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3 out of 5 stars

nice car for younger people

badges, 05/16/2018
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have driven this car since 2009 and my other vehicle is a Subaru Outback then Crosstek. THe honda sits low to the ground. Getting in and out can be challenging. There is no real pickup when trying to enter the highway so you must be careful. Gas mileage is OK. A good car to commute but I would not buy another one.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

I got a lemon

chuckles0505, 03/19/2012
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I was extremely disappointed with this Civic. It regularly left me abandoned, unable to start. I don't know how many times I had to be towed, and the dealership here in Oregon blew me off. This kept happening and happening, that the battery after just a few weeks would suddenly stop holding a charge. After over a year of this, the dealership finally put in a new battery. It still had problems. Something else was wrong with the electrical system somewhere, and the dealership wasn't going to help me out. Then a rock made its way into the brake area somehow, and caused damage. After I wanted out from such an unreliable vehicle, I sold it as a loss. The lemon is someone else's problem.

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5 out of 5 stars

2nd honda and still best car ever

jonah stjernegaard, 04/25/2009
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

7 months ago I bought a 2009 Honda fit with 5 speed manual, I decided to sell it and get a faster Honda civic coupe dx. I cant believe how much faster the civic coupe is with manual transmission than the fit and it handles so much better and looks better. I will never ever buy any other car than a Honda civic coupe. It feels like you are driving the fastest car on the road all while using no gas. Honda makes best cars in the world PERIOD.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Honda Quality sucks specially made in North America

car8888, 03/14/2012
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used to own a couple of Hondas and an Acura. This one honda civic made in North America is really a Lemon. I have only like 36,000 miles and\the following were done to my honda civic. 1) remote control transmitter two times. 2) Evaporator for aircondition gave way. 3) Right axel was replaced. 4) Tirod was also replaced. 5) Front air bag plastic got crack. 6)Front driver's sun visor replaced. I was forced to buy an extended warranty and I am not sure what is next problem? I am tired of going to the dealer. Mileate is also bad, I am only getting only 22 to 25 miles in the city on normal driving and the tires are almost gone. My old Hondas and Acura seldom see the dealer.

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5 out of 5 stars

Going Green

edhil, 06/02/2009
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my 6th Honda, my first Hybrid, so far the fuel mileage exceeds the sticker. Been getting 46 plus, city & highway. Typical Honda, very solid and fun to drive. I did notice for some reason the brakes are not as good as my last couple Hondas.

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