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by schwindrew
Dec 01 '08
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: reliability, fuel economy, acceleration, sporty looks, interior room, trunk space
Cons: wind noise, build quality, a little bumpy perhaps,
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend the Civic for what it does well: reliability and efficiancy with a touch of sportiness.
I bought this car in 2003 as a certified used Honda from the dealer. This car lives up to everything you expect it to be. I bought it with 24,000 miles on it and now have 135,000 with no trouble at all. I had to write this post because ...
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by sactowngirl
Sep 19 '08
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: - Reliable, durable, affordable
- Efficient Gas Mileage
- No rear seat bump
Cons: - No remote trunk access
- Interior fabric has come loose
The Bottom Line: This is a fabulous car for a college student or commuter. I am starting to outgrow the car and would like more luxury features that the 2009 model offers.
I bought a 2002 Honda Civic EX brand new and have had it for 6 years now. I purchased this car because the price was right ($16,500) and I wanted a reliable car that I could keep for many years. I purchased the EX which is the top of the line model. I ...
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by smariebrown605
May 08 '08
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage
Cons: Not much oomph to it
The Bottom Line: I would recommend it because it is a durable ang reliable car.
I just sold my 2002 Honda Civic. I was so sad to see it go, but I had to sell it in order to pay of a debt. I had over 170,000 miles on it and it was doing great. It still was running at 38 miles to the gallon. My 2002 model had a transmission ...
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by fireball3800
Mar 30 '08 - Updated Mar 31 '08
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Appearance, fuel economy, reliability, handling.
Cons: Stiff suspension on rough roads.
The Bottom Line: Buy one!
I bought my silver 2002 Honda Civic LX/G for $11000 in May 2007. It had 125K Km (I live in Canada), and was in excellent shape. For that price, I insisted on a set of 4 brand-new Michelins as well. The car came with alloy 5-spoke Honda wheels that ...
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by mwiley1138
Mar 01 '08
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel economy, comfort of ride
Cons: Transmission issues after about 70,000 miles
The Bottom Line: Great vehicle for the money. Very reliable, and I expect it to last another 10 years. Minimal maintenance required.
I purchased my Civic used in the summer of 2006 with 55,000 miles. Since then, I have driven it cross-country and on my daily commute to work. There are several things that I noticed that this vehicle does well. Because I moved cross-country, I had a ...
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by mossteph
Jan 13 '08
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: zippy, low-maintenance, stylish, affordable, good gas mileage
Cons: bumpy ride, moving the seat forward, too small for some people or families
The Bottom Line: Would recommend it to people who need a reliable ride at an affordable price
I own a 2002 Honda Civic EX coupe with an automatic transmission. I have a bad left knee so I prefer to drive an automatic for that reason. I bought it used in April of 2005 after battling with a 1994 Cavalier for 4 years. It was purchased from a ...
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by craigandliana
Sep 24 '07
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, reliability
Cons: Small trunk
The Bottom Line: It’s served us well and we’re definitely pleased with it
We got this car new after our old car was effectively totaled in an accident. In the five years and 90,000 miles we’ve had it, we haven’t had any major problems (aside from a couple of accidents due to driver error, not a product of the car ...
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by steve914
Jun 27 '07
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great engine and reliability with creature comforts
Cons: Costs a little more than the imitations
The Bottom Line: worlds best compact
When I was young the definition of a sports car was about 100hp and 2400 pounds or less with a low center of gravity and quick accurate steering. Think MG, Triumph and Porsche in the 1960's...So I love this Civic...it does all the things a trad sports ...
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by ljordon
Jun 03 '07
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Tight build quality, sweet commuter, potential for modifying
Cons: Not the right factory-installed engine for the sporty crowd; under-tired
The Bottom Line: This is the only Civic hatchback Honda will have brought to the USA between 2001 and at least 2010. Buy one, keep it stock, or play with it.
2002 - 2005 Civic Si 3-door Hatchback Ah, the nearly-forgotten-in-the-U.S. Civic that was sold in various trim levels (and even a 5-door variant) overseas but just as one model -- the Si -- in the States. Let me get you guys up to speed ...
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by klasbdc
Mar 22 '07
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very long lasting; excellent gas mileage!
Cons: Doesn't have much horsepower.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend purchasing this car, even being 5yrs old. As long as regular maintenance has been kept up, it's sure to last you for yrs to come.
I can talk from experience about how good the 2002 Honda Civic is, as I own one myself. I must first start with my pleasure in owning Hondas to begin with. My husband had a 1992 Honda Accord, which lasted us through to 2005. The longevity of the brand is ...
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by hwin
May 03 '06
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: -gas mileage
-reliability
-cornering
Cons: -bland look
-noisy engine
-bumpy ride
The Bottom Line: Buy it. I especially like having a manual. But get the ABS, and, if you're me, the sunroof.
I bought my EX (manual transmission) Civic in 2004 with 27,000 miles on it. It now has 57,000 on it and is still going strong. Gas Mileage: Amazing. I coaxed 44 mpg out of it on one long winter road trip when I didn't have to use the a/c. ...
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by hugoboss78
Jan 25 '06
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Superb handling & braking, Excellent gas mileage, Sturdy chassis, Quieter than the previous Civic
Cons: Not so great built quality
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a fun to drive economical car with a high resale value, this Civic would be a perfect car for you
I had few Civics in the past & I must say that this one isn't as great as the older one. First of all the built quality is definitely not as great as before. The ride is very harsh even for an economical car. Performance wise, I think it's great for ...
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by br777
Oct 11 '05
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: - Economy
- Reliability
- Decent performance
Cons: - Bland look
- Weak radio
(both cured in 2006 model, yay!)
The Bottom Line: Does everything required well, spot on for the money.
I have my 2002 Honda Civic Si 2-door since new, and will clock pass 40,000 trouble-free kms today. I owned several cars in the last 10 years of both Japanese and European-made, and found the Civic to be the stress-free car to own. All I need is ...
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by kosherdave
May 18 '05
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: cost, it's quick, good mpg, looks nice
Cons: bumpy ride, no remote trunk, small sunroof
The Bottom Line: Overall, this is a great car for a college kid or a first car. Personally, I will not buy another one because of the bumpy ride.
I lease a 2002 Honda Civic EX (blue) and am just about up on the lease. I've mostly liked the car in the time I've had it. It is quick and overall fast (I've done 120 mph, scary though) It gets great gas mileage (around 30 mpg) It is quiet on the ...
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by civicex02
Mar 11 '05
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel economy, comfort, Honda Rep
Cons: soft paint, acceleration
The Bottom Line: Good car. test drive it first to see if it suits your needs/wants. If buying a new civic look at Scion TC and Mazda 3S.
I bought the car with 24K after trading in my Celica. The Civic feels somewhat slow and unresponsive and if you are used to having sport suspension you will definitely need an upgrade. Body roll and steering takes getting used to if you are used to ...
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