> Also love the design of
> the new Civics - saw the EX the other day. It was nice. Both are
> supposed

Very true.
Just saw a 2006 civic on the highway today. A great looking car, I almost
thought it was an Acura RSX until I got a close look.

I liked mazdas better for thei r looks, now I'm not so sure... buy the civic
for its looks AND its long term reliability record. : )