2004 Honda Civic

Pros: Economical, nice design, maneuvers well
Cons: Acceleration

I had the pleasure to own a 2004 honda Civic.  I had it for two years before it was totaled.  I was hit by a large loaded down dump truck traveling at highway speeds in the rear passenger side.  While I had the car I was thrilled with the operation.  It is a great economical car and met all my expectations.  When dumptruck hit the crumple zones worked and even though my young son was in the back passenger side where the impact happened, he was not injured.  This car is SAFE!!!  Honda is the dependable way to go!

Pros: SAFE, SAFE, SAFE! Dependable, Great gas mileage, large trunk space,comfortable even on long trips
Cons: no armrests, no rear cup holders standard, could use more small storage areas.

I've had my Honda Civic a little over 2 years with absolutely NO problems whatsoever. I average about 35,000 miles a year.

I'm writing this review because I had an unbelievable experience. I was rear ended by a 26,000 pound plus dump truck going 55 to 60 mph. I managed to maneuver and not have a direct hit Instead, the dump truck struck my back passenger side from the edge of the trunk and the full back quarter panel. The crumple design probably saved our lives. My Honda has been a reliable sound SAFE car. Each time I sit in my car I know I'm going to get from point A to point B with no problems. Even though my 2004 is totaled, we are ALIVE. I'm getting ready to purchase my replacement car. YEP!! I'm sticking with Honda Civic!!

Pros: Good gas Mileage, Rides nice
Cons: Not very spacious, small trunk

So far my Honda Civic, 2004, has been the most reliable car I have owned. Before I bought my Civic, I had a 1998 Toyota Celica, which for anyone who knows cars would know that Toyotas are rated among the top for reliablity. I also owned another very well rated brand, a Mazda, yet my Honda is still at the top for reliability. The Honda Civic runs reasonably from 10,000 to 20,000 dollars and very comfortable considering the size of the vehicle. I particularly like the seats, they fit right to your body shape similiar to a mold. I would have to say the best thing about my Honda Civic is the gas mileage. My Civic racks up 29 miles per gallon city, and 38 miles per gallon highway. The way the gas prices have been going up, it is a very nice luxury!

Pros: Great mileage and the money we have saved on gas.
Cons: Scratches easily and highway mileage could be better.

Our car died Thanksgiving 2004 and we needed a new car ASAP. The dealer offered 2 colors; a charcoal and a pearl/light blue. Unfortunately we are lazy about washing cars and only the blue was available so we bought the 2004 Civic Hybrid and she has treated us well.

We live in the Boston, MA area and are treated to all sorts of weather, rain, snow, sun, ice, slush and the car has commuted as well as any other car. The car is VERY QUIET which is nice. We do 1/2 city driving and 1/2 local/highway driving and have put around 34K miles on the car and she is running perfectly. The only problem is that the paint scratches easily in parking lots and garages (more so than other cars we have driven).

We have an infant daughter and the car seat fits comfortably in the back passenger seat without requiring the front occupant to adjust their seat. We plan to stick with hybrids in the future and I would recommend Honda.

Pros: Styling, fuel economy, ergonomics, steering, safety
Cons: Could use another 15HP

I just picked up a 2004 EX Coupe with 38K miles on it a week ago. This is my 4th Honda, and it carries all the familiar traits that make these cars enjoyable and Honda so successful.