Ok I just found out that i have a new job in Law Enforcement and I think its time for me to get a new car.... the EP3 SI is really growing on me.... and for like $13-14k used it doesnt seem to be that bad of an Idea.... I would only do some basic stuff to begin with..... I/H/E Hondata Reflash, Carbon Hood and hatch, and a basic suspension...... what do all you EP3 and DC5 guys think?


Modified by cnyej1 at 8:57 AM 7/18/2004

 

Any reasons why i shouldnt buy one?? And what is a good price for one?? Say a 02 with like 20k on the clock....?

 

if it's around 12k or less. go for it.

 

going with a newer honda usually pays off. i love the EPs and i say do it

 

Cool I guess Ill start really looking...

 

check out ephatch.com for some reviews. I love mine and I picked up an '03 new off the showroom floor for only 15k (13 miles on it). This was in April 04. The only issue I have with it is the grinding (crappy synchros) but it wasn't enough to deter me from getting mine. Also, Honda Financing had a 2.9% rate going on all Civics when I picked mine up, but not sure if that's still going.

 

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got my 02 with 11k miles for only $14.5k, and wasn't a scratch or chip on it when i was lookin at it.

 

I paid alot for mine, next month it'll be two years... I'd do it again I love my car. I say buy it.

 

With cars like hondas you usually don't take a big hit in depreciation so I'd go new. 16.5K is what Si's go for at freinds dealerships in Mass.

 

i saw somewhere that the carbon hatch is actually heavier than stock, just to let you know. but yeah, keep the ex and mod that ****

 

Hey I have an ep im selling I took the turbo back off, but I still have a tone of parts for it. Depending on what parts you would or wouldn't want we can work on the price. I put the turbo on with 10000 miles on the car and it has 12400 now when I took it off. Heres a link to my post https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=896335

 

cnyej1,
I recently acquired an Winning Blue RX-8, since I spend most of my time spinning triangles, I am willing to sell my Si 2003 Vivid Blue Pearl, with about 10Kmiles. It is a show car. I took Best in Show my first time out @ Westchester Community College car show.

This car is tricked out sick: I took 1st place best civic mild @ k104 Import Invasion.
http://visionsofspeed.net/show...6.jpg
http://visionsofspeed.net/show...4.jpg

Just to let you know they are high end stuff MUGEN coilovers R&D by kingmotorsports for over 2 years, Brembo brakes, slotted rotors, DCSPORTS ceramic coated header & exhaust, titanium bar, Neuspeed everything (TOO MANY TO LIST). LOWJACK, hahahhahahahaha, in case any bad people are reading this.

I live in Upstate NY (westchester county) myself and come from a Police Family, have taken the N.Y. Trooper test, I will take care of you.

*NOTE to tri-state H-techies*
On Sunday July 25th 8AM-8PM, there is going to be a huge car show @ Arlington H.S. in Poughkeepsie. visionsofspeed.net is hosting, they just got a Mustang Dyno, so if you are in the area, try it out. I attended the honda-tech.com BBQ DYNO DAY on Sat. It was a good day.

Here is the link for the car show.
http://aggressiveent.com/

Eric

p.s. Any questions about my car or the show, email me rangerfan99@hotmail.com

SEE YOU @ the SHOW!

 

*BUMP*

cnyej1,
I didn;t mean to advertise the show, it just happened, I will take that part of the post and post it on MEET page.

The car is for sale, if you still are interested.

See you!

Eric
RACECART driver

 

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...Yes.


Because we all know metal weighs less than strips of carbon fiber....

Ferrari makes their body's out of carbon fiber for a reason....
The McLaren F1 is made from carbon fiber for a reason...


ITS LIGHTER.


To creator: Nothing against the EP3, but if you want it as a semi-fast daily driver. then you've found your car. But if you're looking to do any sort of track driving (drag strip or auto-x) to the car, then your looking at an engine swap, or a turbo.

The K20a3 pushes out 160 HP, and some measly torque numbers ( somewhere down in the 130's) ITS NOT A BAD MOTOR. its just not a good one for modification.


So if you just want a car to drive. get the EP3.

But if you can afford to keep your ex, and buy an ep3 I say you sell the EX and buy an RSX-S used. why not? better motor, faster, and has vtec on both cams, not just intake

 

No, you don't get an EP3 for a daily driver. If you want a daily driver, you get a Civic EX and cruise in that. If you want a car that you want to spiffy up, you get an EP3 - and you should probably turbo it (even if you're not gonna take it to the tracks.)

 

I've also read a few places that the carbon rear hatch weighs more than the stock one... He's not crazy. I just assumed it was more for bling than weight reduction...

 

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...Yes.


Because we all know metal weighs less than strips of carbon fiber....

Ferrari makes their body's out of carbon fiber for a reason....
The McLaren F1 is made from carbon fiber for a reason...


ITS LIGHTER.

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It may be lighter, but don't kid yourself. The same Carbon used by race teams is not the same as the 300 Vis CF hood you have.

 

Yes it is.

 

How much does the EP3 weigh with MT?

 

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Also read the same(wish I knew where so we can show somekind of proof to any naysayers) but with the oem glass in place the cf did weigh a few lbs more.

 

nice car

 

2782 w/out side airbags.

 

It seems like the EP3 has a knack for growing on people. I like mine.

 

Get an EP-3