I think the fast Hondas are neat, but I too am trying to get high fuel economy. I'm going to start a 120 mile a day roundtrip and I just got an 85 Civic 1300 with a 5 speed (it was originally a 4 speed, but it was converted to a 5) from a friend. I plan on buying low rolling resistance tires (Consumer Reports includes rolling resistance in their rating) and keeping the tire pressure up. Also, I'll do a complete tuneup on it. I may go as far as taking the back seat out to save some weight.