Buying EP3

[bluey45]

Both dealers are reputable. A lot of the EP3 drivers here bought there's from IMG, I believe.

$17k - $21k for a pre-facelift is usually the general asking price. I'm sure if you know how to negotiate you can get one for cheaper though.

Re: servicing costs ect. Not anymore than any other Honda. Common problems are cracked engine mounts and squeaky steering rack. Spare parts being hard to source may be it's only fault.

Good luck!

Thanks. Both of the ones I went look at were 02 pre-FL models. I'm just wondering is it easy to deal with Gavin @ IMG? Has any previous Ozhonda members who bought from IMG have any problems?

With the cracked engine mounts and squeaky steering rack, how much does it cost for repair?

[stienerv2]

I say most of these cars on here are from IMG.

For the squeaky steering rack, it costed me 88 bucks for labour. The mechanic just geased the steering rack but the squeak is coming back after long drives

[Symphorced]

Cracked engine mount you'll be looking at $400 - $500 for a replacement depending on what brand you get. You can then either diy swap them over or pay ~$300 for labour to swap them.

[JohnO]

oem you'd be looking at 299 for left/right, 199 front and rear would probably be the same price. thats hondatax for you.

mugen i got for about 4something off some canadian honda site that only distributes mugen, slightly harder than oem. my mounts havent cracked yet(knockwood)

[GSi_PSi]

wow that dude bout ep3r for 14k

[RPS.13]

Squeaky steering rack cost me: 4 cable ties, about 20 mins of my own time and some lithium grease (spray) which I already had lying around... Its a pretty simple DIY.

I followed this: greasing ep3 steering rack Thanks Phil!!!

Passenger side is easier to get to if you have the airbox out.

[JohnO]

yeah i did my steering rack regreased, its squeaky again

[stienerv2]

Squeaky steering rack cost me: 4 cable ties, about 20 mins of my own time and some lithium grease (spray) which I already had lying around... Its a pretty simple DIY.

I followed this: greasing ep3 steering rack Thanks Phil!!!

Passenger side is easier to get to if you have the airbox out.

Didnt the cable ties melt from the heat of the headers? and also how long did your grease last for?

[Philip Lee]

Didnt the cable ties melt from the heat of the headers? and also how long did your grease last for?

cable ties are still fine after 18 months.

i think it's important what type of grease you use. apparently WD40 doesn't last too long. lithium grease should be better.

[i-vtec]

spotted johno last thursday on hume highway at ashfield.

[JohnO]

hahaha not me im taking a day off uni today

[stienerv2]

i think it's important what type of grease you use. apparently WD40 doesn't last too long. lithium grease should be better.

Yeah WD40 wouldnt last long its not really meant to. My mechanic used actual gease and used a gease gun to apply it on. I should of asked him which type of gease he used.