How old is old? I owned an EP3 when I was 24.
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How old is old? I owned an EP3 when I was 24.
To be fair, the ebay tat clone OEM style spolers actually look very good for the money (about £60) and come pre painted. They're not like the front lips which don't always fit right and still need painting.
Granted, I do much prefer the GT high wings though
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all about that big wing
6-7 years ago the ep3 was owned by respectable upstanding members of society, it was not yet as it now is, in the knuckle draggers budget. You're the exception to the rule tim now that rjk has sold out
Gibbo that was reason that put me off 3000GT. Most of them in bad state. Not maintained properly. And there is loads of stuff that can brake on those. Hondas simple build simple to repair 
Mustang did look cool outside OCUK in Stoke tho :]
Mustang did look cool outside OCUK in Stoke tho :]
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Gibbo that was reason that put me off 3000GT. Most of them in bad state. Not maintained properly. And there is loads of stuff that can brake on those. Hondas simple build simple to repair
Mustang did look cool outside OCUK in Stoke tho :]
Always fancied a 3000GT, what are these like to drive?
Gibbo answered this on a page back.
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So much want there
Agree. I might get a bunch of rocket covers, refurb them and put them in a huge glass display to admire because I am that sad.
EDIT: Nath http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/civic-type-r/honda-civic-type-r-fd2-2008-vivid-blue--fresh-mot-and-tax/1689793?isexperiment=true
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And so he did.
Hmm maybe something worth considering, if one in decent shape and price came up.
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that has been for sale for ages I swear! Do love the FD2 though, for me the only thing that lets it down are the reflector headlights, oh and the insane insurance!
Good evening chaps.
Been thinking for a while about getting a type r, im thinking an ep3, what sort of prices am I looking at for a half decent one? Don't want a modified rice mobile, so would like a relatively standard one that I can play with myself. Having a quick look there was one that seemed unmolested, with 76k on the clock for about 4100, is that the sort of ball park I'm looking at or is it likely to be a rotter at that price?
Been thinking for a while about getting a type r, im thinking an ep3, what sort of prices am I looking at for a half decent one? Don't want a modified rice mobile, so would like a relatively standard one that I can play with myself. Having a quick look there was one that seemed unmolested, with 76k on the clock for about 4100, is that the sort of ball park I'm looking at or is it likely to be a rotter at that price?
£4k is a good budget to have looking for an EP3, always keep in mind there's so many for sale that if you want one in excellent condition then hold out for one they are not scarce enough to justify taking anything that comes up. If I was looking for 'The One' to keep and polish I wouldn't grumble at £1k to get the deal done and get something I was really happy with. Do you have a link to the one for sale?
Excellent buying guide written by Stormster off these forums, read it here: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/s...ing-guide-check-list-for-the-EP3-Civic-Type-R
Excellent buying guide written by Stormster off these forums, read it here: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/s...ing-guide-check-list-for-the-EP3-Civic-Type-R
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Agreed with Muffin. £4k is a good budget to work with but there's loads for sale. It's a buyer market right now so you'll be able to get something really nice. What colour are you after? If you extend your budget by £500-1000, you may be able to pick up a low mileage premier edition for that price 
Yes it has. I saw it last at £16kish. If I had the money spare, I'd buy it.
I sold mine for £4k and it was properly sorted. You will be able to command a very nice car for that money.
As muffin says, plenty about and well worth holding out for something good rather than putting up with rotters trying to flog their pocket money modded **** boxes for 4k+
As muffin says, plenty about and well worth holding out for something good rather than putting up with rotters trying to flog their pocket money modded **** boxes for 4k+
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201401070861378
Here's the one i was talking about, so 4-5k is a decent budget to be looking around at then. Colours, must say wasn't a colour high on my list, but i am liking the grey, also like white and black as well.