Contemplating an EP3R! Opinions please!

[JohnO]

1. servicing like any other honda like a dc5r mate its identical, its easy to source parts like mounts mods and other bits and pieces and like if you cant find it usually it takes a phonecall to hondas head office and chances are they'll have things shipped in overnight.

2. pre facelift 02-03 common issues are steering rack needs greasing- 20min job at the mechs or less and costs <90bucks. other than that its good, facelifted ep3s have the problem fixed.

3. not gonna lie every ep3 will have been thrashed, even when the first owners of japan bought it off the dealership floors. but if its serviced reguarly and well maintained which nearly all are then theres nothing to be worried about.

4. when i got off my reds, i went out to buy the car straight away afew days after getting my greens and it was easy to pick up on, just the position was abit strange at first and the clutch was really light. took me a couple of days to get the hang of it.

5. numbers dont matter, servicing and maintenance is the importance.

6. i think the 2nd one is from a member here, i remember seeing that when i bought mine from img, when my mechanic checked it, was in excellent condition. just i wanted the oem headlights and foggies =)
check the forsale section there might be a few ep3s for sale if your in sydney.
good car for a daily, parking is hassle free.

[dee-y]

1. servicing like any other honda like a dc5r mate its identical, its easy to source parts like mounts mods and other bits and pieces and like if you cant find it usually it takes a phonecall to hondas head office and chances are they'll have things shipped in overnight.

2. pre facelift 02-03 common issues are steering rack needs greasing- 20min job at the mechs or less and costs <90bucks. other than that its good, facelifted ep3s have the problem fixed.

3. not gonna lie every ep3 will have been thrashed, even when the first owners of japan bought it off the dealership floors. but if its serviced reguarly and well maintained which nearly all are then theres nothing to be worried about.

4. when i got off my reds, i went out to buy the car straight away afew days after getting my greens and it was easy to pick up on, just the position was abit strange at first and the clutch was really light. took me a couple of days to get the hang of it.

5. numbers dont matter, servicing and maintenance is the importance.

6. i think the 2nd one is from a member here, i remember seeing that when i bought mine from img, when my mechanic checked it, was in excellent condition. just i wanted the oem headlights and foggies =)
check the forsale section there might be a few ep3s for sale if your in sydney.
good car for a daily, parking is hassle free.

I'm in Brissy, but would be willing to travel down if the right deal is there.

[Philip Lee]

I'm in Brissy

hi mate. finally another (potential) owner up here.

ps. red is actually a rare colour for EP3.

i have a friend in Syd selling his pre FL CW with a few goodies on (mugen catback, mugen grill, FL projectors, RSR springs etc). he just has his car professionally detailed. ad is here

[dee-y]

hi mate. finally another (potential) owner up here.

ps. red is actually a rare colour for EP3.

i have a friend in Syd selling his pre FL CW with a few goodies on (mugen catback, mugen grill, FL projectors, RSR springs etc). he just has his car professionally detailed. ad is here

Hey Phil,
you know what his best offer would be? The car looks great!

[Philip Lee]

Hey Phil,
you know what his best offer would be? The car looks great!

best to speaks to him directly. Tell him Philip referred lol

try not to be bias but it's a great car. i didn't want springs/coilovers initially becos i thought the ride would be too harsh but once i had a ride in his car, i went to get some Super Street.

man for that price its a bargain like its infavour of the buyer. +prefacelift headlights ontop man. phill think he can sell me the facelift lights? =D

Perry asked the same question but he is not parting out sorry.

[dee-y]

best to speaks to him directly. Tell him Philip referred lol

try not to be bias but it's a great car. i didn't want springs/coilovers initially becos i thought the ride would be too harsh but once i had a ride in his car, i went to get some Super Street.



Perry asked the same question but he is not parting out sorry.

Np might give him an enquiry, though it says deposit taken Annnd i guess I'd really like to sell my current car first as well hah.

[twelve]

Np might give him an enquiry, though it says deposit taken Annnd i guess I'd really like to sell my current car first as well hah.

Hi Dee-y

I actually bought this car, it was me that put the deposit down and picked it up today.

I am probably well placed to comment on 'contemplation' given i am new to honda's. I was lookign at ep3's, dc2r's, silvia's, skyline's and all the other 20k sports cars. I was drawn to the honda as i believe it is a better package. it drives fantastic and feels really well made. I suggest you take one for a spin and decide for yourself, i am glad i made the honda choice!