Sports cars are sexy but I'd never buy one, even if I had the money. There isn't really any use for them... especially if I ever have a family. I'll probably buy a top of the line luxury model. Like a BMW 760 or a Lexus LS.
Speaking for my own (smaller engine, by the way, but still never been off road), the SUV part is for the snow and ice. And yeah, the Pilot handles way better in that than the Civic.