2012 Honda Civic

Piece of junk!!

By Mitch (SC) on Monday, May 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 20,000

Pros: "It got 41 mpg on its first road trip & rides good"

Cons: "Skips, loud on the highway, CHEAP"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Ive had my Civic for about a year and a half. Since last November I have had nothing but problems with the car skipping so bad that its really annoying. Ive taken it to the dealer many times and driven like cars that did not skip. I was told by Honda that the car operates as designed EVEN THOUGH the other cars I drove did not skip. Honda admits that the car skips but refuses to buy it back. So now I have to take Honda to court for a problem they refuse to fix. Ive got a 90 Accord with a blown head gasket and 312k miles that runs better than this car. Interior is also pretty cheap. All in all, I give this car AND Honda a 1 for quality and reliability."

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I love my civic

By andilou (TX) on Monday, May 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,500

Pros: "great price, very comfortable"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car has great styling. Very comfortable, nice layout of the interior. Really like the display for the radio and the ipod connect. Having a back up camera is great. Love everthing about it."

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Great car!

By John (CA) on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100

Pros: "Fun to drive, great technology, pretty fast"

Cons: "exterior is good looking but could use some improv"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Just bought this car the other day and i am loving it! I only use the eco when i want to slow down or dont want to use a lot of gas but i notice it does not accelerate as fast and i dont feel that "kick" , and it doesnt purr like it does without the eco. When the eco is turned off, i am always leaving people in my dust at red lights, the engine also sounds and feels awesome. The handling and turning is a delight aswell with this car. This was my first new car."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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The 2013 Civic EX Sedan is a Winner

By Phil (FL) on Saturday, April 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,100

Pros: "design, handling, charm, reliability"

Cons: "needed add on's for the ex model, accelaration mpg"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This review is for the 2013 model. Designers brought back Honda fans', myself included, love of superior detail, the convenience of peppy agility, and good gas mileage. The 2013 Civic is fun to drive and charming. Turns are made on a dime. Although the car doesn't boast impressive numbers for horsepower, the car actually feels fast because of it's compact size and precise handling. The detailed interior and convenient controls, comfort of the seat, and perfectly-sized steering wheel make the driver trust that the car is there to serve him or her--not the other way around. The interesting color combinations, including dash displays, are easy on the eyes. All of these positive qualities converge to make the Civic feel extremely reliable and worth holding onto. This is exactly what I wanted when I considered purchasing a Honda. There are some opportunities with the Civic, but they are minor. The Ex sedan should have come with splash guards, side molding, and fog lamps. I had to make some extra purchases which brought the price up and reminded me that Honda's are a bit pricey. Also, the Ex should have keyless entry and start. The Bluetooth worked with my older android phone, but then stopped. I spent a couple of hours trying to work this out, but was unsuccessful. The gas mileage estimates are accurate, but I have had to accelerate much slower than expected to achieve the awesome gas mileage. Everything taken together, I would highly recommend this car to people of all ages."

14 people out of 14 found this review helpful

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Great Interior/Exterior, call it the baby limbo

By Sal (CA) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 23,000

Pros: "Good sound quality, great ext/interior appearance"

Cons: "Too much road vibration and wind noise inside"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

It really wanted to fly, so I gave it wings

"Sitting inside a 2012 civic ex coup for the first time was like sitting inside a cockpit of an airplane. Mainly because of the dashboard has so many buttons to play with, and from the center of the dashboard it is tilted forward and is facing more towards the driver side, making the interior unlike any other car in the same price range. I love my from inside and out, but what bothers me the most when I am driving my car is that there is too much road vibration and wind noise inside the civc, when reaching speeds of fifty miles or above. For such reason, it makes commuting uncomfortable. With the powerful 360 watt speakers equipped in the car will make driving enjoyable, additional subwoofers need to be added to give the car an incredible sound quality. With such amazing sound quality you will be shocked and potentially space out. The coup appears amazing from the exterior with the limo tinted windows, but the coup does not give the flexibility for the passengers to access the back seat easily. Want more horsepower for racing, then this is not the car for you. With 145 hp, I never felt it was didn't had enough horsepower."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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great gas saver

By mike (CA) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,500

Pros: "comfort in gas saving"

Cons: "less power"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"you trade in power for money saved on great gas mileage. I don't mind driving with less power if it means having extra cash in my wallet. I don't have to drive and stare at the gasoline gage with a frown anymore like I do when I drive my suv. peace of mind is worth more than money! but here you get both."

6 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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Does most things well, lacks true performance...

By Lark (CA) on Friday, April 12, 2013

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Upgrade - My approximate mileage is 15,550

Pros: "Comfortable ride, smooth gearbox, sound/bluetooth"

Cons: "Closer to base model Civic performance"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 3

"These 2012 Si's should hold up in resale value as they provide Honda reliability with a little more kick than an ordinary Civic. But this is far from a sports car; suspension is too soft. Lots of float and body roll on curves and tight turns accompanied by numb steering feel. Upgrades to 200 hp and more torque for 2012 are nice but the "punch" you're supposed to feel (V-TEC just kicked in!) at high revs is a let down. The odd thing about this drive is "rev float". Foot off the gas and clutch in, the rpm's do not drop until mutch later than a normal shift. I don't know if this was designed to help people find a gear or something, but it's very annoying. Advantages include a smooth-shifting manual gearbox plus good entertainment and technology package, however interior design is a bit awkward and uses materials that are very much on a budget."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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Needs improvements

By Arts1 (TX) on Thursday, April 11, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 24,200

Pros: "Great pricing"

Cons: "Poor design"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I have owned several Civics previously & was not expecting the issues encountered with this model year. The auto trans. has hard shifting and clunking, the interior materials are showing premature wear, even the performance is not what I am used to. My dealer said the trans. is normal for what it is doing, and perhaps I should trade this Civic for a redesigned 2013 model year."

1 person out of 3 found this review helpful

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I Love My Civic!

By Johnyboi (CA) on Tuesday, April 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,000

Pros: "Classy interior/exterior; great standard features!"

Cons: "Engine update"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My 2013 Honda Civic was the first car I ever bought and I am proud to say that it was worth every penny. My first impression was the overall exterior and interior has vastly improved over last years model which I'm glad to say I picked the right year model in return for only paying almost the same price! Standard features like Bluetooth,Pandora Internet Radio, back up camera, USB along with minor additions such as mudguards, rear tinted windows,door guards, and pro-kit suspensions for under $20,000 is an excellent value! The dashboard looks very futuristic and helps guide you for better fuel efficiency which is around 32 mpg city and highway! The driving dynamics are impressive. I am impressed by how quite the road noise is within the car and everything you expect from a Honda Civic is all there. Some things that need improvement and I would like is a better engine that would increase horsepower, fuel efficiency, and sports manual mode in the car. Overall, I love this car and saving up for it was worth it!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Fantastic car - ride, value, looks, handling, safe

By Sandy (LA) on Sunday, April 07, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,000

Pros: "Looks, fun to drive, gas mileage is awesome!"

Cons: "would like power seats"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"I bought a 2012 LX and loved it so much, just traded for a 2013 EX. Love this car, we have a chevy impala and would rather drive the Civic! I have no problem with the interior design! Have you see the Chevy's interior? I received a great trade in on the 2012 Civic and Honda dealer worked to get me everything I wanted in the upgraded Civic! Don't listen to those who don't own one, get one, you won't be disappointed!"

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