I've been driving for the past 10 or so years but it's always been the cars that we have in the family. I'm now ready to buy my own car but I really have limited knowledge about cars. I don't know where to start so I decided to post here. The only cars/SUV's I have in mind are:

1) Subaru XV
2) Honda Civic

Many suggest to go with the Subaru XV as it is a good buy. Is that accurate? I'm open to all ideas and suggestions that you guys might have. Thanks.