+1 to nexus since you're driving a Ek3 you will deffinelty feel the real handling experince of a ek3 if you drive an exi ES8. that because the suspention changes in ES series civics.if youre not worring and abt that yes it's a good looking car.and what abs do is stop the car dragging to sides when sudden brake applyings.
normally 2003-2004 one goes aroung 2.3m these days ?? i have no idea abt the fuel consumption..
anw all the best....