I've always loved my civics. I liked my older one better though. My older car was a 2003 Si (which is still going to this day! Albeit it's had some parts replaced but the body and all is still mint. That's saying something!) I currently drive a 2009 (both coupes, not sedans) and its definitely roomier than the older style. I do a lot of driving, both city and highway and it's great on gas! The only complaint I have is that the newer styles are so high in the back and there's not really a clear view of the blind spot, I can blame that on being short though, I'm only 5'4"....probably not a problem at 6'1". Lol.