1996 Honda Civic Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
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...
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.
What owners say
"Overall, drivers have a lot of love for the 1996 Honda Civic. They appreciate its reliability, ease of maintenance, and impressive fuel economy. Many find it fun to drive and a solid choice for both commuting and racing. However, some drivers mention that its performance can be lacking, particularly in terms of acceleration and power. A few also noted issues related to age, like rust and minor mechanical problems."
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.
January 6, 2009very good car besides the mileage is 60000 km which is practicly new and has a very good acceleration and its automatic which i prefer. dark green good steering it almost never fails. has a good fuel usage, it gives me about 12 per km on the city, and in highway about 18km per liter
May 7, 2010Averages about 30 mpg city driving and about 40 highway. Fun and quick little car to drive. Built like a tank. There's never been a time where it has stranded me or not started or anything. No problems at all. Through all the heat and cold, always starts, runs, drives. Look forward to driving my baby into the ground. :) It's a Honda, what else would you expect ? ;)
July 29, 2009What owners say
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.
January 6, 2009very good car besides the mileage is 60000 km which is practicly new and has a very good acceleration and its automatic which i prefer. dark green good steering it almost never fails. has a good fuel usage, it gives me about 12 per km on the city, and in highway about 18km per liter
May 7, 2010Averages about 30 mpg city driving and about 40 highway. Fun and quick little car to drive. Built like a tank. There's never been a time where it has stranded me or not started or anything. No problems at all. Through all the heat and cold, always starts, runs, drives. Look forward to driving my baby into the ground. :) It's a Honda, what else would you expect ? ;)
July 29, 2009* Performance - fast, easy to maintenance, cheap * Build Quality - I only change oil filter/air filter * Appearance - it is good looking, despite it is almost 15 years old * Cost of Ownership - about 6/100 benzine * Fun Factor - it is absolute fun to drive this car.
July 14, 2009this 1.4i has coupe' brakes and is low to the ground. very sound , very easy on the eye
December 21, 2007performance is decent. Brakes very well. Handles well. No squeeks or rattles. Appearance- you can think what you want. Costs of ownership- great mpg. Not many expensive repairs, just normal wear n tear (wheel bearings, tie rod), funnest car ive ever driven!
November 27, 2010I drove this car in the Philippines. It was very reliable.
March 10, 2008I love my car. Ive always loved hondas. The most trustworthy car i couldve asked for. Right now im working on the performance of it. the cost to operate it is small, good on gas and not much maintenance to do on it. Its alot of fun to drive and will be more so when im done.
September 2, 2008Great little car, not bad size on the inside, I am 6'5'' and fit comfortably, drives nice, gets outstanding gas mileage, could use more power, very reliable, replaced clutch at 159k miles, 10 gallon tank, 36-50 mpg, is a very basic car, no power steering, no power windows, no power locks, no ABS, but is still a very solid car
February 11, 2009great as a commuter or weekend racer!
March 28, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $13,980 | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $16,660 | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $12,830 | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $11,630 | Seating 5 |
Engine N/A | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG N/A | Drivetrain N/A |
Base MSRP $10,350 | Seating 5 |
Engine 1.6L 106 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity N/A |
Combined MPG 35 | Drivetrain FWD |
