I really have enjoyed driving this Honda Civic for the last 16 years. Most importantly, this car still runs at 16 years old. It's a comfortable ride. It has good fuel economy. The vehicle's small size makes ideal for finding parking spaces here in the city. The interior has held up very well for 16 years of use and nine of those years are with kids riding along. I didn't know I was going to have a family when I got the car, but it has been a very practical family car. In addition to the parents up front, we were able to fit two car seats in the back. And sometime we were able squeeze in a small fifth passenger on the back seat. While the car has not been problem-free, the problems have been relatively few over the years. About two or years ago, several things required replacing around the same time. That wasn't any fun, but some of those parts were original to the vehicle and probably would not have lasted as long on another kind of car. Some things should have lasted longer have not held up over the years. For example, the radio doesn't work anymore nor does the clock. Water leaks into the trunk on one side when it rains.

My Honda currently has 170k miles on it, and I am not worried about it breaking down any time soon. Hondas are built like tanks and are very dependable cars. I feel like if I take it in for regular oil changes, it's a happy camper. It's the right size for me. I can fit Ikea bookshelves in through the back easier than I thought, considering the size, but I can also park in the city in parallel spots without any trouble. The only downsides are that my ac charge doesn't seem to hold as long as I would like and the height that I am (5'4"), sometimes I can't see my mph through the steering wheel super easily. It gets pretty good gas mileage, and the seats are comfortable. I bought this car used, so I didn't buy it for the customization, but the center console with directions is nice, as well as having a sunroof. The sunroof still works well, just like everything else in the car. I was rear ended once, and the damage to the car was minimal. I felt very protected.