Calum122 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Only on the dt forum. Lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Is it was my choice I'd be going for a t sport all day long :-) can you get them in white ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShafzC Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Slightly biased but EP3 Type R, any day. I've owned mine for coming up to a year now and it's been utterly reliable other than maintenance. The power delivery as expected with a Honda with VTEC/i-VTEC is peaky but the combination of the K20A2 and the close ratio 6 speed is wonderful. As mentioned above they handle amazingly but this does sacrifice ride comfort day to day. They're not cheap cars to modify at all but then most N/A cars aren't. As for practicality there's more space in the back of my EP3 than there is in my E90 325i and I use it for carrying things in the boot a lot more as the seats fold, also it's a 7th generation civic so it's massive inside anyway! As for creature comforts there are none, with Air Conditioning being a main option that cost £1000 when new and not a lot have it (mine doesn't anyway). My advice would be drive both the T-sport and the Type R, we can talk all day on the internet about pros and cons and what's better at what but until you, the person who's choosing drives both to come up with a decision, advice here isn't the most useful thing! Also a map and a decent exhaust system really wakes up the EP3 and makes it gain a lot more midrange punch (talking +35bhp over stock midrange with a similar increase in torque). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Alot of people backing both type r and the t sport, i really do want some power as of room for the kids. Im in love with ep3 type rs I've been in my mates and the power delivery is crazy. But i want something different to be honest. I also dont like the look of t sports really :/ Thats why i considerd the z20ler astra 5 door. 200hp. But i guess thats a no no and i must listen to all my friends on here as you know what your talking about more than me, and obvisouly dont want anything breakin down on me!Shaffz i used talk you all time remember me? You got the grey bmw aint you? Edited June 2, 2015 by GlanzaJim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djaniero Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just an idea man, but with you having kids, what about an accord type r? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 There is an accord type r for sale in maidstone near me. 3,250. But i dont know what the rating is on them. Are they pretty quick? And i know the size is decent http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/251962412249?nav=SEARCH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just throwing it out there.2000 - 2003 Audi S3Or a MK5 R32Both of them would be perfect for what your after. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Mk5 R32 is a lovely car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Accord type r is a good shout lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I've seen 2 S3's very local to me and within my budget. Yet both have 135k ish miles What are these vag engines like what that milage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Djaniero Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) ATYs are good cars. You ve got a family 4 door whip, and a potential track day car if you wanted to. My neighbour used to have one and i was quite surprised how quick they were and how well they handled when i went for a blast. Edited June 2, 2015 by Djaniero Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm rather liking this euro r ! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121666982337 James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thats a catD bro. Wouldnt touch a cat car :/ i dunno all frustrating me feel like not having a car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Get a legacy gtb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I've seen 2 S3's very local to me and within my budget. Yet both have 135k ish miles What are these vag engines like what that milage?That's not even run in yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 Get a legacy gtb They are rank and always out im sure 😂That's not even run in yet Hmmmmmmm choices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShafzC Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Jim I've got you on snapchat, I've still got the BMW but have an EP3 too Don't get an 8L/1st gen S3, I've driven mapped ones and my mates got an unmapped one and they're such boring cars to drive, they've offered to swap with my EP3 many times and yeah the quattro is great but they're so so boring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thats a catD bro. Wouldnt touch a cat car :/ i dunno all frustrating me feel like not having a car.Only thing that lets it down but cat D could literally be a scratch that's been claimed for as far as I'm aware James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yeah S3's are boringish, but there quick, bombproof, comfy and safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Okay i got a vauxhall 😂 Cost me £1000 already only got ot 4 days ago and drove it once 😭😭 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adzy Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 what did you go for? aw man, your not having much luck with cars these days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 I ended up getting a zafira GSI, i never have luck mate. And always seem to buy cars with misfires...Bmw 523Clio 197Zafira gsiGlanza vCivicAll had misfires. This zafira costing me £1000 getting all belts done and everything. Splutters in boost and also a very LOUD whining noise same note as engine. Sounds like a supercharger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I ended up getting a zafira GSI, i never have luck mate. And always seem to buy cars with misfires...Bmw 523Clio 197Zafira gsiGlanza vCivicAll had misfires. This zafira costing me £1000 getting all belts done and everything. Splutters in boost and also a very LOUD whining noise same note as engine. Sounds like a supercharger.Z20LET...... You were warned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Ohh Jim what have you done ! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H_D Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Nissan stagea. Nice big turbo wagon and has loads of room if u decide to have more kids lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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