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Noobie question.. If a new clutch has been fitted to an EP3, is it visible to see in the engine bay and will is there a significant difference to feel? Possibly buying one next week and the owner says the clutch has been done and has receipts. cheers

Thanks for the advice guys. Ive just come across another one on gumtree. Its almost within my price range but only 80k on it and its had a lot of good work done on it. Looks like its been owned by an enthusiast and i wouldn't be surprised if he's signed up here but it has an MOT Sat and i'll...

This is become a habit now haha. But this one has been discounted. It was up for £400 more just yesterday. Only thing im confused about is that it's an 05 plate but its a premier edition? How is that possible? And dont worry, i know the reg is blocked out but i messagedthe guy and he sent me...

Yeah i guess you're right. It's rare to see an EP3 put up for sale on here though, like you said it may be a wait. Not to mention in my price range. Also to add, it's going to be hard to find one thats not been modified on this forum haha.

You have far more to spend than i do but i personally wouldnt want to spend that much on an EP3 that hasnt had the clutch done yet. I've seen ones going for £4,500/£5,000 in good shape with low mileage and the Clutch done along with other bits.

Sorry in advance for asking for so many opinions guys. But what about this one...

haha alright. Noted. Do not buy it :lol:

I'm slightly confused at your response but thank you for your input

After no luck trying to find an EP3, this one popped up. It's in my price range roughly.. But theres two main things wrong with it. This is what the Ad says "since the clutch change the clutch release bearing makes a whirring noise when hot and in neutral". I don't know how easy that would be to...

Im by no means an expert but that might be the common issue with ep3's steering rack? It only occurs sometimes whilst turning the wheel at low speeds. Don't quote me on it mate but it sounds like that.

I'm not sure how accurate it would be. Never actually used a haynes manual. They're a good £20 though. Youtube seems to be one of the best sources of information (and its free!).

Unfortunately that combination of expectations, as many have said here, is unrealistic mate. You'll be lucky to get one with similar stats that isnt a premier edition but its rare. Good luck though.

Sure the whining noise isnt the other half in the passenger seat?

Sometimes the connector you screw the bulb into can be corroded or grubby. Get a flat head screwdriver and scrape it off until you see bare metal. Bit of contact cleaner too. Otherwise it's probably an electrical fault. Did you say you tested the original bulb and it was working?

Thanks for the input guys. I'll call the bloke tomorrow. Didnt want to spend more than 3k but if all the things that will eventually need doing to it are already done then its a no brainer really, isnt it? Shame the insurance is a kick in the teeth with these little beauties haha.

I'm not an expect on EP3's (yet) but the majority of you are. After the last viewing of an EP3 fell through, ive found a new one. It looks good but its more than i'd like to spend but maybe its worth it in the long run since its had loads of work done. Its a 2004, 110k miles. Just had new...

How can you tell the US/Europe versions apart? On EuroCarParts (I know i know, just a reference) They have one but doesnt say anything about its origin.

So stay away? Out of interest how much would that cost to re-build the engine? Sounds pricey

I’m looking at purchasing an EP3 and was talking to a friend about certain things to look for when buying this car (as he also wants one in the future), and he said if/when you hit vtec when testing the car and it smokes, don't bother buying it. What causes this? Is this a big issue? Is it...

Thank you mate. Thats not a bad price all in. I take it you're fitting it yourself though haha. You got a link to that clutch and all the bits you've got there?

Looks good mate. If I saw that in a hot wheels version I’d buy it

Looks good.Whats the mileage you picked it up for mate?

Just wondering how much a new clutch would be for an EP3? Do you go for a Genuine Honda one or is there one you lot would recommend? And whats the price (on average) do they cost to fit a new clutch in them? And at what mileage do EP3's usually need or start to need a new clutch? or is it the...

Where are you finding all these EP3's?There must be quite a few in your area. Theres 2 that i know of for sale in mine.

Damn you'd of thought a car like that would guzzle the oil but glad to hear they stand a battering. I'm looking at cars with less mileage than that and still a bit skeptical but im glad youve said that. Heres to another 50k!

Have you had any major issues with it? seeing as it's 150k+ mileage? I love these cars to death but if i buy one with similar mileage last thing i want it for it to conk out

South east mate

Thats true. After looking at them more and more and finding out quirks about them i need one haha. If anyone knows anyone whos selling an EP3 at a reasonable rpice, let me know!

Ok ill look out for all those. I'm fixated on getting an EP3 now. But how come they've held their value so much? For a car with so much mileage they're quite pricey. Is this becuase of the following they have or because theyre just that good? Whats usually the first to go on them and at what...

Thanks for the replies, guys! Ok, that sounds pretty good. I barely break 7k miles a year if that so i probably wont contribute to the mileage that much if i came to sell it again (Hopefully i wont). Anything in particular i should look out for on an EP3 when buying? Or is there a list on here...

Hi guys, new here. Wanting to pick up a Type R EP3 and just need an opinion of people who live and breath the cars. After extensive research im hooked on them. Basically i just want to know whether the price/mileage combinaiton for this car is good. It's around 110k/120k miles, 2004 EP3. To...