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2008 Honda Civic

2008 Honda Civic
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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The Civic Si is all grown up! Well, sort of...

by bloodroses53
Feb 12 '09 - Updated Feb 13 '09 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Balanced Handling, Beautiful Exterior, Torque, Transmission
Cons: Plastic Interior, No Bluetooth, Outdated Navigation, No Climate Control, No Heated Seats
The Bottom Line: It's the best premium economy car, the only other option being the more feature laden TSX.

IntroductionAfter a lengthy relationship with our previous Mazda we had finally come to the conclusion that it had been time to throw the towel in. Years of modification, hard driving, a few minor accidents, a plethora of repairs and many, ...

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Great little car

by TLBP
Dec 12 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Gas mileage! We went to Florida and back for $70
Cons: Trunk area is small
The Bottom Line: If you want a small car that'll be reliable for years and will run inexpensively, you can't do better than the Honda Civic.

We've owned our 2008 Honda Civic LX for three months now, and we LOVE-LOVE-LOVE-LOVE-LOVE it. I'm not an engine person, so this is something of a "girls' review". My husband and I have heard of so many people driving Hondas for hundreds of ...

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The 2008 Civic: More Than an Economy Car

by craddmd
Nov 10 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Driving fun, fuel economy, safety, space, quality, resale value
Cons: Rattles, slightly more expensive than competition, firm ride at times
The Bottom Line: The competition isn't really competition when it comes to the Civic - you can't go wrong with this choice!

The Civic is sometimes regarded as one of the most important cars in history because it has always adhered to a distinct set of values since its introduction in 1973: economical cost of ownership, exceptional build quality, unmatched reliability and ...

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Civic EX coupe automatic transmission w/o navigation system.

by trenta200
Apr 13 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Looks, Braking, Handling, Ride Quality, Fuel Economy, Engine.
Cons: Power, Tires, Stereo, Headlights, Road Noise, Maintenance Reminder System, View Out.
The Bottom Line: Wonderful car, but I wish I bought the Si.

This review is about the Honda Civic EX with an automatic transmission and without a navigation system. It can also be used as a rough review for other Civic models excluding sedans and the Si models. This is my second car, my first being a 1997 ...

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I Beeped and Heard the Name ,"Valentina"

by deeblackthorne
Jan 07 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: attractive car design, interior features, performance at high speeds, handling, gas mileage
Cons: heavier weight
The Bottom Line: Sportiness meets efficiency. Say hello to my favorite ride!

I'm a little overdue on this review. You see, S tella wasn't exactly on her last legs by any means, but I wanted to go to the dealership and check out their stock for their Labor Day sale. I pulled up and saw an ...

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The Better Compact Sedan

by nad_masters Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 100
Jul 19 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Handling, design, roomy, fuel economy
Cons: Pricey
The Bottom Line: The Corolla is smooth and quiet. The Civic, then, is more livelier.

Being popular doesn't always mean being cool. Take the Honda Civic, for example. They've been around for quite a while. Those buggers are economical, affordable, and reliable. Then they were cool thanks to the tuner crowd. However, these days, the ...

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Civic EX offers a lot of style for the budget-minded

by drienne73
Jul 10 '07 - Updated Oct 14 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great gas mileage, sporty styling inside and out, Honda reliability.
Cons: Cloth seats (leather not available), limited rear head room, cheap tires.
The Bottom Line: I definitely recommend this car for commuters, singles, and young couples. Fully loaded, it's reliable, sporty and stylish without a hefty price at the dealer or the gas pump.

I bought my 2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe about 3 weeks ago. Mine is a nighthawk black model with the five speed manual transmission. I added the Fog Lights, Splash guards (mudflaps), door edge guards, all-weather mats, and a block heater (to help fight our ...

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The Civic Exceeds Expectations

by BSmith24 Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 1000
Dec 26 '07 - Updated Jun 19 '09 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: fit and finish, fuel economy, luxury features at economy price
Cons: some odd design features, could use a little more power
The Bottom Line: Excellent value for the money. Refined and luxurious for its class. Great gas mileage.

The 2008 Civic is my fifth Honda. I've previously owned a Prelude, Accord, and S2000, and still have a Honda Pilot in the garage. Going nearer the "bottom of the line" than I ever had before, I didn't have high expectations in terms of refinement when I ...

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2008 Civic Coupe LX Growning up.

by denniskim
Dec 24 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great Honda quality results in a refined Civic with great gas mileage and interior room.
Cons: The ride over some roads not great, the split dash might not be a favorite.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a small car, you can't beat Honda reliability and engineering. A great engine and a great ride make for a great car.

I was looking for a daily driver and came upon the 2008 Civic LX. I wanted something with good mileage but wasn't too slow. I think the Civic is a good compromise. It is great to get from point A to point B. I picked this car up 2 weeks ago, for ...

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The Good and The Bad

by anuman
Dec 06 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: SAFETY, looks, handling, standard cruise, smooth transmission, trunk space, sound.
Cons: Limited leg room in the back, louder on the road than competition.
The Bottom Line: If you like sleek cars and don't have cash for a BMW, get your 2008 Civic!

I've had my Civic Coupe for 5 days and I absolutely love it! The Good: -Safety; the Civic Coupe is the safest car in its size and class today. It exceeds the maximum U.S. safety standard to match its own Honda standard. 6 advanced airbags, ...

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I Love My Honda Civic Hybrid!

by skspillman
Mar 05 '08 - Updated Feb 04 '09 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Gas mileage; looks; controls; handling; roomy interior; satisfaction of driving a hybrid
Cons: None so far, even after almost a year!
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car. It is so comfortable and easy to drive--a very cool car!

I've only had my Civic Hybrid for a little over a week, but I couldn't wait to write this review. I had researched hybrid cars for a little over a year, and finally settled on the Honda Civic Hybrid over the Toyota Prius. Engine The ...

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What You Would Expect and Should Expect

by ChipMcDonald
Dec 23 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great mileage. Great build quality. Thoughtful and practical design in details.
Cons: None come to mind.
The Bottom Line: Best option for mileage vs. price vs. build quality.

Here's what you expect: great gas mileage, great Honda build quality, industry leading styling. Which is what you get. There are nit-picky things, the most glaring is a bad blind spot where the rear window pillars are - but if you're ...

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The most amazing car on the road today

by johnnyg1234
Mar 19 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Smoothness, styling, safety, efficiency, value, and quality.
Cons: Steering wheel and e-brake lever
The Bottom Line: The best engineered car in the world. The most advanced car I have ever owned. Perfect.

Ever wake up in the morning and just wanna drive? Ever been in a relationship that got better and better every single day? Welcome to life with a Honda Civic (LX, manual). A little about the tester (me): I drive 150 miles per day as a Field ...

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Bryan & Lisa

by flyingbryan
Nov 26 '07 - Updated Nov 30 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great gas mileage (32 to 37). GPS works great! Good looking. Cup holders well placed.
Cons: No Bluetooth. Sun visors feel cheap. Shifter position light does not show position.
The Bottom Line: The Honda Civic is a great car and when they put in Bluetooth it will be close to perfect.

Just picked up the 2008 Civic EX-L (L=leather interior)Automatic 4 door from Rock Honda in Fontana, CA. We got a great deal again from Joseph Holmes in internet sales, this is the second Honda Civic we have now, the first was the 2006 Civic with Nav ...

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I love my hybrid!

by barbarellie
May 29 '08 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Gas mileage, peppy, comfortable, "cool", environmentally responsible
Cons: Not the fastest car in the world...
The Bottom Line: This car is reasonably priced and delivers on all promises... Overlooking it because it's "just a Civic" would be a mistake!

I bought my 2008 Civic Hybrid 3 weeks ago, and have put 2,500 miles on it so far (just to give you an idea of how "educated" this review is). I bought this car for relief from gas prices, but honestly never expected to love it so much! It's sporty, very ...

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