Buying EG6

**-B18C2-** · 19-07-2010 10:10 PM

obviously that one isnt any different from the eg5 you have owned look at it

and it does have traction control... LSD/sunroof/TCS (traction control ) power folding mirrors are all options

u just purchased the one with very limited accessories

**90LAN** · 19-07-2010 10:23 PM

well its like you buy a lv bag for your misus but you bought yours from the markets
i bought mine from the lv shop

you work it out
looks the same only a person that knows their shit will pick it out

just like a eg5 to a eg6

i dont have to tell you anything you have a brain, access to the internet do the search yourself
even better go buy one and exprience it for yourself

**cheapdouchebag** · 20-07-2010 09:53 AM

think its time to let go of the eg series if ur able to do that and maybe get something newer/better.
Im my own opinion, getting an eg6 means to me that you have done really well in sourcing out a dream ''first car'' (if you get what i mean, i know it wont be your first car).

eg5 with a b18c conversion is really good already if not rare enough, i also dont see the logic in getting it as well, if you have that much money might as well save up a few grand more AND THEN sell the eg5 for one of them cars that are priced almost double the price of the eg5 u got. maybe a newer honda or who knows maybe a mid 90's base model bmw.

my personal procedure if i got tired of the eg5 and wanted another car. Id probably drive it untill ive saved up an extra 3 grand, sell the eg5 and then source out a 1989 BMW 325i M series. those things are like a rocket!
just my 2 cents. im open to critisim i get the feeling my perspective is stupid and shameful

hope that helps!

**yellows2k** · 20-07-2010 10:12 AM

ive actually come full circle with my car ownership. first car was a 92 civic sedan that i shared with my brother, which i kept for about 6 years, then i got a my99 wrx, kept for 3 years, then an s2k for 7 years, last car was an evolution 9. and now ive got the eg5.
some would ask why go backwards, i guess my priorities in life changed and i no longer see cars as being important, its just transport to me now, although having a b18cr also helps keep it fun

**VT3C** · 20-07-2010 04:49 PM

LOL funny thread !! I've got an EG5 that i've been trying to convert to EG6 spec over the past 9 years..

As far as the bare chassis goes, as far as I can tell the only physical difference is that the EG6 has a T-Bracket in the hatch section to mount the JDM rear seats and cargo-bin to.. and the mounting points for the speakers are slightly different to take the optional Gathers components.

yes the EG6 has much better interior trim options than anything we saw in Australia, Different seats, the previously mentioned optional Gathers Audio system (but who wants 15 year old speakers ??), optional TCS (on ABS equipped models), 262mm front brakes, power folding side mirrors, longer rear wing with LED, storage-bin in hatch area, space-saver spare wheel and also the OEM 5-spoke 15" alloys - which i THINK were actually and option as there's not a lot of EG6 on these rims.. 180km/hr White-faced Guage Cluster, Climate controll a/c, Plastic lens headlights with different type Bulbs, Bronze tinted Glass (droool) on JDM EG6's, ohh and the EG6 was available in a few colours we didnt get in AUS.. plus the Japanese models had a LOT more factory optional accessories but we're talking about the car itself..

my original plan was to convert to full JDM EG6 spec including (optional Black) dashboards and all.. but then I got distracted and started doing my SPOON conversion LOL.. my conversion is only in terms of motor, transmission, suspension, brakes - and then external features such as decals, rear LED wing, Front Lip (is EG5 option anyway), and dont forget the Parking Pole HAHAHA and i've got a climate control fascia somewhere too but I cant get my CD player out

apart from that there's not a whole lot of difference.. if you're swapping motors anyway..

I agree with whoever said to buy the EG6, swap the B16 into your EG5, sell the EG5 and put the B18CR into your EG6.. but then it's not a true "EG6" LOL... depends if you're buying an EG6 to be a purist or just so u can say u have an "EG6"..

or a better idea, sell the EG6 to ME if it's road rego'd

**Red_EG4** · 20-07-2010 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by VT3C

LOL funny thread !! I've got an EG5 that i've been trying to convert to EG6 spec over the past 9 years..

As far as the bare chassis goes, as far as I can tell the only physical difference is that the EG6 has a T-Bracket in the hatch section to mount the JDM rear seats and cargo-bin to.. and the mounting points for the speakers are slightly different to take the optional Gathers components.

yes the EG6 has much better interior trim options than anything we saw in Australia, Different seats, the previously mentioned optional Gathers Audio system (but who wants 15 year old speakers ??), optional TCS (on ABS equipped models), 262mm front brakes, power folding side mirrors, longer rear wing with LED, storage-bin in hatch area, space-saver spare wheel and also the OEM 5-spoke 15" alloys - which i THINK were actually and option as there's not a lot of EG6 on these rims.. 180km/hr White-faced Guage Cluster, Climate controll a/c, Plastic lens headlights with different type Bulbs, Bronze tinted Glass (droool) on JDM EG6's, ohh and the EG6 was available in a few colours we didnt get in AUS.. plus the Japanese models had a LOT more factory optional accessories but we're talking about the car itself..

my original plan was to convert to full JDM EG6 spec including (optional Black) dashboards and all.. but then I got distracted and started doing my SPOON conversion LOL.. my conversion is only in terms of motor, transmission, suspension, brakes - and then external features such as decals, rear LED wing, Front Lip (is EG5 option anyway), and dont forget the Parking Pole HAHAHA and i've got a climate control fascia somewhere too but I cant get my CD player out

apart from that there's not a whole lot of difference.. if you're swapping motors anyway..

I agree with whoever said to buy the EG6, swap the B16 into your EG5, sell the EG5 and put the B18CR into your EG6.. but then it's not a true "EG6" LOL... depends if you're buying an EG6 to be a purist or just so u can say u have an "EG6"..

or a better idea, sell the EG6 to ME if it's road rego'd

Thanks for the helpful information.

**mugen_ctr** · 20-07-2010 07:32 PM

isnt the eg6 similar to ek9, in that honda stiffend the chassis even more, better engine etc, pretty much the top sports model range? I always figured a real Eg6 was hard to come by jus like EK9, so it might be a good investment...
Btw, i dont think the Eg6 is eligable for imports if im not mistaken, due to there closeness ties to the eg5 sold here.... so basically, buyin the same car overseas from the governments pov