Originally posted by dreman
I don't know why honda did that?
Because if the LX's were the same as the EX's no one would spend the extra money on the EX.

But yes, the painted skirts would really improve the looks.
At least you got painted moldings. The 98-00 LX's have black side moldings. Luckily I have a black car, or else I'd have to get mine painted.