1996 Honda Civic DX Review: The Best Civic Ever

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1996 Honda Civic DX Hatchback review by MoneyShift. This Honda Civic pumps out an eye watering 106HP thanks to the 1.6L SOHC 4 Cylinder engine. Coming in at prices, at the time of this video, of around 2-5,000 dollars, would you pick a Civic over the competition? Is this YOUR favorite generation Honda Civic?
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@bagfumbler 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2000 Civic DX hatchback, 5speed completely stock in every way, with 175k miles. It's my favorite car I ever owned, more so than my old RSX Type S.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like she has plenty of life in it. Amazing how wonderful these were

@Ajsirb24 2 жыл бұрын

I got lucky with a 57k-mile Civic CX

@brooksie365 4 жыл бұрын

this car is a good example of a time capsule!

@MoneyShift 4 жыл бұрын

She is in tip top shape (paint and tint withstanding). I look forward to bringing back to it's former glory.

@rickycastro3210 3 жыл бұрын

The square hole is for storing extra bullets for your firearm. LOL That's what I use it for. Nothing else fits.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Lmaooooo that’s one use for sure

@Marco-iy7lt 3 жыл бұрын

I owned a 1.5 LS V-Tec. By far the most reliable have I've ever had. Never let me down, owned it for 9 years, just simply serviced it and drive. Such an economical and bulletproof engine.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

They truly are tanks. Fill them with gas, change the oil, and they just go go go! Thanks for tuning in Marco!

@Daniel-yd4vg Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite EK civic videos on KZfaq. Had to come back and watch again, as I have just recently bought a red 96 CX hatch!

@MoneyShift Жыл бұрын

Damn! Thank you so much for the kind words Daniel, really appreciate that. Congrats on the purchase, you got a LOVELY machine!

@TheGear1975 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 1996 when I had this exact car (but black), i used the small storage hole next to the radio for my Nokia 2110 cell phone. It fit perfect.

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible. Great use for that spot Marcel.

@TheRyanator36910 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the in depth review, this was pretty much what I was looking for for days except that its a hatch not a coupe but its practically irrelevant. great video man

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

Hell ya Ryan, thanks for tuning in! Happy to help.

@CKN215 2 жыл бұрын

I graduated college in 2003, so I remember these and other similar cars. It was “a thing” for several car markers in the 90s to only put tachometers on cars with automatic transmissions. Yes, it was crazy!? That little box on the dash… most people couldn’t find a good use for that besides coins and yes there’s a dedicated change box on the left side of the driver’s position. My college girlfriend had a ‘99 4 door and they’re incredible cars.

@cameragang9780 3 жыл бұрын

just picked up a midori green 96, very in love

@peterkirgan2921 9 ай бұрын

Here in Australia the best model Civic is the EK 1 1995-1998 they are priceless !!!!

@JWheelie 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up one of these and drove it home... Very slow on the highway but it has some character for sure! I’ll be doing a turbo build on my channel! I’m so pumped!!

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Hell ya man, congrats! These rock. Lovely machines.

@JWheelie 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoneyShift Thanks a bunch!

@TheRyanator36910 2 жыл бұрын

my granddad has a dx coupe for me 2 states away, and I'm planning on driving that back home although I just started out driving and got my permit very recently 😅

@JezPeRR 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought an EK4 that needs some love yesterday, just because of nostalgia and its more fun than a new boring budget car.

@JezPeRR 2 жыл бұрын

I finished it... just need paint :-)

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

ohhhh baby! Congrats J.

@shancyroesner9212 3 жыл бұрын

I subbed for the great content 😎

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that, more videos coming soon!

@MagicAardvark 4 жыл бұрын

The small cubby hole in the dash is for loose change for tolls, parking etc.

@MoneyShift 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. Remember cash transactions?

@phoenixfeather1337 3 жыл бұрын

My girl used that for napkins when she hopped in , I didn't even realize I had it tbh lmao

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

@@phoenixfeather1337 Shoutout to your girl for being an innovator. Genius haha

@razor3106 3 жыл бұрын

I always saw them being used to hold packs of cigarettes.

@jonathanrequena4361 3 жыл бұрын

What a freaking beauty beast of a car

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

A time capsule for sure. Lovely thing

@rico1847 Жыл бұрын

the space by the radio is meant for holding paper clips, and other small items.

@max.racing 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy i have the EJ9 with 75HP and i have the rev gage. I got it with 86k km from a girl that lives here and barely drove it. I tuned it with 90HP seal, new bigger intake, Del Sol seats and engine flush, new oil, short shifter, spoon shift knob and cut a bit weight. Its really fun! Looking forward to alu rims and bigger tires, tuning springs to lower it. Its really the perfect beginner car to get into tuning! Its drinks so small amounts of benzin and really kicks if you want to! Next step is a better clutch and lighter flywheel! :D Greets, i let an abo there. :-)

@max.racing 3 жыл бұрын

And its nearly rust free^^ the whole under body has a anti rust skin and the other little rust parts got repaired by me. Also brace and anti roll bars help the car really much^^ I have the 1.4. Liter without Vtec sadly. But with a little amound of money i m going to install the minime upgrade soon to make around 120-130 hp Power!

@mehmeh7075 3 жыл бұрын

@@max.racing Is changing the intake gasket enough to get 90hp? I heard some ppl say you also need an ecu from a 90hp civic as well to get the full 90hp.

@max.racing 3 жыл бұрын

@@mehmeh7075 Look up my channel, I have an vid with 75hp and 90 hp. I did the gasket swap and did an ECU reset. Its noticable, but i dont know if an 90HP ECU would be better. I think they are probably exact the same like the 75HP ECU because the Honda dealers did the Gasket block after the Civics came out because they thought 90 HP is to much. Greets.

@jasonleonard8857 2 жыл бұрын

A year ago about my 96 dx coupe... With a 104000 miles on it Everything Is mint condition And yeah I have been modding it little bits here and there since I've got it Didn't do much but that thing is definitely not slow anymore... It doesn't take much to get these cars to go quick

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed on all counts here. What I always say is fast DOES NOT MEAN fun...these cars are a hoot...whether they have 100 HP or 300HP, doesnt matter. I adore them.

@SJHFoto 3 жыл бұрын

You think that's something? I had a 1988 Honda Civic, and the sideview mirror was an option (an option I didn't have)

@terrificspokesman7416 3 жыл бұрын

In 1980s UK cars DeLuxe was the base trim name for most cars

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

It is here as well! It was just always funny to have a term like Deluxe imply it being a base!

@MrAdditionelle 3 жыл бұрын

I think the hole next to the radio could’ve been a space for an optional clock?

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, wonder if that could be the case. Any photos?

@MrAdditionelle 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoneyShift looked it up on google and found this: www.edmrareparts.com/product/edm-96-00-civic-ek-lhd-dark-grey-top-vent-dashboard-edm-vti-sir-em1-ek4-ek9-si-2/ Look through the pics and you will see a clock. Maybe it wasn't a US option but not all radios had clocks in every country either.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

@MrAdditionelle well there you have it! Looks like you are 100% right! Thanks for the info

@nicbar95 3 жыл бұрын

Back in 2012 when I had mine, an iPhone 4 fit perfectly in it!

@FifteenPixels 3 жыл бұрын

The whole next to the radio I believe should be a clock

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a popular answer! I’ll have to find out

@spliffysi7624 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@KarasouTengu 3 жыл бұрын

I always say, if your gonna go for a model, go for the best version of that model. IE. I daily a Honda Del Sol, So I got the 97 SI (vtec top trim) So I have the better seals, dolphin front, and rear disk brakes and fully power optioned. I got my 99 DX because Better front end, and Double din!!, Then my 05 WRX Limited. I wanted a blob, and the 05 had the better interior.

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

I usually agree, however when it comes to a video of this vintage, a clean one is a good one regardless of trim!

@josephrichards5532 2 жыл бұрын

Superman compartment in your cars is a ashtray

@EBikes420 Жыл бұрын

I think the hole next to the radio is for loose change.

@MoneyShift Жыл бұрын

Could be!

@davidmullineaux6157 2 жыл бұрын

I believe area where hole is was for a clock.

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

That would certainly explain it!

@Kdjoao 3 жыл бұрын

I have the cx and it have powersteering, ac and abs brake.

@TheRyanator36910 2 жыл бұрын

is it an automatic?

@Kdjoao 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRyanator36910 no

@samirokanovic5631 Жыл бұрын

Can anybody Tell me if the automatic gear as realiable as engine is?

@hondaboi8195 3 жыл бұрын

i have a question can u add an Rpm gauge next to the speedometer on the 1998 dx model? because i have that model if so how?

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I am by no means an expert on these cars, however, it is often cheaper to replace the entire cluster from an equal year Civic with a tachometer. I took one from a Civic Si. It is important to note the redline of the tachometer might be a different one than your engine, but at least you can see how high it is spinning.

@Seahawksvw821 3 жыл бұрын

Honda Boi, you can change out your instrument panel for one from an LX, EX, SI or as I did, get one out of a similar year Honda CRV. It is plug and play and looks a bit nicer in my opinion.

@tonymaiola9932 7 ай бұрын

1996 DX that little cubby in the dash was for the change or if you’re me its for your cigarettes and lighter

@nikoszaxaris2895 3 жыл бұрын

i just found an 1.4 for around 400 bucks, just wondering if it's worth as a first project

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

100% filè. Great car. Endless aftermarket, really reliable. Gìa 400, you can’t go wrong

@max.racing 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@max.racing 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoneyShift look at my channel i have videos of driving it!

@poisondaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah all the manual stuff is super durable

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

Built TOUGH!

@quintinfertig89 3 жыл бұрын

I found one of these with no rust on it but it's 1800, do you think it's worth it, or do you think I could get something cheaper?

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Quintin! I certainly do. As the years go on, clean rust free examples of this gen will be harder to find. 1800 is a great price, and you'd have a solid platform!

@quintinfertig89 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoneyShift thank you! I'm having a VERY hard time. I'm between a SER Spec V, a 96 dx hatch and a mazda 3 sport hatchback. I think the SER could make a awesome potential tuner car.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

@@quintinfertig89 Honestly you cant go wrong either way. Ill caveat it with this. The SER Spec V will be the fastest car out of the box, of the three you have listed, but where it loses out is on aftermarket. The support for the Civic dwarfs a lot of other cars. Meaning Where you might have two exhaust options for the Sentra, youll have 10 for the Civic, and the same holds true for bumper options etc etc etc. So while they are all 3 amazing cars, and the Sentra will be faster out of the box, if you plan on really personalizing and making it your own, few things beat the Civic.

@cylance8811 3 жыл бұрын

Car for sale? Lmk interested

@TheEpicgamer3535 Жыл бұрын

I think that little storage compartment was for cigarettes. After all, it makes sense why it would be so small

@MoneyShift Жыл бұрын

Makes a lot of sense!

@txic7330 3 жыл бұрын

I found one that was perfect fully stock a day after watching this video

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

The Civic gods have shined on you! That rocks.

@fortnite360HZ 3 жыл бұрын

I have 1996 original owner all original like new never winter driven

@TRD_Cueto Жыл бұрын

I'm looking at a 2 owner, 97 hatch DX with the manual trans. Paint fade but it's all stock! Has 255k on the odo. and like new tires. What's a good price to snag it up?

@txic7330 Жыл бұрын

@@TRD_Cueto I wouldn’t be surprised if they want $2.5k

@TRD_Cueto Жыл бұрын

@@txic7330 yes! Asking 2600 and think I can get it for 2400. No rust and AC and heat work well. Just a stock hatch. Think I should snag it up?

@zinkastopajnik 2 жыл бұрын

good video.Halp so much

@MoneyShift 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zinka!

@shaneclipse97 3 жыл бұрын

I daily one w 335k miles everyday. Mine has power steering tho?

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

One of the lucky ones! haha

@mast3rglobe 3 жыл бұрын

@shaneclipse97 What trim and is it auto or manual?

@mast3rglobe 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 96 hatch dx with auto and that has power steering

@FRESNOSTATE1559 3 жыл бұрын

I like the 95 always wanted one

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Highly Recommend. They freaking rock.

@vichampagn362 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to find a automatic Honda Civic what would be the best option

@jaedenshilko779 3 жыл бұрын

Why auto?

@vichampagn362 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaedenshilko779 I’m a disgrace and don’t know how to drive stick😭

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

If you have any desire to learn stick, these are wonderfully easy to do it on. Why? Not only can they take the abuse, but it is some of the most communicative stuff out there. If you want to learn, give it a shot!

@StewPudasoe Жыл бұрын

Supposed to be a clock in there

@kotjoker9077 3 жыл бұрын

Ek9 the best car ever made in the world!

@user-ej7iu3qo8f 3 жыл бұрын

Its a ej9 , ek9 is the type r version

@CarlosValdez-nu4gn 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend me this as my first car ?

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

For sure! It’s reliable, massive aftermarket support, good on gas, and parts are easy to come by if it needs repair.

@guntorclement8080 3 жыл бұрын

My dream car..

@b20will83 3 жыл бұрын

its my first car! I have the cx model, and I just absolutely love it. Not a good ride, Not super nice to drive, but so much fun. Who has a 96 civic hatch? They’re so cheap, and so cool.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

@@b20will83 Ahh see I think they are LOVELY to drive! But agreed, super cheap..super cool!

@timothykeith1367 3 жыл бұрын

I rarely see that body style of Civic

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely most popular as a sedan. But they are out there

@timothykeith1367 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoneyShift I just got a '96 Civic coupe.

@FrostieBiite 3 жыл бұрын

99-00 civic hatch looks and is better

@ianhudson9177 Жыл бұрын

I had a 5 door..a 3 door & a coupe of that style. ..they are the motoring equivalent of a cockroach...the 1.6 coupe VvT was the best of the bunch the 1.4 5 door was under powered & the 1.5 auto was not the best

@jgtl1000s 3 жыл бұрын

That hole is for a pack of cigarettes

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Makes perfect sense

@beersngearz781 3 жыл бұрын

That what I use mine for too lol

@itsmike2238 3 жыл бұрын

We call it EK here in asia and the price is around 5grand for a beaten up one and 10grand for a mint D series and 20-30grand for the SiR and type R I have a ek SiR keepin it mint and oem for the timecapsule feel. Our ek's interior look alot better than the usdm's We call our variants lxi(nonvtec) vti sohc 1.6 127hp and SiR dohc vtec 160hp. These cars are fun with proper wheels and tires, tune up, and suspension. Nice vlog! Subscribe to me to my channel is allabout jdm cars too!

@joshd5285 3 жыл бұрын

3:03 for condoms

@max.racing 3 жыл бұрын

If you drive a civic, the woman will chase you!

@s2kalban 3 жыл бұрын

Noooo. Didnt even watch video. 92 to 95 hatch is wayyyy better. And if you got a 96 you need the midori green.

@dw4940 3 жыл бұрын

Who needs a tachometer?

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, if you owned this with zero intent to mod it...you don't need it. That is the truth. It is very easy to understand when you need to shift, but as someone who has never experienced a car without it....it was quite jarring.

@dw4940 3 жыл бұрын

Money Shift I leaned to drive stick on an 87’ ford escort, no tachometer. Go by feel. Or sound... granted I like the addition of a tach on my new to me -98' dx. Had a 93 cx without tach.

@MoneyShift 3 жыл бұрын

@@dw4940 And the beauty of cars from this era, is it is relatively straight forward to do so. You could hear and feel all you needed to execute! The tach is just a really nice quality of life improvement! Excited to swap mine out soon.

@christianarcos4333 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 93 mirage as my first car no tach

@dw4940 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoneyShift totally agree. Didnt know its so easy. Rather have a tach, but dont have to have one..