i still think 35mpg is outrageous. i've been driving 'green' for over a week and i still can't break 27mpg on the obc.
I still say keep the civic.... for now.
the fact that ti you're considering the trade with is auto pretty much ruins its 'sellabiltiy' on forums like these... we all want the manual. autos get far less interest.
and when you get out of school, pick up a nice mint 5spd Ti