Keep it stock. Remember, "stock is king". My wife has a black low mileage 2004 Sportcross and I get to drive it sometimes also. As a former autoross and SCCA roadracer, I feel this car would do well just stock, which is amazing! Reliable and heck of a great driver.
I just got an 02 with 78k miles. i'm loving it already. I may just do wheels, Greedy exhaust and coilovers. Its tuning out to be a good daily. All the major maintenance has already been done. I don't think i will be without a wagon again. It only makes since.
I had a V6 VTEC Accord Coupe which was a nice and attractive cheap old car but my SportCross is far more fun AND practical. Its stock apart from being lowered a bit. Great car imo.
I got a 2003 black Lexus is300 Sedan bought it with 127,000 miles now has 170,000 miles still run strong only thing I had to do was put a radiator in it last year O2 oxygen sensor besides that the car runs great I love the car fun to drive
My son is looking at an '02 blue with 177k - 1 owner for the first 20 years and a dealership showing ownership for the past year. Automatic, not stick, otherwise, whatchu think we should look at beyond the good CARFAX we're looking at?
Look at balljoints, rust, timing belt, oil leaks, oxygen sensors, abs codes, and if there is any clunking sound while turning that means your ball joints are going out