New Car :)

FrannoBaz · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:14

After selling my pre-facelift EP3 and getting a bit more £££ together, I have gone out and bought this:

Dont worry.... I have fully comp this time

antran · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:16

why tho? why not a DC5? i haven't driven one of these before but i was told the handling is crap comparing to the ep3 due to not having independent rear suspension.

FrannoBaz · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:18

antran said:
why tho? why not a DC5? i haven't driven one of these before but i was told the handling is crap comparing to the ep3 due to not having independent rear suspension.

Nahh... its in a different league.... you can feel the understeer that clarkson was on about if you drive it in the same way as an Ep3... but honestly... Book a test drive... you will be amazed to find that it actually handles lol...

P.S - DC5 is too expensive to insure for me

.... and im not really a fan of saloons

GreenMint · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:20

Nice buy

Although I prefer it in black, that still looks damn nice

Dup · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:20

The DC5 is technically a hatchback/coupé type thing but congrats on the upgrade

Clarkey · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:21

antran said:
why tho? why not a DC5? i haven't driven one of these before but i was told the handling is crap comparing to the ep3 due to not having independent rear suspension.

Indeed, Honda ought to hang their heads in shame for releasing this tripe. I mean, they had all round double wishbone in the 80's and now it's watered down to McPhersons and a torsion beam, wtf?

FrannoBaz · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:21

Thanks guys

AtlanticP · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:24

Thats a beauty mate, need more pics though

My friend has one of these and tbh its a bloody nice car and handles very very well. I am hoping to get the EP3 at some point soon the new ones are a little out of my range.

richb_83 · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:26

what is it....can't see the pic (work filters

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Dup · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:39

richb_83 said:
what is it....can't see the pic (work filters )

FN2 Civic Type-R

peterattheboro · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:41

I thought an EP3 > FN2 = downgrade?

It looks fantastic though.

Jonnycoupe · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:43

Clarkey said:
Indeed, Honda ought to hang their heads in shame for releasing this tripe. I mean, they had all round double wishbone in the 80's and now it's watered down to McPhersons and a torsion beam, wtf?

But you get magic seats

The EP3 had the grace of the 'lesser' parts supported by its lower price. Not the case with the FN2 though.

Duke · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:46

How much? Any more pics?

FrannoBaz · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:48

the car was 13k... with 17k miles... I thought that was pretty good. Salesman at the garage is my best mate too.

paradigm · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:51

FrannoBaz said:
the car was 13k... with 17k miles... I thought that was pretty good. Salesman at the garage is my best mate too.

I bet he is, what with you keep bumping his commission.

Psycrow · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:54

Really find these ugly and unimpressive looking compared to the EP3. Never driven one so can't comment on performance. Do you notice any difference in straight line speed, does it feel heavier?

peterattheboro · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:55

Glass' Guide Price

Part-exchange Price:
Excellent condition: £11300
Average condition: £10150
Below average condition: £9040

I know that's BS though. My car is apparently worth £5000!!!

fonzee · 22 Apr 2009 at 13:55

used to hate the looks of these, grown on me though.

it hasn't got those ridiculous 19" with low profile tyres some come with has it?

Andr3w · 22 Apr 2009 at 14:00

Nice buy

Phil W · 22 Apr 2009 at 14:12

Nice looking car, love the dash in them too

Plates ming though.