2003 Honda Civic EX Coupe review from North America
"I call it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing. The car is flawless.
General comments?
I love this car!
This car is spirited and fun to drive. I have a 5-speed, and the car is strong in every gear up to the red line.
The ride does tend to be a little busy on roads that are less than smooth, but I think this may be due to the sporty-handling nature of the car.
I bought this car because I wanted something more fuel-efficient and with lower payments than my Xterra. I have been pleasantly surprised with just how strong a performer my Civic Coupe is.
There are two quibbles I have with the car:
-gas mileage is a little less than what I expected. I average about 26-28mpg. I expected to get at least 30mpg. This low figure may also be my own fault since I am somewhat of a leadfoot.
-The car is expensive to insure! My six month premium went up by almost $200 dollars compared to my Xterra. My agent claimed it was due to the Civic being a year newer than my Xterra and because the Civic has high theft rates.
Overall, this is a fun little car, with much more performance than you'd expect.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 VTEC Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 700 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan X-Terra |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2004 |