Ep3

[joshsayswhatt]

i currently have a mustang and with gas the way it is and the price of parts for my mustang its not economical at all. i am really attracted to the civic hatch si (ep3?) i am just curious before i purchase one, is there any known tech problems and on average what does a standard tune up cost on one of these.

[clay]

pm namdoogwerdna he has one and knows alot about it

[dturbocivic]

id rather drive a mini van !

[The Captain]

You sure the ep3? positive?

[PaleDSM]

id rather drive a mini van !

It is a mini van Dave.

[joshsayswhatt]

well i like them just because i dont see alot of them and i like the hatchback. any other hatches better then the ep3

[joshsayswhatt]

im just looking for reliablitlity with some style too. i've only seen one in person and i liked the looks of it

[TunedIS300]

go wit a fg2..

[joshsayswhatt]

i do like them, but all that i find are a little expensive.

[Number 23]

Qkcivic is selling his Black EP3. you could buy that! check out my friends list and send him a message.

[vbpDC5]

you serious ... i would rather pick up a fit especially if your really worried about gas, they get like 50 mpg and under 15k brand new
i wouldn't mind having a fit =]

[joshsayswhatt]

i was looking at the fit but the ep3 is quicker im thinking

[D.K.]

i got one and im happy with it as a daily driver. dont expect it to be quick. it is good on gas tho. fun car to drive, handles like a champ. if you got any other questions about it pm me. and if your going to ask about the whole stick situation is it grate and its amazing for RH! ( never gets in the way)

[joshsayswhatt]

ha well im looking for a daily driver and definitely want something good on gas so i dont know im doing my research now i was just really trying to get some inside views on hondas since i've never owned anything foriegn before

[vbpDC5]

i got one and im happy with it as a daily driver. dont expect it to be quick. it is good on gas tho. fun car to drive, handles like a champ. if you got any other questions about it pm me. and if your going to ask about the whole stick situation is it grate and its amazing for RH! ( never gets in the way)

troof

[DownforceTom]

They're allright. Anything 88-00 will handle lots better. Shifter in the dash is awesome, the stock recaro seats are great. It does look a lot like a minivan when it's stock.

[dragonfly2k3]

i love the ep3. love it. I wouldnt mind having an EK either.

[joshsayswhatt]

well i dont want to leave it bone stock. just get some nice 16" rims, exhaust, tint and my uncle owns a macco so maybe something sick with the paint and powdercoating

[qkcivic]

Here is my car for sale

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___2003-Civic-Si-ep3-black-hatchback-5-speed_W0QQitemZ190244429685QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20Truc ksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190244429685&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

[joshsayswhatt]

what about the fit anyone have anything good to say about it?

[pearl]

its a good car.

[qkcivic]

The fit feels tighter inside b/c it is a smaller car plus it is 4 door

[TunedIS300]

get an rsx-S..ohh soo sexyy

[joshsayswhatt]

and ohh soo out of my price range

[joshsayswhatt]

ok last time what about the older civic hatch. i think 2000 or 2001. cx?

[vbpDC5]

should buy my rsx =]

[DownforceTom]

ok last time what about the older civic hatch. i think 2000 or 2001. cx?

cx & dx are the two trim levels for the 96-00 hatch. cx is the lower model. They'll both out handle the ep3 but stock they make no power at all. They're also WAY more likely to get stolen.

[jdm free]

fit is reliable. they arent quick but handle well. i thought about it when i had dreams of a k-swap. they are cheap brand new cars with quite a bit of after market support. i would definitely look into them if u are lookin for reliable/good mpg. honestly i drove a few ep3s and wasnt impressed at all. the interior was kinda cool but they werent quick at all and handled terribly. u could find a base rsx and probably be more happy with that than the ep3 as well.

[vbpDC5]

fit > base rsx

[DownforceTom]

Just go do a bunch of test drives, that's your best bet. You can never do enough of it... just don't settle for something you think is "sorta ok". Love/Hate relationship i'm stuck in w/ this car, grumble grumble bleh.

[messeduprex]

Just go do a bunch of test drives, that's your best bet. You can never do enough of it... just don't settle for something you think is "sorta ok". Love/Hate relationship i'm stuck in w/ this car, grumble grumble bleh.


i'll trade ya.. you would love it if you could spend money on it.

[DownforceTom]

You wanna take over my payment? It's not that bad...

[messeduprex]

You wanna take over my payment? It's not that bad...

i'm an unemployed student remember!!

[jdm free]

fit > base rsx

no way in hell. base rsx has a much nicer interior than the fit and looks sexier wit a drop and wheels.

[vividk20]

I've owned my ep since it was brand new and I absolutely love it...I bought the car though with a lot of plans for modifications. Would I drive it stock...no! But after some minor mods it was much nicer. I would definitely reccomend it. If you have any questions just pm me.

[joshsayswhatt]

well the discussion is settled. i got a 94 dx hatch. now i have millions of questions with no clue on where to go for answers. can any one help me?

[DownforceTom]

What do you want to know?

[joshsayswhatt]

i just mainly want to know what to do to stop the rear from humming, the wheel from shaking, and the muffler smoking (black)

[DownforceTom]

Wheel bearing, alignment/check lug nuts...muffler bearings gone bad?