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joshsayswhatt · 08-17-2008, 01:09 PM

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 · 08-17-2008, 01:59 PM

pm namdoogwerdna he has one and knows alot about it

dturbocivic · 08-17-2008, 05:50 PM

id rather drive a mini van !

The Captain · 08-17-2008, 05:54 PM

You sure the ep3? positive?

PaleDSM · 08-17-2008, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dturbocivic

id rather drive a mini van !

It is a mini van Dave.

joshsayswhatt · 08-17-2008, 07:58 PM

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 · 08-17-2008, 07:59 PM

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

TunedIS300 · 08-17-2008, 08:31 PM

go wit a fg2..

joshsayswhatt · 08-17-2008, 08:47 PM

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

Number 23 · 08-17-2008, 09:12 PM

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

vbpDC5 · 08-17-2008, 09:32 PM

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 · 08-17-2008, 10:39 PM

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

D.K. · 08-18-2008, 01:11 AM

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 · 08-18-2008, 08:03 PM

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 · 08-18-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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)

troof

DownforceTom · 08-18-2008, 11:40 PM

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 · 08-18-2008, 11:43 PM

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

joshsayswhatt · 08-19-2008, 06:01 AM

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 · 08-19-2008, 08:17 AM

Here is my car for sale

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245

joshsayswhatt · 08-20-2008, 10:35 AM

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

08-17-2008, 01:09 PM	#1
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	Ep3 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.

08-17-2008, 05:50 PM	#3
dturbocivic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Hatfield, PA Member #2384 My Ride: XXXX HP to the tires :P iTrader: (1)	id rather drive a mini van ! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-17-2008, 05:54 PM	#4
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	You sure the ep3? positive? __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

08-17-2008, 08:31 PM	#8
TunedIS300 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5696 My Ride: family sedan. iTrader: (0)	go wit a fg2.. __________________ 06 rsx-sold 05 is300-sold 08 boosted civic si- sold 94 boosted civic-sold 11 lancer-current

08-17-2008, 09:12 PM	#10
Number 23 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mechanicsburg, Pa Member #8204 My Ride: 1973 Chevelle SS iTrader: (1)	Qkcivic is selling his Black EP3. you could buy that! check out my friends list and send him a message. __________________ 2003 Corvette Z06 For Sale Tuned by Cartek Racing

08-17-2008, 07:58 PM	#6
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	well i like them just because i dont see alot of them and i like the hatchback. any other hatches better then the ep3

08-17-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	im just looking for reliablitlity with some style too. i've only seen one in person and i liked the looks of it

08-17-2008, 08:47 PM	#9
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	i do like them, but all that i find are a little expensive.

08-17-2008, 09:32 PM	#11
vbpDC5 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #3913 My Ride: 2012 Impreza WRX STi Sedan SWP iTrader: (0)	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 =]

08-17-2008, 10:39 PM	#12
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	i was looking at the fit but the ep3 is quicker im thinking

08-18-2008, 01:11 AM	#13
D.K. Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: feasterville Member #3066 My Ride: 02 k20a3. 89 ka24e iTrader: (0)	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)

08-18-2008, 08:03 PM	#14
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	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

08-18-2008, 11:40 PM	#16
DownforceTom Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I love DELCO! Member #7090 My Ride: 05 STi iTrader: (0)	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.

08-18-2008, 11:43 PM	#17
dragonfly2k3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4106 iTrader: (5)	i love the ep3. love it. I wouldnt mind having an EK either. __________________ HIDs, they're serious business.

08-19-2008, 06:01 AM	#18
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	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

08-19-2008, 08:17 AM	#19
qkcivic Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Member #8176 My Ride: 99 EM1 iTrader: (0)	Here is my car for sale http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...=p4506.c0.m245

08-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#20
joshsayswhatt Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tuckerton 08087 Member #8229 My Ride: 09 Si Sedan, 99 Passport iTrader: (0)	what about the fit anyone have anything good to say about it?