I have never had a civic, any model. I consider them over priced, but that is just my opinion.
Think about it, a Civic oriel costs more than a 2008 (last i checked) and with the exception of it being a sedan, if offers little to no benefits over the 2008, which generates more power, puts more power to the wheels has better driver assistance features than the oriel, which correct me if i am wrong, does not feature blind spot monitoring or parking sensors, or fatigue monitor or auto dimming head lights or head light position adjuster or lane keep assist. Heck even the RS doesnt offer AA or Apple car play (again correct me if i a wrong). And I assume devices like apple car play etc, dont work with either the oriel or the RS (11th gen).
Unless you must have a sedan (or the benefits that come with it), in which case the 2008 is pretty much out of the question, 2008 is a better package
Though i do not like corollas, the grande imo offer more value for money than the oriel, since it will sell better (better residual value).
Also, again, a new car is a new car.
PS: How much time for the panthera color. I got mine in black the day i paid for it. In fact at that time all colors except the rusty orange were available for immediate delivery from Islamabad. (this was June last year)