2005 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"Good, reliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing but normal servicing. I do wonder why the dealer charges so much for synthetic oil ($50) over their own brand. ($30)
I am getting a strange whining sound coming from what I believe is the transmission, and occasionally (when engine is still cold or when I am driving in heavy freeway traffic) the tranny shifts are "harder" than when I am in normal driving conditions. Any feedback would help.
General comments?
Overall, a great car. Light, fuel efficient, and comfortable.
The suspension is a nice mix of comfort and sport.
The seats are well bolstered (I am 6' tall) and perfect for long drives.
A little underpowered, I don't like revving the car above 4000 RPM to get the power out of it, but still adequate. I would have bought the manual, but the little lady can't drive stick. Oh well, I'll just have to wait for my S2000.
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| Honda Civic will dominate the small car market for years to come |
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| Excellent All-Around Drivers Car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 VTEC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2006 |