comments on me buying this JDM 96 Spec'ed Integra

[JDMintegra]

I have checked out this car today and wanted any feedback on this.

some disadvantages of this car:

- no air condition, I may have to buy one from someone in this forum. Will the Aus Spec air con fit?
- owner is the 3rd owner
- owners before that did not keep a log book


some good points:
- low k's
- is a rare JDM spec

also guys is really worth the trouble getting a JDM model considering the parts availability? And are the aus spec engine and jdm engine parts identical?

I am looking at getting DC2 Type R in the next week but will need your experience/advice and opinion.

[JDMintegra]

sorry link:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7485159&__Ntt=type%20r&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=type%20r&__N=1216%201247%201282%204294965322%204294965105%2 0903&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&silo=1011&seot=1&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__D=type%20r&__sid=12102343B8EB (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=7485159&__Ntt=type%20r&__Qpb=true&Cr=6&__Dx=mode%20matchany&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Price_Decimal|1|| pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=type%20r&__N=1216%201247%201282%204294965322%204294965105%2 0903&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&silo=1011&seot=1&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&trecs=29&__D=type%20r&__sid=12102343B8EB)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Do a REVs check?

[FLICK]

i dont know much about integras but it's very nice example of how one should look.

[JDMintegra]

REV's check? how through RACV?

[outatime]

the aircon will cost you 1,000 supplied and installed. so u may need to renegotiate the price.

since it doesnt have logbooks, have a mechanic examine it thoroughly. one thing to look out for is the engine should not be burning oil. would probably cost 120 for inspection. then u can drop the price again.

i think the engine parts are identical. things like water pump, oil pump, timing built, etc. but make sure u check the engine mount bushings for any detoriation and the vtec solenoid seal - they sometimes leak oil.

[TT44NG]

https://online.revs.nsw.gov.au/revs/public.htm

REVS check it

[JDMintegra]

hey do you guys know anyone or honda motorwork shops in melbourne that can provide tunes and regular maintainance?

I guess I will get an RACV and REV certificate for this car?

I do know some imports that have a badge saying its an import but I did not see it on this car....maybe I am looking in the wrong place in the engine bay...

[tseesinngwailo]

Damn, so close to selling everything I have and buying that!

No aircon could be a bugger in summer, but wouldnt be that hard to find all the bits from an AU one and install.

Have a good look and check the compliance plate (should have one if its an import) and check for things like the bolts holding the front guards on (that they are still painted) if they have no paint, or broken paint, then it mave have had front damage.

If you cant do a REVS check, go to a mechanic with the owner and the car, get them to have a look, $21K is expensive though, a little more and you can have an EP3

Good Luck, if you get it we want to see pikkys

Cheers, Tseesinngwailo

[ChiLLie]

" everything just come more directly than any other i-vtec, you will get what I mean, after you been driven it. "

dude, it has to be good, even the guy's engrish description on the car sounds jdm ;)

[JDMintegra]

thanks guys I will do a REV check through the Vicroads site and may consider doing an RACV check just to make sure. If it all pans out good I will get it in the next 2 weeks :)

Note: I have checked the bolts at the front and its all good and no chaffing or worn botls, bolts are still painted and the inner part of the bumper and radiator still looks plain stock from japan.

[dinorider]

The status check is free online on the vicroads website:

Vehicle Registration: JY668
VIN/Chassis Number: 6T9REPV97V201X017
Engine Number: B18C1905808
Vehicle Make: HONDA
Vehicle Colour: WHITE
Year of Manufacture: 2000

Vehicle Registration: JY668
Registration Status: CURRENT UNTIL 04/02/2010
VIN/Chassis Number: 6T9REPV97V201X017
Written-Off Status: NOT-WRITTEN-OFF
Engine Number: B18C1905808
Encumbrance Status: NO-ENCUMBRANCE
Vehicle Make: HONDA
Stolen Status: NOT-STOLEN
Vehicle Colour: WHITE
Body Type: SED
Year of Manufacture: 2000

F**k me dude this car looks perfect. I wish I could afford it.

One thing I always wonder about is why do DC2R owners bother installing a hot audio system DVD thing, when the car is so noisy that you can't even have a conversation in the cabin when travelling at 100km/h.

Honda engineers took all the unnecessary weight out of the DC2R, and the aftermarket sound system just negated all that work.

[JDMintegra]

yeah I did free check online via Vicroads and it seems all good and legit. I got my partner to drive it and it was great.
the car has a great sound but I am worried about the parts, the OEM carbon fibre bon looks like it had sticker placed ontop and removed so i can see some marks on it.

I did not even test the sound system as its the least of my worries i am looking for a 2nd car as a daily driver and this is perfect as its always been a car i wanted from the start but could not afford until now.

I will post some pictures if i get it in this or next week.

anyone willing to give me some contacts in melbourne that specialise in servicing hondas?

[mars_panas]

that guy wanted to swap with me for my Jazz... but whats funny is it stated in the reason for sale... he is going back overseas.... so yeah i find that abit shifty....

http://firesport.com.au/97-jdm-honda-integra-dc2-r-for-car-trading-point-sales--ad137912.htm

and heres the comment he wrote on my ad.

http://firesport.com.au/honda-jazz-vti-low-kms-price-car-trading-point-sales--ad131451.htm

[tseesinngwailo]

Why does he keep changing the year model? he says its 2000, then 97 spec, then 96??

sounds a bit odd to me, but then again, the REVS check shows its a 2000 model

might want to check the engine is a 2000 model too..

any photos of the compliance plates? and the interior?

[JDMintegra]

I asked him that and he said he does not know much about the car.....I even asked him when i did the inspection if he can show me the compliance plate but he amd myself could not locate one..... He says its a JDM 96 spec Type R and I think its registered in 1997 but when it was imported to Australia it was registered as a 2000 model so it does seem funny abit but ?I have checked to see if this was a aus spec to JDM front conversion and its not as I checked the welding and screens in the engine bay and it looks all legit.

[MrJohn]

hey thats nice lol
and again alot of ppl put the " moving back to overseas" as a reason.

[dinorider]

Why does he keep changing the year model? he says its 2000, then 97 spec, then 96??

sounds a bit odd to me, but then again, the REVS check shows its a 2000 model

might want to check the engine is a 2000 model too..

any photos of the compliance plates? and the interior?

The bodywork (front and rear bumpers) are from a 96 spec car. I'm guessing it's a 96 spec, sold in Japan at the beginning of 97, then imported into Oz in 2000. But I'm only guessing. Take the car to Modproject in Clayton (google them). They're Honda tuners and good at spotting these things.

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

96 spec, built in 97, imported in 2000.. perhaps registered here as a 2000 since ITR's were not available here until 99 or 2000 (cant remember)