Is it still worth it to buy second hand Honda Civic 97-99 model?

[GTi]

Hell yes! But then, always get the facelifted ones, the newer the better. A well maintained VTi, let alone an SiR will still be able to keep up or even smoke some of today's compacts. Besides the power, its also thrifty due to the high output, yet small displacement VTEC engine.

[impulzz]

if you can get a well maintained EK... why not. just look out for those "abused" ones.

ganda pa din kahit simpleng mags at skirts lang, and projector conversion

like this one from http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2238014

[GTi]

Yes... and the later facelifted EK models look even better. I really like the redesigned rear and the streamlined front. I find the design even more modern than some of the current offerings in the market.