EK9 or EP3 Honda Civic Type-R?

Gallardo · Postby **Gallardo** » December 15th, 2009, 8:23 pm

Hey, tsup! haven't been here in a while!!!

Was considerin buyin a Type R but weighin my options with either the EK9 or the EP3....I know, I know, the Ep3 is NEWER and it has the K20 'n' all but I heard the transmission and the engine block on the K series is kinda weak and the block can crack under some pressure

. Plus, I sure as hell can't find body parts for an EP3 in d bamboo!

and, What prices are local used EK9s and EP3s goin for right now?

Laterz!!!!

Postby SR » December 15th, 2009, 8:39 pm

EP3

in stock form gives no problems
if modding do it the right way and you wont have any issues either

dream cars has an ep3 for sale on the classisifeds

Gallardo · Postby **Gallardo** » December 15th, 2009, 9:15 pm

Yeah, checked dream carz own but it doesn't look like it's been well kept, r there any ek9s 4 sale that u know of?

Postby **r3iXmann** » December 15th, 2009, 9:29 pm

a black one in tobago for 65k i think

there's one from tunapuna (posted in the classifieds) and there's another one that might be f.s

i can find out

Rooki3 · Postby **Rooki3** » December 15th, 2009, 10:09 pm

a black one in tobago for 65k i think

I think its sold, I dont see it in the yard anymore

Honda_Crew · Postby **Honda_Crew** » December 16th, 2009, 11:54 am

Although am a EK lover I think the EP3 is a much nicer vehicle.
Parts wise for the EP3 it would be harder to find in comparison with
a EK.

Hirotoshi · Postby **Hirotoshi** » December 16th, 2009, 1:19 pm

the EK9 would be the better choice,performance and service part,s are available(the B16b block being the unique exception),it,s a more fun and better looking car, it,s also lighter. if you can find one that has not been abused, would be a good choice. or purchase a stock EK3 hatch & swap a K20a2 engine with 6 speed gearbox,upgrade the brakes & suspension, you,ll be forever smileing . that,s what being a true tuner is about ,building it , not buying it. good luck

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