strick206
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I think it's time to sell the clio, just bought a house and looking for a car a little cheaper so i have a couple of k as backup money for the house
I've been looking at Civic Type R's, not messing about with any of the english ones though, the older shape
Looking at an import, either an ek9 (insurance is silly though) or an ep3 import (insurance much more reasonable in comparison to ek9)
I know a couple of people have owned them on here, but what insurance companies specialise in import cars.
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BluKoo
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I'd have an EK9 over an EP3 just to be different, plus I prefer the shape...
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strick206
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I agree it's more different, but there aren't many white ep3's around here, actually none
Don't want to be spending 8k on a car every fucker has got
for some reason, insurance companies want 3k excess on an ek9, compared to 500quid on a ep3
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BluKoo
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There are 2 white EP3s around my area (that i know of), but then again there are also two white EK9 Type Rs 
I guess its all going to come down to the ££, and in which case the EP3 will probably be cheaper to look after.
[Edited on 24-08-2009 by BluKoo]
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flybikeslee
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dc2, save a few quid
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strick206
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
dc2, save a few quid
they look so so dated now though it's unreal.
DC5 if i got an integra, but not after a bigger car yet
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flybikeslee
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jdm dc2. the ek9 for me is too much money for what they are, the ep3s bore me though
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Rob B
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i did the same as you, EP3 with some coilovers is awesome  and K-pro if you can
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Eck
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Speak to Martin_C, he's had a couple of EK9's, DC5's and import EP3's
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strick206
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That's the user i was trying to think of
Just done a couple more insurance quotes, and it turns out the ep3 may be too much on insurance, but admiral have done a good quote on an ek9
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VegasPhil
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HIC gave my mate a decent quote on his EK9
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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westsidecorsa
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Id go for an ek9 as i love them. I was looking for one myself, but got myself a nice white Integra DC2 UKDM instead
[Edited on 25-08-2009 by westsidecorsa]
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ajscorsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
Speak to Martin_C, he's had a couple of EK9's, DC5's and import EP3's
he's a strange chap though, went to a bbq at his at the weekend and people were throwing tampons around... dodgy!
ps I say ep3 martins current one is tidy!
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flybikeslee
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try flux for insurance
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Ash_EP3
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ek9 = £6k for a 11 year old car 
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strick206
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quote:
Originally posted by Ash_EP3
ek9 = £6k for a 11 year old car
Yes, it is alot, but they don't appear to be depreciating much, you can pick up a 2002 ep3 uk model for 5k, i know they can't depreciate much more, but thats why every body has them
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Ash_EP3
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quote:
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Originally posted by Ash_EP3
ek9 = £6k for a 11 year old car
Yes, it is alot, but they don't appear to be depreciating much, you can pick up a 2002 ep3 uk model for 5k, i know they can't depreciate much more, but thats why every body has them
Surely it's a downgrade (in terms of gadgets and accessories) in comparison to you're clio?
The EK9 is a bit quicker than the ep3 too
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Martin_C
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quote:
Originally posted by strick206
I think it's time to sell the clio, just bought a house and looking for a car a little cheaper so i have a couple of k as backup money for the house
I've been looking at Civic Type R's, not messing about with any of the english ones though, the older shape
Looking at an import, either an ek9 (insurance is silly though) or an ep3 import (insurance much more reasonable in comparison to ek9)
I know a couple of people have owned them on here, but what insurance companies specialise in import cars.
*clears throat*
I'm insured with elephant for my ep3 import, and the ek9's are alot cheaper to insure than the import ep3. Try them
Pro's and con's in my experience are
EK9 pro's
Amazing handling out the box. Great to throw about. Can import some tidy ones but you need to pay big wonga for them. Rare as never sold in the uk. Well specced for the age of the car.
EK9 con's
1.6 is underpowered, b18 conversion or engine work is worthwhile. Alot of shaggers about, beware! Becoming popular with little arseholes, similar situation to glanza's. Spare parts can be expensive like interior pieces, body panels etc due to the amount of civic folk wanting bits for their vti's etc.
JDM EP3 pro's
Rare in white, newer, comfier, all the ones i've seen have been mint as its people prepared to spend the money who have them. Faster out the box than the ek9, also nice potential for tuning in the uk due to the amount of uk spec ones.
JDM EP3 con's
handling not so good from factory, but easily sorted. Steering isn't as sharp as ek9's. Its a breadvan and you still get slagged for having a common car Dear insurance.
Money wise, depends on the year of ek9 you're after. Pre facelift and facelift are both available, its really only cosmetic differences, front end, centre console and lights really. Prices vary, but you get what you pay for, try http://www.fastjapcars.com thats where i got mine, be prepared to spend around £6000-£7500 for the right car.
EP3 you're talking £9000 for a good one. Usually around the 52 plate on the imports. Yet to see a facelift in the uk, as theres no model report for it.
Anything you wanna know u2u me, going to bed 
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Martin_C
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quote:
Originally posted by Ash_EP3
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Originally posted by strick206
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Originally posted by Ash_EP3
ek9 = £6k for a 11 year old car
Yes, it is alot, but they don't appear to be depreciating much, you can pick up a 2002 ep3 uk model for 5k, i know they can't depreciate much more, but thats why every body has them
Surely it's a downgrade (in terms of gadgets and accessories) in comparison to you're clio?
The EK9 is a bit quicker than the ep3 too
On the road they're similar, the ek9 maybe edging it a little (compared to a uk spec).
I've found the jdm ep3, dc2, ek9, s2k all very very similar in terms on performance.
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Martin_C
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quote:
Originally posted by Eck
Speak to Martin_C, he's had a couple of EK9's, DC5's and import EP3's
1 stroked ek9, 2 x jdm ep3's and a dc5
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strick206
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quote:
Originally posted by Ash_EP3
Surely it's a downgrade (in terms of gadgets and accessories) in comparison to you're clio?
The EK9 is a bit quicker than the ep3 too
Yeah it's a downgrade, but that's what i'm after, i want something that i will enjoy, and i always said i will own an ek9, which will also leave me with a few k in the bank as backup in case the house costs me too much and i struggle, bad months etc
I love the clio, sounds good, handles well, and looks excellent (imo) but would like the cash in the bank at the min
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strick206
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Cheers martin, i've seen a few for around 6k, some fresh import facelifts also for that price, look in good condition
Want the car for a year or so and then move onto an ep3, i'd possibly prefer the ep3 now but 1200quid more to insure than a uk one is a joke for pretty much the same car
And also over 1k more to insure than the ek9
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Martin_C
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Originally posted by strick206
Cheers martin, i've seen a few for around 6k, some fresh import facelifts also for that price, look in good condition
Want the car for a year or so and then move onto an ep3, i'd possibly prefer the ep3 now but 1200quid more to insure than a uk one is a joke for pretty much the same car
And also over 1k more to insure than the ek9
In your situation i'd go for an ek9. If you do please please beware when buying, there are so many shoddy accident repaired imports coming in through "reputable" dealers its unreal.
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strick206
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fastjapcars has a good rep doesnt it?
Will try my best to get one through them, but their website appears to be down at the min which doesnt help at all when looking for one
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P1CK4D
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Ive always liked the service from Privateimports and a very close friend has 1st hand experience buying from them. Very good company.
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