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Used 1996 Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Lil Car

eb_thatsme, 02/23/2010
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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Im in the military, and im a single mother. I got this car during the winter and was surprised as to how well it did on the roads in Italy [im in Pisa]. My daughters car seat actually fits quite well behind me while i drive and i drive comfortably.. [mind u im also 5'6] Its a great lil work car, i get awesome gas mileage [i only put about euro 40 in every two weeks]. This is just an awesome lil car. I do have dash problems, as in the display doesn't work, but all in all, great lil car. And amazing space!

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5 out of 5 stars

Champion

dago travers, 09/07/2010
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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I'm 66 and this car has been the most cost effective vehicle I've owned including motorcycles and as old as it is now I still consider it a beautiful frog and believe it will last as long as I. Thanks Honda

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3 out of 5 stars

Great potential

KJ, Watsonville, CA, 01/26/2021
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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Honda Civics from 1996-2000 are the best! My 1999 DX hatchback was stolen with over 411,000 original miles. I just kept it maintained and replaced parts according to recommendations. The clutch lasted 398,000 miles. I bought a used 1996 CX that had two previous owners. It wasn't as well cared for as mine, but my mechanic is getting me caught up on overdue maintenance. There are lots of these cars still running and available, but they sell quickly. They are also easily stolen--I will need to get theft protection on the new car. I love driving this car. It's fun, it corners well, it's stable, it has good visibility, it has great gas mileage, and it's reliable.

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2 out of 5 stars

still works

Mark, Los Angeles, CA, 08/23/2024
updated 02/25/2025
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Dependable, but 340k miles,manual steering,and has a cracked windshield.

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

best purchase ever

econgenius, 03/30/2003
Honda Civic CX 2dr Hatchback
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How can you go wrong with one of these? I've had this car from day 1, and all i have spent money on is preventative maintnance. It's not going to out-pace a corvette, but it is a car you can count on to get you where u need to go. I've got 141,000 miles and i'm running it till the wheels fall off.

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