Calling all EK owners/experts
09-Sep-2004, 06:50 PM
#42
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^^^
mdt920 nice hatch
i luv EK hatchies .... i wish i could have found one at a good price when i was lookin ...
i ended up buyin a EK coupe which i luv as well but there is somethin about an hatch ...
mdt920 nice hatch
i luv EK hatchies .... i wish i could have found one at a good price when i was lookin ...
i ended up buyin a EK coupe which i luv as well but there is somethin about an hatch ...
09-Sep-2004, 11:43 PM
#43
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I know you said that you don't care much about options, but I'm not sure if you care at all about colours; namely having a more unique colour on your car.
Something to keep in mind about the colours of the EK hatches: they were offered every year in only 4 colours. Red, black, and silver can be found on cars of all years (96-00). In 96 the 4th colour was light green, in 97-98 a dark purple (almost blue like) and in 99-00 metallic brown (very rare).
As an EK hatch owner I can also tell you that in 97-98 Honda offered some hatches as CX's with a G package. This is the one I have. At least for those years G package included a tachometer (rare even on 5spd cars), rear wiper + washer, rear speakers, driver vanity mirror, and passenger air bag. This was a $1000.00 option back when I bought my hatch. A/C was the other option which was $1200.00 or so. The only other option offered at that time was floor mats for I think $120 or so.
For 99-00 Honda offered a EK hatch Special which included painted door handles, side strips and rear plate area, aluminum wheels, mid wing/spoiler and special badging.
Something to keep in mind about the colours of the EK hatches: they were offered every year in only 4 colours. Red, black, and silver can be found on cars of all years (96-00). In 96 the 4th colour was light green, in 97-98 a dark purple (almost blue like) and in 99-00 metallic brown (very rare).
As an EK hatch owner I can also tell you that in 97-98 Honda offered some hatches as CX's with a G package. This is the one I have. At least for those years G package included a tachometer (rare even on 5spd cars), rear wiper + washer, rear speakers, driver vanity mirror, and passenger air bag. This was a $1000.00 option back when I bought my hatch. A/C was the other option which was $1200.00 or so. The only other option offered at that time was floor mats for I think $120 or so.
For 99-00 Honda offered a EK hatch Special which included painted door handles, side strips and rear plate area, aluminum wheels, mid wing/spoiler and special badging.
10-Sep-2004, 12:48 AM
#44
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Originally posted by SICTOY
^^^
mdt920 nice hatch
i luv EK hatchies .... i wish i could have found one at a good price when i was lookin ...
i ended up buyin a EK coupe which i luv as well but there is somethin about an hatch ...
^^^
mdt920 nice hatch
i luv EK hatchies .... i wish i could have found one at a good price when i was lookin ...
i ended up buyin a EK coupe which i luv as well but there is somethin about an hatch ...
10-Sep-2004, 08:23 AM
#45
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Originally posted by 97SiR
As an EK hatch owner I can also tell you that in 97-98 Honda offered some hatches as CX's with a G package. This is the one I have. At least for those years G package included a tachometer (rare even on 5spd cars), rear wiper + washer, rear speakers, driver vanity mirror, and passenger air bag. This was a $1000.00 option back when I bought my hatch. A/C was the other option which was $1200.00 or so. The only other option offered at that time was floor mats for I think $120 or so.
As an EK hatch owner I can also tell you that in 97-98 Honda offered some hatches as CX's with a G package. This is the one I have. At least for those years G package included a tachometer (rare even on 5spd cars), rear wiper + washer, rear speakers, driver vanity mirror, and passenger air bag. This was a $1000.00 option back when I bought my hatch. A/C was the other option which was $1200.00 or so. The only other option offered at that time was floor mats for I think $120 or so.
My '99 DX 5spd I bought it for $8200 tax in back in march with just over a 100k on the odometer. Came with the tachometer, rear wiper and washer, rear speakers, and passenger side airbag, floor mats and silver painted spoiler.
Is the package on my DX rare?
10-Sep-2004, 08:27 AM
#46
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Originally posted by 97SiR
Something to keep in mind about the colours of the EK hatches: they were offered every year in only 4 colours. Red, black, and silver can be found on cars of all years (96-00). In 96 the 4th colour was light green, in 97-98 a dark purple (almost blue like) and in 99-00 metallic brown (very rare).
Something to keep in mind about the colours of the EK hatches: they were offered every year in only 4 colours. Red, black, and silver can be found on cars of all years (96-00). In 96 the 4th colour was light green, in 97-98 a dark purple (almost blue like) and in 99-00 metallic brown (very rare).
96 - Midori Green
97-98 - Dark Amythest Purple
99-00 - Vintage Plum (so it is not metallic brown)
I drive a 00 VP hatch and although I don't think it is brownish, but I will agree with you that it is rare as hell.
10-Sep-2004, 08:39 AM
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Originally posted by Vato_Loco
My '99 DX 5spd I bought it for $8200 tax in back in march with just over a 100k on the odometer. Came with the tachometer, rear wiper and washer, rear speakers, and passenger side airbag, floor mats and silver painted spoiler.
Is the package on my DX rare?
My '99 DX 5spd I bought it for $8200 tax in back in march with just over a 100k on the odometer. Came with the tachometer, rear wiper and washer, rear speakers, and passenger side airbag, floor mats and silver painted spoiler.
Is the package on my DX rare?
I remember my father and I went to the 2000 Auto Show and at the Honda section, we saw this vintage plum 5 spd hatch on display. At the time, I had the idea of buying a car but of no idea what kind. We both liked the car and the next day, I called my friend at Honda that I want the same car. He said that particular colour + 5 speed is hard as hell to find, their dealership didn't even have that car. So I said try your best to search for it.
After 3 weeks or 4, he found one. I had no idea where he found it, but it was brand spanking new and I believe their dealership bought it from somewhere else. Then he added sunroof, A/C, cd player and white leather seats as per my request and I went to pick it up on March 26th. Man that's the day I will never forget in my life - my first car ever :cry:
10-Sep-2004, 08:45 AM
#48
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Originally posted by Nova_Dust
That's pretty much what DX comes with from factory. Floor mats I believe varies from dealer to dealer.
I remember my father and I went to the 2000 Auto Show and at the Honda section, we saw this vintage plum 5 spd hatch on display. At the time, I had the idea of buying a car but of no idea what kind. We both liked the car and the next day, I called my friend at Honda that I want the same car. He said that particular colour + 5 speed is hard as hell to find, their dealership didn't even have that car. So I said try your best to search for it.
After 3 weeks or 4, he found one. I had no idea where he found it, but it was brand spanking new and I believe their dealership bought it from somewhere else. Then he added sunroof, A/C, cd player and white leather seats as per my request and I went to pick it up on March 26th. Man that's the day I will never forget in my life - my first car ever :cry:
That's pretty much what DX comes with from factory. Floor mats I believe varies from dealer to dealer.
I remember my father and I went to the 2000 Auto Show and at the Honda section, we saw this vintage plum 5 spd hatch on display. At the time, I had the idea of buying a car but of no idea what kind. We both liked the car and the next day, I called my friend at Honda that I want the same car. He said that particular colour + 5 speed is hard as hell to find, their dealership didn't even have that car. So I said try your best to search for it.
After 3 weeks or 4, he found one. I had no idea where he found it, but it was brand spanking new and I believe their dealership bought it from somewhere else. Then he added sunroof, A/C, cd player and white leather seats as per my request and I went to pick it up on March 26th. Man that's the day I will never forget in my life - my first car ever :cry:
10-Sep-2004, 09:03 AM
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In this thread
Some suspension related work has been done since then, the side red stickers are removed. That's about it.
Some suspension related work has been done since then, the side red stickers are removed. That's about it.
10-Sep-2004, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by Nova_Dust
In this thread
Some suspension related work has been done since then, the side red stickers are removed. That's about it.
In this thread
Some suspension related work has been done since then, the side red stickers are removed. That's about it.
That's a rare colour! Looks good man, how low did you go on the suspension?
Will install them next spring.
11-Sep-2004, 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by mdt920
pm me for more info I am actually selling the car!
pm me for more info I am actually selling the car!
I believe the CX model don't come with power steering and
DX comes with...
What I like about the EK hatches is the aggressive stance it has in
all angles when it's shlammed...
Good Luck
12-Sep-2004, 01:51 AM
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Hey QRTR, thanks man. I hope you enjoyed your "part" so far.
Schlammed I replied to your pm. BTW that "thing" I was working on today when you came by is done! whoo hooo.
PS keep that project on the downlow. I may bring it out to one of the meets!
Schlammed I replied to your pm. BTW that "thing" I was working on today when you came by is done! whoo hooo.
PS keep that project on the downlow. I may bring it out to one of the meets!
