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Originally Posted by ChazInMT
I ended up getting the 04-05 Civic, dollars at the pump aren't everything.
These Civics have very good crash test ratings
They're comfortable to drive long distance
They're surprisingly roomy, and with the seats folded down to pass through the trunk, versatile for cargo
I think they look great
They're very reliable and well built, just get down and look up at the rear suspension parts, very solid compared to Toyotas & such.
They hold their resale value
I get 36.5 mpg with only a little effort in driving techniques over the long haul.
Nice medium mileage 04-05's can be had for $7-9K (60-80K miles)
Having lived with mine now for 65K miles and 2 1/2 years, I'm crazy about the thing. I don't think you can get a cheaper, safe, better quality car for the money.
My 2¢.
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Not knowing what the OP's friend is looking for in a car, I second this as a good all-around choice. Plus, these 7th-gens are easier to find non-riced-out since they're not as well-regarded in the tuning community as earlier Civics. And, with some aerodynamic modification, it's easy to see high 40s-low 50s mpg.