Had one of these in UK. Came with full tan heated leather. I averaged 50mpg round town driving. Was a great car. Going to get another when I’m in a position to buy a car again
I was told there's no such thing as a hybrid with manual transmission. Thanks for proving them wrong! (Yea I should have just checked online earlier, but thanks for your video!)
I own two 03 civic hybrids exactly like the one in the video. They are rather slow since the gas engine is 1.3 Ltr and the electric motor is about 14 HP. But I do get 52 MPG so I dont complain much.
I easily got 50mpg with this car in 2004 (CVT version). Who cares if it isn't fast? It gets people to where they are going with less gas used than a Giant SUV.
Great video!! honest review. I'm buying a used Honda tomorrow not sure what model it is. It's standard and drives great. it's selling for $700 but has allot of miles.
Currently own a grey 2005 Civic Hybrid, owned it since 10,000 miles, car currently has 224,000 miles. I change the oil every 10,000 miles along with flushing the transmission (automatic). It is due for a new hybrid battery. I am replacing it in a few months.
@@michaellau4856 I have replaced it once, this time I am replacing it with a higher amp'd battery. Greenautotech sells them. I am going to a 6.5 amp battery
@@michaellau4856 the IMA battery light came on and the car has dropped horribly in gas mileage. I went from 50-55mpg to 29. Also the car seems more sluggish.
@@Fowler0526 Very helpful. I'll keep an eye out for that. I just notice my battery discharges quite quickly when I'm accelerating a lot or when going uphill. But otherwise it seems normal and I'm still averaging around 50 mpg so I don't think it needs to be replaced yet. Thank you though!
Imagine making this whole video and dogging on a hybrid vehicle built for fuel economy just to complain about its 0-60 time. Of course it’s “not very fast”, you’re under 100hp - which is why hypermiling these things will yield you over 60mpg if you do it right. Also this… 2004 wasn’t that long ago, and it’s amusing that you keep referencing it like it was some type of archaic period. Yes - it has climate control. So did some cars from the 1980s. This is not groundbreaking nor surprising. The vehicle is fantastic for exactly what it was built for: being affordable, economical, and kind to the environment. Mine has lasted 17 pleasant, trouble-free years… and over 320,000 miles. Not once have I ever attempted to throw it through curvy “canyon roads” and expected the performance of a race car, because that’s simply not what it’s designed to do. No one has ever expected performance from a HCH or sought after one to be a “weekend car.”
You are hearing the radiator fan running. This model keeps that going until a certain temp is reached. Stupid design. Be sure to keep the 12v battery charged up, especially in cold weather. Replace the 12v after 5 years even if it does seem to be working ok.
I am going to take a look at a Honda Civic Hybrid that is ffg or sale. It has around 133k miles on it. I am kind of cautious about it though because of its age and mileage. How should I test it or determine that it is a good car?
I would definitely just get it inspected by a mechanics familiar with Honda hybrids. Not sure how you would be able to tell the condition of the battery or hybrid system without having a professional look at it tbh. Good luck though!
I know this is a really late reply but my parents had this exact car and it lasted to around 300k miles on the original clutch and battery. He wasn't kidding about it being slow though.
I think I was going slightly uphill and my battery wasn't full. I don't think I've ever hit 60 in 7 seconds though... internet says around 12 seconds under normal conditions
@@michaellau4856 I own two of those cars and I always accl faster than 21 sec to 60. I am thinking your IMA battery is getting weaker. Maybe some other mundane auto problems too like dragging brakes, low tire pressure or bad wheel bearing maybe. Another thing I have found on other peoples civic hybrids is that really clever and crooked mechs disable the IMA warning system so you never really know exactly what state the IMA pack is in. This happened to a pal of mine when she bought a use civic hybrid from a crooked dealer. I am not sure how he did it though, spoofed the computer somehow. There were NO warning lights until the car just died at an intersection in traffic! Almost every module was burned up when I took it apart to see what could be salvaged. The IMA warning should have been on long before this happened if it was working as it should have been. So if you are a real car mech guy I suggest you get behind the rear seat and check out the cells in that pack manually. Measure the voltage across each module. They should all be the same if the pack is anywhere near right. Best time to do this is after a short drive. Pack will be partly discharged then and weaker modules will show up easier.
@@michaellau4856 I was thinking that once you get into the pack you may need some help diagnosing what you are finding. Just let me know and I will do what I can to advise you what options are good for the situation.
Bad. It's fine if it's only small hills, but if you're going up a mountain it drains the hybrid battery pretty quickly and then you're left without the electric assist power
@@michaellau4856 once the battery dies then to do hill start you’d probably have to rev the car engine really high before raising the clutch to the bite point. So doing hill starts would probably were the clutch out really quickly.
Had one of these in UK. Came with full tan heated leather.
I averaged 50mpg round town driving. Was a great car. Going to get another when I’m in a position to buy a car again
The only reason I'm watching this is because of the manual transmission
I was told there's no such thing as a hybrid with manual transmission. Thanks for proving them wrong! (Yea I should have just checked online earlier, but thanks for your video!)
I own two 03 civic hybrids exactly like the one in the video. They are rather slow since the gas engine is 1.3 Ltr and the electric motor is about 14 HP. But I do get 52 MPG so I dont complain much.
The first generation Honda Insight also had the option of a manual transmission 👍
I wish all cars hybrid manual gearbox
I easily got 50mpg with this car in 2004 (CVT version). Who cares if it isn't fast? It gets people to where they are going with less gas used than a Giant SUV.
I had one of these, but mine got stolen. It has 215/45/18. Made a HUGE difference. The OEM tires are sloppy.
What kind of 0 to 60 was that lol
Car and driver magazine in 2003 recorded 0 to 60 in 10.9 seconds and the top speed of 107 mph. Just FYI.
And it is still running fine
Great vid. Subbed! Keep the videos coming!
The low suspension makes it feel a bit faster than it is at low speed
I believe there is a ECU program to up the power up
Great video!! honest review.
I'm buying a used Honda tomorrow not sure what model it is. It's standard and drives great. it's selling for $700 but has allot of miles.
selling for $700? what year and model is it to be that cheap? must need some repairs for that price
What did you end up getting for $700? Do you like it still?
did you buy the hybrid how was it ???
16 years and the batteries haven’t died
Currently own a grey 2005 Civic Hybrid, owned it since 10,000 miles, car currently has 224,000 miles. I change the oil every 10,000 miles along with flushing the transmission (automatic). It is due for a new hybrid battery. I am replacing it in a few months.
Nice! Did you have to replace the hybrid battery before or is this the first time?
@@michaellau4856 I have replaced it once, this time I am replacing it with a higher amp'd battery. Greenautotech sells them. I am going to a 6.5 amp battery
@@Fowler0526 cool - yeah mine is at 110k miles and I feel like my battery isn't doing so hot anymore. How did you know it was time to replace tho?
@@michaellau4856 the IMA battery light came on and the car has dropped horribly in gas mileage. I went from 50-55mpg to 29. Also the car seems more sluggish.
@@Fowler0526 Very helpful. I'll keep an eye out for that. I just notice my battery discharges quite quickly when I'm accelerating a lot or when going uphill. But otherwise it seems normal and I'm still averaging around 50 mpg so I don't think it needs to be replaced yet. Thank you though!
Imagine making this whole video and dogging on a hybrid vehicle built for fuel economy just to complain about its 0-60 time. Of course it’s “not very fast”, you’re under 100hp - which is why hypermiling these things will yield you over 60mpg if you do it right.
Also this… 2004 wasn’t that long ago, and it’s amusing that you keep referencing it like it was some type of archaic period. Yes - it has climate control. So did some cars from the 1980s. This is not groundbreaking nor surprising.
The vehicle is fantastic for exactly what it was built for: being affordable, economical, and kind to the environment. Mine has lasted 17 pleasant, trouble-free years… and over 320,000 miles.
Not once have I ever attempted to throw it through curvy “canyon roads” and expected the performance of a race car, because that’s simply not what it’s designed to do. No one has ever expected performance from a HCH or sought after one to be a “weekend car.”
Valau, is this car for sale?!
"Asking for a friend..."
Didnt even know they offer then manual? Are these like super rare?
Does anybody else's Honda sounds on after you turn the car off?
You are hearing the radiator fan running. This model keeps that going until a certain temp is reached. Stupid design. Be sure to keep the 12v battery charged up, especially in cold weather. Replace the 12v after 5 years even if it does seem to be working ok.
The car is slow is because the gears really long gears. Do a display. I find the car does better above 60mph
If hybrids came stick I wouldn't mind
I am going to take a look at a Honda Civic Hybrid that is ffg or sale. It has around 133k miles on it. I am kind of cautious about it though because of its age and mileage. How should I test it or determine that it is a good car?
I would definitely just get it inspected by a mechanics familiar with Honda hybrids. Not sure how you would be able to tell the condition of the battery or hybrid system without having a professional look at it tbh. Good luck though!
I know this is a really late reply but my parents had this exact car and it lasted to around 300k miles on the original clutch and battery. He wasn't kidding about it being slow though.
You have to go at the gas pedal light not slam it to the ground I have reached 0 to 60 just in 7 sec slow busy faster and my is an 03
I think I was going slightly uphill and my battery wasn't full. I don't think I've ever hit 60 in 7 seconds though... internet says around 12 seconds under normal conditions
@@michaellau4856 I own two of those cars and I always accl faster than 21 sec to 60. I am thinking your IMA battery is getting weaker. Maybe some other mundane auto problems too like dragging brakes, low tire pressure or bad wheel bearing maybe.
Another thing I have found on other peoples civic hybrids is that really clever and crooked mechs disable the IMA warning system so you never really know exactly what state the IMA pack is in. This happened to a pal of mine when she bought a use civic hybrid from a crooked dealer. I am not sure how he did it though, spoofed the computer somehow. There were NO warning lights until the car just died at an intersection in traffic! Almost every module was burned up when I took it apart to see what could be salvaged. The IMA warning should have been on long before this happened if it was working as it should have been.
So if you are a real car mech guy I suggest you get behind the rear seat and check out the cells in that pack manually. Measure the voltage across each module. They should all be the same if the pack is anywhere near right. Best time to do this is after a short drive. Pack will be partly discharged then and weaker modules will show up easier.
@@michael47lamb totally possible. I'll check it out thanks for the tip!
@@michaellau4856 If you find you need some new modules I know of a couple reliable vendors on the west coast. Electromotive and Bumblebee are good.
@@michaellau4856 I was thinking that once you get into the pack you may need some help diagnosing what you are finding. Just let me know and I will do what I can to advise you what options are good for the situation.
Ese honda híbrido es transformado a standar o ya biene en standar
ya vienen asi
hoy maneje uno y no esta mal ...
lo unoco que no es para correr es lago lento ....
How does it drive GB going up hills?
Bad. It's fine if it's only small hills, but if you're going up a mountain it drains the hybrid battery pretty quickly and then you're left without the electric assist power
@@michaellau4856 once the battery dies then to do hill start you’d probably have to rev the car engine really high before raising the clutch to the bite point. So doing hill starts would probably were the clutch out really quickly.
I was abt to go buy me one today but I change my mind😢😢
I sold mine for $1,100 too many problems the transmission is too weak driving on hill also flywheel failed I replaced it...
This cars have OEM flywheel and battery problem.Parts prematurely start failing. ...
I have this car
If you have the 2004 model, how is your opinion on its reliability? Would recommend buying it with 160000km?