 Well I have recently purchased the 
Mazda ES GT [in Canada] which with out 
a doubt the best econosport vehicle 
that I have driven.  I tried the Nissan 
Sentra,  Honda Civic [Coupe], Acura 
Integra and others in its class but non 
compare in price and feel.  The ES GT 
is the invigerates the soul and sooths 
the spirit.  This car in my books is in 
a class of its own.