dude after reading all your posts,I think you are better off with a civic,
1.it's a four seater(afaik)
2.easy to put all the body kits+loud exhaust+all sort of subs,amps in the trunk.
3.you can the same car as family vehicle
4.good resale value as there will always be fast & furious spirit among all the young folks.
5.it should do well on fuel
6.gives sporty look. [ http://autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=48654 , http://autolanka.com/ad.asp?ID=47476 ]
I have one advice for you,according to what you've mentioned regarding your driving pattern. make sure once you get a suitable car for you and for the sake of your life,you are in the hill country so please drive ''responsibly''!