EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2005 Honda Civic VP

2005 Honda Civic VP, Sedan, Blue, 129495 mi, $7,900 http://bit.ly/n5w4Ho Compact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/34

The Honda Civic is one of the most practical and efficient vehicles brands on the market. If that’s all you’re looking for, this 2005 Civic is one vehicle ideal for you. And it is affordable - it is priced at just $7,900.

Civics run light on gas, so you will save gas money and the environment with this one.

The 2005 Civic comes in many different varieties – there are hatchback, sedan, and coupe versions; and there are seven different trim levels, each with a different set of features and engine types.

This one is a sedan and of the VP (value package) trim, with all the features of the most basic trim, but with an added air conditioner, CD player, and front console.

--Isa R Bufano, social media manager of Earthy Cars

FEATURES / SPECS:
Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/honda/civic-sedan/2005/vp-4-spd-at/features.html

AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Honda-Civic-2005-VP__4dr_Sedan/specs/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2005&make=Honda&model=Civic&trimid=100058#trimsel

USER REVIEWS:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Honda-Civic-2005-VP__4dr_Sedan/user-reviews/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=11429

EXPERT REVIEW:
NewCarTestDrive via Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/2005_honda_civic_sedan_vp_4_spd_at-reviews_expert/

“Efficient, practical, affordable, polished and pleasant to drive, if not downright fun, with a reputation for reliability: These are the Honda Civic's hallmarks, and nothing about the 2005 model suggests anything has changed…

Few carmakers offer the range or diversity Honda builds into the Civic line. There are sedans, coupes and a hatchback, with an emphasis on either features and convenience, performance or fuel efficiency and low cost of operation. All are notable for their excellent fuel economy, free-revving engines and solid handling…

Nearly four decades after its introduction, the Honda Civic can rightfully be called an automotive icon. It remains one of America's best-selling small cars for good reason.”

“Honda's reputation for space-efficient design holds in the Civic. This small car packs its motor into a condensed engine bay, leaving more space for passengers, especially in front, without increasing exterior dimensions. We like the Civic's expansive glass, compared to some small cars.”

“Good seats, well-designed controls and excellent outward visibility make the Honda Civic an easy car to operate. The windows are expansive for a car this size and the hood is low, so the passenger compartment feels airy and open. Sight lines are excellent for driving and parking. From the front seat all Civics are comfortable cars; from the back seat, they are less so.”

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/review.aspx?year=2005&make=Honda&model=Civic&cp-documentid=435162

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2005/honda/civic

“One can argue that buying a car during its final year of production before a major redesign is the best time to buy that car. The kinks are worked out, the automaker has added standard equipment over the years, and it’s typically the most modern of the bunch in terms of safety equipment. In that case, the 2005 Honda Civic makes a compelling argument for purchase…the Civic is a dependable, fuel efficient, and safe compact car”

VIRTUAL TOUR:
Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/honda/civic-sedan/2005/vp-4-spd-at/virtual-tour.html

AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Honda-Civic-2005-VP__4dr_Sedan/photos/?tab=exterior&style=Sedan
SAFETY:
The Honda Civic has near-perfect safety ratings and lots of safety features:

AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Honda-Civic-2005-VP__4dr_Sedan/safety-ratings/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2005&make=Honda&model=Civic&trimid=-1

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