Used 2016 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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2016 Honda Civic LX as compared to 2004 TSX
JD & Company, Miami, FL, 07/18/2016
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
44 of 44 people found this review helpful
We leased this vehicle about 3-months ago after selling our 2004 TSX. In contrast to the TSX, the Civic uses regular gasoline, and has basic-sized steel belted tires that are H-rated. Stepping out of the Acura line to Honda was our best option to cut costs without giving up too many of the items that we enjoyed on our TSX. NOT having to buy premium gasoline, and change tires (V-rated sized) every 24-months is a godsend. The Civic is nimble enough around town, but lacks passing power at highway speeds. Our seats are cloth, and I do miss the leather seating with motorized seat adjustments. Fuel ecomomy is excellent at around 26 miles in stop and go driving to just under 40 on the highway. The Civic is a practical car, and has adequate trunk space. It is really designed for four passengers, not five as claimed in the drivers manuel. The A/C is cool. The car sits a little lower to the pavement than our Acura, but handles really well. Back-up camera, media jacks and cup holders. She starts up quick, and idles quiet as a mouse. In my business, I had previously rented Toyota Corollas, in fact I typically sought them out with National and Avis when they were available. I prefer the Civic handling over the Corolla. Both are about the same on fuel efficiency. The Honda Civic is a decent value and it is possible to purchase a really "dressed-up" Civic but that defeated the reason that we wanted it in the first place. BTW, the more add-on features and packages...the exponentially higher cost. It is possible to flirt with a $30,000 price tag if you're not careful. This is not a misprint....$30K. At that price, you should just look into a Honda Accord. Our Civic gets the job done adequately enough as equiped. I recommend the Civic to those seeking a more practical solution to their monthly and annual driving expenses.
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Wind whistles
LM, Harrisburg, PA, 11/17/2016
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I'm really irritated by the poor window/door seal on the driver's side. At 50+ mph you can hear the wind whistling, like the window is cracked a tiny bit. The dealer and Honda America say it's just a characteristic of the vehicle, but my 2015 Civic doesn't do this, nor my 2007 Civic, nor my 2005 Civic, nor the 2002 Civic we had previously. Test drive at 50+ with the radio off and listen before you buy this car. I wish I had. There is no fix at this time. By the way, I'm guessing at MPG below. I haven't actually checked that.
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Best car I have ever owned
Travis, Salem, OR, 03/31/2016
updated 04/03/2018
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
The 2016 Civic base model seems more like a luxury car than a Civic. Even 2.0 liter base engine has a lot of punch and the CVT transmission is incredible. The steering is tight and it holds the road like a BMW. Yeah I just said that. In fact I park mine next to my neighbors Mercedes Benz, and mine definitely is the winner in looks and performance, and costs more than half as much. At $20000 financed and $2000 down, this car is the best value that's ever been on the market. I stand by that 100%. I drove Toyota, Mazda and Kia before I made my decision and the closest models where the Mazda 3 and the Optima, but for overall road hugging fun, looks, performance, reliability, lasting value, and dealer support nothing beats the new Civic. Let me talk on dealer support for a moment. I got life long oil changes, 7 year 100k mile electronics warranty, and all the road side and mechanical and power train warranties that come along with it. Plus most Honda dealers don't mess around. They do their job and give you the support you need in a timely manner. That includes their service station. And though I got the 4 door it looks sportier than my dads 2008 coup. A lot sportier. Drining it is fun as heck, to the point you'll grind your teeth when your going below 55mph, so get a mouth guard. I got fabric seats as well and usually I hate them, but these are high enough quality I really didn't mind and actually like them. It's also very comfortable to drive. On long trip I usually take my Trail Blazer. Which has a lot of comfort but my shoulders and back start getting stiff after 6+ hours of driving. In the 2016 Civic the only discomfort I get from long drives down the Oregon and California coast, and that's highway 101, is when I have stop driving. Driving in the back roads of the Willamette Valley is even better. The electronics are cool too, the blue tooth actually works like it's supposed to, so the hands off calling is actually nice and easy to use. I have a Samsung Note 2 and it connects flawlessly via usb for mp3s. Sound system is good, not great, but that's not really what I'm into. Oh and the Silver Lunar paint job is the best I've ever had on a relatively cheap car. It's so good, I can't believe it's not from the Accura decision. I'm honestly trying to think of a negative. Yeah you could spend more and get more horse power, but 7 seconds to 60 isn't bad with the base engine, and I've timed it several times. Its like 7.25s, but for 19500 starting price how is that not awesome? The same for all the electronics, even the base model has a backup camera, and for a few dollars more, you can get the accident and lane assist, which is cool, but I didn't feel it was necessary. The 2016 Civic really does deserve car of the year.
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Great car until...
Marco Cuellar, Miami, FL, 05/20/2020
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had this car for a little over 3 years. It was a great overall car. Good performance, handling, and comfort. I had this car until it reached 46,000 miles. I stumbled across two issues while owning this car. At around 30,000 miles the steering wheel would start to get stuck while slightly turning at high speeds. The other issue is that the AC compressor broke at 45,000 miles and cost 1,700 to fix it! I was out of warranty by this time. Overall pretty good car.
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Beware the air conditioning problems!
Carrie H, Camarillo, CA, 06/12/2019
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
2016 Civic - within 3 months the air conditioner stopped working, it was the compressor that failed to turn on - replaced under warranty but had to wait a WEEK for the part to come in. Within 1st year there was a brake recall. This model has a tiny button brake (not a brake handle but an electronic button you press) and it had to be reprogrammed so that it could be activated after you turned off the car. I hate that little brake button thus the reason of the low marks for that, also the usb port is behind the console on the bottom where you can't see and hard to reach. NOTE: Dealership will give you the canned message that there is ONE part of the air conditioning unit not under warranty, and it's vulnerable to being hit by a rock going through the big grill holes in front of the car and costs $900 to replace. Install your own mesh grill to the front of your car! Dealership also charges $90 for diagnosis test. Read up on the forums about the problems with the air conditioner in the civic model going bad within 1-2 years of purchase, poorly made compressor and condensor part that break down so often they have to be backordered for repair. $500 freon refill. Beware the cost of fixing your air conditioner! I would not have bought this car if I knew about the air conditioning problems already existing in this model. Today 6/12/2019 air conditioner stops working again and have to wait until next week to get appointment to see dealership.
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