Grey 2017 Honda Civic LX for sale in Farmbrook

Thinking of buying the 2017 Honda Civic LX?

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 Honda Civic LX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2017 Honda Civic LX before buying one.

Recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 605 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

Specs, explained

The powertrain here is the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Expect about 20 litres for every 300 km, going by its 6.8 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $31.62 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$1,950 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

When the Civic makes sense

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Space, size and seats

Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is 736 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Rent it for a week first

Rent first, buy later: a week with the Civic answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Narrowing it down

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.

Running costs

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.54 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $105.40 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$1,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Farmbrook and the Civic

Farmbrook is about 544 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Farmbrook.

Questions first?

Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.