Howdy folks. Im looking for an older civic but not sure what year to get. I like sticks because I live in a coastal area with a lot of up and down. I found a 2002 Civic si stick with 110k that I am thinking of getting. How are those years? anything to look out for? Good engines? I have a Pilot but I have never had any early Hondas. How easy is changing the timing belt on these?

What do you think?

 

The ONLY Civic I would buy from the '02-05 model year variants would be the Si hatchback. The chassis is lively and fun to drive... most agree that the car is under powered with the stock engine, but this is easily fixed with a true VTEC 2.0L or 2.4L engine (which is a relatively easy install). If it is clean... I say do it.

 

yeah that is fine. im just looking for a daily driver & a milage machine. I dont know early Hondas that well so Im for mileage and reliability. Thanks

 

Civic 2002 sir ep3. Only one made in Swindon England. Stock 2l engine. Awesome car

 

How about an 09 Si. Just found one of those with low miles