what are the pros and cons of a ep3r

[tang(oO)]

I was just wondering what are the pros and cons of an ep3r??

I want to buy one but I can't decide if it is really worth the money or not.

Tang(oO)

[burak213]

cons
getting old now
parts are hard to find
Insurance is a factor
better cars for the price these days
subjective styling
low consumer aftermarket
pros
fast
type R handling
recaoros
unique
plenty of support for engine

[tang(oO)]

Depends on what you're after, I'd say.

Things that people usually consider when buying a car is price, k's and what they want to use it for.

So to get the ball rolling -

So what's your budget?
What do you want to be able to do with the car?
Do you want to break kilowatt records?
Do you want practicality?
etc...

If you want a car that has speed and performance while being practical and track ready and not too difficult to maintain (assuming you don't track it every week and change every original part) then the EP3-R sounds like a good choice to me. That's why I'm looking to buy one, too

If you want crazy power for drags then you'd want a turbo.

If you want a daily cruiser then you'd go for something a lot more tame.

A little bit off topic, sorry...

my budget is around the ep3 mark.

yeh im looking for something that your looking for a car that has abit of speed but at the same time is practical.

what i have doubts about atm is why do some ppl sell off the ep3 so fast. like i know 2 ppl selling their ep3 that have had it for less than a year....

is there anything wrong with it that you wont know till u have it for abit?

[lumghini]

cons
getting old now
parts are hard to find
Insurance is a factor
better cars for the price these days
subjective styling
low consumer aftermarket
pros
fast
type R handling
recaoros
unique
plenty of support for engine

Just allow me to add something to the pro part.. If you're comparing the ep3 with the dc5 or many other 2door car.. It's much much more spacious and has plenty of headroom.. And being a jdm it's got the k20a instead of the k20a2(which most of the dc5 in Australia has)...which has a lil more juice in it..

[damienm]

pros- its not as slow as the other type Rs
cons- looks like a slime from slime sports, ITR looks way better
just get an S15

[tang(oO)]

Just allow me to add something to the pro part.. If you're comparing the ep3 with the dc5 or many other 2door car.. It's much much more spacious and has plenty of headroom.. And being a jdm it's got the k20a instead of the k20a2(which most of the dc5 in Australia has)...which has a lil more juice in it..

yeh cause I like the room in the ep3

but one thing like the dc5 is that it has hydraulic steering and not ep3.

has anyone had any problems with the electric?

[lumghini]

yeh cause I like the room in the ep3

but one thing like the dc5 is that it has hydraulic steering and not ep3.

has anyone had any problems with the electric?

I kinda like the electric though... At least for daily driving.. It's so much more lighter compared to the dc5..

[tang(oO)]

i got an ep3 now.

[LittleDragon^^]

Depends on what you're after, I'd say.

Things that people usually consider when buying a car is price, k's and what they want to use it for.

So to get the ball rolling -

So what's your budget?
What do you want to be able to do with the car?
Do you want to break kilowatt records?
Do you want practicality?
etc...

If you want a car that has speed and performance while being practical and track ready and not too difficult to maintain (assuming you don't track it every week and change every original part) then the EP3-R sounds like a good choice to me. That's why I'm looking to buy one, too

If you want crazy power for drags then you'd want a turbo.

If you want a daily cruiser then you'd go for something a lot more tame.

A little bit off topic, sorry...

[Philip Lee]

some people keep their cars for a few months only then sold off for something else;

some people's circumstances change and may need a bigger/smaller car or the money for something else like house;

some were bought by temporary residence (eg students) and when they need to leave they sell their cars;

some maybe disappointed with the car and want something faster;

some may even bought a lemon and just want to get rid of it.

etc etc

i have my Ep3 for a year and a half and i don't intend to sell mine for a few more years. there are also a few people here who have their cars longer than me.

my suggestion is, make sure an EP3 if something you want and suits you and not worry about what others do.

[tang(oO)]

some people keep their cars for a few months only then sold off for something else;

some people's circumstances change and may need a bigger/smaller car or the money for something else like house;

some were bought by temporary residence (eg students) and when they need to leave they sell their cars;

some maybe disappointed with the car and want something faster;

some may even bought a lemon and just want to get rid of it.

etc etc

i have my Ep3 for a year and a half and i don't intend to sell mine for a few more years. there are also a few people here who have their cars longer than me.

my suggestion is, make sure an EP3 if something you want and suits you and not worry about what others do.

Thanks phil,

im just worried that their are some underlining issues with the ep3 that i may not know about and then find out after i have bought one.

[SuperSteve]

Thanks phil,

im just worried that their are some underlining issues with the ep3 that i may not know about and then find out after i have bought one.

just over 2 years anniversary with mine. And i luv it !