Yeah their common issues but only if they've been driven by maniacs that are rough with them, hence why its hard to find a decent one. I had a 98 EK4 1.6 vtech dohc and loved it but had to go cause couldnt afford it Aw man i understand i would pick a push bike over an EP2, Hated them when they first came out and always will. EK shapes are the nicest and always more reliable (imo) But would still pick my starlet over an EP2, sorry for the confusion lol