EP3 Type R or keep the 182? Pics!

[Krys_23]

182 on 50k type R on 52k, wheels need refurbed on the type r .. Which would you have?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Tricky one but the 182 as it's rare (in LY).

 

[Stefan.]

ly as civic type r does nothing for me.

 

[MarcB]

Its not often you see a FF LY 182 ( I have never seen one in the flesh )

EP3 Type R's are all over so maybe in the future you could get one but for the time being i would most deff be sticking with the clio

 

[Krys_23]

Thanks for the replies its my cousins type r so would get a good price on it like, thats why im not sure!

 

[Stan.]

Easy-LY 182.If the Civic was Cosmic grey then it would be harder choice but would still go for the 182.

 

[Carbon maniac]

If you want a daily run round go for the type r and let the ly go to someone that will keep it in good nick to be worth a few bob again in years to come if the right buyer comes along :/

 

[imprezaworks]

Have you driven the type r?

 

[StevenMc29]

It'll be pink in about 5mins...

 

[Krys_23]

It would just be a nice change, bit of a childhood dream car to be honest, nice variety of rota fitment wheels, never driven one no.

 

[Flat Eric]

Keep the LY. Silly question.

I like ep3's too. But it's not worth swapping a LY for one. No chance.

 

[Krys_23]

this pic does win me over a little..

 

[imprezaworks]

All I can suggest is drive one. I've allways fancied one up until that point.

 

[Flat Eric]

All I can suggest is drive one. I've allways fancied one up until that point.

Lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

Such a shame as they tick most the boxes, more so than a Clio but I one hundred percent wouldnt swap mine for one

 

[Krys_23]

Oh i do apologise its not a swap, i would be buying the ep3 for about £3000 and selling the clio for the £4000 region.

 

[Fletcher]

182.

 

[Flat Eric]

I still wouldn't justify it. Maybe see if your cousin would let you have it for a few days or a week and see if you like it.

 

[Knuckles]

182 for me

 

[imprezaworks]

As above. Drive the car!!!

 

[sam_clio182]

Only one winner for me the 182 I love civic type R's but being that its a LY and a full fat one at that the Clio easily takes it if was a ek9 type r or a Jdm import ep3 then maybe but not for a common run of the mill red ep3

 

[Kyle 86]

i like the Type R very much i was close to buying one before i got my 1st clio BG 182 i prefer clios myself but they both have the best 2.0 N/A engines you can get

 

[keo]

I had an ep3 brill car, I hated it though. The steering ruined it for me

 

[Krys_23]

Decided im just going to sell the clio i think!

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol 'decided' and 'i think', in one sentence, you sound like me. Have you driven the civic yet?

 

[Chris205]

I'll echo everyone else's thoughts, the engineering on hondas is fantastic, the steering feel for the EP3's is terrible and for that reason is why I wouldnt have one.

The best civic type R i've driven was an EK9, great steering feel, engine is a little gutless and not too quick but a very good b road car. Shame they rust......

 

[Krys_23]

Nah im getting a shot next weekend advertised my car again on here so hopefully find a serious buyer, ep3 on rotas and a spoon exhaust.. Please!

 

[VIICarCare]

the Honda looks horrid compared to the 182!

 

[imprezaworks]

My thoughts aswell but wanted to be nice. Whats your reasons for changing btw

 

[M@tt_182]

It's not even got the facelift front bumper, I'd stick with the 182.

 

[Flat Eric]

I think you will regret selling a LY 182 for a pre facelift type r.

 

[kpowell911]

I would swap purely because I'm a male , so couldnt have a liquid yellow car.

But it IS a sideways move. Both near identical cars TBH. Horses for courses. If you can live with having a Yellow Clio, Id keep it.

 

[Beasley Clio182]

Ive drove both , had a black ep 3 and theres a reason i had a 182 , civics arent bad cars bomb proof if nothing else but they just dont seam fun , its like nothing nothing nothing ... BWWWAAAAARRRRRRPPPPPPPPPP

I found myself seeing it as a car thats it , my clio i love its fun ! i honestly wouldnt take the type R mate !

But that said your call try driving it a few times etc but everybody loves a LY clio , nobody likes pink civics

 

[Sam@NP]

182 especially against a none facelift EP3

 

[172Ben]

Nothing wrong with a pre facelift

Red, cheapest colour and it'll go pink. Pros the engine and gearbox rock, respond well to mods, steering can be sorted by fitting a DC5 rack, and then get stiffer ARB's. 250bhp is easy with exhaust, manifold, filter and a remap with new inlet.

Cons, they are bloody everywhere!!

 

[Aaron182]

The liquid yellow ftw

 

[d4vy]

When I sold my 172 I drove an ep3 on the thought of buying it, only good thing about it for me was the gear box! Steering was awful, noisey and unlike the 172 (for me) it had NOTHING low down...

 

[dhale172]

If you're really into your driving, I don't see why you would pick an EP3 over the clio. The electric steering is crap and the handling is very average. Far too stiffly sprung for your average british B road too. Great engine when you're in the mood, though.

 

[Rob_Willow]

I traded my 172 in for one years ago, lasted six months with it and sold up... and got a 182

 

[Rich_172]

Keep the LY