Civic EX, 2D Coupe, and 5-Speed Manual with Overdrive. Smiles included! No extra charge! Barrels of fun! Imagine yourself behind the wheel of this gorgeous 2008 Honda Civic. Consumer Guide Compact Car Best Buy. New Car Test Drive called it ...the car that for years set the quality and performance standard for the affordable, compact car market has returned, and now with the style to match the specifications... One thing can be said about this Civic, fun and reliable. Well that was two words, but it's hard to do this car justice with a sole word.