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2003 Honda Civic

2003 Honda Civic
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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Try it- you will like it.

by cwaggama
Jul 05 '02 

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

Pros: A re-definition of driving fun and the satisfaction of helping the common good.
Cons: Just OK stereo and A/C. Price premium.
The Bottom Line: If you are at all tempted after reading about it, buy it. You won't be sorry.

Read bobhilt's review- it is excellent and informative. I just picked up a 5 speed hybrid and am very pleased with it. I did not research this car- it was an almost-impulse buy. We researched a lot of other less expensive cars for a new car for my wife...

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Is that a Hybrid?

by buzz70
Jul 10 '02 - Updated Aug 19 '03 

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

Pros: Lots of standard equipment, easy to be green
Cons: Rear seats don't fold down, arm rest is too low
The Bottom Line: Honda has made it easy to be green, but comfortably. This is one excellent automobile!

The goals that Honda set for this car have definitely been met. The only negative I have experience ...

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Thrilled with this car!

by lindsey_ann15
Jul 11 '02 

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

Pros: Comfortable quiet ride with 42-50 Miles per gallon!
Cons: Cannot think of anything!
The Bottom Line: I am thrilled, as I drive longer distances frequently.

Now, You must understand that I am thrilled with this car! I have put 3000 miles on it and still haven't gotten to the first car payment! It is easy with this ease in driving and MPG to go ahead and say "let's go" as the gasoline cost is pretty...

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OPEC Eat Your Oil!

by bgritty
Aug 22 '02 

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

Pros: Great Fuel Economy & love the instrument panel!!!!
Cons: Fold down armrest is too low and to short for comfort. MPG less than advert.
The Bottom Line: This is the car of the future! Great fuel economy, green, and family sized!

Our first experience with both a small car,
and a non-Big 3 automobile. It's working
out great. We commute 90 miles daily through
both rural and city traffic. Our Honda is
quiet, smooth running, and holds it's own
expressway...

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Save the World in Style

by Kired
Aug 12 '02 

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

Pros: It's a Honda, 48 mpg in town:-)
Cons: The price is high.
The Bottom Line: Buy this car, now. I'm waiting. Go.

Okay, so maybe you won't save the planet, but you are definitly slowing the damage. For those of you who are not aware, the Civic Hybrid is a gasoline/electric car which gets 48 mpg (miles per gallon) in town (higher for the standard). That's right IN...

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A car well worth the money !!!!

by websurfer69
Aug 15 '02 

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

Pros: Excellent Fuel Economy, quietness and ride
Cons: Glare on display, unimpressive radio.
The Bottom Line: An excellent overall car. Toyota needs to look at this styling and upgrade that ugly Prius........

I purchased my 2003 Honda Hybrid for $18600.00, which is about $1000.00 over dealer invoice (approx. dealer mark-up 5%, so not too bad).

I love practically everything about this car. I especially like the heat reflective glass, which helps...

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Extremely Reliable, Practical Transportation

by tslkid1
Mar 12 '08 

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

Pros: Great gas mileage, low maintenance costs
Cons: Somewhat small
The Bottom Line: Cannot say enough about the reliability. Very practical, very reliable. A great first car.

I purchased my used 2003 Civic w/ 28,000 miles on it from a local dealership. I was a little wary about purchasing a used car from a private individual, and the dealer provided me with a warranty at no cost, so I felt reassured. I also had m mechanic ...

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A neat little car that happens to get 45-55 mpg

by canoeberry
May 17 '03 - Updated May 20 '04 

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

Pros: Gas mileage, clever/refined design, feels like a regular car, very nice on freeway.
Cons: Road noise, small arm rest, radio reception.
The Bottom Line: If you care about gas mileage, this is a great choice. If you think this is some sort of great sacrifice, it's not. It's barely even a compromise.

My previous car was an 2000 Audi A6 2.7T, 250 Hp twin turbo, 0-60 in 6.0 seconds. Before that was 1998 Passat 1.8T. Before that a 1997 VW Jetta VR6. Before that was a 1988 Acura Integra. I loved the Acura and I have been searching in vain for ...

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Why I bought the HCH

by dzoey
Oct 22 '02 - Updated Jul 16 '03 

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

Pros: Quiet ride, comfortable ride. Look on passengers faces when engine turns off at stop lights
Cons: No good place to rest my left arm. Manual clutch was too firm.
The Bottom Line: I bought this car because it's comfortable, quiet, and practical for a family of four.

I had hoped that my next car would be an all-electric. However those seem to be discontinued and yo ...

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All you really need

by Whytsiorc
Aug 27 '02 

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

Pros: Hybrid technology, clean and quiet ride
Cons: Low mass-market appeal or head turning quotient, few trim choices
The Bottom Line: All anyone needs for urban commutes. Think of all the gas you'll save if you only drive your Porsche on weekends.

First of all, there is no reason that 40% of the cars on the road couldn't be built like this. Blame OPEC and the hopelessly apathetic alternative-fuel vehicle divisions of the domestic auto makers. I'm no tree hugger, but for daily driving, anything...

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honda

by hansom_ardvark
Sep 08 '02 

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

Pros: gas miles
Cons: accelleration
The Bottom Line: GREAT

very good car, acceleration not as good as a normal gasoline engine, but who needs it unless your drag racing right? over all i love it! needs stronger body though, but for a hybrid, it only helps with the city driving, acceleration and speed which is...

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Makes me wonder why the Prius is so weird--Honda's and Toyota's hybrid sedans compared

by mkaresh mkaresh is a Lead on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
Sep 13 '02 - Updated Jun 23 '05 

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

Pros: Refined feel, drives much like a conventional car
Cons: Slow, low handling limits, must adapt driving style to fully benefit
The Bottom Line: A much better car than the Prius, the Civic Hybrid makes me wonder why Toyota went through so much trouble.

Purely electric cars have not worked. They must be recharged too often, and recharging takes too long. The battery packs are so large and heavy that they severely harm the performance and functionality of the vehicle. For these reasons, auto makers ...

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I'm never going back to gas-only again.

by cisco-kid
Feb 07 '05 

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

Pros: Great mileage, better looking than Prius or Insight, and more peppy than you'd think.
Cons: Bad on snow and ice, limited options.
The Bottom Line: With my new snow tires, I love this car. I love this technology. I'm not going back to gas-only again, if I can help it.

I love my '03 Civic Hybrid. I've had it for 2 1/2 years, and I'm looking forward to several more years behind the wheel. I bought this car because I'm a pragmatic environmentalist. I believe that green technologies will only be developed as the market ...

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More fun than the Eclipse

by wretchheathen
Oct 08 '02 - Updated Jul 25 '07 

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

Pros: gas mileage, cool factor, space
Cons: limited availability, expensive
The Bottom Line: I love it! It is environmentally friendly. economically the best car for the money. I would buy another one this week.

when it comes to sporty, this car blows away the sportiness of the eclipse. the key word to describe driving this car is varrooozoooooooom! the gas mileage is totally killer for my husband, he has the ability to maintain 60 mpg back and forth to work ...

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Very Enjoyable Economy

by shaunabels
Mar 25 '08 - Updated Oct 28 '08 

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

Pros: Good looking, Fun, solid, great on gas! (37.2 mpg so far), cheap when bought used...
Cons: Road noise, semi-hard seats, center A/C vents, busy in city traffic...
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for dependable, fun, and frugal transportation in a well built package with legendary reliability...get a honda.

I was searching for a decent used car to replace my tired '97 Ford Ranger, the Ranger could have kept going for many years to come but we do want a family sometime soon. So, my search led me to a 2003 Honda Civic LX coupe, very basic, with low miles. ...

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A great car that will keep you feeling green all over. (CVT)

by bobhilt
Jun 20 '02 

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

Pros: Fun to drive and rewarding to own with few if any compromises. Honda quality.
Cons: Some instrument panel glare. Just OK stereo. No split fold-down rear seat.
The Bottom Line: If you buy this car, you will be very happy with it, very proud to own it, and you'll be doing your kids/grand kids a favor.

I did a fair amount of research before choosing this car. I understand that many folks are paying MSRP or over(while I paid MSRP + $250 for the alarm). I couldn't be much happier with the car at this point.

The Civic Hybrid comes in two...

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With wonderful fuel efficiency, do you really need a hybrid?

by dorannmwin
Nov 09 '07 

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

Pros: Excellent fuel efficiency, great factory equipment, reliable engine package
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: I'd definitely buy this car again. It has been more reliable than anything I've ever owned in the past.

What we have: 4-door sedan LX style Manual transmission 1.7 liter engine We purchased this car in 2003, when it only had 36 miles on the odometer. At the time we decided to purchase we were not really in the market for a new car, but we knew that ...

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Review of rented Civic Hybrid

by bha2000
Jul 22 '03 

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

Pros: Mileage, quality, comfort
Cons: price, rear seat doesn't open to trunk
The Bottom Line: A great car for it's size. The down side for me is the non-folding rear seat back. I hope Honda puts this engine/transmission in its larger cars.

I rented a 2003 Civic Hybrid (EVRentals - associated with Budget) for 3 days at Dulles airport (VA) ...

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Best choice for amenities and gas efficiency.

by tigerhughes
Aug 04 '03 

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

Pros: Best gas efficient vehicle & full of accessories
Cons: Not a power car but does the job. Mileage is less than advertised.
The Bottom Line: If you are interested in conservation of energy resources and need individual transportation, then try this car.

Purchased one year ago. My main car for travel to work and weekend hobbies. Read Honda literatur ...

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Very comfortable compact car that gets over 40mpg

by travelshark
Jan 10 '03 

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

Pros: Low fuel consumption, low noise, ample legroom, base model fully equipped
Cons: Moderate acceleration at high speeds
The Bottom Line: Probably the best compact car for the fuel conscious. Even better than a regular Honda Civic in terms of comfort and quiet

Even though I had been interested in Hybrid cars for some time, I passed on the Honda Insight and the Toyota Prius since the Insight was only a 2 seater and Prius looked really weird and was kind of small.

When the Honda Civic Hybrid came out,...

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WOW!

by dnechartodd
Jun 11 '02 - Updated Jun 12 '02 

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

Pros: A compact that feels and drives like a mid-size. Great looks and fun to drive!
Cons: Trunk is a bit small but OK for a compact.
The Bottom Line: This car is the wave of the future. No need to plug it in, it has computerized energy recovery built in! It's beautiful, reliable, and efficient!

Clean lines and beautiful finish inside and out. The Opal Blue color is stunning and changes hue with light conditions. The body has an unlimited warranty against rust.
It is clean, tight, quiet, and well built. The interior dash lamps glow with a...

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2003 Civic Hybrid - you can't go wrong with this one

by dalibu
Apr 12 '03 

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

Pros: Saves gasoline and money (less CO2) Good standard equipment. AutoStop feature never fails to impress.
Cons: Lack of sunroof, no folding back seats. Not a big deal though.
The Bottom Line: Has all the reliability and craftsmanship that one expects in a Honda, and it gets 40-50 miles per gallon! Continues to surprise after several months of owning.

My 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid


I have owned my Honda Civic Hybrid for over six months now and it now has 10000 miles on the clock. I bought this car as a replacement for a much loved 1989 SAAB 9000 Turbo. I have been extremely...

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I love it as much now as when I brought it home.

by maleficent36
Aug 26 '08 

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

Pros: Cost-effective, you get your money's worth, and beyond reliable.
Cons: That I paid full sticker price- I leased, then bought the same vehicle.
The Bottom Line: You can't go wrong. The Civic is their least expensive model, but they don't skimp on quality. My intention is to drive this until the doors fall off.

I signed a 4-year lease on a 2003 Honda Civic LX on May 31, 2003. For $172/month, it was the best deal I could find (I didn't want anything over $200.) The closest that anybody came at that time was about $198 for a Chevy product, but I had my heart set ...

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74 Miles Per Gallon, Whisper-Quiet

by tdrager
Feb 22 '03 - Updated Apr 06 '03 

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

Pros: Up to 74 MPG. Quiet, soft ride. Fast. IMA, VTEC, Cylinder Idling.
Cons: Windows fog up easily.
The Bottom Line: This "green" machine that is fast. The ultra quiet, soft ride, fuel economy, IMA, VTEC and cylinder idling system as far far superior to the Toyota Prius.

At every stop light, while other cars are belching pollution, you will be glad to sit there with your engine in Auto-Stop mode wondering: Why doesn't every car have Auto-Stop for their engine? Besides saving money, having the engine shut off at stop...

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Careful in the cold

by aplumb42
Apr 18 '03 - Updated Apr 22 '03 

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

Pros: Fantastic fuel consumption and a Zen driving experience.
Cons: Quirks in IMA at low temperatures (less than -20C) and rear defrost button position.
The Bottom Line: Buy one and save the planet! ;-) If you live in cooler climates with serious temperature drops, be prepared for the quirks.

We've had our Hybrid for just over half a year now and are definitely enjoying it. Many other reviewers have covered the bases already, so there's no need for me to rehash what's been written; I love this car just as much. With this in mind, I'll...

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Great Car, not quite the gas mileage claimed.

by ckyone
Apr 28 '03 - Updated Jul 27 '04 

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

Pros: Temperature control, Handling, ABS Brakes, Radio Reception Trunk size Decent Gas Mileage
Cons: Small Spare, Lower than sticker Gas Mileage Vent Icons partly hidden from driver, Uncomfortable headrests
The Bottom Line: Great car. I highly recommend it to anyone that needs the gas mileage, a comfy ride, reliability and room for the small family.

I'm very happy with the car, I feel I've made a good investment and also put in my vote for the technology to stay on the market. Even though I put mileage on it fast, I expect to get close to 8 years of service from this car. I've owned the car (my ...

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Finally technology has come around!!

by deadman_inc
May 02 '03 

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

Pros: awesome gas mileage, idle stop feature, looks like a normal car
Cons: slow, weak stereo, only an armrest for the driver
The Bottom Line: If your tired of giving your money to the gas companies than this is the car for you. Best of all it's a HONDA!!

The 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid is one of the best cars I have ever driven. It's very quiet, fun to drive, and gets incredible fuel mileage. I really like the CVT transmission, you never feel it shift. The price is a little higher at first but when you take...

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Nice idea, but not what I expected from a Honda

by applizard
Mar 30 '04 

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

Pros: CVT is awesome. Car handles good. A/C is powerful. A nice car, overall.
Cons: Software glitches abound. Strange features. Loud rattle in dash. disappointing mileage.
The Bottom Line: A nice car wrapped around some confused computers. Not as weird as the Prius. If bugs can be fixed it would be an excellent car.

I have owned numerous cars, including 3 Toyotas. I have always wanted to own a Honda, but never seemed to get around to buying one until the Hybrid came along. Being a renewable energy fan and watching gas prices skyrocket, I decided to get the Civic ...

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Price info

by iridium190
Aug 24 '02 

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

Pros: Nice styling, decent acceleration, plus the usuals
Cons: None yet (mine's brand new)
The Bottom Line: Watch the price, supply is catching up w/ demand. But definitely check it out.

Just got back from the dealer w/ my new Honda Civic Hybrid, Titanium color. I wanted to check the pricing since there were some interesting tactics at my dealer.

I'm in DC area (Tysons Corner). They had plenty of Hybrids on Fri nite. When I...

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Good value but questions remain.

by gatohaus
Dec 10 '04 

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

Pros: Comfortable, efficient, reliable, quiet, good financial choice(for a new car).
Cons: Trivial interior trim rattling, questionable environmental value.
The Bottom Line: If I were buying new I would seriously consider the Civic Hybrid and the Prius. But I would question that hybrids have a lesser environmental impact than some conventional models.

This is my first (and last) new car, it now has 30k miles. We live in upstate NY so most of my experience with this car is in winter conditions. I'm an engineer in linear systems. Cost: $20k minus approx. 3.5k in tax refunds = $16.5k I'm an avid ...

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What do you expect? It's still a Civic.

by Nightshade_01
Jul 15 '03 

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

Pros: Comfortable, above-average mileage, conservative styling
Cons: Slower than molasses, cramped in rear, steep price
The Bottom Line: The Honda Civic will appeal to anyone looking for a cheap-to-own, environmentally-friendly car.

All this talk of a hybrid Civic intrigued me. From a technological standpoint, hybrid gas/electric ...

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**Civic Hybrid.. is it worth it?

by jerryherrin
Dec 12 '02 

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

Pros: Good Quality from a notable company!
Cons: Very pricey and "lack luster"
The Bottom Line: Shop before you buy, nice car....... lots of competition!

The brand new civic, or should we say the civic with the new engine and technology offers pleasant gas mileage yet doesnt really offer very much new. Granted, it delivers brand new technology,but it lacks anything new and exciting in the design to follow...

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Economical and Sporty

by allnamestaken
Mar 22 '07 

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

Pros: Great handling, minimal gas consumption, durable, roomy.
Cons: Minor annoying problems common in the line. Would recommend purchasing extended warranty.
The Bottom Line: Definitely recommended if you want an economy car that still has ample room and handles well.

We bought this car brand new and haven't looked back since. It's a nice, stylish sedan that you don't mind taking other people out in and it also has a sporty feel to it and accelerates quickly when you need it to. It's great on gas, which has been ...

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Almost pays for itself!

by ophelia2002
Aug 04 '04 

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

Pros: Great gas mileage, attracts attention, great resale value!
Cons: Not a pretty car, sometimes sluggish acceleration
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to singles or small families who are cost and environmentally conscious.

I settled on the Civic Hybrid because of the fuel economy and the reputation Honda has for making cars with great resale values. Since I bought mine in 2003 I have totally fallen in love with it. It is a "compact" car but my six month old daughter's ...

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From SUV to ULEV - Gas Guzzlers No More - Car Seat Info Here

by jwelsh44
Dec 22 '03 

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

Pros: Gas Mileage, Gas Mileage, Gas Mileage.... And the sported up the interior.
Cons: Some workmanship detail issues, inconsistent gas mileage.
The Bottom Line: Great if you want to increase gas mileage and for tooling around town. Also good for road trips.

My wife and I were gas guzzlers. In the summer of 2003 our gas bill was consistently north of $200/month, topping out at $300 one month. She drove what some people call the yuppies mini-van (1998 Nissan Pathfinder) @ 15MPG, and I drove (and still do) ...

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Just Good

by bobcat7677
Feb 07 '07 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Relatively roomy, Honda reputation, Strong engine
Cons: Disappointing overall quality, Disappointing fuel economy, Road noise
The Bottom Line: Its still a pretty good car overall, but I would definately recommend a close comparison with a Toyota before you buy one. Personally, I would not buy one again.

First of all, what I have: 2003 Honda Civic LX 4dr 1.7L engine Manual Transmission I purchased the car in 2003 with 3500 miles on it (was a demonstrator car or something). Since then I have put nearly 80,000 miles on it and am about to sell it ...

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Where's the mileage?

by adamrw
Jan 25 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: The car is quiet, well-built, looks and drives like a 'normal' car, etc.
Cons: We are NOT getting anything close to the mileage we expected.
The Bottom Line: Without the expected mpg it's too expensive for what you get. A standard Civic or other comparable compact should get similar mileage for much less money.

We got our Hybrid in October--and paid a considerable premium because it was scarce, especially the manual transmission model we wanted. The car has lived up to expectations for quality, handling, appearance, roominess, etc. It looks and drives like a...

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Are hybrids overrated? hmmm..

by shoplmart shoplmart is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Cars & Motorsports, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 10
Aug 24 '02 - Updated Jan 15 '06 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Excellent Fuel Economy, Standard equipment, CVT automatic transmission.
Cons: Price, Some quality control quirks, Acceleration, Cheap looking alloy rims.
The Bottom Line: Because of the stingy warranty, price, rear drum brake set-up, and acceleration, this car loses some stars, but is recommended.

Hybrid technology is not new by any means, I believe Detroit even had such cars in the 50s that had never made it into production. If this is true, I'm almost 100% positive they would have only dreamed of driving as well as the new Civic ...

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The HOV Buster !!

by sg2004
Dec 12 '04 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 3.0 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Drives well, good rotation angle; decent pickup and mileage (see details)
Cons: Lower than mfgr mileage; seats suck and cup holder incorrectly placed
The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a good commuter car go for it. Much better than Corolla, Protege, Sentra, Sonata or Kia. Not a family car (prefer Accord or Camry).

If you do not like in Northern Virginia this may not be a big deal for you - but in NoVA the hybrid is allowed on all Interstates where there is HOV2/3 (High Occupancy Vehicle) limits on minimum number of passengers. The hybrid is a greater commuter ...

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MUST HEAR.........

by binagia
Oct 30 '02 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: sleek, new technology
Cons: akward drive, doesnt feel like normal car, bad handling
The Bottom Line: For what you save in gas you give up in speed and handling.

My girl friend bought one of these not too long ago and I drive it quite often as you could say. I can not help but notice the drastic change in the way I had to drive this car. It is very slow to speed up and just does not handle well at all. My girl...

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Traded in before warranty expiration

by coventry9
Mar 10 '05 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 2.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: 48 mpg in city driving.
Cons: Poor body design, various problems, unfixable dashboard rattle, just another subcompact.
The Bottom Line: If you want hybrid technology don't settle for a small, uncomfortable and noisy car as we did with this one. The new Prius is a world of difference.

We traded this car in on a 2005 Prius while it still had some warranty miles on it. Broken motor mount at 23,000 miles, computer problems, rattle in the dashboard that was maddening and unfixable (there is service memo on this problem to Honda shops but ...

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Not impressed

by prosser51
Jan 03 '03 - Updated Feb 12 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Looks and fuel mileage are the same as the regular civic
Cons: Poor fuel economy, over priced
The Bottom Line: Wait until the technology is ready. You will be over paying for a car that has fewer options then the regular civic and the same or less fuel economy.

Although the car cost about $4000 more then the regular civic, the poor fuel economy really detours from anything positive. The first few tanks of fuel gave me 36-37 mpg. Not the 47-52 on the EPA sticker. The car has the CVT transmission, 6000 miles and...

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2003 Honda Civic Hybrid EX

by mpalinski
Aug 06 '03 

Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 1.0 Recommended: No 

Pros: Got a great price on it.
Cons: Mine went on fire two weeks after we bought it. Honda failed to back it.
The Bottom Line: Beware. How much pursuit can I give this? I would like to know if anyone else has had any similar experiences or knows anyone who has.

We bought a 2003 Honda Civic Hybrid EX last November. Last day of the month and the dealership l ...

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It's a Honda what can I say!
by sweet_checks  
Mar 23 '04 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: very nice to drive and you save a lot on gas!
Cons: The price but then again i think it is well worth it
The price is a bit much but it's a great car with a lot of personality! The gas mileage is outstanding and it's a cute and fun little car to drive around town in!
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Nice car without looking weird (like the Prius)
by daughterofeve  
Jan 17 '05 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Save big time on gas.
Cons: Lose some room in the trunk for the cells.
We bought this car to be used as a commuter car in LA. I knew we would save money on gas but I was surprised at just how much.

It runs well and we have had absolutely no problems with it in the two years we've had it.
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I LOVE THIS CAR!!
by localily  
Apr 18 '07 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 5.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: great gas mileage, comfortable, lots of space, HUGE trunk
Cons: No Complaints!!
I have a 2003 Honda Civic coupe EX. I bought it in 2003. Since I am a college student I needed a dependable car that got good gas mileage because my school was about 70 miles away both ways. I am short so I could not get a spoiler because it was hard to see out the back. The seats are very comfortable. It is very easy to drive. It is very roomy considering it is a two door vehicle. The trunk is huge.
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Love it!
by am13  
May 16 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Excellent gas mileage, fun to drive, strong a/c, comfortable seats, cruise control
Cons: Medium acceleration
I absolutely LOVE this car! We purchased it used with 29,000 miles on it. I commute from Stafford, Va to Arlington, Va everyday, 40 miles each way, so this vehicle allows me to get on HOV lanes. I average 49-50 miles per gallon, my husband gets about 45 mpg, due to his lead foot. The acceleration is okay, not nearly as strong as our 2005 Camry, but who would expect that? This car is very fun to drive, you can see the mpg you are getting as you drive and watch when you run off of the battery or run off of gasoline. I fill up once every week and a half and the cost of a fill up is about $35, at about $2.89 per gallon.
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*Honda Civic*
by sk8erchild0  
May 25 '06 
Author's Product Rating: Product Rating: 4.0 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: price, room, performance, safty, features, and just the overall joy of driving this car.
Cons: Turn radius
This car is overall very good! im very pleased with the payment, performance, and milage this car gives. If you are looking in to buying this car, you wont regret it! There are many pros, and not very much cons. Some of the pros consist in the price, room, performance, safty, features, and just the overall joy of driving this car. The cons consist in the turn radius. I love to burn out, do a couple cookies, but i wasnt able to enjoy the power of this car with the limited turn radius. Other then that in sure you will have a great time owning one of these cars! The honda civic is a perfect family car for all occations, it offers the space for the feet room in the back, so your kids wont wine!
Get a clue and Buy it!!
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