2003 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews

2003 Honda Civic

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2003 Honda Civic

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,950–$8,100  

Average Rating

4.5 out of 5
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Comfort:4.0 out of 5
Performance:4.4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.2 out of 5
Interior Design:4.2 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

24 out of 25 people would recommended this car to a friend

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by ZoomDaddy
from Rochester, NY | February 11, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This has been a great vehicle! I bought it used in 2005 with 53,000 miles. It now has 174K miles and I've had very little extra maintenance. Even the additional work was not costly. I still have the original clutch & it's still getting around 38 mpg! It's definitely not the quietest or smoothest vehicle, but that was not it's purpose. I had the inspection done last week and the Honda mechanic said there should be no reason to get at least 200,000....here we go!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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100% better than GM cars I owned in the past.

by First time Civic owner
from Melrose Park, Illinois | December 11, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Paid $10k for a used 2003 Civic Lx back in 2007. It's the best car I,ve owned in 40+ years of driving."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Honda Civic update

by Jsport
from Maryland | September 27, 2012

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"Nice runaround car but it lacks engine guts. I even have a stick and you really have to be careful pulling out in traffic. Also the 2003 model needs a transmission job on the manuel shift which we did after buying a used model $1400 ouch! But it gets 30-35 city and 38-40 hwy. My next car is going to be the new 2013 Nissan 2.0 with 27city and 37 hwy and drive a bigger car, automatic, and look goood! Good luck, talk them down unless it has the trans job done already."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Honda Civic Coupe 2003 okay, but can be tricky

by bubba
from Lansing MI | August 6, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"This is a great car. I like the 5-speed and it gets very good gas mileage. However we had to replace the engine just after we bought it (used). The previous owner apparently used the wrong kind of oil or something else happened which blocked the small channels used to circulate the oil through the engine. As a result, it burned oil like you wouldn't believe. The Honda Dealership said it was too expensive to repair and recommended replacing the engine, whcih we did. It runs fine now; However I would note that this is a potential trouble spot for that engine. We also replaced the muffler. Car has a timing belt rather than a chain. These must be replaced at about 100,000 miles. If it fails, the whole engine will be ruined. Serious risk. Newer models have a chain instead -- more reliable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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Great car great fuel economy

by Honda Josepie
from Wellsburg, WV | July 16, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Purchased 2004 Honda civic lx with 18000 miles on it. Regular oill changes and preventive maintainance 80000 miles did not burn oil .ran like a champ. Traded it in on a CRV. Ilove my hondas Had hondas past 12 years. Thanks Honda"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Great commuter car

by 3ded
from Wisconsin | June 4, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Bought the used civic for commuting. The car is very comfortable to drive considering my commute is 190 miles per day. I've been happy with the mileage. I aveage about 36-38 mpg traveling about 70-75mph. I did manage to a 40.5 mpg round trip, but it was too slow for my taste. Some quirky design decisions on the interior. Example, cigarette lighter is by cup holder, so while phone charger is plugged in, only one space for a beverage. Overall, i've been have been happy with it for the few months of ownership"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Amazing

by Cars for you
from Utica NY | May 31, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"im 16 and just started driving and this car is just a great car i think all young teens should have one its very dependable and is great on gas its also a very nice sounding car mine only has 57,000 miles and runs like a champ... Its a really run car .the only thing i think is bad about the car is the stero system is not the best.. but its good for me... in all i think honda makes the best all round cars..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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I love it. It's really good on gas $30.00 fill up

by Camco
from Philadelphia | April 23, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I really like the way Honda built.It built to last.I like my 2003 civic.I bought it used,but it run great.It's really save me money on gas."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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the honda civic ex

by manual transmision lover
from los angles ca | December 2, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought this car after i sold my 1969 porshe carrera gt2 race version .That's when i moved to california"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Fantastic car

by Rocky
from Florida | March 25, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Over all,gas mileage,reliability,and simplicity,this is the best car you can get!The car is built to perform well for many miles.The only thing you have to do to this car is add gas and do a oil change every 3000 miles."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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