I'm going to have around $10K by the end of this month, and having a hard time looking for one of these good car.

Found two that I've narrow down, but mostly favor the RSX TS.

2002 RSX Type S with 66K miles for $11500
2002 Civic Si with 32K miles for $11000

Both are clean title and are from original owner.

 

Everything from the DC5 can go into the EP, so pick whichever you like the looks of more.

 

what are your plans for the car in the long run?

 

You gotta roll the "mini, mini van." I have almost always gone for lower miles if torn between two cars with similar prices.

 

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2002 RSX Type S with 66K miles for $11500
2002 Civic Si with 32K miles for $1100.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The 200 HP Type S will be a nicer car overall. More fun, and the same economy as the Si.

However, the EP3 Si is kind of a cult car. It's one of the most unpopular Honda ever sold in the USDM, and some of us like them and drive them just to be stubborn and/or for the kitsch value. It's a neat little car that's fun to have as a daily driver, but the Type S is the nicer of the two.

 

I went from an EP3 to a RSX-S. While the EP3 was nice, it just isn't the same caliber of car as the RSX-S.

 

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Sure the mileage is lower, but you're looking at the difference of 200hp vs. 160hp. I don't know.. haven't really driven a RSX much or long enough to value the car. I like my EP. Especially the shifter.

 

go with the ep3 with less miles. save until it gets 60k on it. then dump money into the ep3 motor and suspension. it can easily be just as quick and handle just as nice.

 

Your basically deciding on a base model RSX, or a Type S. I would go with the Type S for the looks, power, handeling, factor. Of course make sure it is in perfect condition with a good maintence history.

 

type s... no contest.

 

Yeah, I've made up my mind anyways about going for the Type S. Hopefully, she would wait a week two, so I can buy it off her. Just that I'm short $1K from her $12K asking price. Hopefully, I'll get some this christmas.

 

It's okay, absolutely nothing wrong with the RSX type-s. I have an EP3, 2004, and love it. Its nice having something different though very capable with enough love, but in terms of off the bat power, i can understand going with the type s. Unfortunately for me I wont be able to go up the ladder next for my following car, im getting an S2000, yea!

 

I've got an 02 Type S and love it as much now as when she was bought in 01, but I am looking to buy an EP3 as a DD as my GF drives the Acura, and I am sick of worrying about my EG getting jacked everytime I come to work, or go anywhere.

 

wait till the end of this month i will have a black 02 ep3 with a k20a2 with 21k, 6 speed tranny, and a 5 lug conversion for sale

 

Honestly, I love my EP3, i think it's a nice upgrade from my EG, however, if I had to do it all over again, I would wait till I graduated and pick up a TSX. It's a nice car, but it still seems like a toy. The RSX is a nice car, but it's still not as nice as a TSX, in terms of functionality and luxury. If I were to do it again, it would most definitely be an RSX-S.

 

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Why do you think the RSX handles better?

They're both McPherson designs and the EP3 has a better polar moment of inertia.

 

I say get the DC5, I got one and I love it. It all depends on which one you think looks better.

 

Why are they selling those cars? Check to make sure everything is working properly as well. It all depends on your future plans. For power, I would stick with a type-s.It is a better bang for the buck. I'm building the suspension on my ep3 now for Road Course Racing. I agree not many people like the ep3.I'm attracted to its design and rare looks. Its not a DC or EG, but its new,safe and rarely stolen. Good luck with your decision!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ptran13 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Honestly, I love my EP3, i think it's a nice upgrade from my EG, however, if I had to do it all over again, I would wait till I graduated and pick up a TSX. It's a nice car, but it still seems like a toy. The RSX is a nice car, but it's still not as nice as a TSX, in terms of functionality and luxury. If I were to do it again, it would most definitely be an RSX-S. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Get a TSX!

 

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Does it really? I didn't know that. Is the RSX engine farther out front or something?

 

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Does it really? I didn't know that. Is the RSX engine farther out front or something? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes, I think because the RSX has a little more body overhang in the rear.

In the grand scheme of things, it isn't that much of a difference and the newer cars are a PITA to get to rotate like the old wishbone chassis cars anyways.

 

get ep3 and be 1k away from paying it off ,and having a reliable daily driver.

 

Get the Type-S

 

id get the S if you have the money that is

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yes, I think because the RSX has a little more body overhang in the rear.

In the grand scheme of things, it isn't that much of a difference and the newer cars are a PITA to get to rotate like the old wishbone chassis cars anyways.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh, got it. I wouldn't have thought that the body overhang in the rear would've made that much of a difference compared to say, something like a really heavy part like an engine. And IIRC, the wheelbase of both cars is identical.

OT: Are you playing with your RSX in ST? Any better luck than you had with the EP?

Going back to the original question - when I was looking for a car, I drove the RSX-S and the Si back-to-back. I really liked the RSX but just couldn't justify the $5K+ price tag difference (back then EP's were about $17K and the S was about $22K) between them. Also, I'm a big fan of hatchbacks and like the interior space of the EP a bit more. Bottom line - you really can't go wrong with either one. What I'd really love is the TypeS engine in the EP.