This Japanese machine may never die. It is the most reliable car I've ever encountered. Mine is 19+ years old and has been in two accidents, but it still runs like a charm. I drive it year round, and in the snowy winters, it is a little bit difficult to maneuver. Also, it starts slowly in the winters. Other than that, this car handles well and starts every time. I have driven this car across the United States six times, and I have never had one issue. My next car will almost certainly be another used Honda civic. Perhaps next time I'll buy one a decade newer than my current one.

Before buying I looked at all competing vehicles for small/economy car class. The civic was excellent for all of the areas that I really cared about. Which in order was: safety, fuel economy, and value. But as a bonus the interior is well designed and the fuel and speed indicators are easy to see and understand.