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D3R1K
04-12-2010, 07:15 PM
Hey everyone, my name is Derik. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia and I own a 2003 vivid blue pearl EP3. Learning the rules of the road and driving stick at the same time is a challenge but I'm managing. I picked the EP3 as a first car because it's reliable, cheap to fix if anything does go wrong, and because it's a sexy hatch (but you all probably think that already too.) :mbiggrin: If you guys ever need any computer help, I'll be willing to help you guys out as long as you help me with my car when/if I ever need it. haha. Happy driving!

integrictuner
04-12-2010, 07:18 PM
i wish an ep3 was my first car, enjoy it and welcome to ephatch

cronicEP
04-12-2010, 07:25 PM
welcome to the hatch, when i need comp i'll come to you, but basically everyone on this forum will help you figure out your problems with your car. Did you buy the car stock or did it come with mods? are you planning to do anything to it?

MadLorEP3
04-12-2010, 07:35 PM
Welcome
What a great first car
my first car was a $300 1983 datzun 280z (it was a rust bucket)

ttttrigg3r
04-12-2010, 07:53 PM
my first car was a 95 ex which turned into a H22 eg. Then 93 Dx then 88 crx then 97 ex. Good pick on your first car. I never knew how awesome SI was until I bought mine.

RedSiBaron
04-12-2010, 08:47 PM
congrats!! my first car was an 86si hatch which was handed to me with rust holes and a broken right front suspension...i couldnt drive until i fixed it all...take care of your ep and she will take care of you!!!

babine
04-12-2010, 08:51 PM
Hehe the Ep is my first car too ! ;)

Soprano21
04-13-2010, 05:11 AM
welcome fellow PAer, where you located in PA? i'd deff be willing to help out with the car if you ever need it

talonXracer
04-13-2010, 05:13 AM
Welcome to EPhatch!

And congrats on the EP3!

FoReVaPmP
04-13-2010, 05:16 AM
:welcome: and Happy Modding!!!.... :msmile:

EP3_Kolendo
04-13-2010, 06:50 AM
haha nice im 16 and my first car is my ep3 too

vicx52o
04-13-2010, 08:11 AM
Welcome to EPhatch!

dirtyMETHOD
04-13-2010, 08:14 AM
Welcome.. congrats:ephatch:

Jo7man4
04-13-2010, 09:52 AM
welcome to the crack happy driving my first was a 95 eg Si

goldEp
04-13-2010, 10:16 AM
congrats..!! nice first car.. my first was a h22 hatchback cx... sti beater..

Passenger
04-13-2010, 12:28 PM
Welcome! The EP was also my first car.

dschaos
04-13-2010, 12:41 PM
welcome! its an awesome community to help you with ideas and help with any questions about the ep... they've been there for me when i needed it. have fun with the ep

D3R1K
04-13-2010, 01:43 PM
welcome to the hatch, when i need comp i'll come to you, but basically everyone on this forum will help you figure out your problems with your car. Did you buy the car stock or did it come with mods? are you planning to do anything to it?

Thanks. and yeah, it came with the mods. I might do more with it after I save enough for insurance ( About 800 every 6 months.. EKK!)

D3R1K
04-13-2010, 01:46 PM
welcome fellow PAer, where you located in PA? i'd deff be willing to help out with the car if you ever need it

in the Richboro/Newtown area of Bucks county.

jofus228
04-13-2010, 02:48 PM
Welcome to the family! The ep is my first car as well.

brian1414
04-15-2010, 04:32 PM
Welcome!!
There are soo knowledgeable ep owners in the forum and they are uber friendly.( along with their EPs with awesome mods)
im glad you decided to get an ep

jri93
04-15-2010, 04:44 PM
Thanks. and yeah, it came with the mods. I might do more with it after I save enough for insurance ( About 800 every 6 months.. EKK!)

you think thats bad, i got my ep when i was 18 and had a 2 year perfect driving record. after i got the ep my insurance jumped to $1200 every 6 months. i was orignaly looking at 350z's but i decided the insurance would be too high... guess i shoulda looked into the ep's insurance before i got it... luckily after owning it for a year the insurance dropped dramatically.

Mr.White
04-20-2010, 09:41 AM
Thats cool. Just remember the first car you own/drive makes a big part of who you are. For me my first car was a 94 accord that I stuffed an H22A in and I miss that think almost weekly and its been 6 years! Someday I am going to buy one again and rebuild/restore it. I am sure that I don't stand alone in this. Anyone who doesn't have their first car anymore can probably understand.

lowep3
04-20-2010, 12:35 PM
Thats cool. Just remember the first car you own/drive makes a big part of who you are. For me my first car was a 94 accord that I stuffed an H22A in and I miss that think almost weekly and its been 6 years! Someday I am going to buy one again and rebuild/restore it. I am sure that I don't stand alone in this. Anyone who doesn't have their first car anymore can probably understand.

Dude, I'm in the exact same boat. My first car was a 2004 ep3, and I sold it to buy an s2000. As much fun as the s2000 was, I miss my ep 10x as much.

Heitzke
04-20-2010, 12:38 PM
Enjoy it man, it's a good first car. It was my first ride too, and I've learned a shitload along the way.

cleanep3
04-28-2010, 11:23 AM
Yup the ep3 was my first car got her 4yrs ago and its still fun to drive...Welcome to the EPhatch Community =)



Hey everyone, my name is Derik. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia and I own a 2003 vivid blue pearl EP3. Learning the rules of the road and driving stick at the same time is a challenge but I'm managing. I picked the EP3 as a first car because it's reliable, cheap to fix if anything does go wrong, and because it's a sexy hatch (but you all probably think that already too.) :mbiggrin: If you guys ever need any computer help, I'll be willing to help you guys out as long as you help me with my car when/if I ever need it. haha. Happy driving!

starwars_ep3
04-29-2010, 03:07 PM
my ep3 was my first too :mbiggrin: it's such a great car, it's fun to drive, and i never get bored of it.

i was gonna trade my ep3 + cash for an fd rx7, but a lot of ppl have been telling me to keep my car. plus rotary is a bitch to maintain.

shortstop
04-29-2010, 08:23 PM
My first car was a non running 86 accord.........consider yourself lucky!
Welcome to ephatch

Kandikid91
05-21-2010, 01:30 PM
Hi everyone, my name is Evan and I currently am a full time student in Pomona, CA
My first and current car is a 2002 champ white Si, pretty much the smartest buy i could make!

oh and its stock...Im new to forums, and im trying to turn this car into a canyon car!

MBaG
05-21-2010, 01:58 PM
Hi everyone, my name is Evan and I currently am a full time student in Pomona, CA
My first and current car is a 2002 champ white Si, pretty much the smartest buy i could make!

oh and its stock...Im new to forums, and im trying to turn this car into a canyon car!

welcome evan! you can make your own member introduction thread if you'd like. & o0o champ white!

dirtyduck17
05-21-2010, 03:05 PM
Jealous!!

My first car was a Chrysler 600 Turbo.

http://images7.fotki.com/v142/photos/4/49373/1625432/cnpca1943-vi.jpg

Pretty frakking weak huh?

Congrats and welcome!

EP_Jon
05-21-2010, 03:50 PM
:welcome: lucky that your first car is a EP. my first car was a 84' celica supra...fun car, but it was automatic...

DrZfInEsT
05-21-2010, 08:35 PM
I wish an ep was my first lol

username011
05-22-2010, 05:49 AM
An EP was my first car too, welcome to ephatch!

showoff3civic
05-22-2010, 12:57 PM
pics of your car? oh btw welcome and congrats

The ep3 wasnt even around when i had my first car

J Mo
05-22-2010, 03:20 PM
very nice! congrats on a very good first car

its gonna be tough grasping two different concepts at once, but you can do it!

mine was an automatic '99 Saturn SL2 -- i bought my EP because i love hatches (i dislike the claustrophobic tendencies of coupes), i love hondas, and i looooove Si's -- oh, and i love dash mounted shifters (more unique), i love the fact that our cars are made in Europe but bearing the legendary Honda reliability, etc etc :mbiggrin:

username011
05-22-2010, 09:25 PM
Uh.. I dunno about the reliability part my ep has been in the shop way way wayyy more than my Subaru that was built in Japan(all parts ive found on the sub vins start with a J too!...) still a reliable car though but just saying..it WAS built in England and if anybody knows about uk cars is their tendency to fall apart.


I still love my ep though and since it isnt completely reliable to me it gives it character..sort of like a classic Jaguar or Aston...unreliable crap cars...but they'e still adored and sought after.

J Mo
05-22-2010, 09:40 PM
... if anybody knows about uk cars is their tendency to fall apart...

i hope the engine block is made with Honda reliability :mconfused:

K20wagon
05-22-2010, 10:54 PM
Welcome to the hatch! My first car was a 87 integra ls, got it for 600 the body was a little rusty but ran like a champ. Wish I could afford the ep3 as my first car a long time ago.

kai-wun
05-23-2010, 10:14 AM
taffy white 02 ep3 is my first car too ^_^ welcome!

dkid15
05-23-2010, 01:27 PM
Uh.. I dunno about the reliability part my ep has been in the shop way way wayyy more than my Subaru that was built in Japan(all parts ive found on the sub vins start with a J too!...) still a reliable car though but just saying..it WAS built in England and if anybody knows about uk cars is their tendency to fall apart.


I still love my ep though and since it isnt completely reliable to me it gives it character..sort of like a classic Jaguar or Aston...unreliable crap cars...but they'e still adored and sought after.

Dont hate on Aston man. The aston your thinking of was during the ford era. The new astons are marvelous.