I absolutely adore it - If you're gonna get a Civic from that era I'd recommend 09-onwards, which would have been when the face lifted models with a few extras came in (mine's a 59 plate). The Type S has 17" alloys and I'm running 45 profile bridgestones all round, also has a wider track and stiffer suspension than the other models. The ride is definitely firm but it's not uncomfortable in any way. Panoramic roof makes the interior feel vastly bigger too!
In terms of coming from a K12 Sport+ to the Civic, it's a whole different league - Micra was more fun to fire about a car park and be a bit nutty in, civic is more grown up, pulls like a train through all the gears, cruises nicely, but can still be chucked about windy roads when the mood should take you.