also:
practical vs. practical AND fun to drive
I have never met someone who owned a civic that didn't say something along the lines of "I should have bought a nicer car/model/trim level." My g/f's dad bought one cause it was a great price. He hates it now and would rather have my g/f's corolla. A friend of mine wants to trade hers in for a Jetta. I see the civic as a transitional vehicle. If thats what you want, then hey, go for it. If you want to love your car like all of us, and drive it for years to come with a smile on your face. Get a P5.