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Civic quality getting worse
pa_rs, 02/15/2012
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 27 people found this review helpful
I just bought an LX manual, and ... basically I m kind of dissatisfied.I traded in an LX 2000 manual that lasted me 12 years which I think had better interior fit/finish and less road noise. I don't see this car lasting that long. When above 60mph the road noise is really unacceptable. No carpet on the inside but a weird flimsy material that looks like what they put under the mattress box to cover the springs. The 2 level dashboard is BS. Must have been designed by a drunk engineer because the speedometer is perfectly covered by the steering wheel. why didI get it?looks good,handles well, good mpg,i-pod hookup. Like the climate control that stay the way you put them and don't reset
Great on gas and great on the road!
Nacho2271, 12/31/2018
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car good for the price, I am 6’4” and I don’t have any issues driving it.
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20.000 miles in 11 months
erik25, 06/02/2012
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still going strong and no issue's,would be bad just after 20k. See the car much more on the road then when it came out. I think people want a relaible commuter and cheap on gas. I'ts only a shame that in a few months a redesigned one comes out........hope this time they do it right and give it six gears with an overdrive.But this one has to make at least 100.000 miles before i even think of something else,and that will be no problem for this car.......
this econ model is built for MPG
shotandabeer, 08/17/2012
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
All highway at 65 with a/c on = 42+mpg if you leave your foot off the gas and dont drive in a real hilly area. I love it. What value! Econ is fantastic for chinging shift points but you will slow down a bit on a hill - until yuo punch it or take off econ setting. I have seen 46 mpg at lower speeds on flat terrain in the summer and not using the gas pedal much. I got the "dumb" lease $189/mo. Dumb if you dont get one... for business travel. Also have a pilot and an accord - two other no brainers. Fantastic vehicles. get one!
2012 Honda Civic Sedan - almost love it
ejje1, 12/01/2012
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'm impressed with the styling of my new car. It rides well and is pretty quiet on the road. The gas mileage has been excellent and will get better once I get more than a few thousand miles on it. Buy the side moulding and put it on yourself... because The only issue I have with the car is the extremely thin metal. Don't lean on the front fenders or close the trunk or hood too hard you will easily move, dent or crease the paper thin metal. Interior uses too much hard plastic and the carpet is really better suited for a a scouring pad. For an MSRP of $21,900 Civic DX, Honda seemed to have gotten the message to do better in 2013
Confortable Ride but dull engine
marc_bar, 08/07/2012
2012 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've been looking at a compact sedan to replace my Mazda 3 hatchback. My list is down to Hyundai Elantra and Honda Civic Sedan EX. I test drove a Civic today and the engine is very dull, no fun at all particularly for someone used to the peppy Mazda3 160 hp.
2012 Civic EX-L Nice
deer_country, 04/07/2012
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
The beautiful Civic Honda is an excellent all around car. The seats are a little uncomfortable, but other than that it is excellent quality. The edge of the seats seem firm and cause discomfort on a long journey. But the handling is excellent.
Driving the new 2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr sedan
danny3826, 04/16/2012
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 27 people found this review helpful
I just bought a new 2012 Civic LX from Norm Reeves Honda in Cerritos, California. [non-permissible content removed] Now about my new car. It is so good looking, and it is so wonderful to drive. I researched many vehicles through Consumer Reports and Edmunds and also Kelly Blue Book, and I wasn't quite sure. However, I am in love with how it drives. It is so right for me. I wanted fun, and I got fun. I wanted economy, and I got economy. I wanted a great looking vehicle, and I got that too.
Great purchase
soleil575, 06/12/2012
2012 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am very happy that I purchased this EXL Civic. I'm enjoying the leather seats, moon roof, navigation, etc. The car is delightful to drive in the city and on the highway and it has more than enough pep for my needs (particularly when econ mode is off, but I usually keep it on to enhance fuel economy). I love the i-mid screen - it's convenient to glance at the upper-level screen while driving. The tech is user-friendly and the voice commands are effective and quite intuitive.
Five stars with an asterisk
Dmv22, 06/12/2020
updated 12/14/2020
2012 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the 8 years of ownership of our 2012 Civic, the vehicle has operated reliably and without issue. Averaging 12K miles a year, we have maintained the vehicle as recommended (regular fluid changes, tire and battery replacement) without need for additional service or attention. Power and acceleration, passing power and fuel economy sufficient. Actual 28 city/32 highway. Cabin noise and occupant comfort are the negatives. Loud droning road noise is irritating, regardless of tire choice...and seats are hard and narrow for me personally (6’/185)...which is essential for the amount of travel I perform. This is my fourth Civic since the mid-80’s...with the 1985 still being the best of all four.
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