So the past 2 weeks I've been swapping back and forth between the son's '04 Civic EX and the other son's 05 Accord sedan. While the civic is fun to drive, the Accord is a MUCH nicer car to drive and sit in. I couldn't imagine taking a long trip in the Civic, given the constant feedback you get from the car. Maybe it's because I'm old, or maybe because I like my sanity - but unless you like to buzz around, driving a slot car-style vehicle all of the time, I'd vote for the Accord.