| Compact car; Built in USA, Canada |
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| Good condition price range: $1,600 – $4,900* |

1997 Honda Civic LX 4-door sedan

1996 Honda Civic DX 2-door hatchback

1997 Honda Civic EX 2-door coupe

1996 Honda Civic EX 4-door sedan

1996 Honda Civic interior
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Subcompact front-drive Civics again came in three body styles: 2-door notchback coupe, 2-door hatchback, and 4-door sedan. Coupes and sedans were about 2.3 inches longer, whereas the hatchback grew by 4.3 inches–now riding the same wheelbase as the coupe and sedan. A 106-horsepower 4-cylinder engine powered the CX, DX, and LX, and could be accompanied by either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The HX coupe’s engine makes 115 horsepower, driving either a 5-speed or the innovative new CVT (continuously variable) automatic transmission. It operates somewhat like an electrical dimmer, in contrast to a 3-way light switch. EX Civics hold a 127-horsepower engine, with either manual or automatic shift. Dual airbags were standard on all models. Antilock brakes were standard on the EX sedan, but optional on the LX sedan and EX coupe.
[/vc_column_text][mk_table title=”Yearly Updates” style=”style2″ el_class=”used-yearly-updates”]| 1997 Civic For 1997, all Civic models wore 14-inch tires. Otherwise, except for the addition of standard wheel covers, changes were minor this year. |
| 1998 Civic Civic saw little change for ’98. |
| 1999 Civic Honda spruced up the Civic for ’99 with minor appearance changes front and rear, plus a revamped dashboard with amber lighting and rotary climate controls in place of sliding levers. Two additional models were added in midyear. The 4-door VP was produced in limited numbers and included air conditioning, keyless entry, and special paint. Also a limited-production model, the 2-door Si got a 160-horsepower engine, 5-speed manual transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, a rear spoiler, and low-profile tires on 15-inch wheels. |
| 2000 Civic Redesigned, slightly bigger Civics were expected for 2001, so changes were few for 2000. A standard tilt steering wheel went into the base CX model. |
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”24″ el_class=”used-powertrain-text”]Civics had a choice of three 1.6-liter, overhead-cam, four-cylinder engines. A 106-horsepower version went into CX, DX, and LX models. The Civic HX coupe got a 115-horsepower engine, while the EX used a 127-horsepower four. Three transmissions were available: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, or (for HX coupe only) Honda’s CVT unit. In mid-1999 Honda added the Si with a 160 horsepower version of the EX engine. It came only with a 5-speed manual.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_table style=”style2″ el_class=”used-engine-specs”]
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| Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) | 1.6/97 | |
| Engine HP | 106 | |
| Engine Torque (lb-ft) | 103 | |
| Avail. Trans. | EPA MPG (city/hwy) | MPG avg. as tested |
| 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
33/38 29/36 |
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| Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) | 1.6/97 | |
| Engine HP | 115 | |
| Engine Torque (lb-ft) | 104 | |
| Avail. Trans. | EPA MPG (city/hwy) | MPG avg. as tested |
| 5-speed manual CVT automatic |
39/45 35/39 |
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| Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) | 1.6/97 | |
| Engine HP | 127 | |
| Engine Torque (lb-ft) | 107 | |
| Avail. Trans. | EPA MPG (city/hwy) | MPG avg. as tested |
| 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
30/36 28/35 |
33.8 31.4 |
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| Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) | 1.6/97 | |
| Engine HP | 160 | |
| Engine Torque (lb-ft) | 111 | |
| Avail. Trans. | EPA MPG (city/hwy) | MPG avg. as tested |
| 5-speed manual | 26/31 | |
Based on interior volume, the sedan now qualifies as a compact car, whereas the coupe and hatchback rank as subcompacts. Rear space in any body style is adequate for most people (up to about 6 feet tall) to fit without squeezing. Hatchbacks gained the most interior space. Thinner roof pillars and a bigger rear window improved visibility on all body styles. The driver faces a low steering wheel and easy-to-read gauges. Split folding rear seatbacks on all Civics expanded cargo capacity. The ’01 redesign brought obvious gains in space, refinement, and comfort.
Acceleration is liveliest with the EX, but all Civics perform at least adequately. Gas mileage also is a bonus: An EX with automatic reached 36 mpg on the highway, averaging 29 mpg in suburban commuting. Engine noise has been quieted, but road noise is still prominent at highway speeds.
Except for some overreaction to wavy surfaces, ride comfort is pleasing–well above average for a small car, with few jolts and minimal bounciness. Easy to maneuver, stable, and well-controlled on the highway, the Civic delivers superior steering feedback and excellent response.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][mk_content_box icon=”icon-road” heading=”Ratings” el_class=”ratings-box”][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″]Model Tested: 1996 Honda Civic EX 4-door auto[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”18″ el_class=”review-slideshow-caption”]Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-performance-ratings” title=”Performance”][mk_skill_meter title=”Acceleration – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Fuel Economy – 7″ percent=”70″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Ride Quality – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Steering/Handling – 3″ percent=”30″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Quietness – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Accommodations” el_class=”used-accomodations-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Controls/Materials – 5″ percent=”50″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Front – 4″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Room/Comfort Rear – 3″ percent=”30″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Cargo Room – 3″ percent=”30″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ title=”Other” el_class=”used-other-ratings”][mk_skill_meter title=”Value – 6″ percent=”60″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-ratings-total”]Total: 43
[/vc_column_text][/mk_content_box][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section attachment=”scroll” bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” bg_stretch=”false” enable_3d=”false” speed_factor=”4″ bg_video=”no” video_mask=”false” video_opacity=”0.6″ top_shadow=”false” section_layout=”full” sidebar=”General” min_height=”100″ padding_top=”10″ padding_bottom=”10″ margin_bottom=”0″ first_page=”false” last_page=”true” section_id=”Specs”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text title=”Specifications” disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″][mk_table style=”style2″ el_class=”used-model-specs”]| 2-door coupe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103.2 | 175.1 | 67.1 | 54.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wheelbase (in.) | Length (in.) | Width (in.) | Height (in.) | Weight (lbs) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 103.2 | 164.5 | 67.1 | 54.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 103.2 | 175.1 | 67.1 | 54.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Front Impact Test
[mk_skill_meter title=”Driver Injury – 4″ percent=”80″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Front Passenger Injury – 4″ percent=”80″ color=”#0bb697″]Side Impact Test
[mk_skill_meter title=”Driver Injury – 2″ percent=”40″ color=”#0bb697″][mk_skill_meter title=”Rear Passenger Injury – 3″ percent=”60″ color=”#0bb697″][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text title=”HLDI” disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″ el_class=”used-hldi-ratings-head”] [/vc_column_text][mk_table style=”style2″ el_class=”used-hldi-ratings”]| Collision | 118 |
| Injury | 131 |
| Theft | 152 |
| Automatic transmission Description: Automatic transmission may shift harshly due to contaminated linear shift solenoid. Fix includes repeated fluid changes plus installation of a new solenoid. (1996-2000) |
| Audio system Description: Installing an aftermarket radio can result in loss of dome lights and keyless entry. Those two systems are tied into the Honda radio. (1997) |
| Water leak Description: Water leaks onto the front floor (either or both sides) due to insufficient sealer on body seams. (1996-97) |
| Wipers Description: If windshield wipers don’t park in the correct position, wiper motor may need to be replaced. (1998-2000) |
| Seatbelts/safety Description: Seatbelts may not retract or may retract slowly. Also, the button that keeps the seatbelt tongue from sliding down breaks. The belts should be serviced under the Honda Lifetime Seat Belt Limited Warranty. (1996-97) |
| Cupholders Description: The cupholder lid sticks closed or will not close due to missing latch. (1996-97) |
| Electrical problem Description: Surging, similar to lock-up torque converter dithering, is caused by a poor electrical ground between the chassis and transmission. (1999) |
| Check-engine light Description: “Check Engine” light may glow on vehicles used where salt is used on the roads because the EVAP solenoid fails. (1998-00) |
| 1996 Description: Soapy lubricant used to insert brake-booster check valve into vacuum hose causes sticky valve and loss of power assist. |
| 1996-98 w/accessory floormats Description: Mispositioned floormat could interfere with accelerator pedal. |
| 1997-98 Description: Some passenger airbag modules were improperly assembled; could prevent proper deployment. |
| 1998-07 Honda Civic GX compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle Description: In the event of a severe interior fire, the CNG tank may rupture, explode, and be ejected from the vehicle. Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. |
| 1999-00 Description: Electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade, making the engine stall, due to high electrical current passing through the switch at startup. |
| 2000 Description: Certain rear-seatbelt buckles were improperly manufactured and may be difficult to unlatch after a crash. |
| 2000 Honda Civic | Pricing Effective: 10/05/2000 | ||
| Model Pricing | Retail Price | Dealer Price | Destination |
| CX 2-door hatchback, 5-speed | $ 10,750 | $ 10,157 | $ 440 |
| CX 2-door hatchback, automatic | 11,750 | 11,100 | 440 |
| DX 2-door hatchback, 5-speed | 12,200 | 11,027 | 440 |
| DX 2-door hatchback, automatic | 13,000 | 11,749 | 440 |
| DX 2-door coupe, 5-speed | 12,680 | 11,460 | 440 |
| DX 2-door coupe, automatic | 13,480 | 12,182 | 440 |
| DX 4-door sedan, 5-speed | 12,885 | 11,645 | 440 |
| DX 4-door sedan, automatic | 13,685 | 12,367 | 440 |
| VP 4-door sedan, automatic | 14,730 | 13,309 | 440 |
| HX 2-door coupe, 5-speed | 13,500 | 12,200 | 440 |
| HX 2-door coupe, CVT | 14,500 | 13,102 | 440 |
| LX 4-door sedan, 5-speed | 14,930 | 13,223 | 440 |
| LX 4-door sedan, automatic | 15,730 | 13,945 | 440 |
| EX 2-door coupe, 5-speed | 15,550 | 14,049 | 440 |
| EX 2-door coupe, automatic | 16,350 | 14,771 | 440 |
| EX 2-door coupe w/ABS, automatic | 16,950 | 15,312 | 440 |
| EX 4-door sedan, 5-speed | 16,830 | 15,204 | 440 |
| EX 4-door sedan, automatic | 17,630 | 15,926 | 440 |
| Si 2-door coupe, 5-speed | 17,545 | 15,849 | 440 |
| Price Note: ABS denotes antilock brakes. | |||
| Standard Equipment | |||
| CX : 1.6-liter 4-cylinder 106-horsepower engine, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, power steering (requires automatic transmission), tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery front bucket seats, split folding rear seat, cupholders, remote fuel-door and hatch releases, rear defogger, intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, rear spoiler, dual remote outside mirrors, 185/65R14 tires | |||
| DX hatchback adds: power steering, rear wiper/washer, AM/FM radio, digital clock, cargo cover, wheel covers | |||
| DX sedan/coupe adds to CX: power steering, AM/FM radio, digital clock, rear heat ducts, remote trunk release, rear map pocket, wheel covers, (Deletes cargo cover, rear spoiler) | |||
| VP adds: 4-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, power door locks, remote keyless entry, front storage console with armrest, AM/FM/CD player | |||
| HX adds to DX sedan/coupe : 1.6-liter 4-cylinder VTEC 115-horsepower engine, 5-speed manual or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, front storage console with armrest, tachometer, alloy wheels | |||
| LX adds to DX sedan/coupe : air conditioning, cruise control, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, height-adjustable driver seat, tachometer, front storage console with armrest | |||
| EX adds to LX : 1.6-liter 4-cylinder VTEC 127-horsepower engine, antilock brakes (sedan), power sunroof, AM/FM/CD player, remote keyless entry | |||
| Si adds: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder VTEC 160-horsepower engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, leather-wrapped steering wheel, sport suspension, 195/55VR15 tires, alloy wheels, (Deletes antilock brakes) | |||
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