Any reason to choose a 2003 civic over a 2001, or vice versa? sedan vs. coupe?
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Any reason to choose a 2003 civic over a 2001, or vice versa? sedan vs. coupe?
I'm looking at the civic EX model with the 5spd manual from years 2001-2005 (likely in the 01-03 range).
Besides the different gauge cluster, what differences make the 2003 any more worth it than a 2001? I'm sure there are a lot of differences, as the prices I'm finding on autotrader seem to differ quite a bit between those years.
Also, I'm undecided on the coupe versus sedan issue. I don't have kids, but I like practicality. I'm assuming pretty much everything about the coupe is the same as the sedan, except 2 less doors.
Either way, its gotta be the EX, and manual transmission is a must
Did they all have ABS? How about 4 wheel disc?
Besides the different gauge cluster, what differences make the 2003 any more worth it than a 2001? I'm sure there are a lot of differences, as the prices I'm finding on autotrader seem to differ quite a bit between those years.
Also, I'm undecided on the coupe versus sedan issue. I don't have kids, but I like practicality. I'm assuming pretty much everything about the coupe is the same as the sedan, except 2 less doors.
Either way, its gotta be the EX, and manual transmission is a must
Did they all have ABS? How about 4 wheel disc?
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From: Allentown PA, - Phila, PA
Why not get an 02-03 Si?
Built in England, they are so much nicer than the EX models overall...
Bigger motor = More torque
They are rare = higher resale value
Nicer, bigger wheels
MUCH better interior
Great sport seats
Better performance gains
IMO much nicer looking than the coupe or sedan.
Built in England, they are so much nicer than the EX models overall...
Bigger motor = More torque
They are rare = higher resale value
Nicer, bigger wheels
MUCH better interior
Great sport seats
Better performance gains
IMO much nicer looking than the coupe or sedan.
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Insurance is through the roof on the Si, regardless of model year (except the 07 Si sedan quoted cheaper than the old ones 
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Its not all about performance this time. I've been there (WRX, Legacy GT, Miata, etc.). Now I'm looking more at saving fuel and not buying premium gas.
)Its not all about performance this time. I've been there (WRX, Legacy GT, Miata, etc.). Now I'm looking more at saving fuel and not buying premium gas.