun visor 2. Main upper engine mount 3. Ventilation fan motor 4. Middle brake light At 84k miles, there is another rattle/grumble from the engine when idling. I suspect it may be the lower engine mount. Also, I average 25-27 mpg during winter months and 29-30 mpg during summer months, with mixed back road and highway driving. My Sebring only needed wheel bearings and tie rod ends to be replaced. I'm not impressed with Honda quality.
Most expensive car to maintain, I've ever owned
bikestwo, 08/09/2012
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2008 Honda LX-SR in Sept 2008, expected to get many years of troublefree motoring,.... it has 30,100 Kms on it now,... I've replaced 6 shocks, one has been replaced 3 times. had the brakes serviced,, had to have the rotors machined at 30,000 Kms,... couldn't believe it,.. even purchased the extended warranty, nothing was covered.... so much for many years of troublefree motoring,... I've spend more money on service on this vehicle, than on any other car I've owned... Won't be buying another Honda product anytime soon
Never agian
Ts , 02/01/2010
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had the car for 18 months, bought brand new, thought I was buying quality. WRONG. This car has design flaws. Sunvisers bust and fall on your head (replaced 4). A/C doesn't work at stop lights. Engine rattles when you start it in the morning. Car does not start on first try every time(stranded 2x's and now carry jumper cables). Honda cares about my safety so much they will not even look at anything wrong with the car. I am told "unless you can duplicate the problem there isn't one."
Perfect economic car
Edwin, 06/26/2008
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a nice economic package the DX trim and it performs as an EX in a complete driving experience. The wheels are very nice, and its sporty look and the inches factory lowered give it something extra.
I've had my car almost 12 years now
Linda, 08/31/2019
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Pros and cons: The pros: It's still running strong, it's easy to maneuver and get into small spaces, and the gas mileage it still pretty much up to par. The cons: My motor mounts all went out in about a year and Honda refused to cover them-of course they finally did a recall after many complaints, but it was too late for me, I had already paid for them to be fixed. Next, my sun visor broke. I started with the visors with lights on them, and when I went in to get them fixed-again there was no recall on them and they did me a "favor" and replaced them anyways-but I ended up getting standard visors-no lights. And then in less than a year, the visor broke again. I've been driving for years with a jerry-rigged visor that is always falling down on me. Plus it's bulging from being popped open. So replacing faulty visors with the same faulty visors? Seriously Also, my ac vent adjusters just broke off, plus by garment hook in back. Now mind you, I am a single woman with no kids since I bought this car. I've had it going on 12 years, and I still only have 90k miles on it. So you can see it hasn't been abused by kids in it, or by overuse. I also had same problem with tires in beginning-the stock tires didn't last very long. I pay extra when I got the car for extra protection on my paint. Even with the extra protection my paint is all peeling and fading in didn't parts on the car. Its been that way for quite a while now. When I bought this car, I debated between Toyota and Honda. I chose Honda for higher cost thinking it would be worth it getting the better one. I agree with so many people on here-the interior cosmetics are cheap-I've never had a car where so many things have broke. Oh, and also, my leather interiors has also worn through center consule, the inner edges of front seats and the interior front doors. The inside of the doors? How does that happen? The AC is barely cool nowadays so I do need to go get it charged, but I have to say I was never impressed with it. I used to have a 1999 Toyota Camry before this and the ac was twice as cold, the stereo was awesome, and the paint was all still on it to the end. I should have gone back to Toyota. I also, will NEVER buy from Honda again. I will only give them credit for the engine that is still running good for me! The rest is cheap
Decent commuter, not the best
BrendanStroff, 03/14/2020
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just traded in my 2005 Honda Accord k24a4 for a one owner 2008 honda civic ex coupe with 178k on the odometer. Its smooth, nice paint surprisingly, one tiny spot of rust on passenger wheel well, all in all, it's not the worst. The map lights dont work, the rear speakers and subwoofer dont work, but I didnt expect perfection. It turns much better than my accord did, it has much less guts as well, but I didnt buy it for speed I bought it for economy. The brakes shudder which I EXPECT from any honda and honestly, doesnt bother me as this is common among all years I have ever owned. The AC is cold, the heat is fire, the wipers need to stop being so damn loud and the tires are new sumitomo lst touring, but in the wind, you'll be blown all over and its terrifying. Again it has 178k miles, and it's in better than to be expected shape. It's not the most comfortable, you'll lose all your races at red lights but it gets up and goes when its needed. Timing chain is a nice touch, I may buy a newer civic in the future I heard the 2.0 is better than the R18a1.
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You get more than you pay for
euphoric, 06/25/2008
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good looking, comfortable, efficient solution to the urban driving problem.
Beautiful Blue
mJc, 11/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Honda Coupe is a magnificent driving machine. Great gas mileage yet it still provides me with the feeling that I'm driving a sporty car.
So far only one issue with my 08 civic
gemini29nc, 03/21/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my civic. I have used my heated leather seats many times and they sure do take the chill off on a cold morning. I have been getting 32- 37 MPG with most of my driving being highway. The stereo is awesome and the MP3 hookup is very handy.
2008 Honda Civic EX
Monty007, 02/02/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Performance for a 4 cylinder is amazing, hp is designed to kick in at speeds of 30mph or more, great passing power, quiet engine, low torque so acceleration is average. The ex coupe ride is firm, seats are comfortable, they remind me of racing seats that keep you securely in place. Tires are a bit noisy but grip well in dry or wet conditions, avg. grip in snow. Wiper blades are speed sensitive + have a built in rain-x feature that coats your windshield with a rain repellent each time the wipers pass over the windshield. I drive 100% in the city and am getting about 21 mpg, includes warming up my car for 3-5 minutes each morning and accelerating like an old granny.
Impressed
Impressed, 12/11/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my wife's new vehicle and she absolutely loves it. I'm pretty impressed as well. We see 29 MPG driving during the week (all city), and have gotten 38 on long highway trips. The car runs great and is a smooth comfortable ride. I've been very impressed with the build quality and reliability of this car. It beats the heck out of my old '96 Taurus for comfort, quality, and convenience. I can see hanging on to this car for a long time. I'll be looking Honda when my Taurus dies.
Much better looking than the 2001 Civic
Douglas Clark, 02/28/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Civic. I had sold a 2003 Accord sedan with 26K miles and traded in a 01 Civic with only 47K miles. This is my first stick shift since 1995. The higher windows and hood are a feature I will have to get used to. I make deliveries a several days a week and many stops a day. I will hope it continues to perform as well as it has so far.
Civic EX Coupe 2008 is a loser
Freddy, 02/08/2009
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have previously owned 2000 and 2004 Civic EX coupes and have loved them. My 2008 is a total letdown. It has the loudest, roughest ride of any car I have owned, including older Corvettes. The road noise is terrible. The entire car has been cheaply made. It seems loaded with plastic. Corners have been cut everywhere. It looks great from the outside, but that's the only positive about this car. The seats are too hard. The trunk requires forced slamming while the gas pedal has no tactile feedback. The sun visors are very stiff to use. The seat belt and directional noise chimes are much louder than my 2004. Actually irritating. The high beam indicator on the directional stick goes on too easily
I'm really liking it!
dm, 11/09/2010
2008 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
So far so good, bought second hand, very zippy, very comfortable seats, huge windshield. Interior plastic gouges/scratches very very easy, didn't like the rims it came with, has a blind spot on either left or right of the windshield, likely do to the thickness of where they put the side airbags. Overall, I really enjoy this car, wish it had another plug in thing for cell phone/gps etc. Fairly noisy from road noise
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ANGEL76, 08/08/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am on my third set of tires for a two year old car. Control arm issue that dealer says is not an issue. Control arm not adjustable First set of tires replaced when the car was only a few months old. Horrible on snow and ice. Dealer did not inform of issue of control arm. The control arm is marked with a c so dealer says no problem. Let me tell you there is a problem. Who can afford tires every few months. I want my car fixed and I want the dealer or Honda to pay for the fix.
I will never buy a honda again!
hatehonda1, 07/12/2012
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
Like I said I will never buy a honda again... prior to this car I had a Pontiac Sunfire which was way less expensive!! And more reliable. I have gone through 4 sets of tires (97ks)... and ignored by my local Honda. Then contacted Honda Canada who told me that my local Honda said they only did a visual inspection of my tires for my wear!! Honda Canada as been less then helpful that I gave up. I am so mad at Honda I will never buy another Honda car sucks as bad as the service!!!!!!!
Cheap. Adequate. Reliable. Poor manufacturers cove
Gregg, 05/16/2019
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
4 recalls and don’t stand by their product. Paint defective within 2nd year and they don’t cover it. Faulty sun visors limited time coverage. 1st year defective. Engine and transmission is great as is MPG. Will never buy another Honda.
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Great Car
Alyn Stanton, 07/13/2018
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great gas mileage, performance and reliability.
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The Little Car that Could
queensonia2001, 08/28/2011
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 08 civic straight off the lot in 08. I love my little car, yes I do. I just have a couple of complaints. 1: slow acceleration. Super slow.2:visors keep breaking. on their own! 3: loud inside the car. When i'm on my cell people complain of the noise, and I can't use my speaker phone in the car while i'm driving. Other than those things, I love the gas mileage, love the way the gauges look, and love the fact that it has a better resell value than many other cars with the same year/specs.
2008 Civic MT problems
mwitt, 12/29/2010
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2008 Civic 5 speed manual for over 2 years now. I have 47,000 miles on it. I am very disappointed. First minor problem: One of my rear tires cupped and had to be replaced. OK, maybe not Honda's fault. Next, drivers side window has a problem. Sometimes it goes up and sometimes it doesn't. Now, a big problem. My clutch is not working. Car jerks and vibrates when shifting into 1st and 2nd gear. The dealer said I need a new cluth at cost of $2000. I've had Honda's before and have loved them for their reliability. I don't think I will be buying one again.
Still the ONE.
Matt Landers, 09/07/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With 5,500 miles on this car in a little over 2 months. No complaints. Gas mileage for mixed driving is around 30 MPG. Not too bad. Exclusive HWY driving yields between 37-40 MPG. Even better. Overall a good car and thus far would recommend this model to a friend. I'll write back in a few months with more updates.
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.
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!
Excellent Choice
ZTA114, 06/09/2008
2008 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
doug, 06/29/2008
2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth civic in 15 years, all of which were 300k mile plus cars and never a major repair. It is hard to believe the workmanship and performance of this generation civic for the price. I drive an average of 250 miles a day and get 40 mpg highway at 65mph. This is the same mpg as my 98 civic dx but with 35 extra hp. My LX handling is better than ever, even compared to older Si models.
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.