2005 Honda Civic Sport EP2 - is this the perfect first sports car?

[@elaxel1469]

I'm 38yo, own a EP2 and is the most reliable car I ever had. He's my loyal friend that never lets me down, I'll keep it forever.

[@tbeau6663]

I was older than 38 when I bought one!!

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

This is a hidden gem, looks fantastic and love the interior. Personally I wouldn't have a type r badge on the car is it isn't an actual R but that's an individual choice. Love the retro rims.

[@elijahmant2855]

Hi. Great Video, Man. I am surprised your son at his age get's insurance for this car. It ain't Cheap. I still have my 2004 Type S. Kept it at it's Standard Type S. I am happy as it is. Had it over 18 years and it serves me Absolutely Greatly. Very little trouble. It's no secret : Most people who know of Honda Civics, know they are greatly reliable.

[@sergejbobkow7493]

Thanks a lot for these intro 🤝🏻 it confirms one more time my nice impression of a ep2 … enough loading space for travels and a sporty look and feel 🙌🏼

[@luk3_86]

For those wondering the horse power is 110bhp stock

[@FastandFun]

My bad, I should have said! Do-ah!!!

[@jibbyjabby7499]

Ive got one, cracking car on the cheap. Mine is the se, has electric sunroof, heated electric mirrors which are a nice touch. Steering is awful even though I've done a few bits to rectify it. So annoyed you can't do anything with the inlet manifold except for getting a rare d16y8 and modifying it because i think an extra 20bhp would help massively.

[@FastandFun]

@@jibbyjabby7499 Agreed, 20-30bhp would help massively!

[@sophieblake5749]

lovely stuff richard

[@Ep3homda]

I've had mine about 6 months all I've had to do is change the aux belt

[@lukiux8406]

I have a question, can the D16W7 engine be easily modified? I plan to buy a civic with such an engine, and think about modifications in the future (turbine, straight exhaust). I’ve heard that these Vtecs engines are designed for eco-driving, but perhaps an upgrade could make it a serious, powerful car?

[@FastandFun]

I’ll leave it for someone more knowledgeable on this engine. My gut feeling is that if you want more power, possibly buy the EP3 Type R

[@lukiux8406]

Okay thx

[@CurtF94]

I can’t find any decent type r’s atm. They come and go

[@Ep3homda]

What tire size you use on the civic I got the preface one 4 stud and have the ep3 4 stud look alike ones with 205 55 16 4d winter sport is more low profile tires better as I had 205 50 16 before and I think they handled better and are winter ones good? I noticed the car slides like crazy in the wet when putting my foot down hard to drive it fast in the wet??

[@FastandFun]

These are 215/45/17 tyre size and haven’t had chance to drive them in the wet.

[@Ep3homda]

@@FastandFun so is the size I got more for comfort?

[@Ep3homda]

@@FastandFun also my car still has 0w20 oil in can I mix 0w30 in with it or anything different or do I have to keep it at 0w20 thank

[@FastandFun]

@Light Weight, your tyres are a size down on these ones so will be a little more compliant than the slightly larger 17” on this one. But be careful, because it’s not simply about putting larger alloys - go too big and without changes to your cars suspension/setup could ruin the cars handling. Regard oil specs. Because the viscosity of oil changes with temp then company’s oil has to be graded by the oils viscosity at cold (first no.) and when hot (second no.). If you live in temperate climates (not extremes of heat/cold) then normal grades (of which the Civic Sport is) would be fine on either 5w/30 or 10w/40. My preference is always go with good quality oil made from proven companies (eg castrol). Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@Ep3homda]

@@FastandFun I have the none sport ep2 it was 15 in hubs on before I changed it to the 16s and the original ones on the ep2 sport are 16s to not 17s my car was always with one old lady driver full service history always at Honda and they put the 0w20 oil in? Also isit normally for it to drive horrible in the wet because no traction control?

[@TDF2004]

How many miles do these last? And does it have problems with the age or not?

[@FastandFun]

This one is 17 years old and 155k miles. There’s been a few minor problems but generally reliable and no rust at all 👍🏻

[@TDF2004]

@@FastandFun Nice, thanks for the quick response. I'm thinking of buying one of these as my first car.

[@FastandFun]

@@TDF2004 this car is my sons first car. He’s 17 and the insurance isn’t too bad being the 1.6

[@TDF2004]

@@FastandFun That's good, I'm 17 aswell, looking for a fun and fuel efficient car. I think I've found the one now.

[@TDF2004]

@@FastandFun Oh, I just remembered one more thing I was wondering. I just wanted to know what the difference is between the civic sport and the SE, because I was thinking of getting the SE.

[@tinniswood2577]

Good review, I would have been cock a hoop with that car when I was 17.

[@FastandFun]

My lad is 🤣👍🏻

[@arturseversons3444]

You can tell the owner is 19 - the mods are horrible.

[@FastandFun]

@@arturseversons3444 each to there own 🤷‍♂️

[@Mr330d]

“First sports car” 🤔