I could care less about fancy interior, automatic transmissions, power this or that, as long as when i turn the key it goes every time, and stops when i touch the brake, reliability is #1, i have my Viper for going fast
@@automotiveantics From what I've read, the 2013 had a regular 5-speed automatic. The re-design in 2014 began the CVT era for the Civics. You would know your particular car, however.
@@gregnixon1296 you had me curious so I did some further research and you are correct. The CVT wasnt introduced til 2014. I'm not to proud to say I was wrong! Haha. Thanks for helping clear that up!
@@slothymango my 13 civic ex l is at 151,000 miles now. Just a great car. I call it the millionaire maker. My civic allows me to save money to become a millionaire by age 55
I have a 2013 Honda Civic LX model and it has 161000 miles on it and I cannot complain at all it still runs like a brand new car and everything is Practically Perfect on it still. And the gas mileage is great. As long as it gets me to where I need to go and back home I'm happy.
@@dc2k453 real world it depends on your driving habit. Heavy on pedal you will average 30mpg. If you drive easy and minimal traffic your looking between 42-45mpg
I own a 2012 civic lx, bought it brand new and at 80,000 miles only I am already facing some quite pricey repairs. Some get lucky with their Civics, some of us not so much 😅
It's really impressive how Honda civic is durable and reliable, this engine is about the best machines all time... I've seen Hondas with more 300k miles running as it had 50k...just impressive..after 5 years depends on how you kept the car you can get 70% of it's original value... outstanding.
The civics are seriously incredible cars, especially if equipped with the venerable 1.8 port injection motor. I have a 2015 9th gen hatch, built in the uk. With corona about, it’s the ultimate apocalypse motor, as it will survive anything and save your pocket.
I have a 2012 with 25k on it. Was a car owned by an elderly guy that had a disability. As he got older he had trouble getting in an out with a wheelchair. So he traded it in to buy a van. So I bought it. It was parked in a heated garage. Absolutely flawless , everything looks new on it. Had 15k when I bought it. Figure it will last a long time. Gets 40-46 mpg depending on traffic .
My 2013 LX is at 325,000 miles. The steering wheel is worn like yours and some of the buttons are worn out. I bought some stickers for the buttons, but they look awful (probably my fault). The transmission slips a little going into 2nd, but not too bad. I replaced the wheel covers and the molding under the windows, which made a big difference. It still runs great. I average about 38 mpg. No complaints.
I was going to but I had already put a lot of miles on it. The mechanic told me you need to start doing it early. He said the car gets used to the older fluid and changing it could do more harm then good. The transmission does hesitate a little going into 2nd gear, but I just let off the gas a bit and it’s fine. Up to 363k now! I am intrigued by the 23 Accord though.
I'm currently looking into 2013-2014 Civics. Right now, I'm borrowing my grandfather's 1999 Civic, it has over 410K miles, and it is still running pretty well. He took really good care of it, since it was brand new.
My 2013 Civic EX has only 51,000 miles. I've replaced the strut bearings and it has a bad shock that clunks over hard bumps. The car got 53 mpg (hand calculated) driving from Lake Louise, Alberta to Rocky Mountain House!
Good stuff. I just bought one with over 150k miles on it. Does not feel or drive like it has 150k miles. Solid car to own with gas prices being this insane
I always do preventative with my Honda’s but I get 250-300k out of each one. My 9th gen coupe is at 75k I have done two transmission drain and fills (Honda factory ATF), replaced the belt, 7 oil changes (Enos 0w20), set of 4 Firestone fire hawk indy 500 tires, plenty of air and cabin filters. Next up is spark plugs at 80k with oil change. They go 100k but I Change them early to keep a weak plug from letting carbon build up. (Mods) custom cat back, 8th gen civic alloy rims, truhart coil overs.
i had a 2003 civic and traded it in for a 2013 civic and they've been the best cars i've owned, BY FAR. all my american cars were huge money pits. my 2013 has 165k miles. it's been a great car so far.
i now have over 187k on my 2013 civic and it still runs great. if i told you it had 87k instead of 187k, i bet you'd believe me. i started having some trans slip issues while back but my trans guy told me to get dr. tranny by lubegard and he added it during a flush and it made a big difference.
Nice review...I bought mine on Black Friday @ the end of 2013 $16,000 with Hondas Financing...paid off the Honda Shysters after one month to make the deal worthwhile....yes all New Car Dealers are thieves ....LoL...do your barganing well!!
I did some research and found out that year civic is one of the best civic made..I'm looking at one now at a dealership lets see if I could get a good deal on the price they're asking..
I have a 2013 HF. Bought last year with 33.8k miles. Take care of it. Plan on changing tranny fluid every 20-30k miles and hoping to get 500k plus. So far hit 45k smoothly.
Good luck. I bought a 213 new and it's had a lot of problems. 93,000 now. I don't know if it'll make 100,000. I wouldn't trust it on a cross country trip.
bought a 2014 civic 1600cc diesel ,about 9700 kms on the clock and it has been an electronic nightmare.no one here in Ireland can seem to fix it including a main dealer.it will be my last honda .
Have a 2014 Civic that I bought at 32,000 miles and just hit 103,000 miles. Only thing I had to do was replace 1 tensioner and I replaced the serpentine belt at the same time to be safe. She still drives like brand new, the engine sounds nice and smooth.
@@automotiveantics my 13 ex l came with sunroof, heated seats. Features i love. My car is so simple. Radio, A/C are easy to use. I like not having touch screen that came out following year. I really wanted the 2013 orange civic SI, but i cant drive manual. The 2013 to 2015 civic model looks the best
Watch the youtube video of guy trading in his 2013 civic lx for new used car. His 2013 had 500,000 plus miles in 4.5 years of driving. Crazy. Makes our car look awesome
Just a 2020 update for people that read the comments: Below Mr. Real Steel sez he lost the car to a tree falling on it 10 months ago, and also, "just changed the oil" is a euphemism (for him) for changing all fluids- brake, coolant, trans - and belts. That is good information! Thank you! It is good to be proud of 100k, but you will hit 200k and 300k if you do all the proper maintenance. Not repair when it breaks down.
I think it's a good car, but it's gray. You can get a nice steering wheel cover, but it's gray. You might could put some padding for your elbow, but it's gray. I would try to put 3 or 4 hundred thousand miles on the car, but it's gray.
I have a 2012 LX Coupe with 62000 that is all major city miles. My odometer disappeared once from the screen so I had the computer refreshed. I changed the front brake pads but not the rotors a few months ago and I had to replace a battery sensor during the last cold snap.
The pads on the door, the pads on the center console storage, faded pretty quickly for my 2015 Civic. I always keep it in the shade and garage it. Anyone dealing w/ that? I know its not a big deal.
The car is great but the seats are crap. Most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat in. You're fortunate that 2013 was the last year the Civic came with a 5-speed automatic transmission. They moved to the CVT transmission in 2014.
@@GabrielGarcia-kx1qz haha well funny thing is I didnt trade it in. Part of a tree fell on it which totaled it and that what the insurance company gave me for it
If you want the fun version I would buy the SI. The LX and EX and nice but I wouldn't call it fun. Major lack in HP. The SI has a lot more power and handles a lot better
My 2012 Civic EX-L had a shocking amount of problems around the 100,000 mile mark - the paint was fading, the transmission fluid had metal shavings in it (and felt like it was ready to grenade at any moment), the car bucked and jerked badly on gear shifts, the hesitation from a stop was horrible, there was a strange gurgling/buzzing sound when I pressed the accelerator pedal, and it ate through batteries and tires constantly. I had to get pawn it off at a dealer at a mere 104,000 miles in order to get SOME money back before the time bomb of a transmission blew. I bought that car in 2015 at 39,600 miles with the hopes that it would get to at least 200,000 miles without any issues or expensive repairs. Instead, it was a finicky, temperamental money pit...I took good care of that car, too...
@@automotiveantics I have to wonder if it was because most of the miles I put on the car were short trips with a lot of idling and shifting between P/R/D
The 2012s are the ones I've found to avoid. I just bought a 13 civic ex and it's getting delivered Friday. I'm excited. After my research I avoided getting a 2012. I'm sorry to hear you had issues with your 12 civic.
@@Supercubusa125 Currently 205K. Have not changed brakes or anything other than tires (oil changes obv). Drive it like a normal human being and it will last forever.
I bought a 2013 EXL in 2019 $9k I now have 150,000 miles on it and it runs Great. Just keep up with the fluids filters, and spark plugs 👍. I’m hoping for another 150 K from it 🙏🏻. (Update I had to change the drive belt, tensioner, and brakes but that’s it!). Shooting for 350k mi.
Wait a minute... Did you replace the tensioner because it rattled on acceleration? Super common on these civics to do that, but that should have been the drive belt alone. The tensioners on these do not have much play, and when the drive belt stretches due to age, the tensioner has extended to its limit and starts rattling. I replaced someone else's 13 civic tensioner without the belt, and it came right back in still rattling. Got called a dumbass by my master tech, then he told me when that happens, only change the drive belt lmao.
@@automotiveantics Love it. I use it for Uber. It is fun to drive when you rev it into vtec. Much quicker than the 1.8 liter for sure. Has a top speed of 130 mph. It uses premium gas but the gas mileage is not bad. 22 city and 31 highway. I have the "orange fire pearl" sedan and I get positive comments from passengers all the time about the color when I'm doing Uber. It is mostly stock with a K&N air filter. If you get one and take care of it, you won't be disappointed. And of course you must know how to drive a stick shift.
Comfortable seats? I have a 2013 LX MT and mine are awful. My hip/lower back pain would flare up if I drove more than 15 minutes. Thankfully, the pain went away after I installed some seat cushions I got from Amazon. No complaints otherwise!
yes the seats are so-so..but I went from a 1996 Maxima to this 2013 Civic...I did the same, added the seat cushions, wonder if seats could be upgraded like we use to do in the old days?
mine is so reliable. getting 7.7 litre per 100km and its Automatic. only thing i don't like is gear change into 2nd, slightly bumpy. else its 100% reliable Mileage is currently 109 000km
@@AliA-mz5oe , hi there. I took my car to Honda dealership for oil and gearbox fluid service and they tested my car and said it was perfectly fine as is. so not to worry.. its normal :)
Riyaaz Shamsoodien Riyaaz Shamsoodien,I was wondering the same thing,,that little rev-up between that shift point.....otherwise I have over 36k miles,,,no problems..I did two drain and fills of transmission @ 25k...
Well...its was crushed by a fallen tree and totalled unfortunately BUT I think you would be really happy with it. I had 115k miles when it got totaled and it ran like a champ
Hello! I own one and it's the 1.8l petrol manual. I just got it 3months ago and I feel like it jerks a lot or is it juat my driving style and need to rev match (alot) especially when downshifting. Also the car is on 56k mileage and sometimes it is struggling to shift from 1st to 2nd gear and also especially Neutral to Reverse. I was thinking it could be a transmission fluid change since it is clos3 to it's 60k mark service. What do you think?
Try the transmission oil Liqui Molly Toptec 1100. Its for auto and manual transmission. For manual is perfect stuff. Used it on several manuals - incredible!
My 13’ touring bought at 11km when we got it. 123,000km I put an intake on it “paid my friend to tune it cause it’s not easy 😂” did an alternator change and coil overs and new breaks it’s now 144,956km and it runs better and is faster then it was at 11k brand new.
Real Steel Cars I live in South Georgia. Weather will rust those in no time. It’s just not finished enough , so if it’s parked outside for few years it will rust. Very easy fix as you’d think. So no biggie.
i have the 2013, the chinsy hub caps paint peeling and wheels rusting...winters in Philadelphia no doubt the cause...currently 36k miles...otherwise no problems... still original brakes,,just oil & transmission drain and fills @ 25k
as far as peeling steering wheel ...also..the black paint on interior buttons...sometimes the oils or chemicals on a persons hands effect these coatings..again..chinsy coatings and paints used these days...best to wipe down the dash/buttons also steering wheel often. dirty hands/varying body chemistry the cause when contacing these surfaces sometimes.
I have the same car. I got it from my grandpa for only $6,400 which was less than half it’s value. Even used Honda’s tend to be a little pricey compared to a Ford or Hyundai or Nissan of the same year. Only 10,700 miles when I got it in September and I’m already at 32,800 miles lol. I noticed you got the same average 28.2 mpg as mine too. I have a heavy foot and I rarely drive with Econ mode turned on since it makes the car hella slow. Plus I heard that “average mpg” is just average so I probably get more than 28.2 lol. Zero problems with this car so far except for my grandpa and my friends getting trapped in the passenger seat since the seatbelt sometimes refuses to unbuckle. Only thing that bothers me about the car is the placement of that back up camera screen. I wasn’t so lucky with my last 3 cars. None of them lasted more than 5 months but none of them were Honda’s either 🤷🏻♂️.
I have but I feel it makes very minimal difference. You might get 1 or 2 extra mpg on the highway but that's it. I never use it around town because I feel it pulls power, and the car is slow enough haha
I understand that is a nice running car, and I have a 2012 civic that is absolutely flawless so I know. But that front bumper screams previous accident.
Came across your video bc I’m lookin into a 2013 Honda Civic Lx Sedan. It has about 100,000 miles on it but I’m seeing a lot around is that it’s very reliable
First, thanks for checking out the video! Yes my 13' civic was super reliable. I would buy that car with 100k miles in a heart beat!! Unfortunately mine was totaled when a tree fell on it but I'm highly considering another
@@automotiveantics I had the seat all the way in the back and it was unfortunately uncomfortable for me. I liked it, but Maybe I'll have to check out a different Honda vehicle
Do you still have the car? I have a 2014 Honda Civic Lx had it for over 7 months now it’s a great car with great gas mileage I’m around 85k miles runs great nothing ever wants to break down
my 2013 Honda civic EX has 156000 miles on it and it is same like new .. i replaced serpentine belt, wheel bearings. other than that i do my routine maintenance by myself..after watching this video i feel confident of going more mileage on it.
Does anyone know why my 2014 Honda Civic lx has p303 code? The engine stalls around 15 mph, check engine light blinking. Already checked both coils and plugs. Honda said it needs valve adjustment for $950, and they still don’t guarantee that will fix the problem. 😞
@@jonathanj6462 Ouch. That had to be expensive. My 2013 Honda Civic has been in the dealership shop too many times. The dealership has around 30 stalls to work on Hondas. Every day, those stalls are full of Hondas being worked on, with a never-ending row of Hondas needing repairs, behind the repair shop. Apparently, Hondas are not as trouble-free, as people assume. (I have 93,000 on mine and a loud, yet undetermined, roaring noise, when driving on the highway. The front left wheel bearing has been replaced 3 times; it may need a 4th replacement)
I’m only at 70,000 miles bought it with 32,000 in 2016 & how the hell do you have that much mpg somehow I only get 23 miles city with the Econ on & no heavy foot just average driver
I've found that econ button makes it worse. I guess it's because you tend to push the car harder since it dulls the responses. I get 33mpg city and 50 hwy without using it. I even got 60mpg over 60 miles of driving once, although I haven't been able to duplicate it. I don't do anything crazy like those hypermilers, I just don't go over speed limit and coast whenever I can. There are stretches where I can coast for 5 miles without stepping on the gas.
Ricky Miranda btw in order to get your actual gas mileage when you fill up reset the trip and you will see it reset , my stays around 24 when i dont reset it
I only put Top Tier gas in my car cause those cheapo gas return lower mpg and also damage the engine. I also change my own oil with Mobil 1 full synthetic every 10k miles.
My 2003 accord has 415k miles still drives like a charm
Wow that's crazy!
Wow yasss
Amazing
@lets box shawn that's insanity!
Gotta love Honda's
I could care less about fancy interior, automatic transmissions, power this or that, as long as when i turn the key it goes every time, and stops when i touch the brake, reliability is #1, i have my Viper for going fast
That's exactly why I bought mine. Reliable transportation to and from work.
Got a video of your viper 😊
That honda can go uphill with the ac max and still won't overheat while others cars will be making bubbles with the hood open
It's the perfect car. Doesn't have direct injection, nor does it have a CVT transmission. Has a timing chain, not a belt.
You're right on all part but one. It DOES have a CVT. But it's a descent one though. It acts like a conventional transmission
@@automotiveantics From what I've read, the 2013 had a regular 5-speed automatic. The re-design in 2014 began the CVT era for the Civics. You would know your particular car, however.
@@gregnixon1296 you had me curious so I did some further research and you are correct. The CVT wasnt introduced til 2014. I'm not to proud to say I was wrong! Haha. Thanks for helping clear that up!
@@automotiveantics If you had a CVT, you would know from the groans elicited during highway acceleration.
My 2013 civic ex l is at 113,000. Super reliable. No noises. Car runs the same as when i bought with 6 miles. Interior is still awesome
Mine just hit 113k miles 👍🏼
Coming up on 98k
My 2013 civic just hit 25,000 miles, it's still a baby, I'm excited for the journey ahead with it!
@@slothymango my 13 civic ex l is at 151,000 miles now. Just a great car. I call it the millionaire maker. My civic allows me to save money to become a millionaire by age 55
I have a 2013 Honda Civic LX model and it has 161000 miles on it and I cannot complain at all it still runs like a brand new car and everything is Practically Perfect on it still. And the gas mileage is great. As long as it gets me to where I need to go and back home I'm happy.
I have 146K on mines. I had to replace my drive belt because it cracked. Battery alternator starter tires brakes oil change etc. Wbu?
What mpg are you getting average?
@@dc2k453 real world it depends on your driving habit. Heavy on pedal you will average 30mpg. If you drive easy and minimal traffic your looking between 42-45mpg
thats awesome! would appreciate if you coukd share some tips for taking care of the car
I own a 2012 civic lx, bought it brand new and at 80,000 miles only I am already facing some quite pricey repairs. Some get lucky with their Civics, some of us not so much 😅
I got a Honda Civic 2013 lx sedan and it has been a bulletproof steal. Thankful and grateful I made this purchase. No issues whatsoever
It's really impressive how Honda civic is durable and reliable, this engine is about the best machines all time... I've seen Hondas with more 300k miles running as it had 50k...just impressive..after 5 years depends on how you kept the car you can get 70% of it's original value... outstanding.
mine had 300 thousand ran like champ,everything worked,trans shifted great i did minimal repairs,,great car
I absolutely love my 2013 Civic, manual is the way to go, it’s fun to drive, peppy, reliable and to be honest I love the way it looks.
The civics are seriously incredible cars, especially if equipped with the venerable 1.8 port injection motor. I have a 2015 9th gen hatch, built in the uk. With corona about, it’s the ultimate apocalypse motor, as it will survive anything and save your pocket.
I have a 2012 with 25k on it. Was a car owned by an elderly guy that had a disability. As he got older he had trouble getting in an out with a wheelchair. So he traded it in to buy a van. So I bought it. It was parked in a heated garage. Absolutely flawless , everything looks new on it. Had 15k when I bought it. Figure it will last a long time. Gets 40-46 mpg depending on traffic .
My 2013 LX is at 325,000 miles. The steering wheel is worn like yours and some of the buttons are worn out. I bought some stickers for the buttons, but they look awful (probably my fault). The transmission slips a little going into 2nd, but not too bad. I replaced the wheel covers and the molding under the windows, which made a big difference. It still runs great. I average about 38 mpg. No complaints.
have you changed trans fluid?
I was going to but I had already put a lot of miles on it. The mechanic told me you need to start doing it early. He said the car gets used to the older fluid and changing it could do more harm then good. The transmission does hesitate a little going into 2nd gear, but I just let off the gas a bit and it’s fine. Up to 363k now! I am intrigued by the 23 Accord though.
Just bought a 2013 EX with 56k miles on it! Love it so far!!
My 13 civic has 65,000 miles and definitely drives like it’s new
I'm currently looking into 2013-2014 Civics. Right now, I'm borrowing my grandfather's 1999 Civic, it has over 410K miles, and it is still running pretty well. He took really good care of it, since it was brand new.
Just lost my 2003 accord to an accident my father passed along to me in high school. Bought a 2013 civic lx a week ago
@@AFatOcelotF and W
@@AFatOcelothow is it going with it after 9 months?
2014 is when they changed from a 5 speed gear driven automatic transmission to the cvt rubber band transmission.
Haven’t had a car for over three years looking at a 2013 coupe that I like might buy it
My 2013 civic has 300k its still drives great just a li bit slower.. Great car!!!
Wow thats crazy!
I bought 2012 civic 2.0 brand new 8 years ago. I have only done 45k kms. Your mileage is insane.almost 45k each year
@@binyanlumagnettradingltd5938 yeah I have a 45 mile commute to work so I rack up miles quick. I average at least 30k miles a year
How long the health battery? Where can i buy it for a good price?
Wow! How far did the first timing chain go?
I have a 2013 EX-L with 309k miles on it. Everything works, I've only ever replaced the alternator. Runs like new.
After 100k I would change air filter, trans oil, and spark plugs. Inspect serpentine belt as well. Those tires look great for that kind of mileage.
Air filter after 100k??? Man I change it every 10-15 k kilometres not even miles😅
My 2013 Civic EX has only 51,000 miles. I've replaced the strut bearings and it has a bad shock that clunks over hard bumps. The car got 53 mpg (hand calculated) driving from Lake Louise, Alberta to Rocky Mountain House!
I own this in Pakistan in two tone interior. It's love when V-Tec kicks in. Comfortable drive. Absolutely love it.
Good stuff. I just bought one with over 150k miles on it. Does not feel or drive like it has 150k miles. Solid car to own with gas prices being this insane
Just bought a '13 Civic, with 107,000 miles on it. Hope to have it for sometime.
How is it faring? Just got my own with similar mileage.
@@KimboJ001 excellent. 121,000 miles as of now. Still going strong.
I always do preventative with my Honda’s but I get 250-300k out of each one. My 9th gen coupe is at 75k I have done two transmission drain and fills (Honda factory ATF), replaced the belt, 7 oil changes (Enos 0w20), set of 4 Firestone fire hawk indy 500 tires, plenty of air and cabin filters. Next up is spark plugs at 80k with oil change. They go 100k but I Change them early to keep a weak plug from letting carbon build up. (Mods) custom cat back, 8th gen civic alloy rims, truhart coil overs.
You can get stitched leather kit for the steering wheel, I did it to an Acura I had and looked pretty good.
i had a 2003 civic and traded it in for a 2013 civic and they've been the best cars i've owned, BY FAR. all my american cars were huge money pits. my 2013 has 165k miles. it's been a great car so far.
thats great! i also own a 2013 honda civic. i would appreciate if you could share some tips for taking care of the car
My 2006 honda jazz is 638k mileage still no major maintenance needed still do 5.7sec to 100kph
🤯...thats crazy! Congrats!
i now have over 187k on my 2013 civic and it still runs great. if i told you it had 87k instead of 187k, i bet you'd believe me. i started having some trans slip issues while back but my trans guy told me to get dr. tranny by lubegard and he added it during a flush and it made a big difference.
Nice review...I bought mine on Black Friday @ the end of 2013 $16,000 with Hondas Financing...paid off the Honda Shysters after one month to make the deal worthwhile....yes all New Car Dealers are thieves ....LoL...do your barganing well!!
I did some research and found out that year civic is one of the best civic made..I'm looking at one now at a dealership lets see if I could get a good deal on the price they're asking..
I passed my test a few days ago im viewing a honda civic 2013 tomorrow for my first car!
Congratulations!
My Honda Civic 2013 with 110,000 still has zero issue
I have a 2013 HF. Bought last year with 33.8k miles. Take care of it. Plan on changing tranny fluid every 20-30k miles and hoping to get 500k plus. So far hit 45k smoothly.
Good luck. I bought a 213 new and it's had a lot of problems. 93,000 now. I don't know if it'll make 100,000. I wouldn't trust it on a cross country trip.
bought a 2014 civic 1600cc diesel ,about 9700 kms on the clock and it has been an electronic nightmare.no one here in Ireland can seem to fix it including a main dealer.it will be my last honda .
Get a leather steering wheel cover!!!!! Problem solved!
This is exactly what I did few years ago and enjoy it every day:)
cause is probbably chemicals or oil from drivers hands...
Yep me too, I got a $50.00 leather cover. Still looks new on my 2012 with 50k on it.
Honda hands down last forever 🙌
Have a 2014 Civic that I bought at 32,000 miles and just hit 103,000 miles. Only thing I had to do was replace 1 tensioner and I replaced the serpentine belt at the same time to be safe. She still drives like brand new, the engine sounds nice and smooth.
mines at 240k miles, 95% highway miles.
What year?
i'm looking for a 2013 honda civic for $6000 in NYC-NJ
Absolutely does not exist in today's market unless you're looking to be scammed or are looking for one with extremely high mileage and serious issues.
You should change transmission oil also! Not only engine oil
Nice review, im looking into buying one of these but the prices seem too high (average 2013-2015 civic with around 100k miles goes for 11-14k here)
what car did you end up buying? im looking at one of these or a corolla.
I bought my 13 civic EX-L brand new. I love it. 108,000 miles now. My steering wheel is wearing too, not bad though. I LOVE MY CIVIC
If I buy another one it will be the EX-L model. I only have the LX
@@automotiveantics my 13 ex l came with sunroof, heated seats. Features i love. My car is so simple. Radio, A/C are easy to use. I like not having touch screen that came out following year. I really wanted the 2013 orange civic SI, but i cant drive manual. The 2013 to 2015 civic model looks the best
Just did new spark plugs at 107,000 miles for first time. I have replaced cracked serpentine belt. I got new rear shocks to at 90,000 miles
Watch the youtube video of guy trading in his 2013 civic lx for new used car. His 2013 had 500,000 plus miles in 4.5 years of driving. Crazy. Makes our car look awesome
Just a 2020 update for people that read the comments: Below Mr. Real Steel sez he lost the car to a tree falling on it 10 months ago, and also, "just changed the oil" is a euphemism (for him) for changing all fluids- brake, coolant, trans - and belts. That is good information! Thank you! It is good to be proud of 100k, but you will hit 200k and 300k if you do all the proper maintenance. Not repair when it breaks down.
Thanks for the kind words! All true btw haha. I have a friend with 280k miles on his 2011 civic and its still kicking!
I think it's a good car, but it's gray. You can get a nice steering wheel cover, but it's gray. You might could put some padding for your elbow, but it's gray. I would try to put 3 or 4 hundred thousand miles on the car, but it's gray.
Bro get a steering wheel cover-problem solved
I have a 2012 LX Coupe with 62000 that is all major city miles. My odometer disappeared once from the screen so I had the computer refreshed. I changed the front brake pads but not the rotors a few months ago and I had to replace a battery sensor during the last cold snap.
How much was that
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@@jacksonvang3429 The part from the dealer was like $90 I think.
Do you still have this car? How’s it held up?
it’s now 2024 is it still running?
It got crushed by a fallen tree a couple years ago haha
I have a 2009 Honda Civic lx and I need a catalytic converter and I’m stressing cause it’s expensive
Did you look into aftermarket converters? They are usually cheaper than OEM
Change the oxygen sensors both of the them
Does the glove compartment latch rattle? Mines does while driving. my 2015 civic drives well.
No. Everything is solid and quiet
tighten up the screws... 10 seconds fix
The pads on the door, the pads on the center console storage, faded pretty quickly for my 2015 Civic. I always keep it in the shade and garage it. Anyone dealing w/ that? I know its not a big deal.
Yeah pads are just now starting to wear. No professional detail. I just like to keep my cars clean haha
I still see these 1999 accords/ civic from time to time even in 2022
The car is great but the seats are crap. Most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat in. You're fortunate that 2013 was the last year the Civic came with a 5-speed automatic transmission. They moved to the CVT transmission in 2014.
Wheel bearing still okay? I have 2015 w/ 83k miles and my front wheel bearing are bad not sure if driver side or passenger side.
Never had a problem with wheel bearings. Traded the car in at 125k miles with zero problems
Real Steel Cars how much they give you for the trade if don’t mind me asking?
@@afewgoodmen228 $9k
Real Steel Cars 9k!?!? My 2014 Honda Civic lx has 79,000 miles on it where did you trade it in ?
@@GabrielGarcia-kx1qz haha well funny thing is I didnt trade it in. Part of a tree fell on it which totaled it and that what the insurance company gave me for it
Is this incredibly fun? Because I’m still planning to buy 2013 Honda Civic for a couple of months
If you want the fun version I would buy the SI. The LX and EX and nice but I wouldn't call it fun. Major lack in HP. The SI has a lot more power and handles a lot better
My 2012 Civic EX-L had a shocking amount of problems around the 100,000 mile mark - the paint was fading, the transmission fluid had metal shavings in it (and felt like it was ready to grenade at any moment), the car bucked and jerked badly on gear shifts, the hesitation from a stop was horrible, there was a strange gurgling/buzzing sound when I pressed the accelerator pedal, and it ate through batteries and tires constantly. I had to get pawn it off at a dealer at a mere 104,000 miles in order to get SOME money back before the time bomb of a transmission blew.
I bought that car in 2015 at 39,600 miles with the hopes that it would get to at least 200,000 miles without any issues or expensive repairs. Instead, it was a finicky, temperamental money pit...I took good care of that car, too...
Wow thats crazy. Sorry to hear about that
@@automotiveantics I have to wonder if it was because most of the miles I put on the car were short trips with a lot of idling and shifting between P/R/D
@@ThisWangsChung I wouldn't think so but I'm not an expert on CVT transmissions either
@@automotiveantics 2012s had the conventional 5-speed auto, methinks
The 2012s are the ones I've found to avoid. I just bought a 13 civic ex and it's getting delivered Friday. I'm excited. After my research I avoided getting a 2012. I'm sorry to hear you had issues with your 12 civic.
Hondas kick ass. My 2006 Honda had 300 thousand miles when I sold it was running strong
how would the ride compare to a 2012' accord? anyone?
Going to purchase a 2014 Honda Civic Ex 55xxx miles on it. It should last a very long time.
You need to change the yranny fluid. It's a CVT right?
Just bought the same exact car. 104k on it super clean 🧽 same color. Came with nice enkei rims too
Congrats!
Btw I get average 29 mpg with 10 min alight highway commute the rest in regular town driving, what’s ur average
You could easily get 200k out of that car. Good review.
I'm thinking 300k! Haha
my car gave out at 138K so idk , lots of civic passing 130k are complaining !!
@@Supercubusa125 Currently 205K. Have not changed brakes or anything other than tires (oil changes obv). Drive it like a normal human being and it will last forever.
Justin Olson never changed breaks? Not even pads?
Mines at 170k
how is your automatic gearbox? please comment some more. is it smooth? is it reliable ?
I've had no problems with it at all. Completely smooth and very happy with it. Been very reliable
@@automotiveantics hi. Just checking the auto transmission is still OK ?
How often have changed the ATF?
@@rezo786 it was until a tree fell on the car a totaled it 😭
@@automotiveantics oh my gosh. Sorry about that.
@@rezo786 it sucks but what are you going to do 🤷♂️
I bought a 2013 EXL in 2019 $9k I now have 150,000 miles on it and it runs Great. Just keep up with the fluids filters, and spark plugs 👍. I’m hoping for another 150 K from it 🙏🏻. (Update I had to change the drive belt, tensioner, and brakes but that’s it!). Shooting for 350k mi.
i have a 2013 lx with 155K miles runs great
Wait a minute... Did you replace the tensioner because it rattled on acceleration? Super common on these civics to do that, but that should have been the drive belt alone. The tensioners on these do not have much play, and when the drive belt stretches due to age, the tensioner has extended to its limit and starts rattling.
I replaced someone else's 13 civic tensioner without the belt, and it came right back in still rattling. Got called a dumbass by my master tech, then he told me when that happens, only change the drive belt lmao.
I have the same steering wheel problem. But everything else is great. 2013 civic ex
That’s crazy no brake pad or rotors needed? And no tire changes? That sounds dangerous
The car got state inspections every year and passed
I am thinking of buying this car used, with 45k miles on it for about $11k do you think that’s a good purchase?
Just my personal opinion I thinknits a great purchase. I would totally buy it myself
@@automotiveantics thank you so much for replying that makes me more confident with going through with the purchase, have a great day.
@@nosihlekabhungane best of luck!
@@automotiveantics Thank you so much!
So I have a question I want a Honda for my first car what year and what kinda mileage so I be looking for a used Honda
I have 197K on my 2014 Civic. I have the "si" with the 2.4 liter engine.
I'm looking to get one of those. How do you like it?
@@automotiveantics Love it. I use it for Uber. It is fun to drive when you rev it into vtec. Much quicker than the 1.8 liter for sure. Has a top speed of 130 mph. It uses premium gas but the gas mileage is not bad. 22 city and 31 highway. I have the "orange fire pearl" sedan and I get positive comments from passengers all the time about the color when I'm doing Uber. It is mostly stock with a K&N air filter. If you get one and take care of it, you won't be disappointed. And of course you must know how to drive a stick shift.
@@Tjtjboy I soooo want the orange! Great color choice. I'm definitely going to go test drive one, thanks!
2012 civic lx at 73,000 miles.extremly reliable I am the original owner ;) and cant wait to hit 100,000 miles
Comfortable seats? I have a 2013 LX MT and mine are awful. My hip/lower back pain would flare up if I drove more than 15 minutes. Thankfully, the pain went away after I installed some seat cushions I got from Amazon. No complaints otherwise!
yes the seats are so-so..but I went from a 1996 Maxima to this 2013 Civic...I did the same, added the seat cushions, wonder if seats could be upgraded like we use to do in the old days?
mine is so reliable. getting 7.7 litre per 100km and its Automatic. only thing i don't like is gear change into 2nd, slightly bumpy. else its 100% reliable
Mileage is currently 109 000km
Riyaaz Shamsoodien my 12 civic when i drive it does that sometimes , do you think it can become a big problem ?
@@AliA-mz5oe , hi there. I took my car to Honda dealership for oil and gearbox fluid service and they tested my car and said it was perfectly fine as is. so not to worry.. its normal :)
Riyaaz Shamsoodien
Riyaaz Shamsoodien,I was wondering the same thing,,that little rev-up between that shift point.....otherwise I have over 36k miles,,,no problems..I did two drain and fills of transmission @ 25k...
How’s the vehicle holding up now I’m looking to buy this vehicle in the upcoming week or two
Well...its was crushed by a fallen tree and totalled unfortunately BUT I think you would be really happy with it. I had 115k miles when it got totaled and it ran like a champ
Hello! I own one and it's the 1.8l petrol manual. I just got it 3months ago and I feel like it jerks a lot or is it juat my driving style and need to rev match (alot) especially when downshifting. Also the car is on 56k mileage and sometimes it is struggling to shift from 1st to 2nd gear and also especially Neutral to Reverse. I was thinking it could be a transmission fluid change since it is clos3 to it's 60k mark service. What do you think?
I dont have any experience with the manual civics so I cant give any accurate input
Try the transmission oil Liqui Molly Toptec 1100. Its for auto and manual transmission. For manual is perfect stuff. Used it on several manuals - incredible!
I’ve been thinking of buying one but it has 178,000 miles on it. Is that too much should I go for it?
My 13’ touring bought at 11km when we got it. 123,000km I put an intake on it “paid my friend to tune it cause it’s not easy 😂” did an alternator change and coil overs and new breaks it’s now 144,956km and it runs better and is faster
then it was at 11k brand new.
lx model has steel wheels , and this hubcaps allow them to rust very quickly
Have yours done this? Mine never did
Real Steel Cars I live in South Georgia. Weather will rust those in no time. It’s just not finished enough , so if it’s parked outside for few years it will rust. Very easy fix as you’d think. So no biggie.
i have the 2013, the chinsy hub caps paint peeling and wheels rusting...winters in Philadelphia no doubt the cause...currently 36k miles...otherwise no problems... still original brakes,,just oil & transmission drain and fills @ 25k
@@russphilly yeah I live in central Pa so I'm familiar with the wintery salt problems haha
my 2014 civic is 105,000 miles and still going strong. I don't get steering wheel tearing btw.
okay? Good 4 u?
I’m looking at a 2013 civic for 6k with 187000 miles on it is that a good deal?
as far as peeling steering wheel ...also..the black paint on interior buttons...sometimes the oils or chemicals on a persons hands effect these coatings..again..chinsy coatings and paints used these days...best to wipe down the dash/buttons also steering wheel often. dirty hands/varying body chemistry the cause when contacing these surfaces sometimes.
How works in snow times ? Im from PA so im thinking to buy one
I'm from PA as well and it did fantastic in the snow!
Is a honda civic 2013 civic lx with 116k miles for 7500 still reasonable?
I have the same car. I got it from my grandpa for only $6,400 which was less than half it’s value. Even used Honda’s tend to be a little pricey compared to a Ford or Hyundai or Nissan of the same year. Only 10,700 miles when I got it in September and I’m already at 32,800 miles lol. I noticed you got the same average 28.2 mpg as mine too. I have a heavy foot and I rarely drive with Econ mode turned on since it makes the car hella slow. Plus I heard that “average mpg” is just average so I probably get more than 28.2 lol. Zero problems with this car so far except for my grandpa and my friends getting trapped in the passenger seat since the seatbelt sometimes refuses to unbuckle. Only thing that bothers me about the car is the placement of that back up camera screen. I wasn’t so lucky with my last 3 cars. None of them lasted more than 5 months but none of them were Honda’s either 🤷🏻♂️.
But I HATE sitting in the back seat of these cars. Front feels like it has more space but the back seats are the worst if you’re taller than 5’6
Do you ever use the ECON mode? Does it make any difference?
I have but I feel it makes very minimal difference. You might get 1 or 2 extra mpg on the highway but that's it. I never use it around town because I feel it pulls power, and the car is slow enough haha
My Honda Civic has reached 150,000 km
Every car with a display will do that time to time
I really wish you turned it on
I understand that is a nice running car, and I have a 2012 civic that is absolutely flawless so I know. But that front bumper screams previous accident.
How so? Carfax is clean so...🤷♂️
Came across your video bc I’m lookin into a 2013 Honda Civic Lx Sedan. It has about 100,000 miles on it but I’m seeing a lot around is that it’s very reliable
First, thanks for checking out the video! Yes my 13' civic was super reliable. I would buy that car with 100k miles in a heart beat!! Unfortunately mine was totaled when a tree fell on it but I'm highly considering another
I’m thinking of buying a2012 with 92000, under 10,000?
Update: Saw the car Today for the 1st time and apparently I’m too tall (6’3) to be comfortable in the ride😩
@@BluePrint305 really? I'm 6'2 and fit pretty well surprisingly. I didnt even have the seat all the way back. Just had to recline a little
@@automotiveantics I had the seat all the way in the back and it was unfortunately uncomfortable for me. I liked it, but Maybe I'll have to check out a different Honda vehicle
Do you still have the car? I have a 2014 Honda Civic Lx had it for over 7 months now it’s a great car with great gas mileage I’m around 85k miles runs great nothing ever wants to break down
I dont. Unfortunately a tree fell on it during a storm and totaled it
@@automotiveantics dam that is sad how much mileage was it at when this happened?
@@automotiveantics and what do you drive now just wondering? :)
@@rafidalbotany1109 well I had a 2008 gt500 for a while but now have a 99 Jeep XJ
@@rafidalbotany1109 115k
my 2013 Honda civic EX has 156000 miles on it and it is same like new .. i replaced serpentine belt, wheel bearings. other than that i do my routine maintenance by myself..after watching this video i feel confident of going more mileage on it.
I think you can go another 150k miles with regular maintenance 😁
How often do you flush the transmission fluid?
@@qdog568 focus on the color and always check every 3 days in the early morning.
@@umbreon-wn2to what color should it be please?
Does anyone know why my 2014 Honda Civic lx has p303 code? The engine stalls around 15 mph, check engine light blinking. Already checked both coils and plugs. Honda said it needs valve adjustment for $950, and they still don’t guarantee that will fix the problem. 😞
Wish I could help with that one 😔
p303 usually means #3 cylinder if misfiring.
@@BilytkidI ended up having to replace the entire engine
@@jonathanj6462 Ouch. That had to be expensive. My 2013 Honda Civic has been in the dealership shop too many times. The dealership has around 30 stalls to work on Hondas. Every day, those stalls are full of Hondas being worked on, with a never-ending row of Hondas needing repairs, behind the repair shop. Apparently, Hondas are not as trouble-free, as people assume. (I have 93,000 on mine and a loud, yet undetermined, roaring noise, when driving on the highway. The front left wheel bearing has been replaced 3 times; it may need a 4th replacement)
I never knew professor Xavier drove a Honda
He doesn't, now he drives a Shelby GT500 🤣
Thinking about purchasing used 100k miles 2014 ex for 8900 don’t know if that’s good? Any common problem these have anyone know
i have a 2013 lx 155K miles runs like new. Regular oil changes, tire change, brakes, one time changed drive belt bc it cracked. pretty much it
Would a 2013 Civic LX (with 150k miles) for $7,000 is a logical price?
Sounds a little high to me
@@automotiveantics Thank you for the feedback.
I’m only at 70,000 miles bought it with 32,000 in 2016 & how the hell do you have that much mpg somehow I only get 23 miles city with the Econ on & no heavy foot just average driver
It's all highway miles lol. 1hr on the highway to work every day
I've found that econ button makes it worse. I guess it's because you tend to push the car harder since it dulls the responses. I get 33mpg city and 50 hwy without using it. I even got 60mpg over 60 miles of driving once, although I haven't been able to duplicate it. I don't do anything crazy like those hypermilers, I just don't go over speed limit and coast whenever I can. There are stretches where I can coast for 5 miles without stepping on the gas.
Ricky Miranda btw in order to get your actual gas mileage when you fill up reset the trip and you will see it reset , my stays around 24 when i dont reset it
I only put Top Tier gas in my car cause those cheapo gas return lower mpg and also damage the engine. I also change my own oil with Mobil 1 full synthetic every 10k miles.
I've 2015 Civic, I would change your engine air filter every 3000 miles, get new tires also - when you need it. It will improve mileage somewhat.
My civic 2015 ex have 95,000 mile 😎
It's still a baby! Haha. 👍
Are new Hondas reliable
I havent heard of any reliability issues with them
The 2019 civic is rated top 3 and top 1 depending on the rating sources you use.
Nope 👎
If you know which model and which engine to choose
my 08 Civic still runs great at ~150k miles. No engine problems at all, no issues other than the TPMS sensors being dead presumably
How has the civic been for you? Update?
Well it was fantastic until a tree fell on it and totaled it haha
what year nova?
70'
100,000 miles ain’t nothing for this year and model. I have over 600,000 miles on mine and it still runs fine.
I have 93,000 on mine and have always had problems. I would never buy another Honda.
@@Bilytkid sorry to hear that