Buying a used 2012-2015 Honda Civic - here's EVERYTHING you need to know
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One note: It's 2015 models that feature LaneWatch, not 2013.
This review is the longest one we have done to date, but it packs a ton of relevant information to held you make a great purchase. Topis include: Carfax reports. Getting a buyer's inspections. Resale value. Avoiding the "finance manager." How to tell if the car has been in an accident. How to do your own inspection. Honda Certified Pre Owned. The difference between the years and models. Comparing the Honda Civic against other great cars. And much more. This tells you much more than how to buy a Civic, this tells you how to buy a new car and how to buy a used car.
This is by far my most informative video yet. If you sell cars, here are some great ideas for your presentation. For managers, this is a great tool to share with your co-workers. For the rest of us, it's a must see video that tells you everything you need to know about how to make the most intelligent possible choice. Remember, you have more information than you have ever had before about dealers, but dealers have FAR more information about you.
Hi, this is Joe Tunney at Honda of Seattle and Toyota of Seattle, bringing to you a comprehensive catalogue of hundreds of great vehicles from throughout the automobile industry. Although we specialize in Acura, BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, sports cars, SUV's and of course our beloved Honda product line, we also like to carry and review exotic cars from time to time like Ferrari, Dodge Viper, turbocharged all-wheel-drive cars like Mitsubishi Evo and Subaru WRX, as well as affordable vehicles that fit into every budget. For 2014 we are going to make a point of reviewing everything we carry, demonstrating for you the interior and exterior features and condition, the wheels and tires, trunk space, as well as an overview of power, technology, economy and driving characteristics to give you factual information as well as information unique to this particular vehicle so that you can enjoy a more intelligent shopping experience without ever having to step onto the lot.
A little about me. I have been the manager at Infiniti of Kirkland since 2004 and prior to that I ran a high end car boutique in neighboring Bellevue, Washington. For my career I have sold over 10,000 cars so I hope to bring you far more insight than you might ever know to even ask. I show you in some videos how to see if a car has been in an accident, how to make a great buy on a car with a bad Carfax, or why I wouldn't personally buy a car even if it has favorable reviews. Every once in a while I'll even have a little fun to keep the videos fresh but I want to make certain you know that you can always email me at joet@hondaofseattle.com.com if you ever have any questions or feel I have made a mistake or used poor judgment or poor taste.
I am truly thankful for the hundreds of thousands of views and more importantly, perhaps much more importantly, I am honored to have been viewed in over 200 countries around the world. We all are ambassadors for the things we believe in regardless of where we were born and from my little corner of the world here outside of Seattle, Washington I want to express my sincere gratitude for you having invited me into your home, your place of work, or for simply taking a minute of your valuable time to listen to what I have to say. Maybe we will never meet face to face, but I am forever in your debt for giving me the opportunity to share with you the things I have learned.
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Joe Tunney has THE BEST CAR TIPS.
My left ear appreciated this video
I appreciate you taking a look Chaos despite me using a super-cheap camera.
Bahaha
At this point most of us are more tired of these stupid "my left ear appreciated this video" jokes than we are of people who record videos in one audio channel. Give it a rest. It was funny the first 10,000 times.
Joe fuck you joe
Lol
Now this is a salesman that is all about truly giving a potential customer the best service. honesty and bluntness.
Love username. Funny how RP men and MGTOWs appreciate straight shooters talking car tips
Feels like a dad giving me tips on buying a car. Thanks dad.
This guy is a breath of fresh air in the seedy underworld of used care salesmanship.
Thanks Chris, I appreciate the nice words and thank you for taking a look!
Even 7 years old, this video is excellent. Full of honest, truthful, and interesting things to keep in mind when buying a used car. Thank you Joe!
Thank you beolux, I appreciate you taking a look!
Man, I was not going to listen to a informative video for 25 minutes but your video is so crisp and precise, I was totally hooked! Thank you for all of the info about buying a car. You are a great salesman with your honest and very creative way of buying a used car. I need to buy a car from you.
Thank you so much Kennedy, I appreciate you taking a look and wish you a very happy 2019!
@@everycarSeattle Actually, it's her father. I just happened to be on her computer the day I saw this video,however, I am researching some Hondas for her to drive to drive to school. Thanks for the reply!
My pleasure. Good luck finding something you both are happy with...and remember, even a 100,000 mile Civic with great service history might be an excellent car for another 10 years. They're just amazing cars.
@@everycarSeattle does anyone know if 2014-2015 cng version (natural gas version) transmission is cvt or just standard classic regular transmission ?? because 2014-2015 gasoline version have a cvt.
does anyone know if 2014-2015 cng version (natural gas version) transmission is cvt or just standard classic regular transmission ?? because 2014-2015 gasoline version have a cvt.
This guy needs a raise
Let me forward that to my boss Bubba, I appreciate it!
I wished I would've seen your video before I bought my Honda. I watched other videos and did my research, but this is the far best video with great information that could help anyone who's buying their Honda, used!!! Thanks!!
Thank you so much Karen, I appreciate you taking a look!
The way his tone changes for “its more quiet, it’s more sedate,” LOL!
Thank you so much for your time! This has been one the most educational videos I’ve watched on Honda Civic’s. Will definitely be taking your knowledge into the dealer when I go to look for my Civic.
Im rite with you my friend...ive been shopping for one for the past 2 weeks.. this will defenitley help
Johnny sins became a honda car dealer after the Pandemic.
@Spencer Stevens I like how you call him pervert, and yet you'd need to know who Johnny Sins is to call him out on it.
This video is older then covid lol
What a guy! Thanks for the best tips I’ve ever found online.
Easily one of the best informative videos I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for all the great tips!!
I appreciate that Victor...thank you so much for taking a look!
Today is Day #1 for my new channel "Back to the Starting Line with Joe Tunney" which features a lot of sales and career motivation for high-income sales executives - The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney will still be dedicated to cars. Here is the first video: th-cam.com/video/e93qVT9q0bM/w-d-xo.html - please like and subscribe if you can! Mahalo!
Thank you so much for this video. As a first time buyer I found this extremely helpful!
Thank you Deal, I appreciate you taking a look!
I just bought my 2013 civic Si n i am loving it ... best buy I have ever done with cars
Really, looking at buying a 2012 Civic for daughter. It has over 100,000 miles. How does it hold up?
Good, for the future avoid 1.5 turbo engine,. The 2.4 it is the engine to go with for a Honda
Thanks you for such an honest review for the customers not to be ripped off at dealership.. well done..
I appreciate you taking a look MrRzq, thank you very much!
Does your video has blowed my mind? complete omg wowwww I been watching videos lately about how to inspect an used car because i want to buy a Honda Civic from 2010-2011 but man you are in another level wowww!!!! and i thought they knew what they were saying lol You are amazing man!!! thank you so much for this video!!! i have learned more in 25 min watching your video than a whole year by listening random people lol My gratitude 100%. Thank you so much! 🤓
You are an honest smart salesman: This is a very informative video, teaching us the right way to buy a car. I have a 2012 Civic that was 2 years old with 24,000 miles when I bought it. I concur with everything you said. It would be nice if you did a similar video on preventive maintenance, telling people about things like changing fluids such as transmission, coolant & brake fluid at least every 3 years. Regards, John, Toronto Canada
does anyone know if 2014-2015 cng version (natural gas version) transmission is cvt or just standard classic regular transmission ?? because 2014-2015 gasoline version have a cvt.
Learned some new stuff watching this video, in 2021 thanks man 👍
4:40 is when it starts
Thank you
@@lkoepnick4755 you're welcome
Good man. Thanks.
Thanks for the jump time
@@TheIcegoblin you're welcome. Btw, I highly recommend this car. I've had mine for quite the while. It's well worth the money, even models that were tampered with by kids (i.e. me). You all can see my channel for axel back exhaust changes to the SI exhaust.
Thanks for your honesty and sincerity 👍🏻
So glad this video popped up‼️
Thank you for this , buying a 2015 civic ex coupe this week and this video was extremely helpful .
Thank you man for those tips!!! They were great.
Thank you for taking a look Odisseo, I appreciate it!
This is an incredible video. Genuinely Thank you.
Dude absolute gentleman ! Respect
"Who changed the contrast again?" hahaha
Watching from Australia. Good advice Joe!
Thank you so much William...we LOVE your beautiful country! Cairns is just about our favorite city in the world.
Great video! Now I know what to look for. I'm about to purchase a 2012 Honda Civic LX Sedan
Thanks for taking a look Sherri, I appreciate it!
Thank you very much Joe, very helpful video!
Great used car advice. The hood and fender paint inspection is something I never would've thought to check.
where i live you need to get all the info out to the buyer , you can not sell a car with hidden fails , he can just demand you to pick it up and get his money back
@@gardini100 Yeah good luck with that. You would have to go to court. Nobody in their right mind once they sell the car to you thats it.
@@coreturkoane5570 other rules in Norway
Wow, thanks for the detailed help. Subbed.
Thanks Don, I appreciate your support!
Excellent tips, despite being a old video. Wish you were on the east coast. You're a rare salesman, honest and very informative. 👍🏽👍🏽
I appreciate that!
Thank you so much, im about to buy a 2013 use model and this whas very helpful, video quality no so much.
Awesome video. Learned a lot.
Greatttttt video. Everyone buying a car right now should see this video.
I bought a Certified 2015 Civic LX with 5 speed manual trans. in Sept 2017, it was 2 years old, with only 9,000 miles on it, great car and it has been totally reliable, engine runs quiet and smooth and it is fun to drive with the stick shift, it was an excellent purchase.
Got 2010 civic 5 speed at 60,000 157,000 now no problems
Excellent tips thanks for the video
JOE T!! Brilliant... That's how u explain it to a person who wants to buy used cars. We'll done.
Thank you so much Dalton...I appreciate you taking a look!
like others said I wish i would of seen this before i bought my honda juz to know kuz this is by far one of the best videos out there😂💯
Joe must be right about not many people doing pre-purchase inspections. I've done two in the last month with two different Honda dealers (a third stonewalled me). All three times, the person answering the phone in the service dept. had no idea what I was talking about. I had to ask to speak with the supervisor to confirm (the third hung up). Some call them used car inspections, buyer inspections, multipoint inspections. If there's confusion, they might think you're asking about a state inspection sticker or a lease return/inspection. Whatever the case, be polite and ask to speak with the manager. And as Joe said, the money is well spent. Instant peace of mind.
This is a great wonderful video
Thanks
Very informative and helpful 🎉
No problem it's nice to know honest dealers😃
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
I love my 2012 civic ex, bought it for
$5,600 with 113,000 miles and it just clicked to 250,000 miles, no issues with my baby ever , amazing gas mileage , the car still looks brand new , no blemishes on the paint etc .
mine just hit 110,000. I would love for mine to get to 250,000 as well! How do you maintain it, do you follow Honda's service log to the tee or does general check ups during scheduled oil changes do the trick?
@@reborn5923 I just check up on everything now n then and I keep to stock parts whenever anything needs to be changed
Dam you got a great deal. Just brought one with dents for $5300. Regular 4 door civic and 143k miles. Bluebook had it listen at 7500
Should I a buy a use Honda civic? It’s 2012 LX with 109k miles for $10000 clean title. What do you guys think y’all think it’s a good price? On carfax it says it’s worth $11,900
@@nibbax7772 Car is not worth 10k... 8k is good.
Great vid 👍
Amazing vid. Thank you
This is very helpful for a 1st buyer like me.
Can I please take you to a dealership with me ? You’re a fucking legend
Chritopher Montero you just made my day. Next time you're in Hawaii we'll go check out some cars!
A lot of good info thank you☺
Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!
Tysm for the advice on getting a pre purchase inspection at an actual
Honda dealer ✨
Really helpful, thank you!
You're welcome...thank you for checking it out!
THANK YOU FOR THE TIPS
Dude you need to get some kinda Oscar or award for your review.. it's not only a review about the car but also getting a good deal and not getting ripped off... I'll be taking all your advice when I go take a look at this 2013 Honda civic.. they're asking $7,999 with 78k..seems to good to be true huh? Well we'll see when I get there..and thanks for sharing all these info about the civic.
This guy is really good at is job wow! ty for the help!
Thanks for taking a look Memories, I appreciate it!
💖Scooped up a 2013 civic lx the other day... I'm still swooning❤
Great choice ovetstevo, they really are amazing cars that are bulletproof solid with amazing resale value.
The Fast Lane with Joe Tunney someone is offering me this car for $8800 with 77200 miles. Is that a good deal?
Thanks for the video. I just found a 2014 civic EXL with 8,070 miles. Basically a brand new 2014.
Great advice.
dang! how things have changed in the auto world in 2022! I came across this video because im considering buying a 2015 manual and today in 2022, the price is about 15k for a 2015.. whew!
One complaint on these is how you can't open the trunk without using the drivers side latch when the doors are open. This guy I'd impressive though, like wow he's great at giving his knowledge and experience.
Got a 2015 civic and so far loving it. Yes, there are some minor stuff I had fixed (2 things in the four years I’ve owned). Looking to keep it for awhile! Fingers crossed.
You have a great car with amazing resale value that will still have amazing resale value 10 years from now.
@@everycarSeattle agreed!
What did you have replaced? I'm replacing the trim. It's cracked. I just bought one a few weeks ago, 2015 with 53,000 miles.
@@ThrewOutMyHalo How much to replace the trim? Is this the trim on the doors around the windows?
@@josephmeyers7940 Amazon, it was $50.
Bought a 14’ touring in 9th gen style with way better features off the lot. My husband put some money into it and its incredibly fast now handles amazing.
the camera quality makes me feel like I'm on acid
Great video, Joe, thank you for your valuable information. Greetings from Azerbaijan
This is crazy helpful, thank you so much! Didn’t know about buyer’s inspection, now definitely gonna get one. I’ve seen a lot of 2012’s in the used market and that year seems to have drawn some critics...do you think it’s worth going to 2013+?
I have a 2012 it’s a amazing car but I would get the 2013 if u can
Thanks so much for the video! On Carvana I found a single owner 2013 Honda Civic automatic with 55,000 miles for only $12,300 which will go down to $11,800 after I apply a discount. I think it's a great deal for a solid car.
I'm a big believer in a pre-purchase inspection at the Honda dealer before I buy Jimmy, but if the car is pure and original, it's a really smart buy.
@@everycarSeattle Thanks for your advice Joe. Thankfully I have 7 days to return the car so it will definitely be getting an inspection in that time. Take care
You're a wise man Jimmy, good luck with your great buy!
Just purchased a 2015 civic with 39k miles for $13k with extended warranty from the same place. Hope you're enjoying your car. Delivery is in 2 days!
@@summeradventures5868 Congrats on the new civic! I am coming up on year 2 of owning mine and it's been great! Good luck with your new car and I hope you enjoy it!
my left ear loved this
I've decided to save up for a 2013 civic (it'll probably have to have over 100k miles on it, but it's a Honda) and this video is incredibly informative, helpful, and confidence building. Thank you very much!
100,000 miles+ is no problem on a Civic...however, make certain you get a buyer's inspection at the Honda dealer before you buy - it's the best $149 you'll ever spend.
@@everycarSeattle Thank you very much! That's encouraging to hear especially since one with 140k is still close to $9,000 dollars
I will definitely get that buyer's inspection, too.
I assume this inspection is already carried out if you buy from a Honda dealer?
GOOD GOB JOE....
One year later, I bought a used civic from the same dealer taking a photo from the same spot. Still have the civic to this day.
I'm kind of a fan of having additional undercoating done. I've had mine undercoated after I bought new. I've seen other vans, trucks, rust and it gets ugly. My car I've had since 2007 and it's condition is still like new in 2022. I also try to keep in the garage as much as possible. I think back then it was Zeibart I had done? I don't know if Zeibart is still around. But winters don't bother me. Also, after salty wintry roads, get your car washed to also help get that road stuff off the bottom.
nice video
Thank u good sir..im looking for a 2015 ex coupe in a manual trans .. rite now.this video is going to be of great use...thank you
What a great choice Jay, you are going to love it...so long as it passes a buyer's inspection at the Honda dealer before you buy.
The CVT may get better mpg than the manual, but the manual will still be on the road years after that CVT has been scrapped.
Nice video
Thanks for taking a look Kathmandu, I appreciate it!
Hoping I could get this for my first car🤞🏾
Good video, done right. Yeah, the dent and scratch repair for 1000 dollars and the dealer had audacity to put a 250 dollar deductible in the policy I started laughing in the office.
Sometimes dealers try to sell things that make you roll your eyes with disappointment...but so long as people pay they'll keep trying.
Best guidance since sliced bread!
hi Joe
thank for our great reviews. it’s appreciated.
one question: 2014-2015 cng version civic natural gas car has classic transmission or cvt ???
I am asking because the regular gasoline versions has cvt and natural gas version civic gx 2014-2015 has a classic transmission as i know.
can you please explain.?
thanks,
Thanks 😊
You rule!
This is a great review. I'm looking at a 2015 si with 104,300 miles on it that has a minor accident report. The accident is in the front and no airbag was deployed. How much should I pay for it? TIA
oh my god that is some contrast
Hi Joe, hopefully you’ll be able to answer as I know this vid was posted a while ago, I’m looking at purchasing a 2015 Honda Civic EX the listing price is $17,500 but all together with tax it’ll be about $20,000 it has 67,000km and everything looks great besides the fact that it’s been in 3 accidents, first question is do you think that’s way too much money? After watching this video I’m really rethinking it haha and also what do you think about buying a vehicle that’s had accidents before?
Joe Tunney thanks for all the tips. My son left his 2013 Civic at a friends house while he was over seas and upon his return there is a foul smell to the car. It is noticeable inside and out. He thinks a small animal like a rat or team of rats moved in and perhaps died. Is there someplace you could suggest looking for them?
Watching this in 2021 and the asking prices for these cars are the same as 5 years ago
The LX has fold down rear seats, but it’s the entire seat not split.
Wow you look just like Honda Pro Jason! I have. 2015 with a cvt and it lags when you hit the gas! I wish they kept the 2013 transmission.
I'm not the biggest fan of CVT's...I'm with you Robert that the 2013 transmission is the better performer.
just getting my 2014 Civic EX tomorrow! 230k km for 7k CAD! its. maintained well and looks near :)
great buy!
Despite am not very good in american accent english, but yes, I understood almost all this guy told us, and yes, he is right. Appreciations! Thanks baldhead guy(am also)😊
2015 Honda Civic is a great, reliable vehicle. Mine just hit the 80k mileage mark in odometer. Just realized its been seven years since rolling off the vehicle from the dealership brand new in 2015. Worth buying the vehicle second-hand if you can land a deal!
Got mine for 7700 wit 74xxx miles andits great
@@slitherman7883was this from dealership or personal sale ?
@@Alxotaku person
It took alot of lookong but worth it
Honda is 140BHP but remember it is from a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine giving it around 77HP/L - The engine only sounds harsh when at 80MPH+ otherwise it is smooth.
Bumper comes off all the time. Had it fixed 6 times. Wheel bearings have been replaced twice. Battery twice and a starter. Still runs strong at 215k miles.
Only twice? I have 92,000 miles on my Civic. I'm on the 4th set of front wheel bearings. They go out from 5,000 to 35,000 miles.
Hi, please I’m about to buy a damaged Honda Civic 2013 refurbished like new which sells
for 6 800$. Damaged from an accident in the back. But now refurbished like a new.
Is it a good buy ?
Thanks in advance!
Excelent video thanks for helping a noncarsense girl to get a good car.
Thanks Raquel, I appreciate you taking a look - and happy holidays!
Civics can ez go 300K PLUS. Easy to maintain, I have a 2012 civic with 129K, and looks like it just came off the assembly line. Just take care of them, and by all means
change the dam oil on time....Rotate tires and stay on the maintenance.... THANKS Joe Tunney... Keep up the good tips.
What is "can ez go 300,000K PLUS"? I bought a new 2013 Honda civic & it's been in the shop so many times. Replacing bearings, code & emission problems. It's also the noisiest car I've ever owned. Don't even think about listening to an audiobook in your Honda Civic. The road noise drowns out the audio. The seats are too hard to go on a long trip. Civics are just a car for college kids.
@@Bilytkid You must of got a bad apple or a civic built just before shift change. I have never experienced any bearings, or codes in ANY Honda i have ever own, and i have have lots of Honda's Some used some brand new. I admit, civic's are not that great on a long trips, But i guess i have had better luck with them. I put 367K on one civic i had, (Basic Maintenance*). There's good and bad in any brand.
I’d buy a car from you in a heartbeat!
Thank you so much for taking a look Drew, I appreciate it!
Hi there Joe, I see this was back in 2015 but its a great video. I've just sold my Honda CRV Sport and looking to buy a 2012 Honda Civic L. Its a private sale, but I was disappointed with the talk when driving it. I get is a feel economy car, but really foot down and little happening was disappointing. Is this common to the Civic 2012 L? Its Auto transmission , I see their are paddles and S drive, but didn't try that. I couldn't hear your email address fully , so hope you see this. Thanks again for a great informative video, so many great hints I have learned. Cheers
I'm not a big fan of the paddle shifters Esther and yes, the Civic isn't super fast with an A/T...however, they're not THAT slow, so it may be something specific to that car.
@@everycarSeattle Hey thanks so much for replying Joe. I'm just getting the car checked by Honda today, but so interesting you have said this and very helpful to me. I do have my concerns as its not my experience having driven so many when I was a rental car hostess. Can you please tell me why you are not so keen on the paddle shifters as I really don't wish to make a wrong decision as she's asking a fair amount I feel.
I found a 2012 Civic LX 5 speed in good condition. 88k miles with good owners. The biggest service was a clutch replacement in 2020. Biggest cosmetic issue is it may need a new paint job. Had a small fender bender bumper but only cosmetic. Drives and shifts into every gear with no grinds or pops. Clean fully stock everything. They wanted $8300 and got them to go to $7500 due to the paint. One side of the hood line looks a little off compared to the other side. Clean carfax but that only shows what was reported. The current owners dont know if the previous owner had any accidents not reported. Thoughts anyone???
Love the miles and the recent clutch. It's still worth 4 grand with shot paint 100,000 miles from now.