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Brian, 08/16/2015
updated 02/18/2016
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
I have a 2009 civic sedan lx 5spd manual I purchased new ...336,005 miles later it has never had a single thing break (minus the a.c. somewhat recently). Mileage was always a calculated 40mpg up until it for real old and now I get 36mpg. I just had all major suspension components replaced because I hadn't ever replaced a single thing. Didn't need to...mechanic said all were in acceptable condition. I don't know what would possess ANYBODY to buy a GM, Chrysler or Ford when you can have Honda and Toyota quality. I will buy this exact same car again. Detroit cars are fine as long as you unload them before 80k and 4 years. Absolute junk beyond that. Honda is the way to go. Period. Update: 353k miles. No issues yet
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Bought a car to flip. Learned to Love it!
Ryan, 12/18/2015
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
44 of 49 people found this review helpful
I bought this car and owned it for a year only because I needed a truck. What a blast! The car came with two problems, which allowed for me to afford it at a discounted price. 1. Radio was crazy. changed stations by itself occasionally. Cost: $40 2. Clear coat was fading and flaking off of black paint. Cost: $0 because Honda extended their paint warranty to 7 years Unlimited miles for all affected models with this defect. WOW! I was so impressed with Honda, they repainted almost my entire car with almost no questions asked. It was so easy, and once I found the right dealer they put me in touch with customer service which went flawlessly. I can't stress enough how easy and streamlined their warranty process was. Not only is Honda great, the car was great. This was my first economy car and once gas was no object I piled the miles on, without care for my mpg's. Every drive I made exciting, because I could rely on my Honda even under hard use, and it was fun to use hard. While its not overly powerful, the motor loves to rev. The Transmission shifts well. The car is surprisingly easy to drift. E brake used on a regular basis! Steering was instant and crisp and there was 0 body roll, unless you loaded it to the brim. I definitely felt a connection to this car. Steering feel was excellent, even over 100 mph. I can't explain how much the engine just likes to go. Its not powerful, not fast, but its so reactive and fun to drive in the curves, and can cruise happily at 90 mph all day. My only gripe was the transmission. Don't get me wrong, it was a fine unit. If you ever wanted to drive and have fun you needed to manually shift it though. It was not so much a performance thing as some economy setting. I had to practically floor it to get a responsive down shift. Once the Honda decides its time, its lightning quick. But until then, your stuck out of the power band. Other then all that, the only creature comforts my car had was a base model radio (acceptable), AC (worked great), and the heater. The little aluminum block doesn't warm up unless you drive and work it in the winter, but once its up to temp....That heater is a FURNACE. I swear, it could burn you if you hold your hands too close for too long. Awesome heater. Car holds a surprising amount of cargo too. I filled so full it was practically a truck one time. Fold down seats. In summary, I really expected to hate this car, but after owning it for one year I would never have sold it had I not needed offroad capability and towing. (trust me I tried) I truly enjoyed driving it, which is really saying something for a boring economizer like a Honda Civic. I can see now why ricers like to ruin them. I brought the maintenance up to date, and the car was better off when I sold it after over 20k miles. Extremely low cost of ownership. I tried to drive the beans out of it but it just asked for more. Surprisingly tough for its size. I'd also like to add that I have drove later model Honda's that were not as peppy as my 2009 1.8.
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MJ, 07/23/2018
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Great Gas Mileage , easy to service . I do my own service , only thing that has gone out was the blower fan under the dash. Took 5 min to replace . $50 bucks ..runs perfect, now has 125K on it. All Honda need regular transmission Service , watch video and you will see how easy it is to do. In extreme conditions or super hot weather it is even more important.
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Battery fails, Honda won't replace
socaldude2, 05/25/2011
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
40 of 46 people found this review helpful
Please do your research before considering this car. I was hoping to keep this car for >5 years and get excellent milage and help save the planet. What initially was a great hybrid has turned quickly into a disaster. After 1 year, the battery stopped holding a charge. after 15 months, the check engine light came on. Honda performed an irreversible software upgrade that bascially minimizes the car's use of the hybrid battery (basically making it a non-hybrid car). My MPG has dropped 10 MPG!! The hybrid battery is now basically non-functional and Honda will not fix it despite being under warranty. There are many many simiar complaints (look online). I will never buy Honda again.
2009 Civic EX 5 Spd Manual
mcuvelaine, 08/28/2013
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Absolutely love it! My last Honda went nearly 200,000 miles before it needed any serious work. I grew up with Hondas, I learned to drive on a Honda, I am 100% committed to Honda. This is a fuel efficient car. It looks sporty, but it isn't a fast little racer. With that being said, I get an average of 34-38 mpg. Not complaining. It handles great, and the comfy seats are designed to keep you planted while taking corners at lightning speed ;) My one complaint is the gear box. I'm not sure if the previous owner was just too rough with it or what, but shifting (either up or down) into 2nd can be a sloppy, gear grinding mess if you don't put enough force into it.
An outstanding bargain!!
70schic, 01/30/2011
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've owned my Civic EX for almost 2 years now and I'm still thrilled to drive it every day. Even though it's only a 4cyl it's quite the zippy little car. The interior is roomy, features are located within easy reach and the USB port is a nice touch. It's a Civic, so of course it's great on gas. It's quality built and very reliable. If your looking for a car that is practical, safe and has exceptional resale value-this is it!!
Great car... Minor complaints
remlap48, 06/04/2012
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I only have 54k on my LX, so long term reliability is something I'm counting on down the road at this point. As far as +'s go... peppy performance for an auto- 4cyl. Very solid tight build quality. Corners well (although I really don't drive like that). Est. mpg. 25 city (I'm actually getting 28 :o). Stock speakers thru quality stereo source, VERY impressive. My only complaints would have to be, a rather limited turn radius. Only 1 compatible tire size, and not being able to see any of the outside of the car from the inside, except part of sides thru mirrors. Makes parallel parking a real adventure at times. Over all rating ++++-.
Vibration at idle
pod doc, 05/01/2010
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Since i purchased my civic i have noticed vibration at idle worse with the A/C on. I have been to the 2 dealers about 10 times with this complaint and there has only been 1 update that did not rectify the problem. The vibration is apparent when the A/C compressor engages at the same time as the cooling fans kick-in.
Don't waste money, buy straight gas engine
Mac8, 04/21/2010
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Well I have had this car for one year, the only savings I can figure out is mileage, I don't drive it much because it not comfortable, visibility is poor and braking at low speeds it surges as it jumps into coast mode and gas engine shuts off. Therefore the saving is I stay home more. I leased through Honda so I am stuck with it for two more years. Driving in Florida where it's as flat as a pancake, around town, Ft Myers area I get a whooping 33 mpg. I took it to east coast and back got around 47 tops. Excuse down here is they use to much ethanol in gas. It's no better than a regular Civic , only less power, don't waste your money, no real saving.
Honda does it again!
John B., 08/11/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I had a 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-door that I traded in on a new 2009 Honda Civic coupe EX. Was I ever blown away by how many changes had taken place in the past decade! The premium audio system in the civic sounds like a home theater set up. The exterior stylings are crisp and flashy and give the car an aggressive look which I like. Driving around town and on the highways is a blast. At first I was worried about the little car's ability to 'get up and go' especially with the highway speeds in my area. However it's shown to be more than capable of getting up to speed and the agile handling makes weaving around traffic a breeze. Overall this is the most fun little car I've ever driven! 10/10!
Great car
mikhail dynin, 11/24/2016
2009 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Didn't make any repairs- changed oil, 2 times brakes, onetime tires. Great acceleration.
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Wish I had never bought it
Mike, 08/26/2010
2009 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this car one year ago and within a couple months I began to regret it. First, the build quality is terrible. Within 6 months parts of the dashboard came loose and/or began to rattle, the front windows make strange noises when driving with them down, and in the winter I would hear metallic grinding noises when driving in cold weather. Also, if it's been sitting for a few hours and I go to start the car, quite often it cranks for a long time, then doesn't start, regardless of outdoor temperature or how much fuel is in the tank. I bought a Honda so that I could trust it to last a long time and get me to work every day, but so far it's failed at both. This was my first, and last Honda.
Spend the extra money
driverdan, 01/11/2010
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2009 EX loaded with leather and Nav. Spending the extra money on this package is worth it! Your not just getting a navigation system but Wireless blue tooth for hands free driving, CD, various ways to listen to music either by using the XM radio, USB port to plug in to a memory stick or using whatever MP3 device you have? And yes it also has hand free navigation. Just tell it where you want to go and it will plot the course. Bottom line if youre a techno junky you will love this system. Mileage is around 30-32 MPG combined. Good pickup and go on the freeway and car is quite at freeway speed. You should be able to buy this cad loaded for under $22,000.00!!
update ........30.000 mi
erik25, 05/06/2011
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Have now driven 30.000 miles with it and it still drives as new.Also got a average of 41 mpg and sometimes 45 mpg,not bad for a gas car!! Just get 43 psi in your tires and i added some body panels under the car,helps to. The only thing i don't like about this car is the automatic transmission,shifts to much when i don't want it to,see they solved it on the new model,with a stronger torq converter.It's something i can live with,not a reason to sell it with these gas prices!
2009 Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Hoax
steve476, 03/08/2013
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Lthr (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
26 of 33 people found this review helpful
The only reason i purchased the car was for the MPG. Advertised at 40-45 by Honda Not true! I have had the car for 3 months now and the best i can avg is 33-34 MPG. I drove the car on a 800 mile round trip and avg 32.9 MPG This is nothing less than robbery of the consumer. I Hope a class action lawsuit follows as did with hyundai and Kia.
It's just OK.
inmassandri, 10/01/2011
2009 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my silver LX-S sedan in June '10 with about 8k miles and a clean Carfax for less than $15k, which I thought was a great deal. I was coming out of a very big car (Dodge Magnum) and was considering this Civic model, as well as the Mazda3 hatchback. This is my 9th Honda or Acura product and I was expecting great things. I drive a lot...and 15 months later, this car now has 50k miles. I'm not as happy with it as I thought I'd be...mostly because I should have opted for a slightly larger car (like an Accord, Fusion, or Malibu). The reliability, however, has been perfect.
Do your homework think twice
Terry G Watson, 02/01/2009
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have 2009 that has been in the shop three times under 6000 miles,once for a failure of the tire pressure sensor, twice for IMA battery failures. The car is currently experiencing the same type of behavior as before the last IMA failures. Honda states they are having battery problems. In addition, Honda customer service states the MPG is actually normal for winter driving for Missouri. Dealer failed to inform us of this when we purchased vehicle. I find this to be an unethical deceptive practice by Honda. Car is not the quality we expected from Honda.
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Lindsey, 10/04/2009
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my third Civic and I absolutely love it! Hondas are simply reliable and low maintenance. Everyone comments on both the exterior and interior! I find it to drive very smoothly and haven't found it to be loud. I've been in my friend's Cobalt, talk about loud and obnoxious! I have had the car for a little over six months now and I've had no problems. I commute a pretty far distance and have also taken a long road trip. The gas mileage is great as well. I do mostly highway driving and average about 35 mpg. It's so fun to drive!
Reliable, Fun, Fuel Efficient, Cheap, VTEC yo
shadetreegiant, 01/04/2015
2009 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I own a 2009 Honda Civic EX Sedan (automatic transmission). The 1.8 Liter VTEC engine is the centerpiece of this car. The VTEC allows this engine to have two "personalities". While cruising on the highway, the engine is composed and fuel efficient. If you step on the gas pedal a little more aggressively, the VTEC solenoid kicks in and uses a second set of cam lobes that makes the engine more powerful. So, it is literally a two-faced engine that can be both fun or economical. The transmission will stay smooth as long as you change the fluid on schedule (every 30k miles). The rest of the car is also well designed, but you need to remember that the Civic is still an economy car.
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Mike's Take, 09/27/2008
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
For $24.2K I wish I had waited for a Navigation system; But so far I like the sporty feel and highway handling. It zips through traffic and I drove a whole week before the 12.3 gallon tank needed filling. Getting 40+ mpg.
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Bryguybruins13, 09/11/2015
2009 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I love this car!!!! Everything about it is truly amazing! The k20z3 engine is a true gem. The car feels pedestrian below 5,800 RPM; however, rev it past 5,800 all the way to it's 8,000 RPM redline and and you will be treated to aural ecstasy courtesy of Honda's infamous vtec technology. When i-vtec engages the car sounds like a high revving v8, pulling hard all the way to the redline. The i-vtec helps deliver top notch performance (for an N/A four cylinder) while maintaining great gas mileage and drive ability. The high revving k20 engine is pared with an unbelievably smooth short throw six speed manual gearbox. The combination of the engine and perfect shifter make this car a pleasure to drive. However, the car's practicality set it apart from other sporty car options. The seats are comfortable and will hold you snug, the air conditioner is ice cold, and the additional two doors really make life easier. Interior materials are of excellent quality and the faux suede seats with red Si stitching look great. The red gauge lighting and aluminum pedals are superb touches. Other great features include an auxillary and usb port. The car is also well equipped in the storage department. Now, the car does have its issues and those issues are why I didn't give it a perfect rating. For one, the tranny is complete garbage, which is a shame considering how smooth it shifts. My second and third gears grind on a weekly basis. They are fine under normal driving conditions; however, under spirited driving they tend to grind. My second gear loves to grind when I accelerate to the redline in first gear. This has caused me to bang off of the rev-limiter on multiple occasions in an attempt to shift into second. My second gripe with this car is the paint. Like wtf Honda? My car is a 2009! There is absolutely no excuse for fading paint on a six year old car! What makes it worse is that this problem isn't unique to the Si either. My brother's red 2009 Honda Fit is starting to turn pink :(. My last issue with this car is a performance issue. I used to own a 2000 Honda Prelude prior to buying my Si. The Prelude was miles ahead of the Si in terms of handling. The Prelude was more well balanced and neutral when attacking corners. The Si? Well, the Si feels like a wet sponge in the corners. The car's body roll and understeering tenancies are pretty noticeable and are downright scary at times.
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A Rattle Box!!
goozemann, 09/30/2009
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had no problems with the engine, but everything inside this car rattles...the dash, the door panel....and it drives you insane!! Poor, poor fit and finish. Sounds like loose change is inside the door. Took to dealer and of course they drove it on a smooth road and "couldn't reproduce". Also when steering wheel is in upper position, can't see the odometer. Automatic locking everything also drives you insane when getting groceries etc. out of the trunk and back seat...the doors keep locking (found a way to disable the rear door auto-lock, but the trunk eludes me. When you close trunk, doors automatically lock...then you have to unlock them again!
Great car
j demosthenes, 05/01/2019
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had the car over 10 years, and no brake job needed yet. Routine maintenance is all that has been required. The car handles very well, and has excellent fuel economy.
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Love this car!
Eliana, 01/03/2016
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am really not sure what there is to complain on this car. I owned it for more than 1 year and had 0 problems! Well.. I forgot the light on one night, but the battery held it for about 15 hours! Strong battery and good performance. My car gives me 44.0 mpg in summer and around 40 mpg in winter due to idling longer in cold weather. The seats seem to toughen up after 1+ hours of sitting and it is painful, but overall, I would give it an A+ so far. I would definitely recommend! And hoping to keep the car for 10 years or at lease until I finish my degree.
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The rear end cups and chews tires up
Ruth Veith, 07/13/2009
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car has dropped in mileage. A new set of tires in the rear every 5 thousand miles. I've had to have 3 sets of tires put on the car. Sometimes the car will jump if you want to go ahead very carefully. You need to keep your foot on the brake in close quarters. American Honda will not recognize the tire problem and will do nothing about it, so only buy one if you want to put new tires on constantly, which is more expensive and bad for the environment.
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runnerdude, 03/21/2009
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Civic now for almost a year. I find it a fantastic car for the price. It will cruise all day long effortlessly at 70 mph and get me 38-39mpg with the AC off. Now it won't win any drag races but it has plenty of power for my day to day needs. I really like the dash set up and I think the auto transmission is very smooth. Lots of leg room also for my 6'4" frame. My two kids fit fine in the backseat. The trunk holds more then I had originally thought. I have had no mechanical issues in the 9,500 miles I have driven the car and average 30-32 mpg in my daily driving.
Great vehicle
honda-driver1, 03/09/2020
updated 04/23/2024
2009 Honda Civic DX-VP 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. Bought it used at a Honda dealer. Have over 470,000 km (294k miles) and have not had any major issues. No oil loss between 13,000 km oil changes what so ever. Only complaint is the A/C don't seem to last. Would buy same again. UPDATE: Addition to my previous reviews of a 2009 Civic. Now have 611,000km (380,000 miles). Very little oil consumption, still drives great.
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I am a believer
Danny T in OKC, 08/25/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the 1st new car I have ever purchased and the 1st Honda I have ever owned. I have always respected the quality that Honda cars represent -- and now I understand why it is actually so deserved. Plus, it is just damn fun to drive. Feeling like I made one of the best choices I have ever made in my adult life purchasing my Honda Civic. I love it. (It's almost sick.)
I know this car
matt judson, 03/05/2016
updated 03/12/2018
2009 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
I went thru this car, changed out stereo for hands free bluetooth, pandora, sirus, all apps and more bells whistles. Then I put remote starter, and tinted the windows. This car is below 74K and treated like a baby. Its still driving tight and brand new.
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Wouldn't touch this car!
gardner3, 05/22/2011
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Lthr (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful
After two weeks, the car was towed in with a failed speed sensor (feels like the transmission but I was told it wasnt). Two weeks after that the car was towed in again with a failed speed sensor and Honda replaced that and put in a new transmission too. The day I picked it up with the new tranny, the engine light went on. I then drove back to the dealer they said, Oh no, your IMA battery just needs a scheduled software upgrade. Sothe engine light goes on for an upgrade, if you leave your gas cap loose, or any other major problem.
Not Bad
sjet, 12/31/2010
2009 Honda Civic DX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I leased a Honda Civic for the price and have not been too disappointed.
Hot buy si
mibrego, 10/28/2008
2009 Honda Civic Si 2dr Coupe w/High Performance Tires (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Thrilled every time I'm behind the wheel of my redline orange si. Nowadays, I look for every opportunity to run errands. Not only is driving a manual again after a decade's hiatus great fun, but doing so in this pocket rocket is even more exhilarating. Still under the 600 mile break in period, so I rarely take the rpm above 6000 rpm, yet still, this machine shows tremendous spunk off the starting block. Was close to getting a Civic EX coupe but am so relieved I followed my heart (instead of pocket- book) to settle for this Si coupe. For three grand more, I know I got a car that stirs excitement and delivers both reliability and fun.
Nice but with problems
mj20, 02/26/2015
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had my Civic for 5 years. It has not given me any mechanical issues so far. The A/C is terrible, especially in the summer time. It takes the A/C about 5-10 minutes to cool down during hot days. I literally have to drive my car non-stop without hitting traffic signals in order to get the A/C to start cooling down. I will sit in my car a sweat and usually by the time I am getting to my destination the A/C will get cold. The Navigation is terrible. It is constantly giving me longer routes than Google maps. If i try to look something up, say Walmart, it will give me a Walmart in Alaska and nowhere near me. The bluetooth is also terrible. I never use it because no one can hear me.
The best-handing Civic Si of all time
engineaddict, 08/31/2013
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2009 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ah... the 8th gen Civic Si. Look, I'm not going to bother going on a long-winded rant about how good Honda Civics are in general. If you're reading this, you already know all that stuff (the good and the bad). What you want to know is what makes the 8th gen Civic Si special. Well, Honda made the 8th gen Civic with the FD2 (Japanese Civic Type R) in mind. This isn't an econocar that was sooped-up to be fast. This was a lethal track-carving machine that was de-rated for us mere mortals. The car is stable in all conditions. Low speed. High speed. Very high speed (yes, these will pull all the way up to 134mph). Cornering. Straightaway. The engine torque curve is unbelievably flat, and the torque steer is minimal because of it. Turn off traction control so the inside-front wheel can spin slightly, and you've got yourself some mechanical torque vectoring. The sound of the K20Z3 as it climbs through the low revs.. the mechanical bark as the cams change over.. and the angry shout as it climbs to an aural apex of 8300rpm... modern turbo engines can't hold a candle to it. You really have to be on top of the heel-toe in these, but if you're doing it right, nothing is quite as fulfilling as driving an 8th gen Civic Si on the limit. If you're looking for a car that makes any otherwise-boring car trip exciting, this is the car for you. If you're looking for a fun track car, this is the car for you. If you're looking for quiet/easy-to-drive-fast/50mpg, this is not the car for you. Aside: Like any highly-tuned sports car, if you saddle it with eco tires or keep running that worn suspension 60k miles past when it was ready to be replaced or fail to do the maintenance, the car will go to shit, and it will not be fun to drive. Of course, unlike certain manufacturers (ah-hem...VW...cough), the bolts are all metric hex bolts, there are easy-to-access lift points for work at home if that's your thing, and parts are readily available.
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Four Months
Robert, 06/29/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Four months and a bit over 7k miles. MPG is > 38, over the period. Had just recently driven in heavy rain with the OE Bridgestones, and the car rides fine. Most of the driving is open road & highway (90%). Cruise Control maintains a constant speed going uphills. Very happy I returned to a Civic.
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mdschuet, 08/29/2013
2009 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I considered gti and civic si. Picked si thinking it would be more reliable. I was wrong. Many things have gone wrong and Honda will not fix unless you have deep pockets. Door handles stop working, trunk will stop working, and now 2nd gear is making noises and Honda wants 700 dollars just to open it up and diagnose. I bought this car to avoid this problem and here I am with the warrantee over, and transmission issues with 2.5 years left of payments. I'm stuck with it now, bought it for performance and excitement but now it's a point a to b car that I have to skip 2nd gear. It was fun and good until this. Get a warrantee or buy another car, I have 95,000 miles on it, and I drive good.
5-Month, 6,000 Mile Review...
Canadia, 04/11/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Preface: I did my homework, and shopped around pretty extensively. I knew what I was buying (an economy car), and held the civic to those standards. First, a few minor quibbles: 1. Thickness and durability of the paint is disappointing. I'm finding too many chips on this young a car. 2. I can't locate the source of some random clunk coming from the right rear wheel... Other than that, all I have for the civic is praise. The car handles famously considering its class and competition, and the ride quality is uncompromised. It's solid, doesn't get flustered over bumps, and inspires much more confidence than my previous car (a 1998 Audi A6).
A sweet inexpensive reliable car!
Sweet little car!, 01/03/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've been driving this car for over 2 months now and I just love it! The power is really good for a 4cyl and gas mileage is what I had expected, good. What I love about it is that it didn't have to break my bank to get this nice cute car where you still look good enough to go on a date with and girl doesn't call you a loser for not driving a BMW, Lexus or Mercedes. I really like the reliability of Hondas. I've had Hondas all my life but just before this I bought a Mazda Tribute (Ford affiliated) and I can tell you that Honda is a much better built cars! I will never buy anything else other than Honda for the value!
good little car
Rey, 09/04/2018
2009 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had to replace the AC unit at 112,000 mi. Other than that --no problems. Comfortable, handles well, considerable amount of noise at highway speeds. Would buy another one
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Its a Honda....Need I say more...?!!
gulfwalker62, 12/15/2013
2009 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Honda Civic, and what a huge improvement over 10-yrs. Its larger, safer, just as reliable, better fuel economy & this time I went for the EX Trim vs the LX last time. The EX sedan is a very nice sedan and offers many great features as standard. The only option I wished I would have gotten was remote start. That is my only regret, so in other words, you can NOT go wrong with a New/CPO/Used Honda Civic EX sedan.
MPG Disappointment
c.hack, 09/02/2010
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After driving the Civic hybrid for 27,000 miles, I had gotten used to sacrificing performance for fuel economy. Unfortunately, after the last tune-up Honda applied some sort of firmware change that has killed both my MPG and my performance. MPG on 50 mph rural roads (optimal conditions) has dropped from 47 to 41 and acceleration is almost non-existent. This car's performance is so bad it is almost unsafe to drive.
The car runs smooth and straight
Aneesh, 01/29/2019
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car accelerates great and runs straight. Transmission shifts smoothly. It has a new battery. Drivebelt and fluids are in very good condition. Very clean interior and exterior(detailed)
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Again a civic
erik, 03/11/2010
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After researching for months and comparing to other carsgot a used Civic 09 with 4500 miles on it 5000 less than a new lx with taxes and fees. This drives a lot better than the 2001 Civic it replaced, lesser noise, first automatic, always drove a stick. The advantage over a stick is lesser rpm on the highway. 2200 rpm with 70 miles cruising. Like the blue backlight of speedometer and armrest with more storage as in old Civic. Good firm seats, drove VW and they have that to, I like that, also in height adjustable. Drove 390 miles with one tank of gas and still a quart in it, so over 450 miles is easy for me. This car has to make a 250.000 miles as my old Civic with less maintenance as was.
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Erik, 03/20/2010
2009 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
drive my civic now for 2 tanks of gas and do 42 mpg,little lesser than my old civic 2001,but thats because of the wider tires 205's instead of 185 and the 140hp against 115 and more weight of course and it's an automatic,but still a good average when compared to an expensive hybrid.Like the tide build and digital dash and drives a lot more refined than the old one.Hope to drive this for the next 300.000 miles till the electric Honda comes out and run my own solar panels and drive on zero mpg!!
Finally
Jimmy z, 04/04/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been looking and test driving Civics for the last 2 years and finally decided on a Crystal Black Pearl Coupe, it was on the showroom floor. I almost went with the LX-S, but decided that for an extra $1,300 I would rather have the sunroof, UBS connection with a great stereo, 4 wheel disc breaks. The car is very fun to drive and rides a lot better than the coupe a test drove. Will see how good the mileage is.
Great econo-car
daytonaguy, 07/19/2009
2009 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded down from a 2004 Accord for better mileage so there was a bit of an adjustment there. Seemed very underpowered compared to 2.4 L in the Accord. But for the money, it's really hard to beat this car. Like all Hondas, fit and finish is very good. A bit more hard plastic inside than I would like (suffers compared to the Accord) but I like the dash design much better. Arrangement of radio and climate controls nicely done and very ergonomic. Handling is excellent, on par with the Accord, despite the lack of double wishbone. Seats are not nearly as good as the Accord's but still not bad. Mileage has been as rated. Noisier than I would like. Overall A- or B+.
2009 Civic - Should Have Bought the EX-L
DG, 08/05/2009
2009 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it one month ago, and it's everything I was looking for in a new car. Great handling and fun to drive. Ultra cold air conditioning, very quiet engine, smoooooth transmission, excellent turning, aesthetically pleasing interior, stops on a dime. After purchasing the car, made the mistake of driving a friend's 2009 Civic EX-L. Although my cloth seats are very comfortable, the leather seats are even more comfortable, and they dress up the car's interior quite nicely. For the few extra dollars, would go for the EX-L if I could do it all over again.
Civic DX VP
ThatTallGuy, 10/18/2019
updated 07/23/2021
2009 Honda Civic DX-VP 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got this for a steal as a value vehicle had my mechanic check it over he said it was a good deal for 5K I love the 5 speed manual and the mpg is awesome has some quirks but I can't help but think this is going to last at least until 200K or 300K it currently has 120K on it and perfect clutch and shift. Dealer replaced rear drums and a strut assembly so i got this one for a steal. Update sadly I lost this vehicle due to a terrible accident in late August 2020 if I still had it I would probably be driving it.
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Not what I was hoping for out of Honda
fuzz_nut98, 10/15/2011
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has been ok but I am glad we leased it. First it is white and when I got it the door color was different then the rest of the body. Honda paid for the whole car to be repainted but wouldn't let me trade it for one without paint issues even though it only had 15 miles on it. The car is a dog (hybrid) but it does handles pretty well. The interior has good fit and finish and is laid out well. I like some of the extras the Hybrid has but I really wish I bought a standard civic. At 30,000 miles the hybrid battery failed ($3000 Battery), but it has 80.000 mile of warranty. not impressive. Dealer said they replace 2-3 a month. Gas mileage says 40-45 mpg, I get 35-36 with normal driving.
An Amazing Car!
Civic Pride, 07/20/2009
2009 Honda Civic GX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I read a lot about this car prior to purchase and concluded it was a great idea. It was hard to find one--called around a lot and the few places that had them in the country wanted top dollar. Eventually found one out of state and purchased end of month--got a reasonable deal. It is an awesome commuter car--very cheap to run, extremely reliable, clean burning, carpool lane exemption, and dare I say, even fun to drive. No, certainly not a sports car, but it corners well, stops well, and accelerates decently. CNG is well below the price of regular unleaded-- about 40-50% for me, and I'm not Utah--I'm surprised everyone there doesn't have one! My kids, boss and others say "cool!"