Looking into getting a 2002-2004 SI, what can you tell me?

[lobogris]

Hi members, I was looking into buying a 2002-2004 SI but first I would like to know what can you tell me about it? That shifting stick looks a little odd where it stands but is it comfortable? Is this a fast car? I know it only has 160hp but does it run good? How do you like the overall handling of the car? I saw this add from a guy selling a black SI 2002 for $12000, no mods only 18 wheels.
What do you think is $12000 a g00d deal, the car he sells has 50,000 miles.
At first I was looking to buy a 99-00 SI but man, here in S california this cars cost the same if not more than some of the newer SI's.


Thanks

 

[deaconwagers]

a friend of mine had one, but sold it. i wanted to buy it, but couldn't. it is a sweet car, and the shifter is actually comfortable. i really liked it, but 12,000 was out of my range.

 

[04civic]

its a bad ass car man. the engine is a very good enigne. you can do some basic bolt ons and will give you a lot of power gains with it. its nice. i drove one and i like how the shifter is and where its located. it pulls pretty good too. i would get it if i were you.

 

[jamesd_21]

its a nice car man... i especially like the seats and the shifter.good gas mileage too. but thing is, it handles just like a regular civic. but the rear seats are roomier than the regular ones though. Overall i'll give it 8.5 out of 10...

 

[lobogris]

Any other SI owners? Anything bad you see or don't like about your car?

 

[LatinEM2]

The only thing i like about the EP3 is the seats..

 

[Blazed]

i think u should wait for the 06
umm and we have some nice em1's for sale on this site..and from cali...
so i woul ddef. take a look at them

i rathe rhave the 99-00 si than the 02-04 si

 

[krayziejcs]

i'm with latinem1, thats the only upside about the ep3 IMO

 

[lobogris]

i think u should wait for the 06
umm and we have some nice em1's for sale on this site..and from cali...
so i woul ddef. take a look at them

i rathe rhave the 99-00 si than the 02-04 si

I am sure this 06 will be pretty nice but I can't afford to buy it brand new. I am looking at this 2002 Black/Black with 50k miles and 18'' rims for $11,500. What do you think? should I jump right to it or is this still a so, so deal?

Thanks
Greg

 

[lobogris]

i rathe rhave the 99-00 si than the 02-04 si

Why?
I have been looking around and I have found that many 99-00 sell for the same if not more than this 02 SI I found.

If the price is the same, I would not mind getting a 02-04, but I would like to hear about your reason to support your statement above about your preference for the 99-00?

 

[krayziejcs]

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=62862

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=62816

not bad deals, i just picked rand0m ones that i found on the cars for sale. 11500 for 02 with 50k miles sounds too much to me

 

[soldiaboy]

hes saying the 99-00 because of the body style

my friend has a ep on a 65 shot and its pretty quick. never drove it but everyone says that the shifter is confortable. I love the interior

 

[lobogris]

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=62862

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=62816

not bad deals, i just picked rand0m ones that i found on the cars for sale. 11500 for 02 with 50k miles sounds too much to me

Really, why? I thought newer SI would be more expensive. I have been looking around and this 02 SI's sell for at least 14000,No?

What is the difference between 99-00 and 02-04? I am curious since I have encounter some "oposition" about buying a 02.

 

[krayziejcs]

well i'm sayin thats a lot cuz I've seen a lot of those here in miami going for 10-11,500k with a lot less miles

The reason why I dont like the ep3 SI's is because i dont like the way they look at all, their performance compared to the 99-00 SI is not impressive (stock for stock of course)

 

[lobogris]

well i'm sayin thats a lot cuz I've seen a lot of those here in miami going for 10-11,500k with a lot less miles

The reason why I dont like the ep3 SI's is because i dont like the way they look at all, their performance compared to the 99-00 SI is not impressive (stock for stock of course)

Really, not too bad of a price. Man, here in souther california cars always seem to be a little overpriced. I am telling you this 02 SI is one of the cheapest I have seen here in s cali.

I do like them, and yes its true as far a performance it is the same thing but I would rather go for the newer model if they come down to the same price.

 

[Blazed]

I am sure this 06 will be pretty nice but I can't afford to buy it brand new. I am looking at this 2002 Black/Black with 50k miles and 18'' rims for $11,500. What do you think? should I jump right to it or is this still a so, so deal?

Thanks
Greg

Why?
I have been looking around and I have found that many 99-00 sell for the same if not more than this 02 SI I found.

If the price is the same, I would not mind getting a 02-04, but I would like to hear about your reason to support your statement above about your preference for the 99-00?

why?
well why do u think the 99-00 cost the same as the 02-04?
do u no tthink other people also realize that an older car costing the same as a reasonably newer car might have something to do with OH I DUNNO maybe the older one is better?

Personally, i like the coupe much better than the minivan, and that's why i would go with the coupe....

but u should go with what u feel u would enjoy the most...surely newer car would be a better peace of mind..so go with that if it please u..

 

[krayziejcs]

Really, not too bad of a price. Man, here in souther california cars always seem to be a little overpriced. I am telling you this 02 SI is one of the cheapest I have seen here in s cali.

I do like them, and yes its true as far a performance it is the same thing but I would rather go for the newer model if they come down to the same price.

well if its like that then go for the 02 then, good luck

 

[Blazed]

u should also tell us what ur plans r for the car..whether ep3 or em1..
will u b modding it?

 

[lobogris]

why?
well why do u think the 99-00 cost the same as the 02-04?
do u no tthink other people also realize that an older car costing the same as a reasonably newer car might have something to do with OH I DUNNO maybe the older one is better?

Personally, i like the coupe much better than the minivan, and that's why i would go with the coupe....

but u should go with what u feel u would enjoy the most...surely newer car would be a better peace of mind..so go with that if it please u..

LOL minivan!!!! Man calmdown. I honestly don't think the 99-00 is better than the 02-04 and that is only as far as performance because I would think they are pretty much the same thing. Now, the looks, yes I agree that the coupe has a little more appeal but personally I like them both.

 

[House Special]

6th gen is probably your best bet but you seem bent on the EP3. I say get the EP3 cuz that's what you like. Personally I think the black ones look good, especially lowered but the 6th gens have much better styling all around.