I BOUGHT A CIVIC TYPE R! (2002 EP3)

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[@Alexander_l322]

Should have put on an Adidas tracksuit for this one. They are great cars though 👍🏼

[@GoatFiddler]

Confucius say, man who run in front of car get tired. Man who run behind car get exhausted.

[@Swedishbargeman]

Confucius also say Go to bed with itchy bum Wake up with smelly finger

[@julianheritage6436]

Careful, you’ll get an ASBO for just sitting in it

[@mariedevenport7724]

Ok so loving the comments they have made my morning lol 😂this was my husband's car we part exchange it for a bmw x3 as so many want 2 know 😛 my husband didn't start driving till 6 years ago so I let him get the boy racer thing out of his system 🤦‍♀️ n no we are not drug dealers lol no staffy , but we love camping so needed a bigger car for the tent n not a grow 👍ps keep the CD 🙈

[@paulreeder796]

Good luck with you new life Marie :)

[@mariedevenport7724]

@@paulreeder796 thank u 🙂

[@susanb.1113]

I reckon he's gonna keep it :)

[@zorpio6469]

Exactly Marie , total opposite to what he thought the owners were, never judge a book by is cover

[@mariedevenport7724]

@@zorpio6469 yep 😊 don't get me wrong though the comments were funny 😂 but I didn't know people were so judgmental over what car u have 😆 think if I went back in one now I would keep me head down 🤣🙈

[@petermurray7055]

She's a beauty keep her and bring her back to the day she left the factory lovely car

[@DJGamesHD]

"could it be beethovens greatest hits" I love this guy 😆

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha that was me being optimistic

[@ps36081]

Happy Hardcore or Jungle!! That was awesome how you put the CD in so we couldn't read it

[@andywilson6802]

Matt, your anecdotes and stereotypes are absolutely hilarious. 😂. Your sense of humour makes this channel stand out, and as a fellow northerner I could listen to you take the p1 ss (all in good fun) all day. 🍻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! 😂

[@freakdog]

Agree, nice to have someone say it how it is 😂👍

[@BobBroughton]

I think these types of cars with "chav" reputations are starting to be viewed more as petrol head cars, you can appreciate them for what they are now!

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. By the time they get to this age, they come full circle

[@jamesrobert4106]

I hope you are right sir. I have just bought one at 46. Do I need to wear a backwards baseball cap and order a shell suit in Day-Glo orange? 🤔

[@daddymulk]

Just never tire of the Vtec Noise in my CRX

[@timnwoody2]

Worked in fleet management in 2001 when these things first came out. They were insanely quick, fantastic motors! Great to see one again looking so good despite its age. Like you say, so many have been destroyed one way or another. They're so easy to go too quickly in. Enjoy it, I think you've found a bit of a gem!

[@TurtlesandStuff.]

I'd definitely recommend getting all the worn suspension bushings replaced, as it can make a suprisngly big difference in the EP3 with handling.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good tip

[@animalcol1]

Agree. Makes a massive difference. Make sure the dampers are working well also. When everything is right she'll have a stiffish suspension but will breathe well with the road. Just be careful if you polybush it to get the softer bushings. Otherwise it becomes a VTEC pogo stick. Plenty of good stuff online to help you. I know you want it stock, but polybushing saves the need to keep having to the the bushings sorted, and gives a more consistent handling - things really deteriorate when the bushings are worn. Good luck with it!!

[@kierenmooney8686]

I’ve never clicked so quick in my life

[@Birmingham_racing]

Same my bladder can wait

[@johntaylor5968]

Have said it before ,this guy has me in stitches with his impersonation of chavs. ie, re mapped it bro running on stage 2. Excellent reviews Mat.

[@jonmayhew4468]

Of all the cars I've owned, my ep3 is the only one i've ever genuinely regretted selling. For me, the pedals are so underrated on this car, short, stocky little pedals with great feel and little clutch travel. really miss those.

[@Jahmed5635]

2:53 😂😂😂😂😂 classic ep3 driver 😂😂 what are the odds of buying a civic with a cd of garage music

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha so stereotypical

[@YARCHLRL]

@Da bobstar he meant garbage.

[@polopowered]

Thats Hard House.

[@funkmasterjay]

That's by no means garage. Quite an insult. That's some rubbish 'hardcore'

[@joshoprayy]

“Garage music” ffs

[@peterowen4456]

As a confirmed Honda fan delighted to see this. Great video as always - laugh out loud funny. On some of the bodywork bits and pieces I notice that many of them are "Mugen" - having been on various Honda forums over the years they do seem to be the go to firm for Honda body mods.

[@adrianflower3230]

Best character assassination channel on KZbin! Great content and I've learned loads about these cars too. Thanks 👍

[@KuroMicra]

Nice example of an early pre facelift EP3. Going stock is the way to go. Look forward to the progress. Subscribed. 👍🏻

[@jamiecampbell5905]

Yes mate, this is going to be brilliant will enjoy this one

[@HK.Builds]

I can feel the next title coming soon!! "I've bought a MK4 Toyota Supra" Looking forward to more videos. The way you mix your reviews up with your personal projects is awesome and really really refreshing. Keep it up mate.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! It would be nice if I finished some projects though haha

[@kevinmcauley7527]

I wish, good luck finding a Mk4 Supra these days without re mortgaging your house.

[@HK.Builds]

@@kevinmcauley7527 I know mate. I'm lucky I got mine when I did. Still have hold of it. Nobody could see the market going ridiculous as it recently has. Oh well, at least they're not as bad a R34 GTRs for now 😂

[@ttall3334]

looks like a lot of fun to drive. thanks again for another great video

[@bongofury3176]

I had one new in 03. Kept it for 15 years and 213k completely trouble free miles. New one hideous so moved on to a Golf R...no regrets...

[@robertbaldwin177]

A true Jekyll and Hyde car, doesn't do much low down but wring it's neck and the valve lift hits you like a train. Friend had one, terrifying. Same engine in the Ariel Atom even more terrifying. Great idea to restore her former glory and great vid as always.

[@adam_priscak]

When the music came on, that was priceless!

[@WalkWithWallace]

Looks like you've got yourself a decent project car Matt, looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Would love a Type R. I've got the 5 door Type S 2.0l and they float under the radar a bit, but still quick enough.

[@stephenhadfield7715]

The car still looks great. Amazing to think it's 20 years old! Really enjoyed watching this. Would be great were you to review a real classic, like a mk2 Jag, or something else from that era.

[@zakrialatifsaqib2804]

Great vid love to see your take on this keep it up

[@MrRawUK]

Love the Civic. I had the previous generation. Mate had this one brand new. It was THEE hot hatch back in the day.

[@Shoestring111]

Loved the CD !

[@andyford2538]

Leave the wheels on it!! They suit it so well, and they're lighter than the stock ones. The VTEC noise is so addictive too, love it

[@colinrobinson4327]

Great little cars got my 03 plate totally standard and love it! That for the w end and the CRV for the week! Such fun and has been totally reliable as well for an 18 year old car! Going up in value to! 👍

[@jdmguy44]

Clicked on this video quick! Two weeks ago I just bought a very tidy,75k mile, two owner, 2003 Civic 5 door. EU5 model which is basically the 5 door version of the EP3. Obviously with a 1.6 SOHC VTEC it's less exciting than a Type R, yet its still fun to drive and incredibly spacious and practical. Of course everything works. Even the AC blows ice cold! Just bought as a second car/runabout but I'm already very fond of it.

[@stevemarshall3481]

I've only driven one once and your right, it's all or nothing, I couldn't pull away from the lights sensibly, had to floor it for a smooth ride lol.

[@ThomasPenn94]

So many of these are being scrapped for parts, these are going to start appreciating, you’ve bought one at the perfect time

[@andyholmes9485]

Love your wit Matt!

[@AShiga]

I've just bought a '09 Jazz as my first car here in Britan. I followed the advices in one of your videos for that so thanks very much for that! I'm watching this video cause the Type R is one of those cars I've always flirted with but would eventually get me into trouble... Sadly the Jazz was my down-to-earth-married-42-years-old decision but I'm confident it'll reliably take me from .A to .B for many years to come. I had an EJ1 ('95 coupe with the 125bhp engine) back in Brazil and it was so much fun reving to 7500! I can imagine how funnier (and more dangerous) the Type R can be.

[@jamessheehy4895]

I’m actually jealous i want one! So happy you making it stock i love that!!!!

[@dilsak2794]

Bough a stock one and modded it, far more enjoyable

[@Davey25]

The tunes were awesome and go with the shades dude💪

[@Jpjc474]

Yes finally a Civic on the channel! Looks in decent nick as well with a bit of fettling you could make it look one of the best out there.

[@dweatherley]

Amazing video, I lost it at the bit with the hardcore music and the suspicious cigarette bit. Also, roadmen and roadmen-women, love it!

[@u04pww2]

Get some upgraded brake pads and fresh oil, then a fast road setup, best mods you can do for the price in my opinion.

[@1mic3]

Looking forward to seeing this one turned around 👍👍

[@matthouston2622]

Energy drink experts will tell you that you now have the fastest car on the road. Vtec yo!

[@darrenstolk]

The only new car i have ever owned and the only car i was caught speeding in and the best handling 🙃

[@manccarguy]

As a modified EP3 owner I have to say I think this my favourite video of yours 😂😂😂. Quality stuff. More of the same mate.

[@dilsak2794]

Need the exhausts a suspension set up and wider wheels. They are must mods haha

[@katzicael]

I had a EP3 Type R - was so awesome!

[@frautos2724]

Thanks for this video. I miss mine now. Silver pre Face-lift too 😭😭

[@benrage5373]

I love these projects, you go a bit over the top but my god you always end up with a nice car at the end

[@scalecrawlnl]

Awesome variety by High Peak Autos, so you are a covert streetracer then with all that VTEC yo, nice 😎

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha not really but I'll give it a go

[@jasonkaroq1138]

I thought nothing could be funnier than the Nissan juke video. Civic type R video. Brilliant. Cheer Matt!

[@lawrenceholden5716]

So impressed with the money you spend on getting cars just right. Most used car dealers run them on nearly empty, with all the massive expense it will cause the new owner replacing injectors etc because they were too tight to put some fuel in. Can tell you are an enthusiast first and foremost.

[@kingfisherphil]

The Type Rs are a future classic, esp. the Accord, as you say, they are cars that corrupt, I tested on in 2000 and loved it, but loved my licence more!

[@stevendavenport364]

Great post Matt, can't wait to see how it all turns out. Chavy Chavy Doshus.😁😁

[@mixedboi]

I like the way this guy talks, very professional. I'm a Honda nerd thats a K20A2 one of the best engines.

[@zzhughesd]

So much love for an eP3.

[@jasonjones1429]

Future classic the ep3 spot on with your ideas put it back to stock , and definitely put that Halfords front bumper splitter in the bin ...

[@craigorams]

Great car to have as a project. I had one of the first EP3's into the country in 2001 in Derby. It was bright red and I absolutely loved it to bits. At the time there was nothing faster for the £ and would love to find an unmolested one now as a bit of fun.

[@wolexitnetwork]

🤣🤣 You crack me up, about the joke of modfied re-mapped Cars 🤣🤣🤣. Great content as always 👌

[@Rob1Rich]

Excellent! To me one of your funniest. Your observations are spot on and gave me a good laugh. No radio preset clue for the previous owner though? Not that it was really needed.

[@marniethomson9046]

Aww I so can’t wait to get mines! Should have it in a few weeks and yeah they defo bring the bad side out in you. I took it back to the show room as I thought hmm I won’t be driving home if I’m pulled by the police 🤣never driven anything as responsive and as crazy as this which made me fall in love it it all the more!

[@WyreForestBiker]

Totally agree on originality ... if you park any original car amongst " modded " examples it will always be the one than draws a crowd amongst enthusiasts

[@simoncottrell6113]

Hi Matt, love the channel. Great honest reviews delivered with a smattering of wit, keep them coming. Just wondering, what are you thoughts on warranties, should the type and length depend on the value of the car?

[@kevingolden5675]

I had one of these and loved it. It did egg you on cause of the vtec. Great to drive 😍👍😁

[@firstname2439]

I have watched many car review channels but I find this one equally as amusing as the old Top Gear. If this guy was in the new Top Gear I would watch it. Thanks for the great channel. Five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@flemmingsorensen5470]

😁😆😆😆 GREAT video - and that engine sound is fantastic👍

[@rouman7]

Hot hatches. Brings back memories. One of the best I had was a Renault 5 turbo ... loved it great for its time astrA GTE 16v another ..yea before this one but I think most of us went thru the hot hatch stage ....

[@markvincent5241]

Yeah had a 91 gte 16v classic

[@bricktop.]

I kind of missed the hot hatch stage, I bought a 1993 2.2ltr V-tech Prelude. I friggin loved that car, had a system, a pop up TV screen and my PS3 in it. We used to play gran turismo on road trips and cruises etc. Loved the car to bits EDIT: sorry it was my PS2 in there at the time lol

[@wozzerwozzer1]

I had a D reg R5 turbo, A reg MK1 Opel Kadett GTEI, Renault Clio Williams 3. All quick, all bloody uncomfortable, all cool at the time. Give me soft and squidgy barge all day long now!

[@BenLMitchell]

I've never been into cars, at all. Always motorbikes, Japanese motorbikes. Everything from 50cc all the way to 1000cc, road to race, all good fun. Then I got the chance to buy a 2003 EP3 for a very good price, I jumped and bought it. I drove it home, no more than 500m and that was it, the damn thing got under my skin. It's sat on my driveway waiting for my new polybush kit to arrival, and some steel to fix the sills. Yes, they are cars for ASBOs but it's quickly becoming a modern classic and people are finally starting to realise that. I'm stoked for that first dry day in February, I won't see another soul for a whole day 👌

[@toffiecrisp123]

I live not far from where you film and garage is and i have to say your stereotypes are bang on :)

[@nenadregvat7443]

A stock type r is a dream for honda enthusiasts like me

[@nickmatthews4939]

A man after my own heart. Keep it standard 👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! Will do!

[@markcompton6750]

Very good Matt.... 👍

[@markthompson50]

One of these in unmolested original condition are like hen's teeth & despite the fact I have never been a boy racer, I lust after this! The perfect combo of great looks & great performance. Future classic! 👌

[@williamspaul1805]

More tape than a crime scene! Class!

[@d.c.Jones70]

Genuinely a lovely car an original example will only go up in value as it’s a rare beast these days. Loads of alloys on eBay so they won’t be a problem.

[@UCZ15]

Your commentary has ascended to absolute heights man - I chuckled a lot in this video haha.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks

[@nickbitten6037]

Please keep it stock and no silly mods. Look forward to future updates on this. Spot on about the KFC & gas canisters.

[@chawan2788]

they are superb cars, I have had my EP3 for 10 years, a 2005, and totally standard, I also have a Kia Sportage, the honda is still a brilliant car to drive, good luck with the wheels

[@philipjones456]

Matt , you total hooligan lol , l love these cars and you're doing the right thing returning back to stock no stupid dustbin exhaust and bass box in the boot. Really looking forward to the finished product , yet again another great video

[@notharry]

Your most amusing commentary to date! You could do a series: 'Fit the car to the social stereotype' 😁

[@fastlane2914]

My EP3 was my favourite car even to this day. So much fun memories made with that car

[@michaelcocheci3696]

Love the CHOICE OF WORDS!!!

[@tinniswood2577]

Honda need to start making these again.

[@MrColdIce83]

Nice car...but even better is that music CD...Just love it. It makes the car!

[@chappy2121]

I had a 55reg premier edition one. In my early 20's. Brilliant little cars, I'm glad I picked it over the Golf GTI ect. The only negatives for me was the woeful turning circle and the very numb steering. Other than that cracking cars

[@chriskonte1909]

I'm the first one to own a Honda in my family, I live in Germany where Honda doesn't exist; seriously it feels like you see as many Hondas on the road as there are nice, untuned E46 left on the road. It's a 1997 Honda Civic Hatch that I got from a coworker for 510€ because my garbage 2007 Mercedes A-Class did not stop sucking my money, because I wasn't the owner (it was obviously my grandma) and also because well after putting 1100€ into the car last year and having the same problem again 1 year and 3 days after the first incident canceled the ownership gratefully. And interestingly enough this car's 10 years older that my old car, has two colors because it had a crash and is the absolute oppiside for me because I was used to sit high up in the air and had great trunk space for a rather small car. I love it; man this thing corners so well, has such a smooth gearbox, the comfiest seats I've ever sit in a sunroof that needs 2.5 seconds to be fully open (my old power windows needed 8 seconds) and everything works as it should. I'm owning it since January so it's not that long but I mean in the 2 1/2 years of owning the A-Class I had 4 troublefree weeks, this car's clean since for 5 month now. I might as well drive it until it needs a new MOT..

[@greymark420]

Matt nice to see you joined us. I have a Sporty Blue FK8 and its the best car i have ever driven. Gearbox, handling, performance all wonderful. Enjoy the VTECH mate, there is no sound like it. Personally i like my FK8 styling, makes a nice change from square, grey and boring looking cars that are from a jelly mould. Anyway its all personal taste in the end.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Sounds great!

[@greymark420]

@@HighPeakAutos She is a beauty and yes your right, its a license killer.😁

[@rezamotin7305]

Been thinking about one of these recently

[@barriemoorcroft534]

Great vid.

[@davomyarse]

Try and locate and fit some prem edition seats from the later model. Much smarter and supportive

[@takeitforadrive]

Great buy! 👌

[@ingmihaiflorea]

This is borderline standup comedy love it 😅👍👍👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

“Jeremy Kyle guest” hahahahaha, you’re so good man. Love these vids

[@waqaasakram7516]

Cracking deal at that price. I have been looking for one (regret selling one in my younger days) most are rusted to bits or want £8k

[@m44nee]

Looking forward to the changes!!

[@frankh2811]

Blue Smarties and coke, the mere thought of it made me hyper. Quick someone give me a joint I’m speeding. Thanks ,great video as always.

[@jamessheehy4895]

Should have got phase 2 premier in grey they alot of money now though! My friend had a 1.6 type s i drove it to Liverpool from kent was great fun, i love the gearstick placement but not as a daily

[@markfroggatt591]

Alright mi ald marra. We also have an Honda civic, be nice if Honda put some kinda suspension in then, knocks ya fillings out. Great vid fella as per.

[@philiproberts6947]

Best Type R ever made shame we didn't get the JDM spec here in the UK,that's the one to have! Or a DC5 Integra👍

[@simonpeters888]

I have to hand to you, you have good taste you have my dream car (the E46 M3) but couldn’t afford one and my next favourite is Honda Civic type R EP3 which I own in silver and love it, I know what you about how it makes you want to put your down but that’s what I love about it👍

[@PK-nn3sx]

I used to own a '06 Type S stock which was like a slightly tamed 5 door version of this, one of the best cars I've ever had, drove it around Europe twice and never missed a beat (146K on the clock), it topped out at 135mph on the Autobahn. Truefully said that it prompts you to push it, always without even wanting to and whatever happens after 5K rpm makes you giggle. The only thing I wish it had was the sixth gear that could have eased the engine on long motorway runs. Mine was actually built in Swindon, miraculously well put together and I doubt cars made these days equal in quality, simplicity and provide such a sheer driving pleasure. If you love driving get one of these, forget the cd though ;)

[@Ivanho1981]

I remember taking one of these at the lights in my ST170.... it was wet and I had traction control.

[@sandersson2813]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@bendover-eo9iu]

Was probably a type s with type r badges 😂😂

[@sandersson2813]

What sort of dick races at lights in a woman's shopping car, or indeed any car? Come on man. Grow up, it's the UK, not fast and furious. He probably didn't even realise he was in a race.