Honda Civic Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
that it has a reputation as one of the best small cars out there see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Civic has always been rated very high for reliability by Consumer Reports. Owners have told me that they enjoy good Honda relationships. My Accord was very well taken care of by our local dealership. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have not heard much bad about cicics overall and have owned several see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
This is my second Honda, and they are bullet-proof reliable and well constructed fit and finish. see full Honda Civic review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
sport pedigree see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Been around for quite some time. They really hold their value. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rated very high everywhere. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In our part of Canada, Honda is one of the leaders in resale value. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It is a mystery to me, but it appears to work and will add value to the car for trade in and resale. see full Honda Civic review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
honda relability see full Honda Civic review |
Honda Civic Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Ricer. You should know what that word means in car culture before you get yourself into the Civic Si. That said, the eighth generation Civic Si has been around long enough that people are starting to figure out what Honda actually made... so maybe the reputation isn't all bad. see full Honda Civic review |
Kia Soul Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kia and Hyundai deservedly are darlings of the car industry now. But even in 2010, Kia still was shedding their old "I could not afford a Japanese car" image. It was one of my biggest reservations about buying. Their image keeps on improving. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Kia has always been seen a cheap line see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I bought the car for the car, and not for the brand. When I bought my Honda Fit, part of that was because of the Honda brand. see full Kia Soul review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Negative connotations with Kia. see full Kia Soul review |