my gf drives a civic.
therefore based upon my experience driving it, I'd say don't get one. theyre slow and underpowered, and have terrible bodyroll and understeer like a snow plough.
preludes are nice. peugot 306s are nice - I know you can pick up reasonably late models for $17k with low kms...
n/a soarer? you can get those pimped out in v8 form for around that price? or alternatively, go real pimp and get a vip car...
you should be able to get the early 90s gtir(?) integras for about that price too. theyre ok for girls, but only gaylords drive red ones with gold badging.
hmmm... lagmeister.