The Car That Won't Die
Nothing has gone wrong except for the usual wear and tear issues.
This is the most reliable car I have ever owned. I honestly feel like it is the car that won't die. I haven't always taken the best care of it, but it hasn't let me down, EVER. Truly reliable and well worth the buy. I would buy another in a heartbeat.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th January, 2006
Outstanding, amazing little car
Not a thing.
Four drawbacks to the Civic EX automatic: not much pep especially when merging onto the highway; at highway speeds it gets noisy; interior is very plain and nothing special; and on rough roads you feel every bump.
Other than that this is an outstanding car. Safe too! I totaled my '96 when I hit a patch of ice and spun out on the highway. The car was completely destroyed and I walked away from it without even a bruise. Airbag didn't deploy though---weird because the front was nearly ripped off.
I would absolutely buy another one. I own a 1998 Civic EX now, but my impression is that the 96 model was zippier.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th October, 2005
Indestructable
Some sort of exhaust system failure stranded me once. I've had the passenger side CV joint replaced at about 290000 miles. Rotors are presently in need of replacing, but serviceable although they eat pads every 10000 miles or so. A rock punctured the AC compressor at about 230000 miles so I roll down the windows now. A minor short in the electrical system in a hard to reach spot disabled the speedo and the automatic transmission's brain at about 250000 miles. It was simple and cheap to fix.
Unbelievably bulletproof. Still clean and pleasant to look at. The interior is not ratty or embarrassing. The transmission shifts sure and true with no slipping. She reaches and surpasses 80 MPH on a regular and prolonged basis with no fuss. I have noticed the gas mileage is slipping. She once got 38 mpg now she only gets 31. I'm replacing her with a 1997 accord LX wagon just to give her a rest... but I'm not selling her so don't even ask!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th April, 2005
Wow, you put 300,000 miles on this car?? I'm thinking about buying one with higher miles, but I have a long commute and was unsure if I should take the plunge. Your review helps me feel a lot better!
Indestructible...
You can say that again. I bought a 96 Civic DX coupe with 44k miles on it in April of 2001. As of 2/18/2007 I have put 138k miles on it. Gas mileage is still wonderful and the only, the ONLY repair I ever had to do was replace the clutch master cylinder last week. We had some unusually cold weather here and the seal busted, causing air and grime to be pumped into the line until I discovered the problem. Bought the new cylinder for $80 (high mark-up, but only store that had one in stock that day), took the day off from work and fixed it my darn self. Runs just like it did, like it SHOULD!
I am however going to be trading this car soon for an Accord. I wish I didn't have to, but it is just too small for my 6ft 2in height and broad frame. I would highly recommend this car to anyone, but only if you are under 6 feet tall. Its only comfy for about an hour, then it gets cramped. Wonderful car!
29th Jan 2006, 00:38
I have the same make year and model (manuaI) here in South Africa. I must agree wholeheartedly - a superbIy reliable vehicle. I am now looking forward to purchasing the latest 2006 Civic which is a beauty!