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1996 Honda Civic User Reviews

1996 Honda Civic Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 69 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:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall: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

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PROS
"fuel economy" 29 reviews
"power" 26 reviews
"ride" 24 reviews
"reliable car" 11 reviews
"handling" 11 reviews
CONS
"power" 14 reviews
"small power" 4 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"suspension" 3 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Scott writes:
1996 Honda Civic LX Review
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Its a Honda

Cons

Its a 1996

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Civic — The occasional scheduled maintenance and a repair here and there but those repairs could of been avoided if the previous owner had taken better care of it. Roughly 30 mpg city and 34 highway. Scratches and minor dings here and there but to be expected from a 1996.

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John writes:
1996 Honda Civic LX Review
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has good preformance

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may have a little bit of rome for improvment

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The Honda Is Great — this is a good car for the preformance with out wasteing any extra cash for gas. The thrill of being able to drive it is above anything i have ever felt in any other vehicle. beyond that the fact that it always is looking good with out to much have to do by me is a large factor in why i purchased it.

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Ben writes:
1996 Honda Civic LX Review
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QUALITY, handling, reliability

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performance

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Honda Civic 4-dr Lx 1996 — Old reliable - over 12 years old and still kicking! Slow as crap, but the handling is great. Still manages to look good even though its old, and the insurance isn't nearly as bad as other cars. Even though it's slow, it's still fun. I would certainly recommend this to a friend, as long as they don't want to race it!

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Jacob writes:
1996 Honda Civic EX Review
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Gas mileage, cheap

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Not enough power for showing off, lame car when stock

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Its Just A Civic, Get Over It — pros: great on gas, enough power to get me there, handles well, its a standard cons: mine burns oil a lot of oil, not enough pickup to impress the ladies, as a standard 5th gear is strictly used on flat highways.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Tyler writes:
1996 Honda Civic EX Review
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Great MPG

Cons

Styling, Interior comforts

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Civic — My sisters car. Well it still runs! That is Honda Quality for you. It has 110,000 miles and runs amazing. Just re-painted and detailed so it is a bit nicer. No real problems as of yet. Great gas milage as well around 40 mpg. Great car to run around in.

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Thomas writes:
1996 Honda Civic CX Hatchback Review
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Perfect car

Cons

Nothing

35

My Civic Vti Turbo — Build to last, Designed to impress :-) Haved own en Honda Civic VTI with Turbo, with 361horsepower at 1 bar´s pressure, and it was the funnist car i have ever owned :-) At 180km/t it would still make wheelspin,if you gave it full throttle:-) Was kind of the fastest car with in Denmark 2005 with frontwheeldrive :-) Miss like crazy!!!

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Fabio writes:
1996 Honda Civic CX Hatchback Review
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build quality....motor takes a beating and still goes

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looks......bubble like....needed some aero parts...

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My Little Red Hatch — this was a nice little car....overall i liked it but it lacked a few things...performance was probably one of them...i was thinking of doing a motor swap but then a bought a 06 civic...so just sold it....but to sum it all up the car was great....nice little red hatch

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David writes:
1996 Honda Civic EX Coupe Review
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great mileage

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none really

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Best Car Ive Had So Far — Performance is great. have not had to really repair it yet. the appearance is good for me it only had 36000 miles on it when i bought it. this car to me is fun to drive because it gets me where i need to be. i need a newer model soon though

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Jessica writes:
1996 Honda Civic LX Review
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Gas mileage

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Little maintenance crap that kills your wallett

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Ok Beater Lots Of Stupid Little Maintenance Issues — Have had to replace door wiring harness because wires were broken. Window motors are never reliable, but it gets good gas milage and has over 180 on her.

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Bob writes:
1996 Honda Civic EX Coupe Review
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Looked very sexy when I was done.

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Wasn't the fastest of cars, but the SOHC vtec kept up for a sub 2 liter engine.

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Fun Ricer......if You're Into Them — I'm kinda glad I grew out of this faze, but it was a fun car to drive around in at the time. Plus I still think it looked bad ass in its prime.

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Cost $10,350 Original MSRP $3,470 Average Instant Market Value $3,341 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

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2012 Honda Civic Reviews

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2011 Honda Civic Reviews

The 2011 Civic Si Sedan: The Best Choice For The Practical-minded Enthusiast By deadbabecafe

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2010 Honda Civic Reviews

Great, Great Car By etreat

I have owned many cars over the years but nothing beats a Honda for value, quality, reliability, resale value. They run forever and still worth a fortune no matter how long you own them. This Civic ca... Read More

Wonderful Car By AWitcher

This car has a sporty look. The gas mileage is better than expected and maintenance costs are very low. When parts need replacing they are cheap as long as you do not go to a Honda dealer for replac... Read More

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2009 Honda Civic Reviews

Family Workhorse By Johncapozzi

Te 2009 Civic Hybrid has all the extras. Nav, Leather seats, great milage because it is a Hybrid. Handles great for a small car and has been able to be an everyday car as well as good for longer roa... Read More

Great Car For A Young Or New Family By penicholson82

Great on gas, could use some more horsepower. I am 6'7 and I can fit in the backseat, however, I would not want to ride back there on a long trip. Handles like a dream. Looks great and has little main... Read More

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