1997 Honda Civic Coupe Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1997 Honda Civic Coupe express a strong appreciation for its reliability and fuel economy, noting it as a great choice for budget-conscious drivers or those seeking a dependable daily driver. Many loved the car's fun driving experience and decent handling, though several pointed out a lack of power for a sportier feel. Common dislikes included the limited acceleration and some cosmetic issues."
Drove this car for abotu two years in high school, and now my little sister is driving it. I loved the manual transmission, and i never had any real problems with it besides the fact that the manual crank windows sucked. There just wasn't enough acceleration in it. It would have been decent acceleration for a passenger car, but just not enough for a sport car.
February 15, 2008very reliable, cheap on parts and labour. quick and fun to drive, u can find parts for it anywhere. original d16 enge blew at about 250 000ks, but bought and installed the new motor super cheap. 50$ in gas will last about 2-3 weeks.
May 23, 201235+ mpg says most of it. If you're looking for cheap, economical transport then look no further. Yes, there's body roll. Yes, you see them everywhere. Yes, it's somewhat lacking in the power department. But you forget most of this when you're passing people stopped at the pumps. Driving frugally I get about 35 mpg combined meaning a range of 350 miles on a tank. This competes with many modern hybrids. Maintenance costs for a car this old? Low since parts are everywhere and hardly anything will go wrong if you just keep up with recommended maintenance. A must have for a first car, a poor man's car, and everyone else not looking to look foolish in an SUV.
June 10, 2008What owners say
Drove this car for abotu two years in high school, and now my little sister is driving it. I loved the manual transmission, and i never had any real problems with it besides the fact that the manual crank windows sucked. There just wasn't enough acceleration in it. It would have been decent acceleration for a passenger car, but just not enough for a sport car.
February 15, 2008very reliable, cheap on parts and labour. quick and fun to drive, u can find parts for it anywhere. original d16 enge blew at about 250 000ks, but bought and installed the new motor super cheap. 50$ in gas will last about 2-3 weeks.
May 23, 201235+ mpg says most of it. If you're looking for cheap, economical transport then look no further. Yes, there's body roll. Yes, you see them everywhere. Yes, it's somewhat lacking in the power department. But you forget most of this when you're passing people stopped at the pumps. Driving frugally I get about 35 mpg combined meaning a range of 350 miles on a tank. This competes with many modern hybrids. Maintenance costs for a car this old? Low since parts are everywhere and hardly anything will go wrong if you just keep up with recommended maintenance. A must have for a first car, a poor man's car, and everyone else not looking to look foolish in an SUV.
June 10, 2008Performance - Custom Intake, 5Zigen axle-back exhaust. Build Quality - Honda, you know how they are. Appearance - Very little rust, it's clean inside but average. Ownership - It's a great car for an auto, think about a manual. Fun Factor - Very fun car to begin with or build because it's cheap, parts are cheap, easy to fix, and it's also durable.
October 21, 2009Decent performance, not falling apart like a lot of my friend's cars which is a plus. Love VTEC kicking in. Definitely has some potential, and I plan on working on it all summer. VERY fun to drive =) especially the way I drive.
June 8, 2009I have a '97 Honda Civic Coupe DX. It's painted a custom light blue. I put another engine in after the piston rings blew... Guy that had it before me didn't take care of it. I installed a B&M shortshifter, cold air intake, strut bar, etc. It accelerates pretty well for a 1.6L, and I can stop on a dime thanks to a set of 205/40/ZR17's. I put in a Skunk2 mega power cat back, and a Fidanza Stage 1 Street clutch. Exhaust is awesome, but I was dissapointed by the clutch. Gets about 35MPG or so, and it's a blast to drive!
August 26, 2008Performance - The performance is excellent, very fast acceleration, handles like a dream, and the braking is decent. Buld Quality - I've only had the car for a couple weeks so i really don't know yet, but it sounds great! Appearance - It looks fabulous, and the inside is flippin sweet! Cost of Ownership - Great gas mileage, and maintenance wise just the basic tune ups every 3,000 miles or so. Fun Factor - This car is SO much fun to drive, mainly cuz its fast and the handling is awsome! And i wud totaly recommend this car to any one of my friends!
June 27, 2008I love this car. Its nothing special to look at but it looks good. Could use a little more power, but it is just an economical car meant to get you from point A to point B
March 14, 2008Love this car, EK lover. Cheap on gas, really, 1.6L 130 HP Good car for a teenager ;)
March 11, 2008Brakes good, good pricing, accelerates well, really good steering, fun to drive, good stereo, exterior is good, except for a few minor dents. Only 102xxx miles on it, so its got a long time to go, only big problem is when you turn, you hear a little squeaking/rattling noise. Its never had any problems so I guess you could say this car is really good.
June 16, 2009
