Ranking Every Generation Of Honda Civic From Worst To Best!

Hey guys welcome back to the channel and in todays video we are going to be ranking every Gen of the wonderful reliable commuter car, the Honda civic. I hope you enjoy and if you do, please be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!!
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[@ryanricketts6674]

A lot of misinformation. But the list was spot on. EF, EG and EK will always be the goat

[@blue_lancer_es]

I love the 7th gen. They make my lancer seem like a luxury car. And I own a 2001 dx coupe with a jdm d17a 😊

[@markroden]

Fireeee

[@Ascorbicon]

I have an 8th gen civic and it is everything a civic should be: reliable, good on gas, cheap and it has the added bonus of modern features without too many useless electronics that will fail (lane keep assist, annoying beeps, $1938291 cameras on the rear bumper that would total the car). You could honestly keep buying this car in good condition for $5k and be set for several years while you save for a nice weekend car.

[@jonmcclane7433]

I love my low mile 8th gen Civic Si FG2. It’s dependable, good on gas, loves to rev, naturally aspirated, and easy to mod.

[@parkerirish]

1. ek (6th gen)- for some reason a clean ek sedan build just speaks to me bruh I can’t explain it, a nice metallic silver spray w/black trim, some coilovers, and some halfway decent wheels and you’ve got yourself a nice ride 2. ef (4th gen) - both hatch and sedan are the perfect amount of boxy 3. fg (8th gen) - grew up with these and I like the eggshell look though not a fan of the coupe (i’m a sedan kinda guy 🤷‍♂️) Least fav: fk/fc (9th gen) - fake vents 😞

[@markroden]

W tbh

[@jmccarsnmore1025]

I agree with you on the 4th and 5th Gens. Specially their Hatches.

[@gamingwithth3gardian808]

I've owned an ef, and an eg. the ef is good for looks but they are really slow stock and the interior is really loud and you sit really high up. egs feel surprisingly way newer than the efs and the body doesnt flex as much and you feel more connected with the car.

[@sheldonlamey7010]

Thanks for those details I learned something new about interior noise and chassis rigidity .

[@markroden]

That’s a valid argument but bro the taillights…

[@Afacenda7]

@@markrodenthe hatch is beautiful but the 4 door of not done right no

[@NinjasDTA]

The FB6/FG4 generation civic will always be my favorite

[@richardgrayson3917]

Idk why folks got so much hate for the tenth gen civics. I'm all for the aggressive styling of the tenth gen

[@Icey_Bluez]

Let’s go new upload!! 😁

[@markroden]

Yessirrr

[@koyofps4868]

Hey man I really like your Videos especially the first cars for highschool guys but I'm from Germany and I need some help to find my sporty first car that actually looks good and has some horsepower. Where should I look? And I would reallly appreciate if you would make a Video on that! Keep up the great work!

[@ThePrecisionWise]

The 9th gen actually did come in a hatchback. It's just that the hatchbacks were mostly sold in japan because they never really made hatchbacks in america until 2016/2017 also known as 10th gen.

[@willyhwang1059]

this is the video i've been waiting for can you do lexus ES next?

[@markroden]

Never heard of those tbh but I’ll see broski

[@simongruber8366]

I absolutely love the front of the 4th gen but I don´t really like the rear tbh, I´d say that the 6th gen looks the best, the front looks so clean and when modded, I think it looks like a racecar the most out of all the civics which I love (maybe because it´s the one from initial d lol)

[@aymeboi]

justice for 9th gen its like a batter 8th gen

[@markroden]

True but idk bro those 8th gens got me riled up

[@qualityplug1650]

​@@markrodenbecause its more look old school than 9th gen civic

[@Mango_Pnch]

@@qualityplug16508th gens are pretty ugly,exception to mugen. I hate the bubbly lack of lines

[@youdumbasf]

8th gens smoke 9th gens all day long.. k20 has ALOT more top end like 5 car lengths worth

[@Mango_Pnch]

@@youdumbasf the name is fitting.

[@exige7227]

I have an 8th gen coupe and i love my little black egg car! 8300rpm k20 is also kinda neato!

[@Lucas_Fidalgo]

I have seeing just a couple of ef civics and yes they do look very cool

[@berserkmaster2514]

I was just telling my friend the story when my dad got a white 7th gen. I was in first grade at the time, first thing I said when the salesman walked us out to see it was "My eyes!!!"

[@markroden]

Lmaooo

[@sheldonlamey7010]

5th and 6th are the easiest to mod there's no cable clutch conversion required and there are some suspension improvements on the 5th and 6th gen.

[@markroden]

Factsss

[@EMENIKEP]

It's either 6th or 8th gen for me

[@pnwgamerguy8030]

I'm re building my 91 ef si civic right now! I love ef civics as well!! Eg 2nd!

[@markroden]

Lessss goooo

[@blue_lancer_es]

Some civic facts. 2nd gen first S trim 3rd gen 1st Si 4th gen first 16 valve Si 5th gen first Si with vtec 6th gen 1st Si with dohc 7th gen 1st Si with a 2.0 8th gen 1st Si in sedan form 9th gen meh(1st Si with a 2.4) 10th gen 1st Si with a turbo

[@markroden]

Interesting…

[@klowlix9034]

opinion on infiniti g20t? dad got one and says itll be my first car once im able to drive

[@ej8mods160]

Amen brother 🙌

[@markroden]

Amen

[@Sa10358]

Thinking about getting at 7th gen for my first car only cosmetic mods no engine mods

[@wtmf80]

Love my 6th gen.

[@amariplayz23]

What's a good gen that is relatively newer but but still has that classic civic look

[@_____s___]

the c in cr-z stands for civic so its my #1

[@ToraxReborn]

Can you do best coupes per company

[@sawjr.1213]

Was guud!!!

[@markroden]

Was popppinnnn

[@eberlucero5659]

I got a ef wagon personal favorite

[@JacobSmith-wb2tu]

it would be cool if you ranked the generations of the accord because it would be cool if you ranked the generations of accord because tbh the accord is under rated compared to the civic like there tunable like the civic plus there sleeper ish especially the V6 accords and 2.0t accords were pretty quick the standard inline 4s arent that fast but im pretty sure most of them are k series engines except the v6 accords there J series. there tunable its just thier isnt as many parts as the civic but maybe with time they might see the potential in them and more parts will be bulit for them and people will start buliding them more. plus there amazing daily drivers and they still look great and there just great cars. Would Love for you to rank them

[@markroden]

I’ll do it for sure bro

[@hvac_audaz_firme]

Can you do a video on American muscle...I know you love JDMs

[@Mikevo9mr]

Do one for lancer evolutions pleaseeee

[@mikuari1859]

I own a 7th gen EX sedan and its a great little shitbox. I abuse mine and drive it like its a race car but it takes it all well, throw on a set of coilovers and some good wheels/tires and (optionally strut bars which i have on mine too) its so damn fun to toss around and drive while still getting good mpg

[@markroden]

Yeah I didn’t mean to offend anybody on my opinions man, if you like the car that’s all that matters so I’m happy for you bro

[@mikuari1859]

@@markroden yeah no hard feelings man I do get why they receive the hate they do (they fumbled so hard not putting a k engine in from factory)

[@DEIFAN]

@@mikuari1859 I like the EM2 Coupe. A Bomex Body kit will fix the looks issues

[@ethangrimborne8427]

Guess I'm first, so Mark, congratulations on the video content that nobody else seems to do like this. It's great, except for a couple things. Firstly, as far as I know you have never mentioned or even heard of the Toyota Solara. I have watched so many videos hoping to hear my car mentioned as nobody gives this car the love and respect it really deserves. They either insult it (car and driver), ignore it, refuse to consider it sporty (refuse to consider it anything really), or simply remark on the fact that it's just another reliable Toyota car and say they're amazed to still see it on the road. I'd love to hear someone like you who considers civics and accords to be sporty to give your take on this car and give it the respect it deserves. After all, it was Toyota's last genuine attempt at an original sports car, though it ended up being mainly a sporty or summer-fun Camry. It's best model years were 2004-2006 when the 3.3 l v6 made 225 hp and 240 lb/ft of torque, giving it a 0-60 time of 6.7-6.9 sec. Nowadays, the new Toyota Supra is just a rebadged BMW roadster and the Toyota 86 is just a rebadged BRZ. Please talk about the Toyota Solara!

[@markroden]

I have heard of it tbh but you’re right never really gave it the time of day. I’ll look into them for sure bro!

[@ethangrimborne8427]

Wow, thanks! I wasn't sure if you would respond or not. I thought the Solara would be a great car for you to review being a sporty jdm Camry and all that. Plus, the rounded corners and teardrop lights of the 2nd gen make it look a little bit like a long 350z (just a little).

[@eastcoastken]

Man im not a fan of the 8th gen, but the more I look for a civic for my middle kid the more they grow on my. 5th Gen is my favorite. So you missed your chance, could have done the Honda Civic Del Sol as the honorable mention 😢😢😢😢

[@ExpiredWatered]

I haven’t been that active but I’m back now

[@markroden]

Welcome back bro

[@willyhwang1059]

yeah GEN 4 is the king monster the Si AND CR-X are sick!

[@markroden]

Yessirrr

[@Voidkitty_]

Nice list (though i personally really hate the 7-9th gens)

[@markroden]

Fair enough bro ty tho

[@forgedtrucker922]

Notification squad!

[@Icey_Bluez]

lol I clicked on this video as soon as I got the notification

[@markroden]

Goat

[@keysalt4302]

Personally look wise my favorite is the 6th gen.

[@markroden]

W

[@burningknuckle26]

ek da goat

[@ytstrike3]

1:41 it is a dope car..

[@meejinhuang]

They were all good.

[@markroden]

True

[@croakedphrog]

No mention to the 10th gen coupe 😓🥺

[@willyhwang1059]

the 3rd has that AE86 coupe look the rear

[@markroden]

Ehhh idkkkk

[@bruceMooseman]

Do u even get the ep3 in America? When i see a video on the 7th gen i NEVER see an ep3!! In my opinion it is by far the best 7th gen and is way up this list. Its an honest question do u see them at all there?

[@markroden]

We do actually but they’re quite rare

[@bruceMooseman]

@@markroden is there a reason why they are rare in the US? Is it a popularity issue or they are just hard to get hold of?

[@bruceMooseman]

@@markroden they are getting pretty expensive over here! (For what they are) For a good condition one

[@bruceMooseman]

Oh wow! The EP3 is my favourite!! 😬 Well 🤷🏼‍♂️ it always will be even tho I like the others, I feel like it doesn't get any love outside of the UK, i reckon this is why u never see them in vids from US is that u have never seen good ones! There are some ep3 crazy monsters in the UK with a great track/street look. I do agree with the second worst pic tho

[@markroden]

Hey I still like the car just not as much as the others

[@bruceMooseman]

@@markroden I do appreciate that, it's all good! I just never see them in videos so I feel like they don't get the attention they deserve! but I totally get your opinion on the 7th gen, it's specifically the EP3 I think needs more love, for me it has a certain style and shape u don't see in other tuner cars but that's just my opinion! Not facts 😂

[@Swapp_Shop]

My favorite is 10th gen Si coupe by a mile. 10th gen type R is not good looking though. Wish the Si coup was the type R.

[@markroden]

Yeah those aren’t bad actually

[@susanmartin205]

I have a nineteen ninety one civic s I hatchback two door red Stock 203000 miles clear title might be for sale. This summer I'm thinking about it. High desert car. One owner

[@ezekiellundgren]

My ranking: 11: 7th Gen 10: 2nd Gen 9: 3rd Gen 8: 1st Gen 7: 9th Gen 6: 10th Gen 5: 8th Gen 4: 4th Gen 3: 5th Gen 2: 6th Gen 1: 11th Gen

[@markroden]

Woah 11th Gen 1st?

[@bal_723]

Why people dont like 10th gen, maybe for them it looks strange, but for me it looks pretty sporty

[@willyhwang1059]

so the ones to get are 4, 5, 6, 8

[@ExpiredWatered]

BAAAAAA V-tec!

[@markroden]

Yesssiiiirrrr

[@winstonmiu]

I actually like the 7th gen-the interior is better than the 2012 9th gen models. I won’t mind having one with steel wheels and a 5 speed manual.

[@DEIFAN]

I like the 9th gens, reminds me of the 4th gen prelude

[@akrajy4841]

I have the 1th gen

[@synretro]

Dont feel like ranking them all but heres my top 3 1. 10th gen. I love how the Type R looks and I really want one. 2. 4th gen. Easily the best for a beginner build. I’ve never seen one irl that I didn’t like. 3. 6th gen. This is the civic that made me like hondas so it has to make my top 3

[@markroden]

W but I just don’t like the 10th tbh

[@EMENIKEP]

What happened to 8th gen?

[@cjjones6930]

Man the fk8 makes the 10th gen the best civic

[@markroden]

It is cool but idk bro those fake vents don’t work for me

[@Mango_Pnch]

9th was higher than I expected from you. You’ve always mentioned ur disdain from then.

[@andrewmoore9009]

What the heck the 10th Gen is one of the best!!!

[@anotropolis]

now do accords

[@bal_723]

"welcome back ladies and gentlemen" i wonder if females even watch this

[@ethangrimborne8427]

Secondly, the Audi A4, as commented by ImaGenius on the previous video, is not as reliable as you insist it is. One website ranking does not justify a car's reliability that has been considered average at best on other websites like repair pal due to it being expensive to maintain. The BMW 328i is considered even worse, and German/European cars in general are ranked pretty low in reliability on warranty wise from my understanding. Even mechanics (whom I work with) will express irritation and a general dislike of European cars as unreliable or overcomplicated. Please resolve the misinformation YOU are spreading. After all, European cars like the Audi A4 depreciate so fast in value because they are luxury cars that are not built to last. They are fancy though, I'll give them that.

[@markroden]

Well, you are literally just speaking from your personal opinion. And yes mechanics don’t like euro cars. My dads been a mechanic for almost 40 yrs now and is quite literally the best I’ve ever seen do it (I can go on and on ab stories but no one would believe me anyways lol), and even he hates on euro cars. But, he admits they are reliable, he just hates working on them bc everything underneath is so complicated. A lot of mechanics will see that and then just go around calling the car a “POS” when in reality it’s fine. Plus multiple websites say the Audi a4 is incredibly reliable and considering I see tons on sale with well over 200k miles still running w no issues, it makes sense

[@ethangrimborne8427]

Oh, so you have actually seen websites with hard data considering these German cars to be reliable? I know they get praised a lot for their detailed and sophisticated design, and if that's what you consider to be reliable, then we are in agreement. My problem with European/German cars is their complexity and large usage of plastics. All this stuff breaks and is more expensive to maintain. And that's my point. While they can last a while, they're just in general significantly more expensive to maintain, which is what I consider to be unreliable. Also, this isn't really my opinion, but the opinion of everyone I've talked to. I'd love to see the websites that say German cars are inexpensive to maintain. Seriously, I'm open to seeing them as good cheap cars if it's true. I just haven't found the data backing that. Also, I dislike super modern cars for the same reasons as they involve a lot of technology that I don't need that will inevitably break and be expensive to repair. Older cars for the win and to hell with electric cars! By.the way, when I accused you of misinformation, I hope you didn't take that too seriously and was just responding to what you said about those who disagree with you.

[@ethangrimborne8427]

American cars of course aren't often the best quality, but being cheaply made makes them cheaper to repair. Japanese brands like Toyota have formed a good balance between quality and inexpensiveness or simplicity, making them be considered the most reliable.

[@willyhwang1059]

GEN 1 and 2 are the jap mini

[@markroden]

They are lol