Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.
Drove an EP3 years ago and never forgot that experience, i currently own an old FN2 which i picked up quite cheap, i know it got alot of bad press back in the day but i love it, and the NA k20 is a masterpiece of engineering, i'm 53 and it does make me feel young again especially when VTECH kicks in YO.😛
Its all about that K20! Both the EP3 and the FN2 share 100% of the same engine. The only differences is overal weight and the EP3 had rear (hybrid) double wishbone suspension. It wasn't fully independent wishbones suspension like the integra but they made some more compact hybrid version for the EP3. So overal the bad press was just for the new model beign more heavy and downgraded suspension. Overal still a great car but coming for decades of improvements to having a downgrade on a new model is bad press. But overal now we know that every single new car is a downgrade to the original classics. As a kid I remember the 2007 crisis and I'll always blame it on that and this crisis forcing major corporations to just save money. Now all the new civic type R's after the FN2 don't have the real VTEC anymore on both cams, no even beign able to reach 8K rpm. They are great cars for sure but building engines cheaper to save costs and put a turbo on it to make power and call it a day isn't improvement
There not as bad as the press made out, similar DNA and an absolute bargain today, if I had the room in the garage there would be 1 sat next to the Ep3 for sure
Had an EP3 in 05 and was the only car I regretted selling . Came across a fully serviced low mileage (35k) one last year in completely original spec and bought it . Drives like an absolute dream I had forgotten how great they are . IMO was peak hot hatch . Will only use it on dry days and have no intention of selling this one !
Had my ep 3 for 10 years, got the div and breathing mods, 250 hp, an absolute animal and so much fun. Has been my daily from day 1 and has been a hoot every time I drive it. The red line well past 8k is something you don't get in any other non-honda hot hatch. The gearbox was made specifically for the engine too, rather than something from the parts bin, so smooth. Truly love it.
I owned 2 back in the day. It was the good ladies daily which she loved and my fun weekend car. The final edition was all the car you ever needed. Thanks for the reminder 👍🏻
You got it spot on there, I Bought one 8 years ago off a friend in work, still got it in the garage, what a fun factor car, my daily drive is a golf R 7,5 but I smile more when I'm thrashing the nuts off that k20 once a year when it goes for its mot
I love the EP3, after driving a Sport model for 12 years I got me a CTR and i've been a lunatic for 3 years now. Car literally made me buy a 2nd car to use as a daily last year and learn to relax again. The old lady CTR can retire in my garage with under 100K on the clock ♥ That thing is mint af exactly like this vid, never slept outside. Video's can't give enough credit to the real thing
Very great job Mark! For your next videos, it could be possible to fix a camera on the pedalbox to film your footwork and to include some shots to watch your skills please? :)
@@markscarjournal really good car..the turbo has taken the type r brand up a couple of notches very reliable as well only had to buy tyres in the 2yrs ive had it
I had an ep3 but nowadays they are all knackered with rust and other issues. Had to get rid of it because it was unreliable. I now am looking to buy a kini cooper r56
I also read some comments re the steering being no good. It was one of the funniest comments I've read so very memorable: "feels like you're driving the car in front of you" 😂 I love my RenaultSport cars though, so I'm biased anyway
I love the EP3, after driving a Sport model for 12 years I got me a CTR and i've been a lunatic for 3 years now. Car literally made me buy a 2nd car to use as a daily last year and and the old lady CTR can retire in my garage with under 100K on the clock ♥ That thing is mint af
Don’t let this distract you from the fact that Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.
Can you believe that was 25 years ago. Seems like yesterday.
I collected a EP3 on December 24th 2001. One of the first and on a 51 plate.
What a great car!
Drove an EP3 years ago and never forgot that experience, i currently own an old FN2 which i picked up quite cheap, i know it got alot of bad press back in the day but i love it, and the NA k20 is a masterpiece of engineering, i'm 53 and it does make me feel young again especially when VTECH kicks in YO.😛
FN2 is ageing well by the sounds of it. We’ll be getting one on the channel soon! Glad you’re enjoying it!
Its all about that K20! Both the EP3 and the FN2 share 100% of the same engine. The only differences is overal weight and the EP3 had rear (hybrid) double wishbone suspension. It wasn't fully independent wishbones suspension like the integra but they made some more compact hybrid version for the EP3.
So overal the bad press was just for the new model beign more heavy and downgraded suspension. Overal still a great car but coming for decades of improvements to having a downgrade on a new model is bad press. But overal now we know that every single new car is a downgrade to the original classics. As a kid I remember the 2007 crisis and I'll always blame it on that and this crisis forcing major corporations to just save money. Now all the new civic type R's after the FN2 don't have the real VTEC anymore on both cams, no even beign able to reach 8K rpm. They are great cars for sure but building engines cheaper to save costs and put a turbo on it to make power and call it a day isn't improvement
There not as bad as the press made out, similar DNA and an absolute bargain today, if I had the room in the garage there would be 1 sat next to the Ep3 for sure
Had my EP3 for around 10 Years and still makes me 😁.. AEM induction and M2 hornet 😜👌🏽 real drivers car!
It’s a real keeper for sure!
Had an EP3 in 05 and was the only car I regretted selling . Came across a fully serviced low mileage (35k) one last year in completely original spec and bought it . Drives like an absolute dream I had forgotten how great they are . IMO was peak hot hatch . Will only use it on dry days and have no intention of selling this one !
Had my ep 3 for 10 years, got the div and breathing mods, 250 hp, an absolute animal and so much fun. Has been my daily from day 1 and has been a hoot every time I drive it. The red line well past 8k is something you don't get in any other non-honda hot hatch. The gearbox was made specifically for the engine too, rather than something from the parts bin, so smooth. Truly love it.
That’s wonderful to hear. Keep on enjoying it!
Ep3 what a great car best car I've owned.
I owned 2 back in the day. It was the good ladies daily which she loved and my fun weekend car. The final edition was all the car you ever needed. Thanks for the reminder 👍🏻
Pleased to hear you enjoyed your EP3s and thanks for watching!
You got it spot on there, I Bought one 8 years ago off a friend in work, still got it in the garage, what a fun factor car, my daily drive is a golf R 7,5 but I smile more when I'm thrashing the nuts off that k20 once a year when it goes for its mot
I love the EP3, after driving a Sport model for 12 years I got me a CTR and i've been a lunatic for 3 years now.
Car literally made me buy a 2nd car to use as a daily last year and learn to relax again.
The old lady CTR can retire in my garage with under 100K on the clock ♥ That thing is mint af exactly like this vid, never slept outside. Video's can't give enough credit to the real thing
This is what we love to hear! Glad you’re enjoying it!
Goated Hothatch. Anyone that says differently eats cereal dry
The VTEC when it hits 🔥
Speeeeeeeeed
Only had mine 6 months,love it. But you 60 at the start in 6.6,then 6.4 further on,ive read its 6.8 and the jdm is 6.6?
I owned a ep3 Type-R and also a Clio 172 at the same time, I liked the Civic but loved the Clio.
I would like to thank you, Brits, for making this masterpiece. I still have mine 23 years later.
We can’t take all the credit, our friends in Japan gave us the opportunity!
Every time I consider selling mine,I take it out for a blast,then decide Iam keeping it 😂
Very great job Mark! For your next videos, it could be possible to fix a camera on the pedalbox to film your footwork and to include some shots to watch your skills please? :)
We’ll see what we can do!
@@markscarjournal Ok, thanks!!!
owned one yrs ago brilliant car ive got a fk2 ctr now
Awesome, how’s the FK2?
@@markscarjournal really good car..the turbo has taken the type r brand up a couple of notches very reliable as well only had to buy tyres in the 2yrs ive had it
Miss my ep3. If you going to include the ek9 should also try get a fd2
We’ll see what can be arranged!
it is goat, even diesel is fun to drive ☺🥰🥰 ,in my country we call that generation little van
I had an ep3 but nowadays they are all knackered with rust and other issues. Had to get rid of it because it was unreliable. I now am looking to buy a kini cooper r56
Rust is unfortunately an issue with these now. Hope you enjoy the Mini!
I want that K20 Honda engine in my GR Yaris with compressor on top from a Ariel Atom.
That would be wild!
Try a EP3 with a K24A+LSD 😊
I’ve heard it’s good fun!
👍
Always wanted the EP3 but sadly is a little inferior vs the JDM version lacking in power and LSD. Which was made and built in the U.K. funnily enough.
The Japanese kept the good stuff for themselves. Don’t blame them.
But you do get more torque with the UK version, which is nice.
I hated the steering
I also read some comments re the steering being no good. It was one of the funniest comments I've read so very memorable: "feels like you're driving the car in front of you" 😂
I love my RenaultSport cars though, so I'm biased anyway
@ it was so vague.. drove a standard Meg and that was like a go cart compared
I love the ep3 but I don't drive like a lunatic so doesn't suit my driving style
You don’t have to drive it like that, but it is a fun car!
I love the EP3, after driving a Sport model for 12 years I got me a CTR and i've been a lunatic for 3 years now.
Car literally made me buy a 2nd car to use as a daily last year and and the old lady CTR can retire in my garage with under 100K on the clock ♥ That thing is mint af
@@markscarjournalyou don’t have to but to get any performance out of it you need to be ringing the knock of it
Ep3 og type R 🤦 ek9 😂