Hondas are great cars, ive never had problems w/ a honda i didnt cause. and i agree i wouldnt blow all my money on a car, trust me ive done it more than once. also u want to get a reliable car. if i was you i would look into a ek hatch and just drive it put the rest in the bank for collage or invest it or something, and just drive the car everyday and save up money for it on the side, besides ur turning 18 and ull prolly wana get a place of ur own, so keep that in mind too........... not to ruin ur plans just given advice.