I wouldnt practice on a Brand New Car, i would buy or try it on a little bit older modell like i did, I learn on an 86 Nissan Pickup. Also, I would like to know if you seen the civic in person? Because no offensive to you civic owner but the new one is nice on the exterior but not so nice looking on the interior. If you havent seen it in person, I would go check it out. If you are looking for an aggresive car, i wouldnt go with the civic either. I would go with something a little bit better but it all depends on the price range your looking at. The civic is a pretty nice car if you like the way it looks. I just dont like the way it looks but you might. I really cant tell you much more about the civic because i never been agressive on it my neighbors civic and you only you can go and find out if its aggressive but you may want to go and take one for a spin. Good Luck