2009 Honda Civic Coupe EX-L 5-Spd AT w/ Navigation System

Pros

Good stereo, good suspension system, good handling

Cons

Random rattling noises from back dash, no power seats

Purchased As New

I have a 2008 Honda civic EX-L with nav. My parents got me this car my junior year of high school and i couldn't be happier. I have a galaxy grey exterior (which they unfortunatly discontinued for 09) and a grey interior. I'll start off with the few i do not like on the car. I live in south Florida and the seats and interior can defiantly get to scorching hot temperatures where i have to roll down the windows with the ac on and let the car cool off sometimes before i get in. This normally only happens when my car is siting in the sun for more than three to four hours though, and i also already have tinted windows which defiantly help but are no match for the huge windshield. Occasionally when i am driving there is also a very annoying rattling noise that can come from the back passenger side dash. It can also vibrate and sound cheep too if i turn a song up loud with heavy bass occasionally. The only other bad thing about the car would have to be the drivers seat not having power in the fully loaded model. passenger seat i can understand but having just basic power seats for the driver would be nice for $24,000. Now to the good things.
Everything else in general on this car i love. the seats are comfartable for city and highway driving and the sound system is very good and the ipod connection and sd slot behind the nav work very well. The nav itself always works very well and easy to use and input things into quickly. The trunk is big enough to fit anything i have neede to put in the car so far and the back seats also fold down completely too if more room is needed. Gas mileage is great and exceeds epa estimates while still driving fast. Handling is very tight and responsive and very comfortable but still sporty. People who have reviewed it as being very noisy are right at first, but after realizing most of the noise was tire and road noise, i went and got a new set of tires at 20,000 miles (oem bridgestones were junk). I purchased a set of General altimax Hp's which are a softer tire but have a very solid steering feel and are quiter than any other tire i have herd by far. Now the noise issue is no more and the audio system sounds better too with less background noise now to have to hear over. Everything else has been great though with no problems so far and i have 27,000 miles so far. Always get compliments on the car and backseats are also comfortable too if your under six feet tall. Hope this review was somewhat helpfull for interested buyers.