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Hi, I'm quite new to this forum but i have been looking around the forum for while. I would just like to know some info on civic's gas efficiency. I'm looking into getting a civic 96-2002 but i was wondering what base model should i be looking into for a gas efficient car. So far i have read the hx is really gas efficient but hard to find. What are some of your guys opinion? Any thing will really help

 
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all civics have good gas mileage if maintained well . but yes the HX and CX are the best civic model on gas. they are pretty weak though so i dont think you can get much fun out of it...

 
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What about the dx, ex, lx models are these models do they generally get the same gas milage all around no matter what base model they are?

 
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try and find 99-03 civic hx with cvt tranny. the 99-00 also came with lightweight rims stock.

 
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edmunds.com for MPG statistics

 
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96-02 is a pretty big selection. Thats 3 different gens of Civics.

 
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is the ex also as efficient as other base models?

 
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The EX-line of the 01-05 Civics has VTEC-e, which means at low RPMs and partial throttle only one intake valve opens completely and the other barely cracks. This little trick allows for a slightly leaner A/F ratio, resulting in better mileage.

 
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HX sits right between the LX and the EX with respect to power ratings, and is lighter/no features like A/C to "drag" you down.

theoretically, should outperform the DX and LX.