Dont know what v-tec is like on the 02 to 05 models, but i have no problems or "hangups" with my 06 model. Also have owned a 87 model interceptor, and am not a fan of the noisy gear driven cams that it had. I think the 06 model is great as is.
Minor Changes Squeeze out a few more hp, to keep rev heads happy u s down forks, modernised re-styling Stay with same 800cc displacement (unique - motogp alligned) Vtec or no vtec, dont care. No return to gear driven cams Slightly less lean forward seating position. And she would be more perfect (almost perfect as is.)