Originally Posted by Mr. IROC-Z

Hi Guys,
I have been looking to purchase a daily driver for some time now. I had looked at the Ford Focus SVT, but after hearing of all their crappy workmanship, I have decided to stick with Honda.
I am looking at the 2002-2004 civics. There is a nice 2002 Civic with 11k miles
for $13k at the local chevy dealership. It seems like a good price.
My main issue though is should I wait for a 2004 SI?
I understand that the 2004 have a larger engine (2.0 vs 1.7).
In your opinions, is the larger engine worth the wait. What about any other options that differ from 2002 to 2004?
Also, are there any 'problem' areas that I should look at when looking for these cars?

Any advice would be appreciated guys!
Thanks,
Tommy