if you want to opt for comfort and reliability search for a Mitsubishi lancer. or else look for nissan sunny. both rides are far more better in all aspects compared to honda city, toyota and suzki available models in this range.
if you don't like those then only remaining option will be CIVIC 1996 till 2006 model.
better you try to look for a 2006 model vti oriel manual in a normal condition and get it updated/modified/fixed as per your own taste.
hope it helps and you get a good car.