I have the '03 SE3 and highly recommend it. Performance wise, there's little to no difference between the 3 and 5 doors. I prefer the looks of the 3 door, and love taking the top off. Such a fun car. Stock stereo rocks and I really like the technical fabric seats. I would have liked leather and heated seats too, but I use waterproof seat covers all year round so it's no biggy. Comfort wise, the two vehicles are very similar. Rear seat space is identical, only downside of the 3 door is that your rear seat passengers don't have a door or window of their own. Each will have a 1/4 window that can crack open, and access isn't too difficult, but the 5 door is a little easier for passenger. I did a little trip last weekend w/ two full size adults in the back of mine and heard no complaints the whole time.
Realibility for mine has been good (knock on wood). Only problems is two tiny trim screws have popped off, and intermittan HDC/TC light (common, easy warranty fix), and my windshield washer jet hose sometimes gets kinked under the hood (just reopen and adjust) so I really have no complaints.
I say go for it and enjoy!
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