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Originally Posted by warbirdlover  Don't get a Civic. On long rides they'll beat you to death. Very dependable but all the cars you list are also dependable. And you'll regret a 4-cylinder also. Pooches. 
Nissan Altima with bigger engine was my choice. |
From an automobile.com review of the 2007 Altima S:
As power hungry automotive enthusiasts, we must put our pride on the back burner for a moment. This is one of those rare times when we tell you with confidence that any more power isn't really necessary. Although I would never turn down a test drive with the 3.5 model (there's one coming soon - Ed.), our 2.5 S had plenty of grunt. Not only that, it was always smooth and refined, only sounding a trifle gritty at high revs, a byproduct of its large displacement.
E-C-O-N-O-M-Y (with a healthy dose of fun.)
Still, avoid the CVT in the Altimas and get the Honda. It's a bit rough around town (though not nearly as 'roid shaking as a 350Z - YIKES!) but it smoothes out very nicely on the highway.