Used 1997 Honda Civic
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- 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter
- 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.6 Liter
1997 Honda Civic Overview
1997 Honda Civic Pricing
1997 Honda Civic pricing starts at $2,021 for the Civic CX Hatchback 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $10,945 when new. The range-topping 1997 Civic EX Sedan 4D starts at $2,586 today, originally priced from $16,875.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$10,945 | $2,021 | |||
$12,195 | $2,230 | |||
$12,675 | $2,197 | |||
$13,030 | $2,418 | |||
$13,795 | $2,381 | |||
$15,045 | $2,289 | |||
$15,645 | $2,708 | |||
$16,875 | $2,586 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Honda Civic models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Civic Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Honda Civic (1996-2000) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 1216 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Honda Civic
"10 years later"
"I've owned this car for a decade now. I fill it with gas and oil, had to change brake-pads once, three sets of new tires, and one new battery. 100k miles later, and it's still plugging along strong. I've had people knock on my door while the vehicle was parked on the side of the road, asking if it's for sale. No matter the offer, the answer is no! Zero hassles after a decade, and getting about 42MPG avg (low 37- high 45)... just can't beat it. I'll be running this thing into the ground!"
"If you cant beat them join them"
"Bought it for $500 trashed it for a year and sold it for $400. They are very well designed and arguably the best fwd cars ever made. Would buy it all over again but dang do the seats suck"
"Best car ever and Ive had many."
"This car is fast, looks good, great gas mileage, drives like its on rails. I would never sell this car for the suggested retail kbb says its worth. With a turbo this car outruns corvettes."
Overall 1997 Honda Civic Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Honda Civic is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Honda Civic quality a 4.7 out of 5.
1997 Honda Civic Reliability
The 1997 Honda Civic receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Civic Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Civic, here are some of its best features:
- It checks every box
- Fun to drive, cheap to repair, cheap to go fast.
- HONDA
- 42 mpg highway and 30 in town mpg. Awesome!
- Great on gas
1997 Honda Civic MPG by Trim
1997 Civic CX Hatchback 2D - city 28 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1997 Civic DX Coupe 2D - city 28 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1997 Civic DX Hatchback 2D - city 28 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1997 Civic LX Sedan 4D - city 25 MPG - hwy 32 MPG
1997 Civic HX Coupe 2D - city 31 MPG - hwy 39 MPG
1997 Civic DX Sedan 4D - city 28 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1997 Civic EX Sedan 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 33 MPG
1997 Civic EX Coupe 2D - city 26 MPG - hwy 33 MPG
1997 Civic Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Honda Civic front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Honda Civic Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
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1997 Honda Civic
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1997 Honda Civic Depreciation
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1997 Honda Civic Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $106 | $1,587 | $867 | ||
2023 | $89 | $1,498 | $725 | ||
2024 | + $6 | $1,504 | $726 | ||
Now | $25 | $1,479 | $698 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Honda Civic Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2271 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 85.2 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 97.1 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.7 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 175.1 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 52.4 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 11.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 32.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 103.2 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 67.1 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 28 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 31 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Performance
Horsepower | 106 @ 6200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 103 @ 4600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
1997 Honda Civic Safety
1997 Honda Civic Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1997 Honda Civic | Used 1999 Chevrolet Metro | Used 1997 Geo Metro | Used 1997 Buick Skylark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,197 | $1,850 | $1,859 | $2,067 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG | City 33/Hwy 39/Comb 35 MPG | City 33/Hwy 39/Comb 35 MPG | City 18/Hwy 26/Comb 21 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 106 @ 6200 RPM | 79 @ 6000 RPM | 70 @ 5500 RPM | 155 @ 5200 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | V6, 3.1 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
1997 Honda Civic Rankings
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