Thanks OvO Nice review on both cars. Yeah read from the reviews that the road noise was a negative on the Mazda. But i think there are more features on the 2006 model to go with it. Like the engine, it has a full kit, nice styling...etc I'm swaying towards the mazda... zoom zoom zoom hehe But doesn't the Civic sport have a VTEC engine in it? timing and lift? Thats what I read on the specs.