My vehicle is the middle of the road Civic platform (LX) with the standard engine. I especially like the fuel economy. I get 35-40 mpg which is almost as good as a Hybrid but without all the complexities. The engine is a reliable 4 cylinder that is easy to maintain and has a good rating from consumer reports. To date I have no major problems with the vehicle and even minor ones were really no issue.

I am the original owner of the vehicle and this was my first car in college. I picked this one above some other models of Honda vehicles because the engine had just enough displacement to still give it pickup (more than the Fit I was also considering!) and the four-door sedan design allowed me to carry more passengers in comfort. This is also one of the easiest cars to sleep in if you need a quick nap, as I did occasionally between classes. My car has been driven to death over the years and after more than 300,000 miles it's still going strong, though this could partly be because there was a recall issued for the engine block and part of it is still a "new" vehicle. I did have some problems with the plastic parts of the sun shades cracking, but these were relatively easily replaced.