Hi all. If you haven't got all day, skip to the 6th paragraph Looking for a bit of help finding a car I've wanted to own for quite a few years now(15 years to be exact).
I've been a big fan of the EP3 ever since 2002ish when I saw my first one on the roads. I hadn't saw many Type R's on the road at this point, or knew that much about them but instantly fell in love.
I currently own a EP2 which I purchased a couple of years ago after finally getting my licence. The plan has always been to get my NCB built up and finally 15 years after first seeing the EP3 on the roads, buy one.
I'd like to get a nice facelift 'CLOSE TO STOCK' at least cosmetically, In Cosmic Grey if possible. I don't mind a Silver or Black one but I do prefer them in Grey.
I'll be looking to buy one in October when my insurance is up for renewal...
So I guess what I need from you guys...
I have a budget of around £3000-£4000 could go to £4500 at a push. Will I be able to find one for that money with decent miles 70-90kish and will she be ok as a daily drive. Are my chances of finding a decent one good? or slim to none.
I've had a good read of guide of the buyers guide? But......
I've never actually been in a EP3 Type R so I'm hoping this isn't a purchase I regret especially as all my work colleagues are saying get a brand new rental as all your have, is issues with an old performance car, and all my friends are telling me get a S3, GTI, 1series, 3series etc etc.
There all a bit samey and boring and id like to get a good EP3 before I do something I forever regret and buy something sensible never month like a Golf I know Ill always wish I purchased an EP3.
Also whats the best place to look for one thats not been thrashed to death if any are out there? Trade Dealers, Autotrader, PistonHead, Ebay, facebook groups? another option...?
Anyone know of any decent garages that specialise in Type R's local to the West Midlands where Im from.
Any help would be extremely appreciated.
As I feel like I'm going into this a bit blind and hope I don't end up buying a bad car.
STILL AFTER A CAR
I've been a big fan of the EP3 ever since 2002ish when I saw my first one on the roads. I hadn't saw many Type R's on the road at this point, or knew that much about them but instantly fell in love.
I currently own a EP2 which I purchased a couple of years ago after finally getting my licence. The plan has always been to get my NCB built up and finally 15 years after first seeing the EP3 on the roads, buy one.
I'd like to get a nice facelift 'CLOSE TO STOCK' at least cosmetically, In Cosmic Grey if possible. I don't mind a Silver or Black one but I do prefer them in Grey.
I'll be looking to buy one in October when my insurance is up for renewal...
So I guess what I need from you guys...
I have a budget of around £3000-£4000 could go to £4500 at a push. Will I be able to find one for that money with decent miles 70-90kish and will she be ok as a daily drive. Are my chances of finding a decent one good? or slim to none.
I've had a good read of guide of the buyers guide? But......
I've never actually been in a EP3 Type R so I'm hoping this isn't a purchase I regret especially as all my work colleagues are saying get a brand new rental as all your have, is issues with an old performance car, and all my friends are telling me get a S3, GTI, 1series, 3series etc etc.
There all a bit samey and boring and id like to get a good EP3 before I do something I forever regret and buy something sensible never month like a Golf I know Ill always wish I purchased an EP3.
Also whats the best place to look for one thats not been thrashed to death if any are out there? Trade Dealers, Autotrader, PistonHead, Ebay, facebook groups? another option...?
Anyone know of any decent garages that specialise in Type R's local to the West Midlands where Im from.
Any help would be extremely appreciated.
As I feel like I'm going into this a bit blind and hope I don't end up buying a bad car.
STILL AFTER A CAR
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