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erik25, 10/28/2011
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have 8 k on it now with the manual and till now it is ok ,but not more than that.If you want the "old" feeling of driving fun you better stay with a 8th generation civic.......... It's a commuter from a to b and relaible. Got some engine noise after 2000 miles,must come from the valves,a ticking noise,not used to it,my 2009 lx had 30k on it and still sounded new. See how this works out in awhile,will ask about it with the first service interval.Mpg is still great without the econ button 45 mpg...... Never use the econ button anymore,spoils the power and not that much different in mpg...
It speaks for itself
jes2ag, 12/12/2012
2012 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
Honda's have always been known for their reliability, when you take care of it, it will take care of you... I love my Honda! This car has a great looking interior and exterior regardless of other opinions, people are just snobby! The gas milage is amazing, and the eco option makes it even better. The trunk is not small, unless those who are complaining want to fit a few bodies into it, lol. Everything about this car is wonderful. I would suggest it to anyone looking for a reliable car!
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Jsun, 05/13/2022
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car
Don't waste your $ - ball was dropped in 2012
Ska9k1, 06/19/2019
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2012 Civic LX new in 2011 after trading in my '07 CR-V. I loved it at first - it was super sleek, small size and easy to maneuver. It's also excellent on gas. I planned on driving this car until it died, but at 70K miles it has to go. BIGGEST CONCERN = this car is TERRIBLE in the rain. I have had far too many close calls and no longer feel safe driving it. Be prepared to slide during conditions of minimal precipitation at low speeds and don't even attempt to drive it in the snow. Other issues: 1.) BRAKES - have been replaced 3xs and there is some kind of rusty-looking dust that keeps reappearing on the back wheels that no mechanic has been able to diagnose. 2.) ELECTRICAL - this car has fried literally EVERY SINGLE phone charger I have ever plugged into the USB port. When the charger does work, it takes forever to charge, to the point the phone eats the battery quicker than the car can charge it. GOOD NEWS - you know the charger is about to get fried when your phone stops recognizing the device when plugged in, so this gives you some notice when you need to go buy a new one. 3.) BATTERY - have replaced it 2x. 4.) NOISE - this car is incredibly loud, if you like wind tunnels this is the car for you. 5.) SUNROOF - had to replace after 2 years, the weather stripping went bad and started leaking, wasn't covered by the warranty. 6.) TIRES - for whatever reason air will not stay inside the tires. This includes the original tires that came with the car, and the new tires I put on them recently. This isn't normal hot to cold weather change low air; the tires will go completely flat. Mechanics confirmed no leaks in both sets of tires, but somehow air is still getting out. 7.) NAVIGATION - don't waste your money on this. Nav got me so incredibly lost at 1AM driving home from a work trip in the middle of nowhere. My phone died (because of the USB electrical issue), but thankfully I had a road atlas from 2006 in the back seat. OVERALL: Extremely disappointed and this car is outright dangerous. Sad because the Honda Civic is known for it's affordability and reliability, but they dropped the ball in 2012. DO NOT waste your $.
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Wonderful Little Car
cindy67, 10/15/2011
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
... just bought the EXL and could not be more pleased. I was able to get car $1000 below Edmunds. Before you decide on another small car just go and drive this one. I think that you will be pleased. As far as noise, I traded in a 2003 Grand Marquis with 38,000 miles on this car and there is no more noise than the Mercury. Driving is believing.
Great on Gas
David Rodgers, 07/15/2018
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very reliable, excellent gas mileage
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Honda is still the best!!!
garminmanila, 04/08/2012
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
So far so good. I'm glad I bought this Civic EX-L at an excellent deal over $1k below Edmund's. It is used as an additional car for the wife's shopping, school, church and around town errands. Our Montero 20th Anniv is good for outdoors and long drives but at 14/18mpg :-( Love our Honda.. It's been getting at least 35-38mpg. Too bad the reviews did not get them any fair shot.
40 miles on my new car and it's in the SHOP THIS IS RIDICULOUS PLEASE READ
lylarose13, 12/15/2011
2012 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
19 of 112 people found this review helpful
My 2012 Honda Civic had 43miles on it when the Check Emissions light came on. I was near the dealer and took it straight in. He said you have to leave it here. I had groceries in the trunk and had to go home only to bring it back and told I could get it that night. Only to get a call saying it's not going to be ready until Wednesday only to get a call on Wed saying the car won't be available till Friday if that because they had to order a part thru Honda Factory that was coming from Kentucky. Only to get find out I am asked to be a "Guinea pig" for Honda to put a "black box" in my car to track my car for two weeks to see if this is going to be a deal they need to bulletin.
Brandon Honda -- great dealership - Civic sedan great car
valcarter, 10/06/2012
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2012 Honda Civic Sedan and we are very happy with it. The folks at Brandon Honda in Brandon, Florida were great. Our salesman was Tony M.....he was a jewel. Totally wonderful experience. If you are in the area and want a great buying experience, call Tony at Brandon Honda
Car for the People
Mary, 11/17/2016
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 34 people found this review helpful
I am in my 60s and I cannot see the front end of my 2012 Civic. I will be taking it back. Honda is making cars for the dumbing down public. If you cannot see the front when driving, then you and everyone else is at risk.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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Eleven Years with no major issues!
Would by again., 08/28/2023
2012 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a mechanically great, peppy little car. The seats aren't too bad and adjust for a 5'7" driver to a 6'1" driver comfortably. We've owned the car 11 years and has a little less than 200K miles. Other than routine maintanence, battery, tires, brakes, oil changes every 3K-5K miles we never had any issues....until now. The oil light has come on and the engine isn't getting oil. We stopped ASAP so hopefully no catastrophic damage but it looks as if the oil pump has failed. That is dissappointing as it has been well maintained. We'll find out soon if the repairs will cost more than the car is worth. Otherwise, it has been a great car.
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little blue bombshell
Jess, 10/14/2023
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
will always be my favorite car had it for 9 years and never had an issue with it