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Used 2009 Honda Civic Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Love my Honda but..

kiralee1, 07/15/2014
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I got this car used with about 25,000 miles on it and it's at 62,000 miles now. Really fun to drive, nice handling, and exceptionally reliable. I've never had any mechanical problems, just regular service. It does really good in the snow if you put beefy snow tires on. The biggest problem is the paint. It's peeling everywhere and rusting. Honda said they don't cover the paint because of where I live. I've had a few older Hondas and they have all had paint issues. They are a more expensive economy car and I think they should have higher quality paint. If you get a lower end civic get better wheels put on. One pothole and the wheel will bend. Overall a really great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Car

Ada, 03/17/2019
2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I leased this car new and lived it. Unfortunately, in 2012 my employer of 10 years gave. my job away after being hospitalized 3 weeks and subsequent recovery. That caused me to have to let the car go. I loved that car and found it every bit as great as an Accord I had a few years earlier. Miss it greatly!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

1st and Last Honda

nepahonda, 09/30/2014
2009 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful

This was my first new car purchase. I was proud to purchase a new 2009 Honda Civic EX while in college and working full-time. The car was great when I first bought it. However, currently, I have 66,000 miles on it and it is literally falling apart in multiple aspects. I have the paint peeling on the drive side of the car. My muffler just rusted up completely and fell off. The "top of the line" alloy rims are a complete joke and all four have of them have started corroding and leak air. All sorts of interior paneling and weather stripping is literally just falling off of my car. COMPLETELY DISAPPOINTED in this Honda. We have had other Honda's and none have been this bad. DO NOT BUY ONE!

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