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4.6
(1,216 reviews)
1997 Honda Civic
5
76%
4
16%
3
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2%
1
1%
95%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.7
Performance
4.6
Quality
4.7
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.8
Styling
4.6
1997 Civic Overview
Among the 1216 owners who provided feedback on the 1997 Honda Civic for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 95% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and quality to be its strongest features and comfort to be its weakest. 929 out of 1216 of owners (76% of them) rank the 1997 Civic five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1997 Honda Civic. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Positive Review

"Awesome car"

I love this car it has never been bad to me its quick and nimble for a small car it is roomy.Its great for customizing and it looks really nice in my opinon.


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Critical Review

"1998 Honda civic lx"

1998 HONDA CIVIC LX FOR SALE RUNS GREAT .IN NEED OF A GOOD OWNER!MINOR REPAIRS NEEDED ....CRACKED WINDSHIELD...THIS IS A PROJECT I CAN'T AFFORD ! SHE HAS 180,000 MILES ON HER ! THIS VEHICLE WAS USED FOR WORKING ONLY !

1997 Civic Reviews

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Anonymous Reviewer
1/17/2025
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Used honda

Looking for my cars value. Clean older Honda civic in good mechanical shape interested in selling and need current market value

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Squidx3
8/22/2023
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Lovely reliable little car
Pros

Reliable, practical, value for money

Cons

Rear hatch seal degrades over time

I had this exact model for 12 years, and put over 180K on it before selling it (privately) for a surprising sum given the age and mileage. It was a pleasure to drive, responsive, reliable in any weather, seemingly bigger on the inside than the outside. Make sure to check the rear hatch seal, which degrades over time and starts to leak.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Jack
4/6/2023
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1998 Honda Civic
Pros

Everything

Cons

None

I sold this vehicle a while ago, and every time I remember how fuel efficient and reliable It was. The best vehicles I owned were Toyota Corolla and Honda Civics. You will be happy to own a honda civic, mine was an old version from 1998 but extremely good.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Captianpuff
1/3/2023
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The "first car"
Pros

Compact and easy to work on

Cons

Not alot of power, and not good offroad

I have abused the hell out of this poor car, and it still turns over! It sat for five years and was jumped and running with no problem, another pro of these cars is that they have a lot of parts available and tutorials too fix most problems your self!

Value
5.0
Performance
3.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
Recommends this vehicle
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The Old Ranger
8/13/2022
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One of the best I've owned
Pros

Fun to drive on the hills

Cons

No cons, it has run very well over 26 years

I bought this car new in Texas. We moved to Ohio in 2007 and it drove like a champ. Lived in Ohio for 7 years, then moved to Ark and it drove like a champ. Been here in Ark for 8 years now and it is still driving like a champ. I've had offers from others who would love to have this car, but I won't sell. It's been a great car for 26 years and it still runs smooth.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Tanner
1/11/2022
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96 sedan
Pros

good project

Cons

loud exhaust

touched up interior, lowered on 15 inch forged JNC rims, also rebuilt d16y7!! 5-speed, 1,500 miles on engine.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
4.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Zee
11/16/2021
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Great little car
Pros

Everything

Cons

Can’t think of any.

Bought this car back in 2019, with 119K on it now 2 years later I have about 153K on it it’s my daily beater and the car never lets me down, other then basic upkeep haven’t had to do anything else with this car, everything still works on it perfectly, this car is surprisingly good in the snow as well never got stuck even when practically burried in, great on gas, I 100% recommend this car still now at 25 years old it runs like a champ.

Value
5.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Anonymous Reviewer
11/10/2021
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Best car I’ve owned b4 my friend wrecked it :(
Pros

Everything about the car

Cons

No cons

Hello, I am out Near Fresno, CA I am looking to buy another 98 HX. Looking for a Fair Deal & a well running transmission & motor. Manual or Automatic Does not matter.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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