2005 Honda Civic Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, & Test Drive

[@marcwilliamcastillo9932]

I still drive this car to this day. I had this car since high school and bought it used. I put 120,000 miles on it and now I am now at 200,000. I never had an issue with it. Thank you Honda for making a reliable car.

[@chacorta3478]

My story is the literally the same as you other than I'm about to put 200k on it, I just hit 192,000 on it like 2 days ago. I love it no issues at all.

[@captainrobots1]

I got my 2005 civic in 2016 but am having problems the the cd player and the speaker and had a few drained batteries but that's really it. Nothing else just from driving the car just issues with people putting the oil cap on the wrong but that's basically it.

[@alleghenyadventures8561]

Just bought this car in a 5 speed manual. Also have an F-250 and f-250... Needed a beater that was better on gas... Happy so far. 223k miles... Sweet ride

[@ar-sinay354]

@@chacorta3478 Hello, I'm thinking about buying this car Honda civic Ex 1.6 2005, 119303,269 Mile. it's still relevant? it's my first car

[@sailormanoyster1849]

Goo to hear💪

[@Saytheodd]

Watching this review brought tears to my eyes. My mom purchased her exact same civic (color,trim,year) as the one in this video brand new in December 04'. It's been her favorite car payed off & fell in love with it having it for so many years. We have has so many good memories in this car, and it had always started. It had 168k miles on it. Just last week my mom hydroplaned into the interstate wall, totaled it. She started to cry not caring about herself but her civic.It was a part of our family

[@jesseobrien5864]

This kind of scares me. Would anti lock brakes have helped? I live in the Pacific Is Northwest and it rains a lot here. I'm already disabled. Should I wait and purchase a different car with anti lock brakes.

[@AreyV]

@@jesseobrien5864hydroplaning has nothing to do with the brairs

[@faizanhaqqee2665]

I bought mine in 2005. It was my first car. It was stolen in 2012 and found in 2020. Having loved the car as only I had, I went about restoring it to its original condition (if not better). With a new 1.7 D17A engine from Japan, alloys, entire suspension, manual transmission, Ecu, sunroof, DuPont paint, leather seats, radiator, all cables, iridium spark plugs, liquimoly oil change, air box, exhaust system and audio system, nothing feels better than this on the road. It has done 320k km and feels better than ever. As satisfying as an SLR would have felt, given my attachment and liking for this model and its looks. All I need now are the oxygen sensors and interior mirror

[@MKAttituder]

Arhhh.....I an 16 now and cant wait to start my driving we going to buy this car hope God help us and help those who want to start their driving sooner....Thumbs up for Newbie Drivers!

[@tristan01]

MightyGratitude so ur 20 now? Im 16 and i want this lol

[@wootshes3237]

Tristan Gilkes me too. I'm 16 and really want this car

[@Kbgp1]

Im 16 and I’m getting this also lol

[@wootshes3237]

kristoff brown 😂 I hope it's a nice car in person!!

[@tristan01]

Lol

[@theblackdahlia64]

Finally an actually professional sounding car reviewer! Probably the best car reviewer I've seen so far, keep it up man

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

This is Sofyan when he was really young, now he is a professional automotive journalist, flying around the world almost 1,000,000 subscribers, he’s come a long way. Super nice guy super genuine.

[@kjsciacca]

Still have mine. 180,000 miles, never had an issue

[@ValkoDeath]

The first car I bought myself was a $1,500 2005 Honda Civic SE Canadian Edition, manual transmission. It had 300,800kms on it when I bought it and I sold it at 327,000kms the following year. Definitely one of my favourite vehicles of all time. So simple, so reliable, which is what makes it so satisfying.

[@Fernando-to2fl]

I'm turning 18 in 2 weeks and my dad got me this car but the LX Automatic version and I love it. It's small and only needs 20-30 bucks in gas every 1 1/2 weeks.

[@motormusique]

I find that even though this car is slow, I never get bored of it on long road trips because it tells you absolutely everything that is happening beneath its tires.

[@malekshishani5861]

That's right

[@theredline]

Some newer cars feel very disconnected from the road, almost video-game like. Older cars like this with conventional hydraulic power steering give you more road feel and feedback on what the front tires are doing. That's what we mean by the term "organic"

[@arielfeasts]

I call that a "spaceship" or "hoverboard" feel. I hate it. I need to feel like I'm driving a real car.

[@romeobear]

I have the 2001 EX running at 267k miles! It runs as good as new and I am happy to say that I will still be driving it for as long as I can.

[@Bob-zc4bm]

Hey, it's been 4 years. Still driving it?

[@romeobear]

@@Bob-zc4bm Nope sold it and got a Subaru!

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I love the sound of the old Honda chime and the sound they make when they start. I used to have a 2004 Honda Odyssey.

[@user-uk3op8ux8v]

I have this car i bought it at 150k miles but its pretty good so far reliable and gas saver

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I remember the days when my mom drove this generation Honda Civic, and it was great~~ I personally prefer the 8th generation and the 9th generation facelift Civics, but you can't go wrong with any Civic, for that matter.

[@lancetronify]

I have a 2001 coupe. I have had it for 9 years as a daily driver and in all that time the only thing to fail on my car has been a oxygen sensor. The reliability of these cars is incredible.

[@kingdoge69]

lancetronify is yours auto or manual? I keep seeing comments that automatic Honda’s have bad transmissions

[@raviluke]

Bought this car used in 2009. Still driving it in 2021. No issues, just regular maintenance stuff.

[@alejandromunoz2853]

I got this car as a hand me down from my dad whose a mechanic. Currently has 190k miles and it doesn’t have any issues. If there’s any car questions I have I just ask my dad he seems to know his stuff.

[@Juiceis_aBot]

In 2022 I’m getting this car as a hand me down I don’t really know what to expect from it but from watching this I’m feeling pretty good for this car!

[@fgfdfdfdfdgbfgd]

My one has almost 400k miles and refuses to die after 17 years

[@clydeng87]

It's a great car in terms of reliability . I owned this car from high school until now, did 45k-140k miles and the only thing that went bad was the alternator at 130k ish.

[@Arkinine93]

Just bought an 02 ex 5 spd and I love it no issues and I bought it at 195,000 these cars really are awesome

[@emmyjasin]

by far the best reviewer of this 7th gen civic on youtube. subscribed.

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

My brother drives a 2003 Civic EX with just over 100k miles. He bought it used last year & for a 10 year old car it feels pretty solid. The ride is nice, the seats are comfortable & it's pretty roomy for a small car. He recently had to have the transmission rebuilt. I just found out that earlier Hondas have transmission problems.

[@iamthewalrus1983]

I bought my Honda civic 2005 Ex 5 years ago and I love it. This is the last great generation of Honda civics. It never breaks down, Its amazing on gas/mileage, it doesn't cost me much on insurance and its a great car for the city. Its lower to the road and reacts really well and fast . It's actually fun to drive. However, at 6 foot 2 I wouldn't recommend it for very long drives (more than 2 hours). Other than that, I'm extremely happy with it and plan to keep it until it dies. But if you respect the maintenance requirements you should be keeping it for a very long time.

[@thisismysn]

I'd like to respectfully disagree - the 8th generation Civics are also very reliable. The 7th generation as a whole isn't as reliable because of the failing clutch packs in the 01-03 automatic transmissions.

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Mine has 205k on the original trans and still shifts fine and has reverse. Much of the issue was the service manual had the trans fluid change at 120k for normal driving and no replaceable filter. BAD IDEA for those following the manufacturers recommendations. When changed every 30k with Honda OEM ATF or better they last a REALLY long time. Also you can't beat on them all the time either. If you drive conservatively and take good care of it they'll last 200k-300k

[@calmsine7767]

I’m 6’4 and have no issues wit 5-6 hour road trips lol

[@ht901na7]

@@thisismysn 8th gen had Engine block cracks 😂

[@joshaden6533]

2005 isn't that old. I drive a 1998 and my mom drives a 1995. Both run great.

[@rendiix4269]

I have a ef 91 💪🏽

[@roscoeelcocko1863]

I have a 2005 civic manual and its 2020.

[@mikemayer429]

Yeah ok

[@mikemayer429]

I have 2016

[@Lazzw26]

he j stoopid

[@eosylla]

You Sir have answered all the questions I had about this car! I'm surly getting one next month!!

[@YocoWheelin]

I just bought an 2004 LX, and it's a good little car. Drives well, rides nice, not terribly underpowered, interior works well.

[@Todd_S]

I have one of those Civics. Bought it new in 2004. Great car!

[@icantw8]

I always liked the 03-05 civics as much as the Accords. Those guages look pretty class even today. You won't believe this but the 2009-2013 corollas don't even have lit guages like these civics do and so many other cars aswell. It's a shame.

[@cooki3saber]

Mine is an 04 value package and it isn't lit either lmao

[@importcarenthusiast]

I just love the way this generation Civic drives. Its just so much more pure feeling than a lot of other, more modern cars. And i dont mind the lack of power a whole lot, because the engine is just so rev-happy and it sounds pretty good too.

[@motormusique]

I had a Civic in this generation. I now realise how great it was in terms of steering and sound even though it was just a cheap car - new compact cars just don't feel as connected to the driver.

[@RobbyJ99]

I have a 2001 Civic and I love it. Great car. Great gas mileage. Runs well. Only 170k miles which is pretty low for a 14 year old car. If you take care of your stuff it will last you. Hondas are great!

[@undertoes]

Robert Gloster when did you buy and with how many miles?

[@RobbyJ99]

I bought it used back August 2014 with 160k

[@undertoes]

Robert Gloster How much you pay for that?

[@TheA-iu9ip]

ive got a 2001 civic and have 141 000 mil. =) still run good. but it got flooded but i have no problem with it coz its back to normal. this car never breaks down i tell you.

[@Azhole16]

Just got it as my first car! Love it!

[@michaelax3025]

Update please? Are you still happy with it?

[@mackcummy4976]

In Canada the Civic has been the top selling car for about 17 years.

[@kcirreb94]

I have this car and trust me when you floor this shit, I feel I have to press through the floorboard to search for extra power

[@thaik56]

let me guess, auto gearbox?

[@Sonybacker]

I have automatic and this is not a problem. Of course it accelerates slower than manual. But I did not bought this car to drive in formula 1. If you want to drive quick do not blame automatic car but yourself that you took wrong car for your speeding.

[@KooKookid520]

it IS the lx model, where, in this year and prior, they had underpowered engines in non ex models.

[@jakeycross1598]

"I feel I have to press through the floorboard to search for extra power." LMAO! Made my night.

[@ahernandez4695]

lmao who told you it had extra power ?

[@ther6989]

just picked up an 05 civic VP coupe for $3000 and it has 28k miles on it! WOOOOOO (plus no problems whatsoever)

[@udi112]

im going to buy the 2005 sedan lx next week. the design of this car is amazing

[@importcarenthusiast]

Finally! its about time you reviewed one of these LOL... this ismy favorite generation of the Civic.

[@andrewfong7204]

Finally someone who discusses the organic feel, thank you so much for this review.

[@sweetsweetmeat]

I bought a 2004 LX model for $2000 (CAD). 100k at the time of purchase. Other than installing a better audio system and replacing the rear brake bulbs, the car at the time of purchase was in immaculate condition for 100k. No mechanical issues (yet). My car doesn't cost much to fill (20 from mid and ~55-60 from empty) and is quite fuel efficient. I purchased it because of the price and how reliable and maneuverable it is for such a modest and conservative set-up.

[@jambocamera07]

Gotta love the older civics, mine still handles amazing and its 17 years old!

[@ED-lf6nt]

got this car for my birthday but i got the special edition with the aux cord and i love the car making great memories with my civvy

[@leonard4020]

Just bought a 2005 manual as a first car for my son. I found the car at the honda dealership. It had 120,000 miles.

[@Jakeman21642]

Last generation of Civic that I really liked! I still would gladly own one of these but I think a 5 speed is a must have.

[@AllUNeedMotors]

My friend's dad has a 2003 with 196,000 miles. It still runs beautifully.

[@RIT2009]

I have 04 but look exactly like this. I bought it from auction in 2006. It was a rollover accident like same year it came out but still work great. I'm driving it to end of it's life.

[@TheK24Kyle]

Having owned one of these in the family last year (an 01 EX) with high mileage and VTEC it was a great car to drive. felt really alive. and being a 2005 car in this video dating back to a 2001 platform that 4 speed auto was not behind the times at all during times of purchase. by the end of its cycle in 2005 it was just at the point of refresh which is where the 2006 came.

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

I have a 2003 4 dr, damn car is fantastic, with 181 thousand k on her, she drives great and looks like new. my Example was assembled in Canada. The only work I have done to her is change the timing belt and water pump at 140 thousand, the car did not seem to even need it but the research shows that the timing belt should be changed every 100 or so thou k. I only use 100% Synthetic oil and high grade gasoline. Great car, I will not buy anything other then Honda, mine is 10-11 years old and shows no sign of slowing down. Shes amazing in the Canadian winter with good tires and will never leave you at the side of the road.

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

210 thou k on my base model 03 and still zero issues except wonderful reliability, gotta get new tires as all these tens of thousands of stress free kilometers eats up rubber. I use 100% synthetic castrol oil and premium gas.

[@rebelelite11]

Robert Beaudoin automatic or manual

[@ROBBEAUDOIN66]

Shes a automatic. Absolutely amazing car....

[@jeepguy95]

That Civic has too basic of an interior design for me, but then again, it's a reliable car that sips fuel, so I'd buy one.

[@Svensk46]

We have a 2004 Civic Hybrid with the CVT and about 240k on it. The starter clutch in the CVT just went out Friday, so I am trying to convince my boyfriend to let us keep the car. I will be replacing the starter clutch and possibly the drive belt very soon. Other than that, it has been an amazing little car. It may not have a lot of horsepower or torque (93hp 105torque) but it handles like its on rails going through the windy mountains roads where I live. It always brings I smile to my face.

[@kevinabraham2029]

this car is so classic.

[@mario1ua]

And organic

[@mustasheolll2020]

Kevin Abraham looks 1990s

[@jbar_85]

My girlfriend has the same color, but 04. It's very cute and her interior is top notch! A lot better then any Honda Civic there after. The 2005 Civic has height adjustable seats, which is nice!

[@cameronradtke556]

I've owned an 05 civic lx sedan for 5 months now I love how cheap it is to fill up

[@santoninoliriano6593]

I have a 2001 honda civic. I love the sound of that engine

[@CarAudioInc]

7th gen is my favorite. Because of the lines. I'm no racer I'm a damn ar-tist..

[@Dunoj]

My dad drives an '05 Civic LX sedan with a 5 speed with 103K. When my dad bought his we were so excited since it was the first car we ever had with a CD player. Great car and I'm with you guys that an EX would be my choice. If I had the money and could find a nice condition EX 5 speed sedan with side airbags than I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. One thing that never made sense was why Honda decided not to offer a 60/40 split fold seat on LX models from 2006 on up.

[@ricardobarrera4881]

I actually bought my 05 honda civic ex special edition coupe last year. It only had 84,000 miles on it and I still love that "organic" feel haha

[@solfernandogomez3116]

I love Those Honda Civic EX model 2005 my mom had a Honda Civic 2005 hybrid Gray 6700;000 Miles🌑 Color nice good car for myself to start FIRST 💯🙏🙏🙏

[@sarcasticommentator]

Dude you sound just like Alton Brown, awesome.

[@raiderrichard7291]

I love this design. The only civic that really catches my attention. The 8th gen is not too bad. And I’m not a person who really cares about appearance But the 7th gen just catches my eye.

[@dsloyalty7775]

I'm still driving a 2002 LX Now. Great reliability******

[@dklee1754]

I've owned my '03 civic lx sport 5 speed manual for 3 years now and it's incredibly reliable and like he says it's a grounded car, likely meaning it came at a point when cars weren't crammed with automatic driving features. Do not go autotragic with this car though. 5 speeds slow enough as it is to be honest. Only thing I'd laugh at is paying 12k for a car like that. 4-5k Max here in Canada

[@theredline]

Performance wise, we much prefer the power-train in the 8th gen. Handling wise, both are still confident and fun in the corner but this model gives you more road feel.

[@enemay]

Seriously this car has great handling, and the steering feel blows any EPS away! Was thinking of selling mine but the thought only lingers in my mind for like 10 seconds then I say to myself, Nah!

[@trillflaco]

Jesus i have this same exact car , color and everything and this one is extremely clean im so jealous

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Nice to see one with immaculate paint. Half of these I see always have giant sun spots on the roof.

[@liddlebopeep]

I love my 2011, but kinda miss the simplicity and clean dashboard design of the older Civics.

[@BrileyHaughan]

Great review! I love my 05 Civic LX. All I qm going to say is, if you can;t drive a standard then stop driving please!

[@PrettyGhrlNaye]

I'm suppose to get this car next week 😬😬

[@MeneTekelUpharsin]

Hows the car?

[@CIassyBabe]

colormenaye how's the car 😛

[@demounit]

everyone is dying to know how the car is

[@RyanGosling6]

How is it?

[@diningroomfish5470]

What a picture of it, you can take it to bed with you

[@adesayoakinsanya4012]

great review! I love how you comment on the 0-60.."downright slow"...LMAO.

[@cannabinized]

drink every time he says "lacking in power"

[@motormusique]

I own a 2001 Civic, and you're right about the feeling of connection to the road. Although new cars are objectively "better" in various ways, I would really miss the way this car feels.

[@usedburrito5343]

All the memories I put in this car. It wasn’t that cool but I’ll miss it for sure

[@hondaftw1234]

I know how the car will hardly require any repairs, the Civic and CR-V we currently have are like that. I just think it's a lot of money for a 9 year old car, even though it's in great shape. This isn't the dealers fault really, Civic's hold their value like crazy. If I had to get a used Civic, it would be an 8th gen just because I much prefer the styling, over all feel, and the prices aren't much more than the 7th gen Civic. We had a 6th gen, have a 9th gen, and I've spent time with all.

[@DanielBlaney]

I guess you don't watch his channel very often, he reviews loads of new cars and actually knows a lot more about them then most.

[@ProV68]

I have a 6th gen Civic. It sounds like you were describing my car... the low seating position, the "organic feel", and the low power yet eagerness to zip around.

[@lHASANl]

I've begged for this review for so long. Amazing to hear that the request has been fulfilled by 2theRedlineLLC, You guys are amazing!!!

[@nunkiller9194]

who noticed the Chinese women clapping, at the end of the video? hahaha

[@jonahparpart3690]

I’ve got the EX special edition and it still has 47k miles in 2019 lol

[@NickyD626]

How is it? Might buy one

[@Robbiedoesitbest]

does ex only come in manual?

[@bidensballsack266]

@@Robbiedoesitbest no I have a 2001 ex auto

[@andrewrudnicki1657]

Wow I love how thorough you are!

[@bokkey45]

Love this car. Hate what the new Civic has become.

[@Lucky8s]

+bokkey45 9th gen?

[@bokkey45]

+Jaion Cebollero Sure, it doesn't look up to 2016 standards, but compared to any new 2016 car I've driven, the driving dynamics of this generation Civic surpass them all. Within the first couple seconds of driving you notice how raw and connected everything feels....the steering, the braking, even the gas pedal has this amazing raw feeling. It's not the fastest car but it's still very nimble and makes a great daily driver...compared to all the new cars that have artificial, numb, stale electric steering and throttle along with all the pointless gadgets and gimmicks...I prefer something that's more "get in and drive".

[@BruhHowDidIGetHere]

+bokkey45 I just hate how people like to steal these all the time :/ It's the only thing keeping me away from Hondas but other than that I love the way they turn on and the reliability

[@Luis-xr6ec]

Couldn't agree more

[@mosesbrowning8055]

I've had mine for a couple months now and love it, I have the coupe 5 speed "value package " no bells and whistles lol. However in the first week of owning it I had to replace the headgasket. I did all the work myself however from what I've read the 7th gen civics with the d17 have BAD headgasket problems. When I took the head to the machine shop to get it checked and milled flat he knew exactly what that head came off of since they do the machining for all the honda dealers here in Pittsburgh and said he does around 7 of them a month. So before buying one wouldn't be a bad idea to look for signs of the headgasket starting to go

[@kaleidoscopeon]

Thanks for the great review. Such a sweet car.

[@joshsantor8727]

Really dope car! I have the same exact one in this video and it’s all accurate info. I got my Honda for 5 grand though. At 107k miles. So it would make sense that around 40k would be 10 grand or so.

[@utubeyaw]

Don't get the 2001 version , mine had transmission issues, I later on found out majority of the 2001 owners were complaining of the same issues I was having. A google search will shock you

[@utubeyaw]

im sure the best one to get is the 2004+

[@utubeyaw]

icantw8 yes you are right

[@afif8703]

PSA, owning a 2001 Civic was a nightmare. Oil leaks, transmission problems, lighting issues, headliner falling off, AC compressor stopped working, windows regulators all failed except for one, the front speakers stopped working, and cooler leaks. I had to sell it to a junk yard for 250$ .

[@theredline]

What makes this one more expensive is the low mileage and outstanding condition. Similar cars with the normal mileage will be well under $10 grand.

[@smartygrey]

I still have this car... 1.6 vtec

[@markk8248]

I wish I could find one this clean

[@KooKookid520]

You think THAT car hasn't been driven!? My parents just bought a 2001 Taurus SE with 21,800 miles on it from my grandma! like new haha

[@pt6134]

Your videos trump most of your KZbin competitors, and I love how you're honda biased :)

[@heroheroic]

Nice. My daughter is looking for a car. THIS IS IT.

[@jesseobrien5864]

What's the deal with this not having anti lock brakes. I live in the Pacific Northwest. A lot of rain here. Does that really matter

[@krisinman9819]

I've got an 05 Coupe EX (83k on it) and while I do really like the car it was not made for north america. I've had to replace the muffler after it rusted out and fell off at 70k and had to re-glue much of the interior fabric back on the doors. The rest of the exhaust system is rusting out too and needs replacement and the Al wheels are corroded and don't hold air very well and the car goes no where in snow. Road salt just eats these things alive after time. Other than all that, great car.

[@gamerdoctorpak9646]

The count "The seventh gen civic is definitely underpowered" = 3 "This car feels more organic" = 5

[@pxKappa]

is the 1.6 110hp one vtec? cant find a review on one of those :/ I saw one around but it has over 200000kms, don't think i'de get myself one with such high mileage...

[@ht901na7]

You could get leather seats in this generation that were heated but only sold in Canada which was the Acura EL.

[@hondaftw1234]

I wasn't talking about this Civic, I was talking about Civic's in general. When we were looking at the price for 2-3 year old Civic's, the price was so close to a new one we just got a 2013. New car, we know the history, no surprises. I'm sorry, but I can't see my self spending 10 grand on a 9 year old Civic, no matter how nice it is. We've had 6 Honda's and don't get me wrong we love the resale and reliability, but damn it's tough for the person in the market for the car. Just my $0.02's.

[@Dark0blivion]

You keep using the word "organic" and I think that is an important point. When I got rid of my beater car that had hydraulic steering and got my first new/modern car, it was a very jarring experience. It felt like I was...playing a video game behind the wheel. I was steering, but it didn't feel like my car was connected to the road. I really hope this is something car manufacturer's work on in the years ahead.

[@lHASANl]

Finally... THANK YOU!!!

[@JW339seo]

My dad owns this Gen civic with the VTEC. It comes with a tan leather interior. Pretty good color combination.

[@wizardsavage.9436]

I like the way this car looks.🚗🔥