alrite so i've been looking for a car for 2 years now even though i cant drive.

I was just wondering about the history on your EP3s.

how much you like it and if you think it performs well and what not

also i was wondering if you have any suggestions

alrite thanks

 

go here if your interested in getting a ep3
http://www.ephatch.com
since you can't drive yet
you'll have plenty of time to learn about your car and to see if its right for you
good luck

by the way i'm viet too

 

honestly bro people either love or hate on EP3's I have to be honest it had to grow on me...
It is my first car and I have ended up loving it except for a couple unlucky hit and runs, and then my run in with the curb which has put my car undrivable for almost 2 months now!!

But it really depends on what your looking for, take one for a test drive when you can...any more specific questions feel free to ask, but the guy above me is probably 100 times more knowledgable but i guess more opinions are good

 

i'm not too knowledgeable on ep3s
i do love those cars though

 

A couple things to remember:

Up through 2005, this was Honda's most powerful Civic variant. Also, this is probably going to be the only Civic hatchback this decade produced for the US. Even if you're not into modding, you can expect the EP3 to be as popular among used car buyers as previous Civic hatchbacks have been over the last twenty years.

If you're into modding, and don't mind getting into the realm of engine builds/swaps/forced induction, you won't have to worry about how much faster the stock Type-S is (they're even closer than cousins; maybe "fraternal twins" is more like it).

I really like mine. When I first test drove one, it felt like my '86 Si had grown up, becoming nice, civilized, yet still fun to drive. If it weren't for the Evos and STis getting all the hype, and if we had gotten the same motor as the universally-praised Type-R overseas, Honda would have sold a lot more.

 

right on but im only half viet.

i like the DC2s but ive just heard some bad stuff on em from my friend he was gonna sell his cause hes moving to san fran for his next 2 years of college so he said that like his 2nd gear grinds

to barracki know a pretty good amount about hondas acuras(know most about those two cause theyre so similiar) and I dont think I'll be able to afford an sti or an evo, I like the EM2s body but i dont like that weak engine

any other things you can give me advice on thanks-_-

 

hey aco, off topic but quick question. how doy ou like your fujita cai and your dc headers in your car?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lilvietboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">right on but im only half viet.

i like the DC2s but ive just heard some bad stuff on em from my friend he was gonna sell his cause hes moving to san fran for his next 2 years of college so he said that like his 2nd gear grinds

to barracki know a pretty good amount about hondas acuras(know most about those two cause theyre so similiar) and I dont think I'll be able to afford an sti or an evo, I like the EM2s body but i dont like that weak engine

any other things you can give me advice on thanks-_-</TD></TR></TABLE>dc5s have gear grinds too
but upgrading transmission helps that
the people i know that have ep all love their cars

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by payneskillet &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hey aco, off topic but quick question. how doy ou like your fujita cai and your dc headers in your car?</TD></TR></TABLE>love them both
i used to have a injen cai
simliar build/quality, great fitment, same performance
whats the price difference between the two nowadays?
30-40 bucks, free duffel(sp?) bag/hat helps too

dc is excellent for the price
fitment was perfect
quality was so-so
performance was definitely noticable

if i was going to purchase a different raceheader
i would save to get the buddyclub or ssr

 

thanks a bunch aco. i was thinkin of maybe getting a type-s also, just wanted to have more space in the back for my lil bro(reason for EP)

 

no problem
you'll be surprise how much space in the trunk of the type-s has
they are both hatches afterall
the backseats in the rsx is kinda small though

 

yeah fursure the trunk is pretty big cause i can fit my little BMX bike in there but the back seats i gotta learn the opposite side so I dont hit my head.

i was looking at this for an EK do you think its too tacky or a waste?
http://www.grounddynamics.com/...d=674

if i were to get that i would try to put an s15 tail lights or gtr34s cause then itd look sexy in my opnions but i'd have to do lots of mods to the trunks huh?

 

The back seats in the EP are more livable, though. I've ridden in mine, and besides the usual short legroom (I'm 6'2" -- the only car under $20K that I've known to have plenty of rear legroom is the Scion xB), I didn't feel very cramped at all. That long hatchback roofline (I call the RSX a fastback) means that the rear passengers have almost as much headroom as the front. Plus, they still get shade from the roof, whereas the RSX's rear window extends practically above their heads.

 

umm..people would classify that as "ricey"
if you want a 240, why don't you just get one
they are pretty cheap
my personal fav is the s13
flipup headlights ftw

 

barrack sorry man i hate hate hate hate the xB&gt;_&lt;

its to... not my style&gt;_&lt;

I'm only 5 4 right now short little asian prolly wont be any taler than 5 10(my dads height)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BarracksSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The back seats in the EP are more livable, though. I've ridden in mine, and besides the usual short legroom (I'm 6'2" -- the only car under $20K that I've known to have plenty of rear legroom is the Scion xB), I didn't feel very cramped at all. That long hatchback roofline (I call the RSX a fastback) means that the rear passengers have almost as much headroom as the front. Plus, they still get shade from the roof, whereas the RSX's rear window extends practically above their heads.</TD></TR></TABLE>rsx backseats suck
i'm 5'11" and my head hit the back glass if i sit comfortably
when i have passenger/s in the back, coming up to a dip/bump
i tell them to duck their heads

 

aco I like the s15 but i'm pretty sure those arent in the US so i'd proly get a s14 and get an s15 conversion. but you cant find a good s13 or s14 5sp in good condition usualy beaten up or 200K miles and have been thrashed.

i want a nice show car http://www.jinsoku.com &lt;- my cousins on the team i like those little guys.

I want my car to have the performance of a sports car and the look of a show car

 

i can't see the pics because my work won't give me access to that page

s15s are sold in the us, but they'll probably be cost more than you want to pay for

"I want my car to have the performance of a sports car and the look of a show car"

don't we all

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lilvietboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want my car to have the performance of a sports car and the look of a show car</TD></TR></TABLE>

That's $$$$$ (let's see... five $'s... yeah, that's about right). You'd have to spend as much -- or more -- money on looks than you would on performance upgrades, at least until you get into engine rebuilding and 10K+ rpm redlines. Plus, the more you add for looks, the heavier it's going to get, and you'll need even more power and suspension fine-tuning to compensate.

The fast cars I've seen on track are rarely ever show-stopping trailer queens. Those guys are spending more of their money on tires (lots and lots of tires in some cases), track time, dyno time, suspension modifications, engines, safety equipment, and loads of other gear. Anything else is just extra weight and takes money & time away from the effort of going faster.

Sorry, I think I'm starting to get into lecture mode. I think you know this stuff already...

 

the maintenance and security
if people know your heavily modded, you better be careful

 

was your DC5 your first car?
cause im not sure if i could afford a EP3
so i was also looking at some old school crxs with engine swaps what do you think about those?

 

nope
well...kinda
i had another dc5 (2005) then i totalled it
insurance paid it off and wrote me a 2,000 check
i had 3,000 saved up for a supercharger but instead i put 5 grand down on my 06
smaller payments ftw

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lilvietboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so i was also looking at some old school crxs with engine swaps what do you think about those?</TD></TR></TABLE>

They would rock, they would be a lot of fun, and they're probably already beat to ****, too. Get one and tweak it for autocross, but expect to get into some big repairs just because of its age.

 

yeah that
i'll only do that if i was a gearhead myself

 

How much do you think would be a good down payment on an EP3 personally i want a 05' or an 04' how mouch do you think they'd run for? I was also looking on craigslist

but for an ep3 i would like it with like new tein overcoils or rims or a new exhaust sow a few for 12K is that good?