I have the civic EX and i love it im 6'4" and a lil on the heavy side and i have no problem with the car at all its comfy,rides nice, the gas mileage is good for how i drive it, and its a honda it will hold its value and last forever..
My wifes mom has the accord and i dont see much difference besides it being a lil bigger and looking different on the outside
I think in 09 you can get the si in leather if thats an issue i saw a commercial for it