Overview & Reviews

Honda engineers have created a more powerful and more contemporary car with the 1996 Honda Civic.

User Reviews:

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  I Love This CAR! - 1996 Honda Civic
  By dalaeaka - September 20 - 9:54 am

  I bought this from a friend with 80,000 miles on it in 2004, before gas prices went up. Since then, all Ive done is do the recommended timing belt/water pump change @ 110,000 mi (they looked brand new. Otherwise, I just drive it (about 20,000 miles per year. In the summer, with the air off, I can get up to 42 mpg. With the air on, I get 36 mpg! I carry two kayaks on top and get 34 mpg! I change the oil every 3,000 miles, thats it. Not the most comfortable car for a long drive, but at 40mpg, I can out up with it. The only problem Ive had is with the driver side window falling off the track, which I can fix in about 15 minutes. I love the DX, as has no power anything to break!

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  284,200 miles of civic HX quality - 1996 Honda Civic
  By ron - August 3 - 9:00 pm

  It averages out to 23,683 mi/yr. crazy, huh? went through 1 month of self troubleshooting w/ egr and related systems, spent near $500 total incl getting the engines cooling channels (in the block) cleaned, 3 yrs ago. AVERAGED 43 mpg first 3-4 yrs,dropped to 40/41 next several yrs, the egr killed to 30-32, the fix brought it back to 35-37 mpg. The CVT tranny has been going out for, no b.s., the last 34k miles! I am STILL getting 35-37 mpg! The NEW Civics barely get this let alone any other domestic name out there. I wish I could of had the veh before or after this one from the production line and stored to drive it when this veh finally finds the big garage in the sky.

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  Another Civic mistake - 1996 Honda Civic
  By Elizabeth - July 20 - 11:08 am

  This is my 2nd Civic both bought from private sellers. First one: 2000 EX coupe, had a mechanic look at it and it just wound up being a piece of crap, not well cared for like I thought and was told. Sold it. This one was 1 owner, always maintained from day 1, all paperwork so I thought it was okay. Stupid me! Costly repairs on things and I still have costly repairs to do. This $3300 is now almost a $5K car! Civics are notorious for window issues, A/C not great, and I find it uncomfortable to get in/out of and sit for a long time in those thin seats. I bought it w/138K miles and I now have 140K. Cant afford to get rid of it now. Hondas are so overpriced and overrated!

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  2nd Owner - 1996 Honda Civic
  By Austen - July 7 - 12:16 pm

  Bought this car as my go-getter in Feb 08. The previous owner had neglected this car so I got it at a steal knowing that I would have some work to be done. Whew, $2000 mechanical bill and a $1200 paint job later this thing is awesome. I added some new wheels, projector headlights, LED taillights, and a window tint and now I get endless comments on how good it looks. The stock engine is peppy and seems reliable now that maintenance is up to par. No matter how you drive, this thing never gets less than 30 mpg either.

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  review - 1996 Honda Civic
  By chad - May 12 - 2:32 am

  This car so far has just been amazing. Simply amazing. I will give anyone a ride just to have the enjoyment of driving it.

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  96 civic - 1996 Honda Civic
  By nick - May 7 - 10:16 am

  I bought this car as a 2nd owner at 67,000 miles in 1999. As of 2008, Its at 161,000. Its only not started once because of a dead battery. I have changed oil 3500 - 4000 miles, timing belt/water pump at 90k. The power windows have been on and off because of a corroded connection between the drivers door and the body of car. Radio sometimes gets loud probably because of dirty volume knob assembly. I have an exhaust leak that I smell when I start the car. In summary, 9 years excellence service with constant 30+ mpg at a reasonable price.

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  12 years and still going strong - 1996 Honda Civic
  By mark machula - April 1 - 12:52 am

  I had this car given to me as a gift it had 28,000 kms at the time I have had it 3 years and 50,000 kms later and all I have done is change the oil every 5,000 kms new front brakes and tires. I am impressed it never breaks down. It is fun to drive and it has a lot of pep for an engine and car of its size I am also impressed with its safety. I was in an accident last year with it. I hit another car head on driving 80 kmh and did not even suffer any injuries and my car was fixable. After that experience I feel very safe in my car. Over all I think Honda has built a great quality vehicle with this car.

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  Great Reliable Car - 1996 Honda Civic
  By John - August 8 - 7:37 am

  Im the second owner of this car. It has 180K miles on it and is running perfectly. Great gas milage with 30/35 city/highway and a very comfortable commuter vehicle. It is easy to maintain (oil changes, filters, fluids, plugs, etc.) and is very reliable.

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  No Car payment - 1996 Honda Civic
  By Arthur Harts - April 6 - 2:13 pm

  Overall, Ive owned 3 other Honda civics. Nothing beats the 1996. Its a tank and keeps on going no matter what goes wrong with it.

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  LOVE my Civic - 1996 Honda Civic
  By Susan Rowland - November 20 - 12:04 pm

  This Civic is a great little car. Reliable. fuel efficient, well mannered, and likable. I cant rate it highly enough.