Well, I've driven all 3 of these cars.

I helped my sister buy a 02 EX sedan (auto though) in December. I was shocked that EX's sticker at $18G's!!! Anyway, I got them down to $15,300 + tax, title, etc.. I drive it often and what I do like about it is that its very quiet and somewhat smooth. The engine is kinda weak, and I take it for what it is - a nice econo car. But when I drive it, I don't speed with it at all because what's the point??? It's just an EX.

Last Sept, I helped my other sister buy a 02 RSX-S. I've also driven this car a lot and it feels very luxurious, rides quiet, and is very sporty. I still like my 99 Si over it and don't think a stock RSX-S could take me, but if she ever decides to get the Hondata ecu upgrade (+25hp to the wheels!!! ) , then that car will fly.

Lastly, my brother-in-law has an 02 Si. I friggen think its ugly as hell. When it was in the garage parked next to his mom's 00 Accord coupe, it was wider and sat higher. I was like :jawdrop: That thing is a porker. I driven it many times and yes the interior is great and all, but that's it for the pro's. My brother-in-law constatly complains how the car doesn't hit 60mph in 2nd gear. That's terrible.:down:

After driving a Lude, I think you'll be pretty dissapointed with your Civic choices. Anyway, just wanted to give you my first hand experiences with these cars... It's still your final decision to make....