Krzys Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Just been looking on the trader at EP3's, that's my other choice if I don't end up with a Stagea! Though I'm leaning towards an EP3 because there's plenty of mods and easier to maintain, plus I would like to have some fun and have a dab at track time! Anyway I digress! I have come across several Type R's all at one dealership, as if I needed spoiling for choice! http://www.chilternperformance.co.uk/used-cars/honda-civic-2-0-i-vtec-type-r-3dr-high-wycombe-201309289012863 http://www.chilternperformance.co.uk/used-cars/honda-civic-2-0-i-vtec-type-r-3dr-high-wycombe-201307107749057 http://www.chilternperformance.co.uk/used-cars/honda-civic-2-0-i-vtec-type-r-3dr-ac-high-wycombe-201305236919598 http://www.chilternperformance.co.uk/used-cars/honda-civic-2-0-i-vtec-type-r-3dr-ac-high-wycombe-201306137275507 http://www.chilternperformance.co.uk/used-cars/honda-civic-2-0-i-vtec-type-r-3dr-high-wycombe-201310249431723 Obviously any car I do purchase I'll do the relevant checks myself, HPi, mileage etc. Just a bit convenient that this one place has five EP3's with what I would consider below average down to silly low mileage! Plus I read this article this morning which fills me with confidence....but it's a Nottingham based person rather than High Wycombe where this garage is! http://www.nottinghampost.com/Lenton-car-clocker-took-MILLION-miles-used-cars/story-20000989-detail/story.html Other than Tom saying he can keep up with EP3's I know these are good base cars! With the ideas I have in mind I don't think Tom would be keeping up with it, though saying that I reckon I could shake him in a standard one with some good driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 They all look quite nice and as you say a couple with ridiculously low miles but seem a bit pricey my mate bought an immaculate 54 plate NHB for £6800 with reasonably low miles 5yrs ago. For that money I'd much rather get a DC2 or Get a deck and turbo it for the same money. this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 They all look quite nice and as you say a couple with ridiculously low miles but seem a bit pricey my mate bought an immaculate 54 plate NHB for £6800 with reasonably low miles 5yrs ago. For that money I'd much rather get a DC2 orYeah there's some for about the £3k mark which I'd be happy enough with! The thing with DC2's is I like them, but not enough to own one, the famous red Recaro's and my "figure" don't get along so there's no point in me compromising my comfort. Get a deck and turbo it for the same money. Nah if I'm going that route I'll get a Stagea! Keep bouncing between a Stagea and EP3 and even looked at some Merc's online last night......dafuq!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I'd still be on the stagea I should be too! I think all this time is causing my brain cell to think about other options! Hate waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 If it was a skyline or an ep its a no brainer. But it's the boot that is skewing it!The fact I have little use of such a big boot is the reason I can even consider a Stagea vs anything smaller than it! Can get an Audi S4 with the V8 for around the price of importing a Stagea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butcher Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Stagea's are cheap as chips to buy. Different story running them. Expect -20mpg unless you're doing a lot of motorway miles. Then if you're lucky you might get 25mpg In comparison my (admittedly pretty basic) Aerodeck does 32mpg and costs me half as much in fuel! Then there's the 'Skyline tax'. You'll pick one up for half the price of a Skyline, but you still pay Skyline prices for parts. Different kettle of fish to a civic I reckon. Great car though. Loved mine. Give me a shout if you have any questions about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The fact I have little use of such a big boot is the reason I can even consider a Stagea vs anything smaller than it! What about all that dogging and prostitute murdering you get up to?? The thing with DC2's is I like them, but not enough to own one, the famous red Recaro's and my "figure" don't get along so there's no point in me compromising my comfort. I thought the recaros in the DC2 and EP3 were pretty similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 What about all that dogging and prostitute murdering you get up to?? I thought the recaros in the DC2 and EP3 were pretty similar.You'd be surprised, the EP3 is a lot more "Fat friendly"! I think the EP seats are wider! I have a mate with a chain saw I can borrow if people don't fit in the boot properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I have a mate with a chain saw I can borrow if people don't fit in the boot properly! I find that way a bit messy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I find that way a bit messy though. Yeah but better than an arm hanging out the car, that seems to draw attention for some reason Mother had to pinch the Accord this morning for work so got to see it drive by whilst I was walking to work! Pop pop pop haha! Found myself looking at Focus ST's this morning! The ST2 to be specific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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