My main reasons for purchasing this vehicle was to have a reliable vehicle for transportation to and from work, reasonable gas mileage and good resale value. So far, this car has done an outstanding job on all three accounts! I’m always leery about buying used vehicles, but because this is a Honda I felt fairly confident about it seeing as how the resale value is pretty great for its age. The body of the vehicle is nice and sleek which makes it easy on the eyes as well. I generally get between 27 and 34 miles to the gallon (depending on whether I’m driving city or highway miles). One of the things that surprised me about the car was how much I enjoyed the weight of it. I have another car that is very light and easily hydroplanes when it rains. This car is very weighty, which makes me feel much safer when I drive it. My biggest reason for loving this car is that it is a workhorse! It has a little over 170,000 miles on it now and still runs like a champ. I’ve had absolutely no mechanical issues with the car (and I’d expect nothing less from a Honda). I have of course changed out my brake pads, done oil changes and other maintenance type items, but nothing majorly mechanical has ever had to be done to the car. This is the biggest selling point for me.

I've been driving this car steadily for close to 10 years. Before hand, it was the family's car, until I bought it from my parents for cash. In its lifetime, it has proven itself reliable and easy to maintain. The fuel economy is decent, and the parts have decent durability, and are common enough to replace DIY. The transmission is a manual; and it is still running strong, nearly 20 years after it was built.