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rick4924, 02/12/2015
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
I have now owned my 2013 Civic EX sedan for about a year. I initially had issues with seat comfort due to the aggressively tilted headrest but have fixed that by modifying it somewhat. I must say the car has performed flawlessly for the year I have owned it. It delivers a quiet, solid-feeling drive each day to work. Honda knows how to build a solid, easy to drive car unlike any other manufacturer. The "connected" feel of the driving experience is something only Honda really does well in this price range.
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rick4924, 06/27/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2013 Civic EX Sedan now for over 6 months. I initially had trouble getting comfortable in the seat but now that I have adjusted the horribly forward-tilted headrest and found a seat height and steering wheel adjustment that works for me, I find the car comfortable for my daily commute. Other than that, the car is flawless so far and has that "Honda Feel" behind the wheel that only a Honda can provide in my experience - like its connected to you in someway and always seems to know what you want to do!
lOVE MY HONDA (IF ONLY)
cyndi strawser, 10/01/2015
updated 10/05/2016
2013 Honda Civic EX-L PZEV 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
33 of 35 people found this review helpful
I like the two-tier dash and exterior/interior style. Gas mileage using econ o mode makes a hybrid unnecessary as it's not unusual for me to get 40-44 mpg mixed driving. Cold weather drives down the mileage tremendously. VERY unhappy with paint quality, it looks nice but every little rock from passing traffic will nick paint down to the primer. Also developed a plastic sounding rattling noise during certain mild wind conditions. My new car sounds like a rattletrap from inside. Three different dealers and a couple of friends have not been able to find the problem. Hope the lemon law applies. I live in the country and I have to switch to a truck during snow/ice, Civic will not stay on the road ,,not enough weight. It eats up rotors! Honda Motor won't even reply to my letter asking for reimbursement for awful rotors. My car also has the phone problem where no one can understand what you are saying due to excessive noise. Should be a recall for this.
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Not perfect, but hoping for reliability
phillyted, 08/19/2014
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
42 of 46 people found this review helpful
I bought this Honda for one reason and one reason only: reliability. So In one year I have manged to clock 28,000 miles and have done nothing to the car outside of normal maintenance, which is great. I have been able to achieve 50 mpg with careful, skilled driving on a one off, fluke of a drive. I can routinely obtain 42 mpg with respectable driving and 33-35 mpg with a heavy foot. The brakes are not the best as I have locked them up a few times without noticing the ABS pulse from the pedal. Also, there is a blind spot from the roof pillar between the windshield and left door that is very annoying on mountain roads. Altogether, a good car and I'm happy I bought it.
update (Nov 4, 2022) No longer own the car
agedsage, 04/30/2013
updated 11/04/2022
2013 Honda Civic EX-L PZEV 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Updated review (Nov 4, 2019): This is a dependable car. It takes me to all the local places I need to visit: grocery stores, barber shop, community pool, concert halls and the downtown restaurants. It is super reliable. My past two years' expenses were standard upkeep related: gas, oil change, new tires, front end alignment new battery and new brake shoes. I am going to keep it for at least two to three years. Several locals already expressed interest in buying it. I know I will get something back to put towards my next car. The following was written in 2017: I am updating my review after over 4 years of ownership. One very annoying problem is fatigue in my hands; the steering wheel is hard. Steering and turning on trips longer than a couple hours are punishing on older people. Imagine if I have arthritis, how much pain I have to endure. Now my wife drives and likes it because of the fuel economy. She ( 5 ft 2 in) complains about the rear view through the back window. She refuses to look at the rear camera and is technologically challenged. After driving long trips my back started to get stiff. A lower back support may be the next item I should try. I also added a seat support to reduce butt sore from long trips. Maintenance cost has been higher than average at the dealership. (Nov 4, 2020) My kid now drives this car. He likes it. I mbought a different car.
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Great car but test out the seat first
rick4924, 04/03/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I got my Honda Civic EX about a month ago. The car is amazingly quiet and handles very well around town and out on the highway - very stable at highway speeds. The electronics are very easy to use and have sharp, bright graphics that make them a pleasure to use. The Bluetooth system easily synced with my iPhone 4s. The back up camera is great! The only negative is the driver's seat. I am 6-0, 180 lbs and it was extremely difficult to find a comfortable driving position. The front of the seat cushion puts pressure on my legs and is very uncomfortable. Pay attention to the seat feel when you test drive it.
Honda Civic rules!!!!!
yankeeguy7, 02/16/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I am not sure why all the negative reviews on the 2013 Civic, I love my new Civic EX!!! I especially love the 2 level speedo because I keep my steering wheel low so the high mount speedo actually works great for me. And to the people that complained about lack of power, quality of interior, etc, SHAME on you for not noticing during your test drive!!!!! The Civic is not a perfect car, but it suits me perfectly!!!
Great DEPENDABLE car, comfortable
honda lover with 1st Honda, 07/12/2016
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Super gas mileage, frequently get better than stated estimates on trips 44-45 mpg combined city traffic with standstills and highway, rural, avg 34 mpg
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Love the interior and exterior
mbell144, 03/31/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have never had a Honda Civic. I have and still have a 2004 Honda Accord EX which I gave to my daughter for college. So far I have been totally impressed with this car except for the pick up power. I have noticed the hesidancy in take off especially if you are on I-75 trying to go around a slow driver. Going uphill it loses speed if you are not in cruise control. When I test drove it, wish I had taken it on I-75. I am hoping like the 4 cylinder Camri that I had, this Honda will surprise me when I obtain more mileage on the car and have better pick up. Anyway I love the gas mileage!
No problems
Pyrofan300@yahoo.com, 03/27/2016
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I see all these reviews about the 13 civic with bad gas mileage or locking problems or the steerinv wheel is rubbing ect ect. Ive put 22,000 miles on mine in the last year and I TAKE CARE OF IT. Ive had 0 problems. I change the oil(synthetic) and i drive. Gas mileage is 40 ish highway and 32 ish in town. I drive it hard and have had no problems. 50,000 miles on it now
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Battery drain problem?
htnj1, 02/13/2013
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
31 of 36 people found this review helpful
Love the interior and exterior quality. New civic has a comfortable ride and very good fuel efficiency. Also like the fact that bluetooth and rear view camera are standard on all 2013 Civics. However, in the second week after buying the car I didn't drive it for another week and the car wouldn't start. Turns out the battery was dead due to cold weather (around 10-20 deg F) After jump start everything was ok but for a new car this is quite unexpected. Will have to watch it going forward how it behaves....
3 days in and loving it!
cbadca, 07/11/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I just leased a 2013 Honda Civic Coupe EX, and so far I'm loving it! Now, to be fair, I upgraded from a 2000 Ford Focus LX with manual everything, so being enthusiastic about a new car wasn't a very tall order. I probably would have been just as happy with a new Yugo if there still was such a thing. But overall, I love the body style and interior design of the Coupe EX. The dash is laid out very well and all the controls are within easy reach. The ONLY potential downside I see is the quality of the cloth seats...I'm just not sure how long that fabric is going to keep looking good. Handles very well, and is a nice smooth, quiet ride. Pretty good stereo system too with the 7 speakers.
Nice to own a honda again...
gutzzz13, 01/22/2013
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
'10 Jetta lease was up. I dislike the styling of the new Jettas so I went in for a '13 Accord Sport and left with a '13 Civic LX. Both great cars but I enjoyed the handling and overall feel of the Civic a bit more. I now prefer the Civic dashboard over a typical one (surprisingly). I also own a '12 Subaru Impreza which seems a lot zippier to 40mph but it's also not nearly as quite (loud CVT and road noise) which for a daily commute of 120 miles is very important. My daily commute broken down is 40 miles city and 80 miles highway. I average 37mpg not using ECO but I use cruise control often. Over 400 miles per tank. I get compliments from my co-workers for what it is...a nice compact car.
3years 23k miles later
Vitaliy, 08/09/2016
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
After leasing this car for three years and recently returning it I think I have a good perspective on what this car is about. It's very cheap to run basic point A to B transportation that tries to infuse a bit of fun along the way. Unfortunately engine and transmission are not up to the task at all without adding another 40hp at least. Fuel economy seemed to be getting worse throughout the years to average of 28mpg. Road noise is horrendous and getting up to speed upon entering highway is an adventure especially if you have passengers. Bottom line if you commute a long ways away and need cheap reliable car this is it.
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A treat to drive for an economical person
Dray5, 02/26/2020
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Scotty Kilmer rated this year one of the best used cars to last over 20-30 years. It’s one of the last models to have the Honda power train setup that is legendary for their reliability. It’s without the CVT. Lots of car manufacturers are having trouble with their CVTs, even Toyota‘s corollas. Hondas may have transmission problems with their bigger cars such as the accord but not with this small civic. By buying this used, I’ve also avoided the problems with modern direct injection engines and oil dilution. In flat highways I could get nearly 45 mpg and 35 in the city. I have the EX with the sunroof and beige interior and it’s beautiful inside and looks sporty on the outside. I put a touch screen on mine and it makes it look modern. For a work vehicle, it makes me feel that the more I drive the more the better and not a feeling that I’m losing life on the car. The downsides include I only have adequate passing power on the freeway. If you want to easily pass cars on the freeway, then you will be disappointed. But buyers of this shouldn’t be looking for that. For an economical person, I feel I’ve made a great financial decision.
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Love my new Civic!
jessbarnett85, 06/27/2013
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Where to start this review. I must say, this car is a great value. It's quiet on the highway and in the city. So many little small features that you never expect. The i-MED screen is customizable and the headlights go off if you leave them on. Gas mileage is great. Eco mode does save you save gas while driving in the city, but at a expense of off-the-line acceleration. I love how the blinker you can tap and it does 3 blinks for you to change lanes. The headlights are great at night and the car handles great. I must say, I am still learning how to use all the features on this car. I have had it since March. I have achieved 43.7 mpg hwy on a 100 mile round trip, eco mode on. Handles GREAT!
Amazing mileage if you try real hard - **updated**
Peter, 10/30/2017
updated 11/02/2018
2013 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
First and foremost, this is a "mild hybrid", meaning that it does not have a second engine to control the drive train - when on battery only it stops the gasoline flow to the engine and it uses the small battery to drive the pistons of the gasoline engine. There is not a button to push that forces the car into EV mode like a Prius, the car decides when you are in a situation that does not require much torque and will drop into battery-only mode for a short while until the battery is just below half empty, upon which the car will force recharge the battery using the gasoline engine. Braking and coasting charges the battery, but if you floor the gas or otherwise ask for power, the battery will assist the gasoline engine to provide a little more power. There is a governor for fuel consumption - just press the Econ button on the dash and you can be forced to use less fuel by driving slower (I always have this engaged). My daily 15 mile commute has some fairly big hills and my mileage suffers due to those uphills, but I am averaging about 52 MPG since I purchased the vehicle : http://www.fuelly.com/car/honda/civic/2013/boomer0127/218714 The vehicle itself overestimates its mileage by about 2 MPG. Winter average is about 48 MPG, summer is about 56 MPG give or take. Overall it is a great value because i force the issue with the fuel consumption, I find that my wife who doesn't care much about trying to get good mileage gets around 42 MPG, but she doesn't drive very far so that can skew it also. The most frustrating thing is trying to get the car into battery mode - sometimes it just refuses to do it, sometimes it just starts idling on its own at a traffic light. I will probably drive this vehicle into the ground, the battery warranty is 150K so I've got at least another 4 years in this thing. The navigation is interesting but mostly useless in the days of smartphone nav apps. The best thing about the car is that it is a hybrid that does not look like a prius, it looks like a civic. It is unfortunate that Honda discontinued the civic hybrids but i understand that nobody was buying them because of their poor stated MPG. **update - mileage is still hanging on, fuelly tells me I am getting about 51 MPG on average. car still frustrates me but I know I am doing better than most, even Praises. I am upset about the maintenance costs at 100K, have to change out 8 spark plugs at $30 a pop, and changing the low beam headlight was a nightmare. Why can't the negative battery terminal release from the main battery??? Overall, still a good value but I feel like I will never get my investment back because gas prices are too cheap. Only saving a few hundred bucks a year in gas and this thing cost about $4K more than a standard civic. Still trying real hard to get good mileage.
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my 2nd civic coupe ex
thwipp89, 07/04/2014
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2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
i had a '03 civic ex with 131k miles and for 10 yrs, it was nearly perfect. in its 11th year it was showing its age just a little. i think i got spoiled at not having to put money into it, outside of regular maintenance. anyway, i figured almost 11 yrs was a pretty good run and honda had 0.9% for *60* months, which is rare for honda. also, the 2013 got really good reviews as a bounce back from a semi-disappointing 2012 model. the comfort of the seats (tho i've read some complaints) and the road noise is MUCH improved from my '03 model, aswell, imo. the technology made a big jump, too. the back up camera is nice. i hope the reliability continues. my former civic was the best car i've owned, BY FAR. after 3 yrs, i'm still very happy with my purchase. my one complaint is the MPG isn't always as good as i'd hoped when doing city driving (even with the econ button on). i have a pretty heavy foot, however. on longer, highway trips (using cruise), the MPG has been very good. i also wish it had a push button start but the new ones have them now. the original tires only lasted about 25k miles. that was disappointing, aswell, but it seems like this is always the case with new cars.
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1,500 miles so far
858smith, 05/13/2013
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 12 days, & I've got 1,500 miles on it. I love it so much so far, but I can't really speak truthfully about its reliability b/c I haven't had any problems w/ it since I haven't had it for very long at all. I drive about 75% highway & 25% city, & I have an average of 36.75 MPG.
Great Car. Every day (and fill up) I love it more
dmoneyman, 11/11/2014
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of a need for a reliable car and it has lived up to its expectation. Looks wise it's awesome. With its aerodynamic posture and sporty looks... Something you can't get with other brands. Coupe looks like it's own model. Interior wise it's a good mix with colors but what is most impressing is the dash and screen that displays a large amount of information. Performance wise it has enough power to pass and accelerate without you having to gun it. 140 hp and 39 mpg without a turbo? You thank it later down the road when you won't have to pay for repairs becauase the engine won't have added stress from a turbo. I love this car and plan to keep it for a very long time.
Really glad I purchased this!
aurora86, 04/22/2013
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy this car. It's definitely saved me on gas with the econ feature. My old Elantra '01 would use up a full tank a week to get to work, with my Civic using econ I use 1/2 a tank a week. Only thing with econ is it drives a little slow going up hills and such, but that should be obvious because that's how it works. You can't hit the gas and take off, but I'm fine with that! I drove it in the horrible road conditions from our last snow storm and while it was very bumpy from the poor plowing, I may have slid once or twice, where as other cars I watched were all over the road. Some of the blind spots could take a while to adjust to.
Best car I've ever had
fronteeer, 10/22/2013
updated 10/24/2016
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I read once that driving a Honda Civic is like having a conversation with someone who knows exactly what you mean. I couldn't agree more. Motojournalists will tell you that the Toyota is a few 16th of an inch longer, the Mazda has a few more horsepower and the Nissan can run the quarter mile a fraction of a second quicker. What they don't understand is the work that goes into making the car do things it can't on paper. Like steer or accelerate as well as you need it to, when you really need it to, regardless of whether the numbers support it. Or pack the same amount of stuff in the trunk that used to fit into your SUV's, because you don't want to leave anything behind. Or cruise along in the snow, passing cars that have 4WD and twice the ground clearance, and are stuck, because you really need to get somewhere. So... In case you're wondering why it has no signal mirrors or those trendy LED dotted daytime running lights, it's because Honda's priority is to make this car your faithful, trusted companion, not a faux-fur and pleather fashion accessory where the compromises are evident throughout the driving experience. Motorcyclists and pickup truck drivers get really mad when a Honda Civic passes them, because it doesn't make sense (it doesn't even have a turbo), but, hey. Sometimes you need to have a little fun.
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Not bad, not great.
jackshelby, 06/18/2014
2013 Honda Civic LX PZEV 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Overall the car has performed its purpose and I am satisfied. There are a few things I am disappointed with, first being the paint. The car is black on black, and have had it almost 10 months and put on over 20,000 miles. The car looks like it has been through a sandblaster. My old car, a 1998 Honda civic, is in about the same condition but it took 14yrs of wear to get in that condition. Its pretty disappointing to have a car less than a year old look this bad. Second, the mileage is mediocre. Average 31 mpg highway, although I don't ever drive city so I don't know if it would stay the same or get worse. In Hondas defense, the highway speed is usually 75-80mph so that doesn't help.
2013 Civic with 1120000 miles
Boone Chewy, 08/14/2019
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2013. It has been a great car, super reliable. Avg mpg has been around 33. Only issue is clear coat started peeling off in spots. This car is garage kept and washed on a regular basis so feel that this is perhaps a factory issue. Another issue is thin metal. It doesn't take much to make a small dent but suspect this is with all compact cars nowadays. I do my own general maintenance which decreases cost of ownership significantly and is not that difficult. If your looking for general transportation that's reliable you can't beat a Civic.
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GREAT CAR
WILL L, 11/27/2020
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
GREAT CAR!!!!
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An Update to my 1st Review
jessbarnett85, 05/02/2014
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 Honda Civic LX with a little over 10,000 miles on it now. Let me tell you, my average full economy in South Florida heat with use of Eco mode most of the time, is averaging between 30-31 per each tank. If I drive on long highway trips around 65pmg with ECO mode on, it averages around 44mpg, which is excellent! The only thing I don't like about ECO mode is that it is embarassingly slow off the line. While the A/C is slightly effected while in this mode, it doesn't seem weak, even with 89 degrees outside. It's a great car for the money. I wouldn't have done it any other way, just wish I had springed for the EX.
not the best choice
LZ, 06/02/2018
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded in a toyota I had for 10 yrs.which I loved for the civic...sorely disapppointed in my choice. Not comfy, not responsive, and poor visabiity topmy list of complaints....sorry honda buti miss my toyota.
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Gets the job done!
Vanhagar Hawaiian, 08/18/2019
updated 09/01/2023
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had purchased a 2012 model with a 5 speed automatic, but after 3 yrs I just missed driving a stick so much. I sold the '12 to a family member and, because I loved the car otherwise, I found my '13 manual ex coupe and 4 yrs later, I am still very happy. Honda makes the best compact car manual trannys. The clutch and precision shifter are a joy, even in traffic! I wish people would all ditch their cvts and bring back the manuals! Improvements over my '12 are the two tone wheels, automatic climate control, back up camera, and nicer interior plastics. Gripes are the tiny toy car sized battery. Sit in your parked car listening to the radio for 90 minutes and the car won't start! Also, the R18 motor has no guts. I miss the SR20DE in my old Sentra which had the best of both worlds. Lastly, the bluetooth is buggy, sometimes failing to connect. I have to pull over and turn the car completely off, then on for it to pair. These are minor complaints as no car is perfect. I recommend this car, especially with a manual! **Update 8/19/20: Car is still performing well at 83,000 miles. I can't find the reason for the gradual drop in mpg to 31 over the past year. I've replaced spark plugs and cleaned the MAF sensor and throttle body. There are no codes being thrown. 31 mpg is still quite good, but it's just weird that this happened. Still very happy with the car. ***Update 8/19/21. Did a more thorough throttle body cleaning and the mpg improved to near-original level of 37mpg. Pennzoil 0w20 synthetic performs best of all oils I've tried in this car. ***Update 9/1/23*** Car still going strong at 109000 miles. Has some clear coat failure on roof and trunklid, but that's normal here in Hawaii. Very happy with my car, especially with how new car prices have skyrocketed lately. I wish I had the black interior instead of tan, but I had no choice at the time of purchase.
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Cream puff Civic
Nanners, 05/11/2021
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After hitting 3 deer, 2 fender- benders and 160,000 miles later my car keeps rolling. The only repair it's needed was a new alternator at 150,000 miles. It rides like it's new, the interior has held up beautifully and the clear coat is still as bright as it's ever been. Marvelous little car. I put on 2000 miles in my car a month. Strong transmission, quiet engine. Love this car.
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Amazingly thrifty on gas
stringed, 08/28/2013
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 2013 Civic coupe with automatic transmission for my wife last week. On a lark, I wanted to see how much mileage I could squeeze out of this car using the lightest foot possible. I needed to drive to the airport - a nearly 50 mile round trip. On the trip there, I drove with no AC at speeds between 60 and 70. The on board mileage computer registered 53 mpg! There is a minor downhill bias since I live a few hundred feet above sea level and the airport is near sea level. On the trip back, I decided to use the AC. When I arrived home, the MPG computer for the total trip read 43 MPG. That's close to a hybrid's MPG! I am delighted with this car!
Outstanding reliability, fun to drive.
madmaxooohhh, 11/20/2014
updated 05/22/2017
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle for a commuter car that is also fun to drive. It has decent styling and boring reliability. Has needed nothing for the year I have owned it so far, besides oil changes, and tire rotations every 5000 miles. I should have purchased a domestic car so I could learn how to fix them.
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1st Honda, a bit of a disappointment
Paul H, 10/22/2015
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my civic after quite a few Nissans and Toyotas, wanted a Toyota but could not get a stripped down Corolla with a manual transmission. My Civic started out good, but like other reviews the paint chips off quickly, after 2-1/2 years it looks like my Black Corolla did after about 8 years. I'm on my third battery, I think there are plenty of reviews on here and the web about issues with batteries that the dealers just deny any issue, they run a load test on a known dead battery at the dealer and replace under warranty so I guess I am stuck buying a new battery every 8-10 months, and I drive 40 miles a day minimum. The car has developed numerous rattles that my Toyotas never had and a nice knocking sound out of the right rear strut, my Nissans had plenty of rattles and knocks but they were cheap. My brakes have developed a heavier pulsation and fade that the dealer says is normal, finding a good Honda dealer for service has been a challenge, I have found one but it's a drive but they at least try to fix my problems. My steering wheel has rubbed and made a grinding sound since I got it, things have been replaced but it comes back after a few months so hopefully it doesn't end up being something that gets worse and causes an accident, the dealers don't seem to be to bothered they just tell me it should be fine until the warranty runs out. All in all the car is good out of the dealership but I'm not sure it is going to hold up over time, I feel like a bought a VW, my car has been in the dealership more than my 10 year old Corolla in only 2-1/2 years. This may be the first car I get rid of, before it goes out of warranty, but I wanted a Civic and I liked the look of the car, I was planning to get an SI or an accord but I think I will look elsewhere for my next car. The 2012 received some bad reviews and I should have known better than to believe it was all related to the design of the car, I think Honda just doesn't build their cars like they used to and from my viewpoint they don't back them up very well through their dealerships either. One last thing, the fuel economy is all lies, the best I have got on mine is 33 highway, this car needs a 6th gear for a manual transmission, and my 27 mpg is real world driving in Southern California where you accelerate from one light to the next and idle for 45 seconds at each light.
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Great car for what it is; however......
nojo317, 01/01/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
15 of 21 people found this review helpful
There are some issues that make this not a 5-star car (for me). I purchased a new Civic EX-L in August 2013 after having driven a Mazda Tribute for 12 years. I admit to it being a huge change and adjustment. I have about 3,500 miles on it as of the date of this review. My main complaint is how it drives in wet/snowy conditions. It seems to have issues gripping the road, and even with just a dusting of snow on the road it spins it's tires when trying to move from a stopped position (no, I don't drive like Mario Andretti.) I have 30+ years experience driving in the snow and do not feel confident in this car's ability to navigate the roads during a midwest winter.
Better than the 2012, but .......
drjc3, 02/13/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 15 people found this review helpful
I like the car overall, but I'm still having a hard time getting past the cheap honeycomb grill & the too black alloy wheels. I didn't realize when I bought the car 3 weeks ago that the radiator is as visual as the grill itself. The interior noise/engine are improved & the overall handling is very good. I wish I could get past the toys-for-us grill!
Honda Civic Sedan EX-L w/Nav
maringa, 05/20/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought this car last week. Previous owner of a 2002 Honda Civic EX. Initially struggled with the thought of buying another Civic. Was hesitant until I went to dealership and sat inside, and test drove. What a difference 11 years makes! Did get all of the bells and whistles (Nav). There is no comparison between this car and my 2002 model (not that it was bad - served me well for 11 years). Drives much quieter and smoother. Highway gas mileage much nicer (41-42 mpg vs. 33 on my older unit). In town mileage about 2 mpg better (33 mpg vs 31 mpg). Decent stereo..great Nav system!
2013 HONDA CIVIC 4 DOOR HAS RADIO PROBLEMS/DEFECTS
Eric Price, 10/10/2015
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2013 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
If you buy this car, know that if any thing goes wrong and can not be fixed, Honda will do nothing about this problem. My USB port for the audio freezes everyday and also the radio dashboard freezes. Honda says they have not found a fix for this problem. I have taken my car to Norm Reeves Honda in Cerritos California at least 9 times, they have replaced the radio twice. The last time was on 4/11/16 through 4/16/16 Honda had my car for a week and could not fix the radio. I then have to contact the manufacturer, American Honda, to reopen my case. Every month I take my car in and then Honda will call me back with in 4 days to talk about what happened. Then they say there is nothing they can do, and try to send me to the dealer again. Very stressfull
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Another hit for Honda
fronteeer, 02/06/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I rack up a lot of mileage and I have kids to shuttle around so I need a car to be 100% reliable and inexpensive to run. I also think dealer service is a waste of money and the only service I perform on my cars is an oil change and tire rotation at whichever quick-lube joint I happen to be driving by when the maintenance minder goes on. I could drive a Toyota, but talk about bland. Civics are the perfect blend of sporty and economical, have great driving manners, good build quality and are more than powerful enough to appeal to most drivers. The 2013 is no exception, not to mention it's so classy and well equipped you really wonder how long people are going to waste money buying luxury cars.
Fun to drive
Trish, 12/29/2022
2013 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Easy to park, responds immediately to commands (better than my cat!), the front of the car looks like it’s smiling. Comfortable for rear passengers.
Great Mileage, but feels cheap
ms568, 05/18/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought the manual because I did not like how bad shifting felt in automatic. Pros: mileage is insanely good - averaging about 37 combined with 75% highway and 25% around town (I drive pretty conservatively, highway is cruise control with econ button on). Safety - was rear ended, not injured, car held up fine. Fairly quiet and comfortable - good space for a smaller car. Cons: It was relatively cheap and it feels cheap. I had a VW golf before this and it felt like a tank in comparison (mileage sucked). The paint already has a chip after one month. And there is a sloshing sound that comes from the gas tank that is really noticeable if you have the radio off.
Love my EXL
daytonamichael, 03/26/2014
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had a 2007 CRV EX with leather, it had 111,00 miles on it and the extedned warrany was up. My salesmen was in the service department I had ot leave the CRV overnight for a warranty repair. He called me the next day with a great deal and I could not pass it up at all. Its a 2013 Civic EXL brand new it was a left over from the model year.
Ford Focus may have the hatchback, but Civic has overall better value
drivefun, 01/24/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
70 of 114 people found this review helpful
I test driven the 2013's Elantra GT, Mazda CX-5, Focus SE hatchback (hb) and Civic Ex. It finally came down to the wire between the Focus and Civic.... I thought over the need of a hb, and seemed compelling at first, I don't recall needing to haul a lot of stuff last several years, and if I did I rented a van a couple of times from Home Depot. Next, the hb looks nice, but reduces the rear viewing area. Overall, I felt the Civic has improved significantly. MPG, long term cost of ownership, features and styling matters to me. The 2013 Civic nails them in pretty well. I'm giving it a 4 star on value, since it now cost a little more after Ford's recent $2,500 factory incentive.
Great car can be better
specialist4, 04/25/2013
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2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Honda did a great job on this Civic. They fixed the inadequatcies that Consumer Reports pointed out. Fit and quality excellent. For those that feel the ride noisy, upgrade to the EX. The noise is from the cheaper tires on the LX. This is true with all the Honda line up. Blue tooth works great, navi and radio excellent. Good ride quality, 36-38 MPG HW at 65-75 mph. Overall 29-31 mpg, even with my wife driving...she only know to accelerate or brake..nothing inbetween. 4 wheel disc brakes stop the car very quickly compare to disc/drum combo. I've heard some complaints about the seats, I find them very comfortable. The Hyundi elantra has 2 big blind spots, Honda does not. After 42kmiles, No problems. Put gas in, change oil rotate tires. Ave mpg 32.8. 51 k update No problems, voice recognition on navigation is pretty useless. The navi doesn't recognize a lot of commands, but it gets me to where I want to go. Transmission fluid changed oil changes, new tires and gas have been the only costs.
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uncomfortable seats
jackie adams, 09/21/2015
2013 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
The gas mileage is great but taking a trip this is not the car to drive. My back and hips hurt so bad I can hardly stand. After my trip it has been hard going back to work I wish I can find a replace seat.
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Great Car
frne, 07/11/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The consumer reviews don't lie. This truly is a great car. I would suggest not getting the hybrid because the regular car on the econ mode can get 45 mpg. I use to own a VW Passat and am indescribably happy to get rid of it for my new Civic. I will never stray from Honda or Toyota ever again. The Civic is fun to drive, has a lot of nice features (pandora interface, econ mode, back up camera, ect), and is reliable. I rented a 2012 Honda Civic when I was in Boston and was really impressed with it. I ended up buying the 2013 version since it's more refined. There is a reason you see so many Honda vehicles on the road...because they make a solid car that won't leave you stranded.
Great all around car
horrowitz, 01/07/2015
2013 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in May of 2013. I now have 10k trouble free miles on it, only requiring two oil changes. The car starts, drives, and runs flawlessly. Gas mileage around town in the winter is not great, but highway mileage is excellent. Maneuvering and parking in NYC is a breeze in this car. Interior is comfortable, and instruments are well laid out. The stock tires are fine for spring/summer/fall driving, but leave much to be desired for winter driving in snow and ice. get a second set of wheels with dedicated winter tires and you will be fine. This has been/is a great car. It is comfortable, economical, and adequately powerful. I consider it a good buy.
Zoom zoom. Super smooth and responsive
Robert Greger, 04/27/2016
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2013 Honda Civic Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
The power steering is incredibly smooth and requires practically no effort. Bluetooth sound quality is not great. Peppy even with econo mode engaged. Overall, a great car for the money.
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2013 Civic Si DELIVERS!
ischneggs, 03/30/2013
updated 03/30/2017
2013 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
44 of 76 people found this review helpful
UPDATE (70,000 mile): Still a GREAT FUN to drive with no component defects nor unusual maintenance! Having driven nothing but 4-WD cars over 20 years, I was frustrated this winter getting stuck in ice and thick snow on 3 occasions - even with Michelin X-Ice snow tires! Soooo. . .I'll have 4 each Nokian Hokkapolittas v8 studded tires for next year, so I'm hoping that getting stuck will soon be in my rearview mirror! UPDATE (55000 mile): Still driving my Si and aside from routine maintenance, there's been ZERO mechanical, electrical, nor physical problems! Great car! To gain horsepower (~36), torque, and engine responsiveness, I've added a cold air intake, 2.5" stainless downpipe with catted exhaust, and remapped / retuned my ECU with Hondata software and Vit Viper online tech services (a fun project, but realistically, great gains can be had with just the CAI and Hondata and forgoing exhaust changes). ORIGINAL: After driving a 2002 WRX, 2009 Forester XT (turbo), a tuned 1990's Altima (w/ slip diff), I'm happy to say the new Si is the best of them all! Road & wind noise are minimized, hearing only the rough & grumble growl of the engine. A buttery smooth clutch with short throws is easy & fun. Front slip diff performs remarkably, & even makes driving on all season 17" / 45s in snow & slush tolerable (I normally have snow tires). Ergos are nice, especially the back split fold down seats, center arm rest, matched int colors, & standard back-up camera. Of course there could be more space & luxury, like an Acura TSX or Audi A4. But then again, you won't pay $30k++ for the Si! Grade: A+
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Honda Civic 2013 EX-L
mcuyafx, 04/21/2013
2013 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had the car for over a month now so I think I can write a fair review. I considered the Corolla, the Mazda 3, and Nissan Sentra and while I liked the colors available in all of those, I felt more comfortable driving a Civic. My old 2003 Civic was great and this is awesome! Bluetooth, spacious room for a 5'5 male. The car is just fun to drive and gives great MPG. It's quiet and climate control is great. I didn't like the wheels at first but I love the sporty look on them now. Trunk space is limited but spacious enough for groceries, sporting equipment, and the crap I carry around. Dealer wanted to sell me multiple warranties, my response.."It's a Honda!" I know it will start in the a.m.
Impressed with my Honda
Virender Sharma, 10/03/2016
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Navigation (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Honda EX-L with Navigation is a great car. Very comfortable, great pick up and steady even at 70 on the highway.
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She's a Good Little Car
Cozy L, 03/25/2021
2013 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am already on 203k miles after years of highway driving only for about the first 5 years of her life, I finally had to get breaks, spark plugs and transmission fluid service. She's done me well and will hopefully last another 203k miles.