New member (London - Lewisham [Sydenham])

IntriguedUser · Post by **IntriguedUser** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:49 pm

Hi guys,

I've always lusted after a 5th gen Prelude, ever since I was a kid, they look sexy and refined and despite lots of hate the headlights/front end make the car for me.

I'm 20, and I've owned:

Vauxhall Corsa C 1.4/1.8 and 2.0T Conversion

I did want an EP3 Type R, but I know my hearts telling me to find a decent 5th gen. I'm nearly there but my budget will be around £2500. If I get a prelude I plan on spending considerably less and having it as a project, rather than buying an already done car.

Things like suspension over-haul, stage 0 service, belt/water-pump, any paintwork that needs doing will be at the forefront of what I want. I feel if I spend £2500 on a EP3 Type R, work will need doing. I know it will be faster, but I'm kind of done will outright speed, all the engines I've had (Z20LET/Z18XE) have been completely flat and lifeless. I thought owning a 2.0T Corsa with 220 bhp and 1000kg would be fun, but the turbo just promoted laziness, not what I want.

Insurance is ok now, which is why I've waited to make a purchase.

So hi again and you'll be seeing me around!

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:52 pm

Welcome.

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:04 pm

Welcome in Buddy!

nick_s · Post by **nick_s** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:18 pm

Welcome along

How is my home town nowadays?

IntriguedUser · Post by **IntriguedUser** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:24 pm

nick_s wrote:Welcome along How is my home town nowsadays?

Too many speed-humps and cafes, aesthetically very pleasing with free un-curbed parking on the high street, all the way from Sydenham station down to where Safeway used to be. There's now a retail park opposite Sainsbury's (Savacentre), which has a drive through Mcdonaldz, you know a lot has changed even in my time!

YouTube · Post by **Sailor** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:41 pm

You should be able to do quite nicely with your budget.

Post by **rob quilter** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:34 pm

Welcome to LG! Get a lude, EP3's are common as drokk and have the side profile of a van.

Post by **GreenyUK** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:35 pm

Welcome along

Post by **MrsGreeny** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:44 pm

Hi. Welcome to LG

Post by **Doggo** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 12:01 am

Welcome in

Incidentally, speed and EP3 Type R's is relative.... yes, I've driven them, and they're nice cars, but I'd bet my underpants that on a twisty road my bone-stock 4WS A8 would roger one like a Challenger tank would see to a Fiat 500