#1800261 - 08/28/07 09:10 PM
GB help me decide on a car
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The Z is sold, and i'm thinking of going back to a civic. I made a thread about it in OT but their replies were for the EP3 because of it's looks over the EM1.
EM1 i'm looking at
All stock, which I don't mind even though it will be a tad bit weird going from a boosted Si, to a twin turbo Z to a stock Si  but it's in good condition has around 150,xxx km's and is priced at $9000 obo
EP3 -
72,xxx km's, few mods regarding looks and stereo, priced at 15k. it's a 2002
Another EP3 - http://forums.780tuners.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56730
Too lazy to post pics and specs from the 3rd civic :p
But yeah, I do like the EM1's and I'm just working for a year before I go back to school so I could probably turbo the em1. cua0 says the EP3 is the worst SiR ever and I'm awaiting his reply back as to why he says that haha.
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#1800290 - 08/28/07 09:21 PM
Re: GB help me decide on a car
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mgyurkejr
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Registered: 02/16/05
Posts: 617
Loc: Waynesburg, Pa
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Id take an EM1 anyday over the EP3.I just dont like the looks of the hatch much.I have seen a few that were well done but must dont catch my eye.The red si you got there looks ok from the pics.Its so tough to find a clean stock one nowadays.Id take a closer look at that and try to work some bargaining magic
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#1800594 - 08/28/07 11:02 PM
Re: GB help me decide on a car
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It'd be a DD but i'm thinking of going with the EM1, just got off the phone with the guy and worked out a decent price, it needs a new windshield and brakes but he said he would get that stuff put in new and sell it for $8k which is pretty good for the km's on the car, condition of body and the fact it's canadia and all cars are stupid expensive. most Si's around with d series are going for this price or more in lots of cases. I got a year off before I go back to school so I would probably buy new parts and turbo it for next summer, I'm addicted to boost.
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#1801140 - 08/29/07 07:51 AM
Re: GB help me decide on a car
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jcoosi
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Registered: 07/29/05
Posts: 1109
Loc: TN
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em1 hands down
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#1801200 - 08/29/07 08:18 AM
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FotherMucker
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Registered: 06/08/07
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Loc: rockwall, tx
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#1801231 - 08/29/07 08:36 AM
Re: GB help me decide on a car
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99redSiR
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Registered: 11/23/04
Posts: 2422
Loc: Hamilton Ontario
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EM1.. damn that car looks exactly like mine.. but ya.. i would do the EM1 over the EP3.. love the look and body style of the EM1..
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#1803760 - 08/29/07 07:56 PM
Re: GB help me decide on a car
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I'm going with the EM1, buying it in the next day or 2 
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#1803764 - 08/29/07 07:58 PM
Re: GB help me decide on a car
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SamuraiSam
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Registered: 07/29/02
Posts: 8828
Loc: Bellingham, WA
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the problem with the EP3 Si/SiR is the engine. its a great chassis and works well in Asia and Europe as the Type R. They put in a crappy economy engine for the North American market that has eco-VTEC with only one intake valve operating at low load. If you wanted to make the EP3 a fun car, you can swap in a K20A2 or a K24 frankenstein and have a TON of fun. you can even use the RSX-S/ITR transmission (with the 2liter) or an Accord Euro R trans for 6spd dash shifting fun. plus, the EP3 has a LOT nicer interior than the EM1.
i'll tell you what though, there is something special about the EM1. i don't quite know what it is. with just a few handling mods, they corner much better then they should. the flat torque curve and high redline, combined with relatively slow acceleration, make for a car that is so much fun to beat the shit out of on a daily basis and take out to autocross and twisty roads.
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