Martin_C
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Registered: 27th Jun 03
Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
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currently i own this

1997 civic ek9 type r, 1.6 16v with 208bhp, lsd, superbly setup, fantastic handling, nice red recaro seats etc.
but, i fancy selling it for...

52 plate type r, ep3 jdm import, 220bhp, lsd, not sure how well setup and all the tidy recaro seats.
my car is an R reg, 88k miles, this has done 21k miles.
now, do i put my car up for sale, sell it either with the exhaust bits and wheels for £7000, or sell it standard for £6000 and sell the parts on, then add the £2000 i have in the bank, then all i need is £1500 and i have alot newer a car, with hardly any miles, which is even rarer???
i was going to sell my ek9 in january, so maybe a better time of year to sell now?
i also went to glasgow cruise tonight, and someone with an R34 skyline gtr offered to buy my plate, so i've to phone her monday 
sorry for the essay, opinions?
[Edited on 11-06-2007 by Martin_C]
[Edited on 13-06-2007 by Martin_C]
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WATSON
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Registered: 16th Jun 05
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DO IT 
Sell and get the ep3
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Martin_C
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i want to i want to.
i can leave a deposit on the ep3 and he'll keep it, same guy i got the ek9 from.
some more pics.









2.0 i-VTEC 220bhp
52 plate / September 2002
Championship White / Red Interior
Only 21k miles
Factory Tinted Windows
ABS, PAS, AC/Climate, EM, EW,
Electronicly retractable mirrors
Remote central locking with CAT 2
6 speed Manual with LSD as standard fitment
Xenon HID Head Lights
Spotless Red Recaro Interior
Twin SRS with MOMO steering wheel
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powey
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I think I personally would do it
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Robin
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I am going to surprise myself and say yes, go for it.
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Martin_C
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methinks i shall, i was waiting for your approval robin.
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Martin_C
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want to buy an ek9
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Robin
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Yes.
Do you do finance?
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Martin_C
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yeah, i provide through http://www.gotoyourbank.co.uk
i'll miss the ek9, its such a good car.
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J.p
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think i'd go for it.hard decision though
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sam-smith
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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i prefer the look of the ek9
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antscorsa
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
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love the ek9s, i have a civic in the same shape but the ep3's are a lot rarer in jdm white.
go for the ep3!!!but i reckon u could get more than 7k for it with all the stuff on
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John G
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do it martin, i wouldnt even say its a dilemma, its a nice simply position to be in in my eyes
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corsacalvin
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Registered: 18th Nov 05
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like the ep3 in white pure sex after seeing 1 at a civic meet in birmingham,but the ek9 imo is 1 of the best looking civics around n in the best shape,,so i would keep the ek9 but its your choice kid,,both nice cars any way
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kz
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fuck theyre nice in white
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big eck
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I HATE ep3 ones but in that white they look very nice, I like yours tho hmmm hard choice
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corsa_nation
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Registered: 27th Dec 04
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You've had the experience from the ek9, this ep3 looks awesome + the cringeworthy "you only live once" DO IT
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AndyCorsaSport
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Go for it! If its from the same guy you got the EK9 from, surely it will be set up just as good, so you shouldnt have any problems!
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STEvieXE
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yeah do it man
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R Lee
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Martin, if you don't get the EP3, i'm going to shoot you
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Steve
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dont do it, one is a breadvan chav wagon, the other you currently own
i much prefer yours
[Edited on 10-06-2007 by Steve]
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fuju64
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naaaaaa, the ek9 was the best civic type r honda made! wot u wana do is stick the engine from the ep3 into ur ek9. does standing 1/4's in 13 secs standard.
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Colin
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Prefer the current one tbh................
Better looking & rarer than the new one.
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Rob R
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Registered: 31st May 03
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JDM EP3's rule, insurance is a joke though!
I got a quote on one and it was more than twice as much as a uk one. Not like they're hard to get hold of parts for, seeing as they're all made in swindon
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Martin_C
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quote: Originally posted by Colin
Prefer the current one tbh................
Better looking & rarer than the new one.
the jdm ep3 is ALOT rarer than the ek9.
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