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1996 Honda Civic Coupe User Reviews

1996 Honda Civic Coupe Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 16 reviews

  • Performance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Appearance:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"fuel economy" 11 reviews
"reliable car" 6 reviews
"ride" 6 reviews
"sound" 2 reviews
"handling" 2 reviews
CONS
"power" 3 reviews

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Andrew writes:
1996 Honda Civic Coupe DX Review
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Sound system, exhaust, overall look of the car

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Front bumper, stock interior

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1996 Honda Civic — Car has an AEM cold air intake, along with new spark plug wires, and an aftermarket exhaust. The car sounds so nice, but it isn't the fastest car out there, that's for sure. The car has 16" wheels, with low profile tires, and is lowered two inches. Interior is pretty much stock, except for blue neon lights, covering the entire interior, and trunk. The car is very, very fun to drive, wouldn't trade it for anything! Car gets about 700 km's to a full tank.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Joel writes:
1996 Honda Civic Coupe DX Review
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Reliable, Cheap to maintain, 600kms to $45 in fuel. (40mpg)

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It is a little lacking in the performance side

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Best Car I've Owned — Definetly an awesome car, has over 600,000 on the body and a new engine out of a 2000 civic and have draged it on several occasions pulling a 17, which is not bad for a bone stock civic :) this is a solid car and is very easy to maintain would definetly recomend it to anybody looking for a first car.

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Donald writes:
1996 Honda Civic Coupe DX Review
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Fuel efficiency, durable seat fabric

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Made in the US (wished it was from Japan)

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96 Civic — It was a fairly reliable student car -- manual locks/windows. It's the first model year of the 6th gen Civic, a lot of fans at the time hated the redesign with the "big" headlights. I grew to like it, and the better lighting it offered at night. My DX only had (an after market) power moonroof. I also had the A/C and ABS package. Build quality was not as good as the Japanese built Hondas. This Civic Coupe was from Ohio, USA. Fuel efficiency was (and still is) the best! It was a great little car, and kept her for 12 years. She's still running great for her new owner.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Christal619 writes:
1996 Honda Civic Coupe DX Review
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This car gets amazing mpg!! I love this about my car!

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I bought the car as it is, and I like how it looks being lowered but it's an adjustment. Also it doesn't have power steering, which is a luxury I had gotten used to lol.

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Great Looking Economical Little Ride. — This is my very first Honda, and I've only had it for a few weeks but I already love it. Can't wait to modify the intake and exhaust, plus some accessories. Fast and great on gas, this car suits me.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Scott writes:
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i build my own car

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its not boosted.....yet

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Overall The Car Is Very Fun To Drive — still in the process of building integra gsr engine for the heart and some minor cosmetic upgrades plus it never hurts having a car that is fun to drive, and gets great gas mileage. overall has been a great car and fun to build

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Nathan writes:
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fun

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can't think of any

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Worth It — after everything was done to this car that I could afford it was so definately worth all the money, ran in the 14s in a 1/4 on a stock motor, handled perfectly on the twisties, and always stoped short when you needed, and with the washin and waxing I did the paint was almost perfect for a 96

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Matthew writes:
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Everything! Stickshift!

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Nothing~

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Civic = King — It works well, ive got a stick shift and it works great! i love the handlling and breaking. I love the low to the ground suspension. I feel that the car is very fun to drive and love it alot!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Dustin writes:
1996 Honda Civic Coupe HX Review
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Gas savings

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You want to go fast

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Great Reliable, Efficiant Car. — Performance - Slow Build Quality - Bulletproof Appearance - Meh Cost of ownership - Dirt Cheap Fun Factor - Yes, because you have to dog it to get anywhere, and no matter how hard you drive it you get > 30 mpg. Very reliable car for the money.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Robbie writes:
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Reliability

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wheel well rust

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Excellent, Great On Gas, Peppy, And Very Upgradeable! — My motor has over 300 thousand and closer to 400 thousand, im currently rebuilding it and the drivetrain. Excellent car. Honda should never have put those rubber fender protectors on the wheel wells because water sits on there and then rusts the wheelwells, over the years anyways.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Jesse writes:
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nice sound

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hard to keep a steady speed

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Love It :) — good pick up and handeling. nothing really bad about it. its very fun to drive. it looks great. interior is a little small. seat doesnt slide forward when you angle it up to let people in the back. it gets great gas mileage. 85km on an 1/8th of a tank!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $4,182 Average Instant Market Value $3,634 Average Instant Market Value $3,476 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 35 38 29
Horsepower 106 106 130
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.7 42.70 42.7

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews

I Hate My Honda Civic By Jazz

I am a first time Honda owner and I hate it. I read reviews that the Honda Civic was such a wonderful car, boy were they wrong. My friends have Honda Civics and they LOVE THEM! I am coming from bei... Read More

Good Commuter Car By Scoots

The car has plenty of power and a nice instrument cluster, but the stereo/CD player is sub-standard, along with hard, uncomfortable seats.I would only recommend this car to those that want a fuel-savi... Read More

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2011 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews

Excellent Car. No Complaints Whatsoever. I Would Like To Try Out The Si When I Can. By roc93

There are not any bad things I have to say about this car. Its excellent in just about every way. I definitely recommend this car to anyone who wants a small, fast, and reliable car for a nice low pri... Read More

Vtec Just Kicked In Yo! By Jennifer

Performance wise it is does well. If it could stay in Vtec all the time, it would be great! haha. I havent had to do any repairs in the year and some odd months i've owned it. Which I am suprised by s... Read More

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2010 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews

Handles Awesome And Takes Turns Like A Dream, You Will Never Have To Repair Anything On This Car By Giants72Fan

Overall an awesome car that i loved, acceleration is good and is pretty quick. extremely safe and fun car to drive. looks amazing with sweet alloy rims. comfortable seating and alot of gadgets on t... Read More

Honda Civic 2010 By Zackary

Would make a nice car for a young kid or a car to beat around (like i do) the car has amazing breaking for the car that it is , about 27/mpg which is amazing compared to all the v8s i own Read More

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2009 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews

Does Everything Well. Overall No Extremes, Good Or Bad. Really Nice Handling And Suspension. By Budimlic

This is our second car that replaced Hyundai Accent coupe (2000). Much better and more comfortable and sophisticated. Rear seat is not all that good but it's a coupe, and small one. Fun to drive and t... Read More

Honda Civic Coupe Ex By money_saver

Good sporty looking car. It's been extremely reliable in the short time that I have owned it but unfortunately I need something more practical for my family. It runs perfect. no scratches or dings wha... Read More

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2008 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews

Love My Baby! By theyellowroseoftexas

Love gas mileage, power and handling + good looks. A little small for more than 2 people. Although it is nice when you have a little one in the back seat and there is no back window or back door for ... Read More

Would Buy Another! By Terrance

Wonderful car with a suitable power to weight ratio, the V-tech provides plenty of power. The Premium Sound System has a rich full bodied sound with an auto volume adjust that varies according to spee... Read More

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