Replying a month later.
i had an EG Si hatch, EK DX-SE hatch, and have an EP hatch now.
93 EG SI, it was really reliable.. had it up to 320k and it still had the original clutch. mileage was unbeatable with the 1.6L D16Z6.. full highway, i can get almost 700kms a tank. it was a bit scary coz it didnt have a fuel low light. Engine was really peppy and the car was light and tossable. The hatch is really useful for the window can open by itself and the rear can detach as a 2 piece.
99 EK Special edition. it was efficient as well, but it felt very different from the EG i had. i didnt like the one piece hatch and the SI hatch was no longer offered. i sold this quite quickly.
02 EP, very refined and much more spacious. it has 50k now and all i have done so far are just oil changes and 1 x o2 sensor. in all honda tradition, it has been reliable.. but it is the thirstiest of all. i am lucky if i can pass 500kms on a of fuel for FULL HWY. City is around 350kms. the gears are a bit shorter too, 120kms is over 4000RPM in 5th. acceleration - to be honest, it feels more or less the same as my EG si.. i suppose its the weight and 35hp difference. it has the most features, first civic with heated mirrors. the best thing i like is , NO more TIMING BELTS!
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