Used 2008 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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One of the best Hondas I've owned
Wilson Webb, Birmingham, AL, 05/01/2016
updated 05/10/2018
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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So far only one issue with my 08 civic
gemini29nc, 03/21/2008
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.
Love love my car
rpkb99, 04/30/2010
Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this care and I would most definitely by another Honda. I have a 2 door coupe and have 2 kids they fit in comfortable. I love the options it came with. I really love this car.
08 Civic - Tire Problems
My Name, 08/10/2010
Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have experienced the tire wear issue that others have. I noticed an increased vibration/road noise around 26000 miles. I took it in to Honda and was told that there was "no known fix" for this issue. Apparently the workaround was to replace the tires and do an alignment. Honda agreed to pay half for the tires, so I went ahead and did it. I don't know if there's something I'm unaware of, so here's hoping that Honda gets things figured out. Aside from the tire wear issue, I don't really have many complaints. Gas mileage is great (around 34-35 mpg). The biggest issue I have is the lack of any lumbar support - after a three hour ride, my back hurts. Overall, the car is fine, not great.
2008 Civic EX-L Coupe
Jerry, 02/23/2008
Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just took delivery of my 2008 Civic on Valentines Day. I have the coupe (EX-L) 5 speed without navigation. Car handles very well and is fun to drive. The clutch and close ratio gearbox are are light and easy to modulate (third gear can be a little tricky til you get used to it). Doors close with a nice solid thunk and overall the car seems well made. The only issue that I have with the car is that the heated seats are not at all what I am used to. Previous car was a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS.) My Chevy's seats got hot in seconds and stayed that way, the Honda's barely get warm on high - dealer say they are "operating normally". Overall I really like the car.