I'm fifty and I just bought my very own first NEW car--

[democrat in Tallahassee]

true democrats--we bought a Honda Civic coup-- gets almost 40 miles a gallon. Whaddya think?

[HEyHEY]

1. Way to go

Also that car will last a long time in Tecas..usually the only Honda problem is rust - even then they have made advancements. But Hondas are well built and a good buy anytime!

On edit..oops you're in Florida not Texas!

[TakebackAmerica]

2. Wow.

is it the 2004 Civic? The 04 Civic is really nice.

[cprise]

3. You rock

This should be posted in the Environment section.

Using public transport and buying (well-running) used cars is a good way to help the environment. If people went that long without buying a new car (which is environmentally costly to make) it would be a huge leg-up.

[1a2b3c]

6. Maybe a huge leg up on the environment but

Not buying new cars would be fatal to the already struggling economy.

[VOX]

4. Excellent purchase. Hondas are consistently among the most reliable...

cars on the road, per Consumer Reports and a host of other publications. It is durable, safe, and goes easy on the gas. You should get many, many good years of excellent performance out of your Civic.

Happy motoring!

[1a2b3c]

5. If you was a republican

Mom and dad would have bought you a top of the line $100,000 car before you was out of high school. Looks like you picked the wrong political party. ;-)

[Sandstorm]

7. I love my Honda

I have an Accord though. They're all great cars.

[criticalmass]

8. I bought my one and only new car

also a Civic, 8 years ago. It has needed only one repair (to the air contitioner) in all that time. I plan to drive it until the wheels fall off.

When I used to work on the far side of the city, I filled it up with gas twice a month. Can't beat that with a stick.

I love my little zipmobile. Congrats and enjoy!

[Rowdyboy]

9. Got my first new car 6 years ago at the age of 42....

Toyota Tercel. 155,547 miles, still running like a top. Never spent the night at the shop...

Congratulations on an excellent choice.

[bfusco]

10. Congratulations

Congratulations and excellent choice. My Accura got 217,000 miles so yours will last a long time if you take care of it. I just had to get rid of it and purchased a Toyota Tacoma 4x4. I felt proud because I have finally learned how to work the car dealers and got a great price. I compromised my principles with the gas milage some but I need something that can do some hauling and go off road.

[LeftistGorilla]

11. you are almost there...

(fake) leopard skin interior and fuzzy dice hanging from the mirror and you got it made!

[DonkeyKickAss]

12. New Car Purchase

I think you are subtly helping the Bush economic recovery. Now he will get credit for this.

[kayleybeth]

13. Cool!

Congratulations!

[TheZoo]

14. Congrats D.I.T.!

I have a Saturn Coupe, but the Civic was my 2nd choice!

How does it feel to own your own wheels?? :-)