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Sep 12 '06
Pros: Gas Mileage, ULEV, low maintenance.
Cons: Poor turning radius, slight dashboard rattle dashboard, and somewhat uncomfortable over long distances (3 hours).
Summary: Note: The vehicle reviewed was purchased new and has been with one owner for its entire life. The 2003 Honda Civic LX is a great value for the cost. It combines nice looks, decent performance, excellent safety and reliability, and nice gas ... read more
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Mar 10 '05
Pros: Good gas mileage, very low interior noise, reliability, value for money, resale value
Cons: Minor: headroom if you're tall, warranty is only 3yrs/36K miles for most components
Summary: I purchased the Honda Civic LX SSRS 4 door, 5 spd new in Jan. 2003 looking for an economical car that could haul 2 small children as well as handle commuting & my night job as a deliveryman... Shifting & clutch very smooth. Smoothest I've seen in any ... read more
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Jan 08 '04
Pros: High-quality feel, precise controls, effortless handling, roomy and comfortable interior, excellent reliability.
Cons: Weak-feeling engine, poor brake-pedal feel.
Summary: My Experience I test-drove a 2003 Honda Civic LX 5-speed sedan at a local dealership. My test drive lasted about half and hour and covered city streets, winding secondary roads, and the freeway. Performance There aren't many ... read more
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Oct 29 '03
Pros: Quality Construction, Comfortable, Fuel Consumption, Look, interior space and design.
Cons: Performance (auto), Bumper paint scratching(in silver), bit pricey, remote doesn't open trunk.
Summary: Buying: I replaced my 1996 VW Jetta with the Sport LX version of the 2003 Civic 4 door(Canada). The buying experience was not a great one, as cars seem to have become a commodity sale these days. We visited various Honda dealers in the area with varying ... read more
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Aug 24 '03
Pros: Very comfortable ride, standard features, keyless entry, cruise control standard and on the wheel
Cons: Grey interior looks tacky, air conditioning is lacking, ugly stereo system
Summary: I have just purchased my first new car, a 2003 Honda Civic EX Sedan with side airbags (automatic). ... read more
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Aug 06 '03
Pros: Comfortable ride. Proven track record of reliability. Lots of nice standard features.
Cons: Can't choose interior color (determined by exterior color). Ugly CD player.
Summary: I've been driving this car for over a month now, and I am completely happy with it. The three mos ... read more
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Jul 22 '03
Pros: Handling, responsive engine, fuel economy, control layout, roomy interior, reliability.
Cons: Ride, noise.
Summary: DESCRIPTION The small Civic DX is powered by a 1.7 liter, 115 hp engine. It is responsive and refin ... read more
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Jul 20 '03
Pros: Quick, good-looking vehicle, well-laid out interior
Cons: Noticeable engine noise, fuel economy over-rated, door a bit low getting in.
Summary: I was originally looking for a fuel-efficient commute vehicle, as I drive about 23K miles annually. ... read more
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Jun 30 '03
Pros: Great on gas...
Cons: Leg room and cup holder placement
Summary: Nice looking...Good size car for the money. The silver color I bought is very nice looking (although ... read more
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May 26 '03
Pros: Fuel economy, cabin room, quality of finishings, blue lighted dashboard
Cons: target for thieves, no rear-trunk remote open, high price for compact sedan
Summary: There's only 2 knocks against this car in my mind -- its a target for thieves, and its expensive for its class. Given how many of these cars are on the road, and how popular these are in the resale market, the theft is not a fault of Honda. The LX model ... read more
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May 26 '03
Pros: Awesome car that retains it value.
Cons: No Headlights ON/OFF Indicator
Summary: The Honda Civic is an awesome car that retains its value.
The 2003 Honda Civic does have one serious safety engineering flaw that you must be aware of.
My daughter just got a 2003 Honda Civic. One serious engineering flaw in the ... read more
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May 22 '03
Pros: Honda reliability, new for 2003 refined interior, good gas mileage
Cons: engine noise noticeable in the city
Summary: After my old, old Accord finally succumbed to its 180,000 miles I set out to buy my first new car. I was looking for a reasonably-priced, reliable, fuel-efficient 4-door sedan. As an outdoorsmen, I took a good hard look at Subaru. The sexy Outback ... read more
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Apr 12 '03
Pros: new blue-lighted dash, VTEC, handling, roomy for a subcompact, excellent gas mileage, 10K oil change
Cons: expensive side of compacts, road noise, poor standard stereo, target for theives
Summary: Before buying the Honda Civic I had test drove quite a number of cars above and below the Civic's price range. The requirements? - 1) 4 Door (as the wife would say 2 doors are hard for child seats) 2) Automatic 3) Safe 4) Great commuter car - Now mind ... read more
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Apr 02 '03
Pros: Price, fuel economy, legroom, lots of storage, quiet engine at highway speed, amazing blue guages
Cons: No folding mirrors, no variable intermittent wipers, seats hug too tightly, narrow
Summary: I needed to replace a leased Jetta with an economical new car and my new Civic has been awesome! The engine and tire noise is very quiet at highway speed (revs 700 RPM less than my Jetta).
I am also very impressed with the price. You can ... read more
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Apr 01 '03
Pros: It's a Honda, Gas Mil., Looks Nice, Keyless Entry
Cons: Not a sports car?
Summary: At the end of March 2003, I purchased a brand new car for the first time in my life. I started off which crappy hand me down American made cars when I was younger and finally ended up trading my old 1990 Accord EX for a few bucks off the new 2003 4DR ... read more
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Feb 27 '03
Pros: Fuel economy, reliability, and relative quality.
Cons: Not a car for anyone taller than 5'10" or a new driver.
Summary: While test driving several compact and sub-compact models (Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima), I took the 2003 Civic out for a spin.
Although small, the civic packs a lot into a little package. The EX I test drove had most the ... read more
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Feb 26 '03
Pros: EX model picks up well, safe, drives well in curvy environments
Cons: rides rough on bumps
Summary: Just got mine and the gas mileage is not very good. Maybe because it's a new motor. It is rough on bumps. The appearance of the car is attractive compared to previous Civics. The EX is loaded for the base price of some of the "Big 3" vehicles. I ... read more
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Feb 23 '03
Pros: affordable, dependable, sporty look, fuel economy
Cons: poor acceleration, hot target for thieves
Summary: Auto Review by Mr. Peter P. Kim
Senior System Administrator, Oracle DBA, Manual Transmission Lover
Saturday, February 8, 2003 will forever be a special day in my life. I bought my first car that day. Yes, I drove home a 2003 Honda Civic ... read more
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May 11 '05
Pros: Great gas mileage. Wonderful service. Comfortable car.
Cons: Expensive manufacturer maintenance.
Summary: This is the second Civic I have owned and the third Honda. We were pleased with the service we have received from Honda in the past and with the quality of the cars. Over the past 2 years, we have had only two problems with the car, both covered by the
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Jul 14 '04
Pros: Great mileage, good paint, nice ride.
Cons: Horrible stereo, slow acceleration, iffy cruise control.
Summary: Well built car that is nothing to write home to mom about in the area of styling. Gets great gas mileage (40+ on highway) but really strains on hills. The cruise could be better, goes nuts in the mountains. Stereo is the pits. Seats are smallish,
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May 04 '04
Pros: None
Cons: All
Summary: Absolutely the worst car I have ever owned. On the first day of ownership, I was back to the dealer with three problems: 1. rattle from the front passenger wheel which was louder than the stereo on the highway, 2. malfunctioning rear window
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Sep 18 '03
Pros: excellent handling, features, style
Cons: no compass or outdoor thermometer
Summary: I've had this car since January '03 and I LOVE it. I almost got the EX model but decided against it and went with the LX, which has worked out fine. It has power windows, doors, locks, etc, and it has been great. The driver's seat is REALLY comfortable --
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Sep 04 '03
Pros: Super gas mileage, sporty(w/spoiler), handles well.
Cons: Stereo could be better, weird rear view mirror, rattle in glove box
Summary: This is my third Honda. When I initially started looking at cars I thought I might try the Toyota Corolla S model. I'm glad I decided to buy the Civic EX. It seems like it has more room than the previous model years. Seats are more comfortable and bes
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