I'd say get 2nd hand, good condition 2nd hand car, you'd end up saving alot on costs right there. also make sure that you check previous service log book, and also see if it's still under warantee.
The new 2006 civic model is quite decent, and you do get your value there.. resale value on civics have been holding strong..
1998 model civic can resell for roughly 13-14 k and that's 8 years old!!..
Petrol consumption on it is good too.. and it delivers more power than the corolla 1.8 L
Mazda 3 isn't too bad for the SP23, new would settle you around 34k incl on road costs, 2nd hand roughly around 28k. for mid K's (say around 50 000)
bear in mind that the new mazda's only did come out recently, and i am still unsure of how they handle throughout the years.
Honda's are made to last, you have my word there... Petrol on Euro isn't too bad..
roughly around 10L/100km's - average medium sized car and it does have some decent features.
sturdy body, and very smooth to drive with..
but you must fill up 98 octane premium.. so yeah.. increase there in price.
not sure about liberty.. but i would assume so too..
out of all my options, I would choose the new civic.. it's a good sturdy car..
good to travel A - B with, and it's petrol conservative.. adequate power.. no hassle with fuel.. relatively cheap to buy new and holds a good value even after a good few years!
would settle you around 26 - 27 brand new for mid range model? incl on rd cost? not too sure on this.. but yeah..
i like that car..