I'd been contemplating on these two cars. I have my own pros and cons but I am not yet decided on which car to buy. I still have to test drive both cars. Tsikoteers, I need your opinions which may help me to choose between the two. Thank you..

Civic Pros
Japan CBU - quality and reliability. As previous Honda owner, I'm convinced it will never fail in terms of quality/reliability.
High tech car - Econ, built-in rear camera (reverse)
Fuel efficient

Civic Cons
Hybrid of FD, City and Accord (no identify of its own)
Rear exterior design doesn't impress me
No paddle shifters

Lancer EX Pros
Sports car. Maangas tignan both front and back. Exterior design
Rockford Fosgate
Paddle shifters (M/T touch)

Lancer EX Cons
Reliability is a big question mark - known ABS dashboard signal problem. The car might spend time on the casa most of the time for repair.
Fuel consumption is still a question mark
PH assembled