Car financing: white 2017 Honda Civic EX in Java

The 2017 Honda Civic EX for buyers

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 Honda Civic EX; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2017 Honda Civic EX before buying one.

What to check on the Civic

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 605 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, unknown or other and electrical system; have those parts checked.

Specs, explained

Power comes from the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 6-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

The EPA rates it at 6.8 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 20 litres. 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 work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Room inside

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. In plain terms, its 736 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.

Try before you buy

A test week in the Civic tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Year and trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $105.40 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Java and the Civic

Java is about 1,639 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Still deciding?

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.