Used Civics in New Jersey as reliable as ever

Car shoppers looking for used Hondas in New Jersey can be certain the latest generation Civic lives up to its name.

The first Civic came out in 1973, according to Edmunds.com. The model has been redesigned seven times since then, and every generation has managed to reinforce the Civic's reputation as being a reliable and nimble compact.

The last time the car got a new look was in 2006, meaning that with the exception of a slight facelift, this year's model looks exactly the same as the Civic of three years ago.

Like many cars, this Honda comes with several different levels of trim. The bad boy of the bunch has long been the Civic Si, which is powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder that produces nearly 200 horsepower and propels the compact to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds without the help of a turbo. Other Si highlights include its six-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential, says the website.

Honda enthusiasts driving used Civics in New Jersey and elsewhere know that no matter what generation their compact is, they'll have fun getting to their destination.