went from an eg to an ep3

[bennett1]

well I had my eg for 3 years and we have been through a lot together. Searching on craigslist two weeks ago, I found a deal that I couldn't refuse. I have always had an interest in the ep3's, and arranged for a straight trade last week. At first, I thought that the deal was too good to be true, but the guy I traded with was really honest and told me everything about the car. The only issues with the ep3 mechanically were a bad catalytic converter (he didn't have emissions where he lived) and the ELD needed to be changed. The ep3 came with a kenwood double din touchscreen radio, a few mods, and a slight drop.

My old EG (maybe some of you all seen me driving it around)


D16z6 rebuilt by my father and I with approximately 4,000 miles


My new to me 02 Ep3


The only changes I plan on making so far are to get rid of the gsr blades in preference for some 16's and leave it how it is for now.





and a teaser



of my brothers rsx type-s lol.

and my new bay

[Sammich]

a straight trade for a EG w/ a stock engine for a EP3 w/ a s/c?!?!? shit!!

[bennett1]

a straight trade for a EG w/ a stock engine for a EP3 w/ a s/c?!?!? shit!!

lol, no sorry for the confusion. The s/c is from my brother's RSX type-s (i put the rest of the caption under the picture). He is currently sourcing one out for the ep3 though (he lives in orlando and people sell them cheaper there).

The ep3 has megan shorty headers, megan catback, and k&n short ram intake.

[VQ35 Star]

damn i liked your EG.

[Sammich]

Oh...anyway, i personally woulda kept the EG..i never liked the EP3. but it's your choice. at least you gota straight trade for a newer vehicle

[boostedb16]

so what your saying is, you traded a civic hatch for a civic hatch right?

[Cal240sx]

I know you are leaving it mostly stock now but what are they long term plans for it other than the S/C?

[Bacon]

Trade you my 16" red GT3s for the blades.

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[thepolecat]

Like the old. I'm ok with the new. But I am an EG man at heart!

[DeeAOne]

Ep's always have bad ELDs. Sounds like there should have been some type of recall.

[Catnip]

EG + newer DD > EP3

[Elbow]

I've always liked these, especially the shifter location. lol

[KyleG]

I love these. My favorite Civic, and the only Civic I'd own. I too like the shifters. k20>d16

[BenjaminJunu]

Wow what a great deal. Nice upgrade.

[bennett1]

thank you for the feedback everyone! Getting rid of the eg was definitely a hard choice, since I went through A LOT with it. However, the guy that I traded with was a fellow honda enthusiast so I know it will be in good hands. After driving the ep3 for 2 weeks, I do miss the eg, but I still like everything that the ep3 has to offer.

I know you are leaving it mostly stock now but what are they long term plans for it other than the S/C?

I am in search of some 16"s or 17"s (pending trade with bacon for gt3s) and to find a wing in good condition. I am in search of some mudflaps, but cannot find any at the moment. Other than that, I want to keep it pretty simple and get some minor body work done and a respray. I am not into the whole stance thing, I would rather have function over form.