Actually i decide a while back now to get an accord LX-G and spend some xtra money for rims from www.tiretrends.com!
Super cheap and good service. anyways the 2003 has good smooth power while the 1.7 is just another fancied up civic, for the price to be so close I would rather get the accord, better suspension, better engine, roomier, quieter inside and overall the fuel economy isn't too bad either. So an all around good car but tks for the replies