A few years back, I bought a used 6th gen Accord for a lower price than a used 7th gen Civic (ES). It had served me well for 3 years. Despite the fuel expense (6-7 km/L on my normal daily route), it is a comfortable car and has its own merits over a similarly aged Civic (great steering feel, good natural grip, and better performance). The most expensive repair I did on it was to replace the aircon compressor.