My girlfriend will need to replace her car soon; a car she loves. She currently has a '96 Civic Coupe.

She hates that most cars have gotten so big (to her, a v-6 mustang is HUGE!)

What should she get? MPG and reliability are prime.

Here's where we are so far:
Miata: "Too impractical...no back seats and tiny trunk. Plus, I'm terrified I'll get run over in a convertible.

S2000: See above, plus "Too expensive."

Scion TC: "Don't like the looks of it...don't know why."

Mustang: "Looks too big. I don't think I'm a 'Mustang' king of girl, anwyays..."

2002 Civic: "Yeah, that's probably what I'll end up with, but isn't there ANY other options?"

Do you want to stay with a coupe, or would you consider a hatch or sedan?: "Depends on the car."

Budget: $5K - $8K

I'm thinking maybe an RSX? Any other options you can think of?