i did the same thing about a month ago. I got rid of my 03 RSX Type S for a white '05 Z71 with the LT package. it's 100x more comfy and practical than my RSX was. AND i get around 17-19 MPG in it. I haven't lifted it or put big tires on yet though, simply because a lift for IFS is rediculously expensive. like 1500-2000 dollars expensive.