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1 out of 5 stars

Horrible car.

Tony, 03/27/2017
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 18 people found this review helpful

Great on gas but was a horrible car in general... would always break down one thing after another. Did not hold its value at all...

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4 out of 5 stars

So Far, So Good

Oliver Brooks, 12/20/2016
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We have been very happy with this car so far in almost all regards. The older entertainment system is a little finicky with my iPhone, but all in all, that's a pretty small complaint. We have put a lot of miles on it since we got it and it's been outstanding. So happy we got it.

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5 out of 5 stars

2012 Civic

Sarah, 01/02/2017
2012 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought my 4 door 2012 Civic used a year and a half ago. When the dealership prepped it and changed the oil they forgot to put the oil cap back on and oil spilled. That was more of an individual dealership thing and has not effected the car. My only complaint is that for some reason when I turn it on and idle on a cold engine there is a loud humming noise from the back of the car that increases then goes away. I have brought it to 3 mechanics and none of them can figure out what is wrong. Gas mileage is great. It's gone down lately because of the winter but I'm still getting 33.6 mpgs. Summer I got 34.5. Love this car!

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4 out of 5 stars

CNG Automobile has carpool access

John Cox, 02/25/2018
2012 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Honda Civic performance is excellent, but CNG vehicle carpool access is awesome for a commuter.

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5 out of 5 stars

Can be modified

T, 05/17/2020
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Smaller trunk which is fine for me, haven’t had a problem in the last two most I had it got it with 105,500 miles and now has 106,620. I put wheels, banner, carbon fiber wing with Borla exhaust, LED’s it looks great.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A great little car!

papalogan, 06/09/2012
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is our 4th Honda (previously had an Accord, CR-V, and Pilot). We bought this EX-L to use mainly as a commuter car for me. We've had it about 2 months now, and I've already got just over 3K miles on it. Gas mileage has been great, it's comfortable, and wind noise is minimal. I know it's considered a "compact" car, but it feels anything but compact. In fact, it feels about the same size as our '90 Accord! Overall, we're very pleased with our purchase.

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3 out of 5 stars

warning light won't go out (off)

Richard, 01/04/2023
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

the tire gauge light just won't go out...mechanic's can't seem to find out why. Factory does NOTHING. Otherwise good transportation.

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5 out of 5 stars

Always reliable

CB, 04/21/2023
2012 Honda Civic HF 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

In 12 years and 98,000 miles, I never had any problem. I had the Civic HF, 41 MPG on the highway. We did the oil changes, service maintenance, and tires/brakes. Everything work like a dream, totaled (rammed in to the back of my car), but no body was hurt. Which speaks a lot for the safety. I loved her. Now, I had to purchase a new Honda.

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Has been good car.

Greg Peticolas, 07/17/2023
2012 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Has given good service just a few things you to to do on every car.

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Proof

Joe, 07/19/2023
2012 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

it has 304,000 miles on it and looks nearly new inside and out, no mechanical problems besides disposable issues. Nothing else to say.

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