Used 2008 Honda Civic for Sale Near Me | Edmunds (original) (raw)

BllG, 11/02/2015

2008

Honda

Civic

DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Bought a used Civic last week for my daughter. Got a good deal at 113000 miles and wanted to post for others that might be lookng at this car to let you know how it has held up. Body was in great shape - a few minor dings and what not but no paint chipping, fade, or peeling. No rust. Interior, which has been critized, has held up well. No scratches or anything detracting from the … interior. Cruise control, A/C, displays, radio, etc., all working with no issues. Also, I'm 6'2" and have zero issues sitting in the front seats...back seats might be an issue but driving it I'm very comfortable. Engine still runs strong, no leaks, and the transmission shifts very smoothly even under full acceleration onto the interstate. Plus, these vehicles have a timing chain vice belt, so you don't have to concern yourself with the inevitable 100,000 mile, 1000,timingbeltreplacement.Powersteeringworksgreatwithnonoisefromthepowersteeringpump.Cartracksstraightandtruedowntheroadandhandlngissolid.Youdefinitelyfeelthebumpsintheroadbutthisisn′taluxurycarwiththeassociatedsuspension.EnginedoesvibrateandyoucanfeelitsittingatastoplightespwiththeA/Con.But,again,it′sa4cylanditisn′treallydistracting.RoadnoiseisdefinitelythereonthehighwaybutIdon′tsensethereareanyleaksthroughtheweatherstripping...it′sjustaneconomycar.Coupleofissuesthataretobeexpectedwiththiscar′shistory.Thepassengersidevisorhadfailed...aquickfixthroughAmazonat1000, timing belt replacement. Power steering works great with no noise from the power steering pump. Car tracks straight and true down the road and handlng is solid. You definitely feel the bumps in the road but this isn't a luxury car with the associated suspension. Engine does vibrate and you can feel it sitting at a stop light esp with the A/C on. But, again, it's a 4 cyl and it isn't really distracting. Road noise is definitely there on the highway but I don't sense there are any leaks through the weather stripping...it's just an economy car. Couple of issues that are to be expected with this car's history. The passenger side visor had failed...a quick fix through Amazon at 1000,timingbeltreplacement.Powersteeringworksgreatwithnonoisefromthepowersteeringpump.Cartracksstraightandtruedowntheroadandhandlngissolid.Youdefinitelyfeelthebumpsintheroadbutthisisn′taluxurycarwiththeassociatedsuspension.EnginedoesvibrateandyoucanfeelitsittingatastoplightespwiththeA/Con.But,again,it′sa4cylanditisn′treallydistracting.RoadnoiseisdefinitelythereonthehighwaybutIdon′tsensethereareanyleaksthroughtheweatherstripping...it′sjustaneconomycar.Coupleofissuesthataretobeexpectedwiththiscar′shistory.Thepassengersidevisorhadfailed...aquickfixthroughAmazonat50. Also, the starter, no kidding, quit the same day we bought it. Don't naively send your wife off to the store to get the battery replaced because the car won't start without a jump...you'll wind up replacing a perfectly good battery when its really the starter. I've always done minor maintenance like this on my vehicles but after seeing what was involved (starter placed above the front axle and exhaust) I took it to a shop to get replaced. Getting lazy in my old age. Also, and this is unique to my car I'm sure, what I thought might be a simple alignment to fix an off-center steering wheel resulted in the removal and adjustment of the steering column...all told, about $450 to get everything fixed. Driver's side power steering boot is leaking and there is a minor rattling, knocking sound when we turn all the way to the right...will probably have to replace that sometime but not today. Flushed the power steering fluid...helped somewhat but not totally. So, am I pleased with the car? Yes...with a whole week with my daughter driving it. But the engine works well, transmission shifts very well, the A/C and everything else is holding up well (knock on wood). Believe it will be a good car for my daughter as she finishes H.S. and moves onto college. So, if you are wondering about this car with over 7 years on it, I think its held up very well. Definitely one to check out for a new driver.