starry
B16A298 VTI-S (UK
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- Apr 13, 2007
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I cant decide which 1 to go for.
I am coming from a B16A2 1998 VTI-S 172 HP approx,
I am considering a
2000 Ek9 which ive seen for sale at £7,500 with 80k miles.
OR a 2002 EP3 with 44k miles for £7,800. i do see other ep3's for sale slightly cheaper with varying mileages some lower some higher.
I just dont know which one to buy, i have drove an EK9 and really loved it especially the brakes compared to a VTI EK4. I like the rawness and flare of an ek9 and the seats are great. Also I assume an EK9 will be more reliable than an EP3 as it is made in Japan rather than the EP3 which is produced here in the UK in Swindon. And the fact that when i beat some one and they pull up and ask what u running under there?? all i can say is a 1.6 Vtec non turbo front wheel drive hatchback compared to German and French Turbo cars and most japs under 2 litres, which really is the icing on the cake for me!
It is the fastest to 60mph 1.6 and under non turbo FWD performance car in the world and probably the best 1.6 ever!
Conversely an EP3 looks better with its modern styling, and lets face it ive had an ek4 and a couple of years down the line EK's will look dated even tho they look so raw and sexy. And for roughly the same money i will have a car 2/3 years newer. But when it comes down to 0-60 of the lights ive been told the EP3 requires and extra gear change to get to 60mph with it being 6 speed. Also the initial take of/launch wont be as good as it has heavier 17" wheels compared to the EK9's smaller lighter 15" wheels. it has no LSD, But i am always gonna be thinking Should i have bought the DC5 as that 2.0 is slightly more HP or the JDM EP3 or even the new CTR. as i will always know i have not got the fastest 2.0 litre honda offer but the EK9 has this uniqueness to its class
At the end of the day it is 0-60mph time what counts most for me and stock to stock the EK9 would win.
Particularly interested in the views of UK owners with stock cars. And please dont say buy a JDM EP3 as they are far over my budget.
Give me your thoughts if uv been in the same situation or if u have a EK9 and fancy a EP3.or if u have a EP3 and want a EK9 and why
I am coming from a B16A2 1998 VTI-S 172 HP approx,
I am considering a
2000 Ek9 which ive seen for sale at £7,500 with 80k miles.
OR a 2002 EP3 with 44k miles for £7,800. i do see other ep3's for sale slightly cheaper with varying mileages some lower some higher.
I just dont know which one to buy, i have drove an EK9 and really loved it especially the brakes compared to a VTI EK4. I like the rawness and flare of an ek9 and the seats are great. Also I assume an EK9 will be more reliable than an EP3 as it is made in Japan rather than the EP3 which is produced here in the UK in Swindon. And the fact that when i beat some one and they pull up and ask what u running under there?? all i can say is a 1.6 Vtec non turbo front wheel drive hatchback compared to German and French Turbo cars and most japs under 2 litres, which really is the icing on the cake for me!
It is the fastest to 60mph 1.6 and under non turbo FWD performance car in the world and probably the best 1.6 ever!
Conversely an EP3 looks better with its modern styling, and lets face it ive had an ek4 and a couple of years down the line EK's will look dated even tho they look so raw and sexy. And for roughly the same money i will have a car 2/3 years newer. But when it comes down to 0-60 of the lights ive been told the EP3 requires and extra gear change to get to 60mph with it being 6 speed. Also the initial take of/launch wont be as good as it has heavier 17" wheels compared to the EK9's smaller lighter 15" wheels. it has no LSD, But i am always gonna be thinking Should i have bought the DC5 as that 2.0 is slightly more HP or the JDM EP3 or even the new CTR. as i will always know i have not got the fastest 2.0 litre honda offer but the EK9 has this uniqueness to its class
At the end of the day it is 0-60mph time what counts most for me and stock to stock the EK9 would win.
Particularly interested in the views of UK owners with stock cars. And please dont say buy a JDM EP3 as they are far over my budget.
Give me your thoughts if uv been in the same situation or if u have a EK9 and fancy a EP3.or if u have a EP3 and want a EK9 and why