Buying EP3

**bluey45** · 18-08-2011 08:02 PM

Cheers everyone. Thanks so much for your advice. I'm probably planning to go down IMG to have a further look at their EP3.

How common is the cracked engine mount issue and squeaky steering? Also I've done some further reading on the forums and there seems to be this issue with master clutch cylinder?

Did any one of the ep3 buyers have this issue when you purchased? Or is this mainly a normal service issue after driving heaps until service time? ie 5,000km

Apologies for so many questions....I'm kinda new to this lol.

**Symphorced** · 18-08-2011 08:39 PM

It's not something to be too deeply concerned over. I've had my car for close to a year with no trouble.. except for a stuffed aftermarket alarm and an isolated headlight problem. All in all, just make sure the car has been taken care of and you won't run into any problems.

**bluey45** · 18-08-2011 09:32 PM

Thanks Symphorced.
I was just reading some posts before and noticed keepitlow just bought the 2004 EP3R from IMG.

Can't wait to find a good EP3 in good condition. Very hard car to find these days.

**i-vtec** · 19-08-2011 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by bluey45

Cheers everyone. Thanks so much for your advice. I'm probably planning to go down IMG to have a further look at their EP3.

How common is the cracked engine mount issue and squeaky steering? Also I've done some further reading on the forums and there seems to be this issue with master clutch cylinder?

Did any one of the ep3 buyers have this issue when you purchased? Or is this mainly a normal service issue after driving heaps until service time? ie 5,000km

Apologies for so many questions....I'm kinda new to this lol.

I had a 04 model, which the steering rack issue may have been recalled and rectified i guess. But i had my 04 model for almost 3 years with no squeaky steering wheel.

The engine mounts are a wear and tear item so depending how you drive etc and actual kms on the ep3, engine mounts will need to be replaced sooner or later.

**bluey45** · 20-08-2011 01:52 PM

Cheers everyone thanks so much for your help.

I've just joined the EP3 family. Just got a EP3 from IMG and picking it up next saturday. =)

**keepitlow** · 20-08-2011 10:18 PM

Hey man.... that's cool!!!!!!

hahahaa I might see you when I pick up my car then~

Congratss!!!!!

**EVLGTR** · 25-08-2011 07:11 AM

ive always wondered how an EP3 would take on corners. it looks like a small version of that minivan.....whats it called,the Odyssey? as if maybe its abbout to tip and roll

**JohnO** · 25-08-2011 08:51 AM

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

**Poeter** · 25-08-2011 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by JohnO

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

LOL what?!

**Poeter** · 25-08-2011 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by EVLGTR

ive always wondered how an EP3 would take on corners. it looks like a small version of that minivan.....whats it called,the Odyssey? as if maybe its abbout to tip and roll

You make no sense mate.

In this post, http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=1#post2728219, you say they are great cars and etc.

Every now and then I see you coming into EP3 threads trying stir something. What gives? *Rolls Eyes*

**EVLGTR** · 25-08-2011 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Poeter

You make no sense mate.

In this post, http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...=1#post2728219, you say they are great cars and etc.

Every now and then I see you coming into EP3 threads trying stir something. What gives? *Rolls Eyes*

They are great, lol, im just "wondering". not trying to stir, if u think so then i apologize for ur sensitivity.