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1996 Honda Civic Overview

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Trims

CX Hatchback
DX
Avg. Price: $3,595
DX Coupe
DX Hatchback
Avg. Price: $4,533
EX
Avg. Price: $3,648
EX Coupe
32 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,468
HX Coupe
LX
27 national listings
Avg. Price: $3,810

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Average User Score

4.15 stars

Based on 69 reviews

Great Little Car by carGrrl
 — I owned 1996 Honda Civic from June of 1996 to June of 1998. I loved it. I had the EX trim and a standard transmission, and it was really very peppy. I liked taking it up mountain roads. It did... Read More
A Drifter's Dream by Ljuben
 — It is a Honda. That says everything, but for those who don't know - it is a beast in the class and has everything you might want from a car in this price range. As every Honda it has great acceleratio... Read More
It's Out And Running Again!!! by Daiseph1
 — just finished "break-in" status (1000 kph accumulated after tune-up)...sound system measured 65 decibels, (rocked the neighbors during early morning breakfast...) midnight black paint job rocks! just ... Read More

1996 Honda Civic Overview

Overall User Score

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Based on 69 reviews

1996 Honda Civic

I had just graduated from college, and was out to buy or lease my first car. I was about to leave the Honda dealer when the salesman pointed out a brand-new Civic still on the truck. Half an hour later, I was test-driving a car with 17 miles on it, and two hours later, walked out after signing my first lease.

My new car was a manual transmission, 5-speed, dark green Honda Civic EX. The interior was a soft grey. As soon as I learned to work the stick shift properly, I loved jumping from second gear directly into fourth. I always felt like the Civic was my partner in crime, and we loved taking mountain roads like we were a sports car and a stock car driver.

After two years, I had to turn my baby in. My only complaint was how uncomfortable the seats were. I had tried everything to increase the comfort level, including pillows, mats, and different seat positioning. After that experience, my next car was as comfortable as I could find (a Volvo), but I will always have a special place in my heart reserved for my green Civic.


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Cost $10,350 Original MSRP $3,476 Average Instant Market Value $3,333 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 38 29 35
Horsepower 106 130 106
Crash Test Rating 4 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.70 42.7 42.7

Honda Civic Questions

Christal619
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If Someone Rebuilds The Engine And Tightens Down The Valve Cover Bolt Too T...

I just bought a 1996 Civic DX from a private seller. The car is absolutely clean, inside and out. My neighbor joked that my engine is cleaner than his 3 year old Civic's engine. The seller claims to ...

39 views with 4 answers (last answer 2 months ago)
chueres
0

I Have Honda Civic 1996. My Car Does Not Start Unless I Give It A Rest For ...

Before this happens my thermostat reading is ok. I noticed I have to allow the radiator top to cool before I can start the engine successfully. ( my radiator top part was replaced by metal type i th...

31 views with 1 answer (last answer 2 months ago)
vikief
0

Alright Every Heres A Problem.

96 honda civic dx. I replaced my cracked exhaust manifold, but i have this wierd occurance. When i go to start my car it turns over slowly so i give it a bit of gas to start it up and when it doe...

15 views with 5 answers (last answer 2 months ago)
vikief
0

I Have A 1996 Honda Civic Dx That Has A Crack In The Exhaust Manifold And B...

24 views with 6 answers (last answer 2 months ago)
Cool31
0

What Process Should I Go Through To Find Out Why My Car Won't Crank?

It turns over perfectly and acts like its not getting fuel but I can smell fuel if I pump the pedal. I checked all the fuses and spark plug wires to both the plugs and distributor and all seems good...

92 views with 8 answers (last answer 4 months ago)