Used 2008 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Minor issues, Needed A/C at 110,000 miles
donjames150, Spring Hope, NC, 11/21/2013
updated 12/03/2019
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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2008 Civic Coupe LX
kmat1, Wailuku, HI, 01/05/2015
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.
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Problems Since Day 1
shanetd6, Novato, CA, 08/02/2013
updated 10/01/2013
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.
Very Please With My Honda Civic
joyloveshonda, El Paso, TX, 01/12/2013
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
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John Demanovich, Keyser, WV, 01/27/2017
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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