Here's what Edmunds.com has to say about the Honda Civic ('Editor's Most Wanted' Award Winner): "Thanks to its frugal and clean engines, spunky performance and reputation for excellent reliability and durability, the Civic has been a consistent benchmark for the economy car class ever since its introduction in 1973."

We just love the Honda Civic. In fact, due to it's well deserved quality and reliability track record, we think the Civic may just be the best used car value out there. And while they may be a bit more expensive than most of their competitors (and rightfully so), this price premium is likely to be offset by reduced maintanence costs and strong resale values.

And the Civic Coupe is our favorite Civic model, whether it be the EX, LX, DX, HX, VP .... and let's not forget our overall favorite ... the Civic Coupe Si.

Although the coupe has flashier styling than the sedan, there is really no functional difference between the two. They're easy to drive, easy to maintain and comfortable whether you're driving around town or on a long-distance trip.

The bottom line is this is a fun car to drive that has an environmentally friendly and good gas mileage engine, a roomy interior, a proven reputation for durability and excellent safety ratings. In fact, when equipped with side airbags, the coupe gets a full five star rating for side impacts while the sedan gets four, with or without airbags.

And with the redesign in 2006, we're particularly impressed with the coupe Si, which has become the fastest production Civic ever. It's been outfitted with a more powerful 197 horsepower engine (the same engine as the Acura RSX Type-S), a 6-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential and a sport-tuned suspension that all add up to more performance thrills.

The other coupe models were also given larger engines in 2006 ... a 1.8-liter, inline four-cylinder. It's rated at 140 horsepower and is paired with either a standard five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission. And it actually gets better gas mileage than its smaller predecessor.

But no matter which coupe trim you prefer, we can suggest two ways (and perhaps three) to help you save money when buying one:

ONE: We're always on the lookout for the nicest used Civic Coupes for sale at the wholesale Dealer-Only auctions we attend, whether it be a DX, LX, EX, HX, VP or Si ... and we can buy one specifically for you.

You see, we can purchase any vehicle at a big discount to retail ... and pass these savings directly to you. Here's where to discover more about our very simple Car Buying Service.

TWO: You can go to Open-To-The-Public Auto Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed truly outstanding buys for those who shop these events.

Here's an article with additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Civic Coupe At Public Car Auctions In Your Area.

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