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2009 Civic LX-Sport

oconn11, 10/06/2008
2009 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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Just got car so I only have 35 miles on it. Having driven 6cyl mini vans then SUVs for the past decade I am pleasantly surprised with the pep of this car. It is quite roomy, yet gives you a cockpit feel. Dealer experience was awesome and was mostly done via internet. So far I am quite happy.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Ray, 08/27/2009
2009 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Traded my 2004 Impala with 90.000 miles for the civic lx-s, with 134 miles on I had a little (or big) problem, the engine stopped responding to the accelerator, I kept on pumping the pedal and downshifting (just in case) on the way down to 1st gear and it got going again, took to the dealer and did not find any problems, I just have to learn to trust again, but, I love the sporty feel of the car as a whole, steering wheel, dash, outside, don’t care for the wheel covers (will probably fit some nice alloys). Love the happy revving engine and the Goodyears are just ok, but for what the car was design for, it is fitting. Over 300 miles now, loving it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nice but gas mileage better on my 1999!

Jules, 09/03/2009
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This car is nice looking, it is comfortable and the interior is a lot of bang for the buck considering the price. However, I do feel the engine is lacking a big, at only 2,500 miles I already feel a little idle rumble when I start the car and it's not nearly as good on gas as my 99 Civic EX which I also still have. That's a big disappointment to me. The brakes also seem like they are working super hard all the time and they make an awful noise when breaking on any type of hill. I don't believe they are going to last too long. Those are my only gripes, it's a nice little car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

It is a good car!

Al in FL, 09/11/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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This is my first new Honda for me. I commute about 100 miles/day. I tell you what. I get about 31-35 miles per gallon. Handling is good and fun to drive. However, road noise is high when you are on highway.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

DX-VP VP=very primitive

first newcar, 09/10/2009
2009 Honda Civic DX-VP 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
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First new car I've ever bought. I had driven multiple cars, and did not realize this did not have keyless entry, no arm rest, not even floor mats until I was driving it home. I was furious. I brought it back. But they wanted an additional $4000 for the keyless entry and armrest. We were hoping to get the cash for clunkers, but they decided they couldn't do it because the computer system was overloaded. Then we were supposed to get 3.9% financing, but despite our exclnt credit we didn't qualify? We were at the dealership for five hours waiting for the car to be readied. During the test drive the salesman pointed out the adjustable steering wheel, but didn't mention all it lacked. Very unhappy.

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