Hondas look good and are built to be driven how ever the hell you want to and they don't break. I don't know of many other cars like that. Yes V-tec is great - for all the reasons previously explained in other answers.If you're going to own one you need to know that if you get repairs of any kind done, you must use genuine everything - right down to power steering fluid. Parts etc are more expensive, but it's the only way to go if you don't want to be forking out down the track for not having had genuine parts etc.Make sure you can afford the car - and you can afford to keep it in tip top condition when it needs it. They only become trouble and unreliable when they haven't had enough lovin'.Good luck finding one you like!