is the EP3 a good first car for me i like the fact that its a honda and its probably not gonna have alot of problems but what kind of problems do you guys have any anoying things and hows the car handle in the summer? and if you dont think its a good first car please let me hear your suggestions all will be apreciated THANKS A TON

 

The SI is a very good car I really like mine a lot i have no problems w it, besides it being a little on the slow side. The main problem i have Is having the high school kids that not even a real entusiast copying me and getting the same color car and doing the same thing. But hey what can I say i guess im a TREND SETTER! but other than that GET IT!!!!

 

yea it is annotying when 1 of your freinds try and just get the same DAMN THING YOU HAVE I TRY AND BE DIFF BUT IT DOESNT WORK DAMN PEOPLE SHOULD JUST CALL ME SEAN HILLER AND BITE MY **** BITCHES < YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

 

it's only good if you know how to drive manual. THe k-series trannies are a bit more sensitive and you can easily mess up and ruin the tranny.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kal &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's only good if you know how to drive manual. THe k-series trannies are a bit more sensitive and you can easily mess up and ruin the tranny.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the ep's tranny is almost idiot proof imo. if you can drive a manual then you won't have any problems unless the tranny in the car you buy sucks(if used)

 

The ep3 is a good first car in that it's nice, probably won't have any issues/problems and fun to drive.

It's not a good first car b/c it's not cheap (compared to an older hatch, for example), so if you're looking for a "project" type car and something to work on/make fast as well as drive, I'd look elsewhere.

 

If the Si is all that mom and dad are willing to spring for then go for it. Otherwise get something w/ more torque. I really liked this car at first but it complete and udder lack of ***** really over shadows the handling and looks that I bought it for.
The car looks like it should last more than few years before it starts to show its age.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BigBadBlack04Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the Si is all that mom and dad are willing to spring for then go for it. Otherwise get something w/ more torque. I really liked this car at first but it complete and udder lack of ***** really over shadows the handling and looks that I bought it for.
The car looks like it should last more than few years before it starts to show its age.</TD></TR></TABLE>
well what would you suggest for a beginer driver to get that has more "*****" that is reliable and easy to mod ??? because after i start my job im gonna start modding it

 

i went wit the 04 civic vp coupe affordable for me/parents and i am still in school plus if u ever want power u can swap a k20a and have a sic *** sleeper

 

beware of the tranny in the ep. im on my 4th and i bought it new in jan. of 04. sure i drive it hard now and then, but no harder than ive driven any of my other hondas in the past (eg cx hatch, 95 2dr accord ex, and 91 crx, all manuals). they seem to be a little troublesome. not to discourage you from buying one because it handles awesome but needs more power.

 

yep great 1st manual car to learn on. even though they have bad trannys i love em. im on my 2nd one alreay =OP

 

Yeah si's are awesome, I think tranny's tend to grind because most people constantly abuse them.

 

awesome first car. tranny is fine, just as long as you don't speed shift. (though, people just found out, if you change to a stainless steel braided clutch line, it eliminates the grind when speed shifting). smooth and quick car with potential.

 

The civic died in the year 2001. Big... slow... bleh. Buy an old hatch if your going to get a Civic, because a civic isn't even worth buying new. The resale value will fall quicly, and the older ones are better anyway.

 

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Um... I had a 1993 EG, and my 2003 EP is better in pretty much every way over it.

 

I like my car. Got an 04 si brand new.

 

the si doesn't even drive like a civic. it's ride quality is great. yeah, it's not as fast as other cars out there, but it has qualities that make you say "this is a great car". people that don't own one probably wouldn't think that. i thought about getting something else, but realized i would really miss my si if i sold it.

 

I have a 04 Ep and i honestly can say i love it, the it lacks power and somewhat torque but it does make up for it in handling and that is true u can just drop a k20a motor in it and make it a sleeper GET 1

 

get it!!! Very nice car!!!

 

My EP is great. Only problem I have had is a bad Cluch Master Cylinder, and a line went bad in my back window so they had replace the rear window.

 

It's a good first car, but only if you're getting a good deal on it... Honestly, it's a great car because so many people hate it... Unless you abuse the $hit of of your car, like any other honda it will last a long time. Some people complain about the tranny or this or that... well I've driven with those people... Both you and I know why they complain about it... hint hint... U get what you deserve.

You can get one if you look around for the same price as an EX, and that's what I did... ok well, that's what I SHOULD have done... But unless you're gonna get an RSX-S get the EP3, best bang for the buck, and has a bunch of nicer stuff on it than the EX/LX/DX... and alot cheaper than the RSX. People have been getting them from 16-18 out the door.

 

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Dude, are you drunk? Honda has the highest resale value in the united states. i wrecked my 03 si and i got more money than i paid for it.

 

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so so so ******* true what the **** was honda thinking rsx new civic

 

are you guys really gonna start this ****? for a first car, the ep3 is incredible. you can get one for 5-7 thousand less than a type-s....and if you put that much into it, with the right stuff, it will make a stock type-s cry. think about it, but it's up to you. you either like the body style or you don't. if you do, get it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thabends &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you guys really gonna start this ****? for a first car, the ep3 is incredible. you can get one for 5-7 thousand less than a type-s....and if you put that much into it, with the right stuff, it will make a stock type-s cry. think about it, but it's up to you. you either like the body style or you don't. if you do, get it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thank you....now i know i'm not the only one out there that will think outside of the box every now and then...

not knocking anyone, it's just the truth....think about it