i got me an 04 accord coupe V6 6MT as my DD, which i could certainly suggest you consider one. i average about 25 - 27mpg mixed city and highway, which really isn't bad at all for a V6. that's comparable to many 4 cylinder cars. the V6 packs more than sufficient power for a commuter and with the 6MT, it's a rather quick car. wouldn't feel as nimble as the rsx or celica but can still be fun to drive, it's also a noticably larger car than those two but the added room can be a plus. if you can afford a little more, look into one of these. my real only complaint is the excessive road noise, but that's pretty common on hondas anyway.