The EP3 is an interesting car for a daily driver. Torquey and sporty enough to keep you entertained, and quirky and unusual enough to keep you interested.

It's one of the most unpopular Hondas ever sold in the USDM, so there is a kitsch factor that makes it even more interesting for some people.

It's not a race car by any stretch of the imagination, however, and you won't be winning any drag races. As long as you understand that from the beginning, you'll be fine. Because it's a McPherson front driver, you should also avoid the temptation to drop it to the ground because you'll only be hurting the handling.

It's also not worth the sticker price (which is part of why it's unpopular in USDM). For $20,000 you can buy cars with a lot more horsepower. I paid $16,000 for my '02 EP3 and don't regret it in the least. Provided you get a good deal on the car, you'll have a fun car that's also rock solid reliable.