If you're interested I can run a Carfax report on any/all car(*) you look at. PM me the VIN(*).

Matt, it'* a tough choice. The 2002 seems to be a bit high on the price, despite the region it'* in. Have you thought about possibly taking a trip to neighboring province'* and saving some $$$, even with the expense of a trip?
I'd bet you could get a nice 2000+ SSEi with under 75k for around $15k Canadian....I see them around me for $10k US with that mileage (add $1k for each year newer) and I'd bet you could find something similar if you'd be willing to spend $500 in travel expenses and $14k on the car from a dealer (New car dealer preferrably as they are the most likely to keep vehicles that are in the best condition with the easiest resale.

If you aren't wanting to travel over 4-500KM I'd say stick with the 97. It'* older, but like everyone else has mentioned that it will be quite abit cheaper to insure, you will be making payments for around 1/2 the time you probably would on 02, and when modding you will be getting more bang for the buck.
Any way you make up your mind I wish you the best of luck with the end results. We here at BC will be here for you 110% to ensure you that you are still one of the family.

Matt, too bad you couldn't fly into Toronto....SSEi'* everywhere! I'm talking from 02''* with 21k starting around $21k to ones with 110'skms @ $14k etc...

Pretty decent deal here:
http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details....ategory=&CAT=1

Bunch here too:
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...7&adid=5150494

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...9&adid=5243391

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...5&adid=5251760

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...1&adid=5091936

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...9&adid=5265163

Just thought you might be interested in all the selections here in Ontario

There'* a 96 SSEi with 57,4xx miles in southern Idaho for $5995 and if they know you'd be willing to come down there I'd bet they'd drop their price for you to drive away in it.
Something tells me that if you had the cash in hand $5000 US would get the title in your name.
I found it on the www.autotrader.com.

Nineteen Hundred and ninety Seven.

Good decision Matt.
Now start a new thread to name your new Bonne.

I'm on the phone with him righ now.

Oh tell him Fuel said hi

Welcome to the 97 year Matt....it'* a good year!