Buying a DC2R what to look for?

[cusco echo]

ok i did the search, just got a few more question:
is the 2000 and the 2001 model same or they have some different?
if the car is serviced every 10ks instead of every 5k, is it still ok? or should i walk away?
would the car have a lot of different in power and speed, if i had 3 people in the car with ac on, compare to only 2 people in car without ac?
how do i buy the car if there is still finance owning on it?
if there is rust on the brake calipa (spelling) is it normal, rust is not on brake disc, its on the calipa?
is the black colour metallic or solid black?

[sharik]

Standard VTEC
Low-High is 5800
High-Low is 5600

Just make sure it has the ID number under the hand brake and if its a AUS spec, take down the vin number, go to a Honda dealership and ask them to check out the history.
I did it, and they told me where it was purchased, all the service history and at what KLM and where from the computer....

[IRI]

You can actually check all that info online on Honda OZ website

[b18a]

yeah, this topic 's been covered before, search is ur friend mate... :wave:


cheers

[cusco echo]

did the search, updated the 1st post
how do i check the history of the car? which department of honda do i ask?
and anyone got the link of the website to check the history?

[sharik]

did the search, updated the 1st post
how do i check the history of the car? which department of honda do i ask?
and anyone got the link of the website to check the history?You dont go to a link to check the history, I went to Garry Warren Honda and asked them, and they were very helpfull. About the brake calipers being rusty, its ok, I get that all the time when I dont drive it much. All the 99-01 DC2R's are exactly the same engine (only diff engine numbers). About the 10k and 5k service, its hard to say. It is normal to get a car serviced at 10k and 5k if it is thrashed quite regularly, just make sure that car has a service history (books) wheather its by Honda or other. And black are metalic yes. (pearl black)

[Sp3rMz]

dude either scroll down through the integra section or go to the search icon next to new post and serach it...this exact topic was covered last month....:thumbsup:

[IRI]

Click https://www.hondaone.com.au/owner%27s+club/_register.asp

to check History of car, you must register the car details first.

[edw-R]

Test drive the car. Check the oil leakage. Check the seat. Check the paint. After checking, you can estimate how he maintain his car.

[tinkerbell]

www.sydneyvehiclecheck.com.au

[spoondc2]

And check the vtec valve thing.... #)($*#)($ what's the name of it? the little bronze cap thing on the left hand corner of the engine, next to the distrubutor, check if it leaks oil

check the paint colour between the exterior and the inside door, if it's different, it's repaint....

Seat.... well it's covered..... check conditions, check rail, check mountings

Check the gear, especially 2nd and 3rd, Gearbox should label N3E LSD

check engine code, B18C7, P73 head

check leakage, for eg, any coolant around the rad cap, reservior tank, brake fluid and clutch fluid, what's the colour of it

Well... couldn't think of anything else right now, plz add guys

Anyway sometimes you couldn't find out anything when testdrive, ppl just being too good to hide something, just beware of that

[type one]

just buy mine and you won't have to do any checks - well maintained and never tracked.

mine is black and it is not metallic - option only.

[type one]

[QUOTE=spoondc2]And check the vtec valve thing.... #)($*#)($ what's the name of it? the little bronze cap thing on the left hand corner of the engine, next to the distrubutor, check if it leaks oil

?? oil filler cap ?? vtec valve cap? pls elaborate.

honestly take the car down to a VACC registered dealer and put it up on a hoist and get the mechanic to go through it - they will put i up on a hoist and give u a report which goes through their findings, incl panel damage, compression testing, paint chips down to tread wear on the tyres.

[IRI]

Agreed fvck all this DIY shit if you duno what ur looking at, get someone who knows what they're doing to check it over.

[spoondc2]

just buy mine and you won't have to do any checks - well maintained and never tracked.

mine is black and it is not metallic - option only.
You're in QLD?

[cusco echo]

type one:
what have u got?
where abouts are u?

[toE]

he's in melb.
check the "For Sale". it's in there. ;)

and good luck with your search cusco echo :)

[spoondc2]

Yeah man, good luck, DC2R are getting very cheap now, good choice after turbo :rolleyes:

[Sp3rMz]

cant go wrong with a type R...i'm glad i purchased one....neva looked back...onli thing i can see from here is boosting a type R...LOL

[cusco echo]

Yeah man, good luck, DC2R are getting very cheap now, good choice after turbo :rolleyes:
after 3 turbo FRs actually:D

[spoondc2]

after 3 turbo FRs actually:D
Hahah good for you........ Time for NA ay?

[cusco echo]

Hahah good for you........ Time for NA ay?
yeah, time for a NA, back to FF as well
too much drifting:rolleyes:

[freakygeek]

just buy mine and you won't have to do any checks - well maintained and never tracked.

mine is black and it is not metallic - option only.
Optional non-metallic black? Sounds strange to me. First I've ever heard of it.

[IRI]

He means the metallic is optional.....

[Sp3rMz]

Since when was that an option?

[IRI]

Wasnt it always a $200 option? i *THINK* it was only for black and bananna

[type one]

yeah i think it was always an option for all R's except CW.

[Sp3rMz]

I wonder what mine is LOL i cant tell. Anwayz dude who eva orginally posted this thread. BUY TYPE ONES type R and then you dont have to look for anything. His car is well looked after and in immac condition. Unless type one sold it already.

[kenshin]

can vouch for type one's 'R' ... not 1 dent or scratch and engine sounds perrrfect

[type one]

haahha thx guys :) with every day comes more regret...

to be honest though the front bar needs a respray LOL, but got a quote and only cost me 200 so gonna do it.

[My-B18c]

open the bonnet an check the paint difference he myt off crash it an resprayed it an check under the car for anything shifty!

[ATSEK4]

Just buy any of them.. they all good !

[Sp3rMz]

Just buy any of them.. they all good !
What he said. Itr has a very good setup. You can thrash it as much as you want. And it still runs like a dream. I believe ITR were made for thrashing and red lining.

[cusco echo]

the price of them seems to be still high for the year and kms, for a few thousand more (or some time almost the same price) u can get a dc5r...

[type one]

why would you want a DC5R??? you mean a DC5 Type S...

[vtir22]

That's right, the AUSDM DC2R and AUSDM DC5'R' are two very different animals. Without starting another war, DC2R is definitely the more raw and exciting car. DC5'R' is effectively and American TypeS with the type R kit (bodykit, recaros, 6 speed + LSD). Not that it's a bad thing, but if you're looking for the uncompromising 'R' experience...

Also it's just been proven what I've always thought, type one's car has a VERY strong b18c. Definitely something to think about.

[type one]

hahahaha all this support LOL... i am actually thinking of keeping my R..

if you are complaining about the price of a DC2R you don't know what they are worth and you really should prolly get a nissan silvia or sth... hahahaha... having said that i would like think that most R drivers would be willing to compromise if they thought their car was going to a good home... the b18c7 is really something special... don't let anyone tell you the k20 is a better engine... hohoho flamesuit on...

[Sp3rMz]

SIF get a dc5r. DC5R ruin the image of a type R. Dc2r is raw and real racey feel to it when your in the cockpit, also sound wise. In a dc5r its more luxuary and comfort. You lose the racey feel and you get into more luxuary. Last of all Dc5r are not real type r, they're amercian type S with a type R badge slapped on it. In the end its personal preference. If you want more comfort for sure dc5r, if you want sport cant go passed the dc2r.

[cusco echo]

i actually had two s14 series 1 and series 2, and after that a r33 skyline gtst
and i am thinking its time to try VTEC.......
i am not looking at power or speed in the VTEC (i know they can have big power and fast) but all i want is the handling of them, i wanna be fast in the corners rather than the straight (like the r33) boring.....

[Sp3rMz]

i actually had two s14 series 1 and series 2, and after that a r33 skyline gtst
and i am thinking its time to try VTEC.......
i am not looking at power or speed in the VTEC (i know they can have big power and fast) but all i want is the handling of them, i wanna be fast in the corners rather than the straight (like the r33) boring.....Can't go wrong with Dc2r. I always wanted s14 s2 for speed and looks. I stumbled over dc2r ended up falling in love with it and bought it. I believe its oe of the best decisions I've ever made. It has enough speed for fun and the handling, well gezz nothing passes it.

[vinhsta]

SIF get a dc5r. DC5R ruin the image of a type R. Dc2r is raw and real racey feel to it when your in the cockpit, also sound wise. In a dc5r its more luxuary and comfort. You lose the racey feel and you get into more luxuary. Last of all Dc5r are not real type r, they're amercian type S with a type R badge slapped on it. In the end its personal preference. If you want more comfort for sure dc5r, if you want sport cant go passed the dc2r.
Too right mate...love the DC2R, DC5 as you said not the "sporty look".

[cusco echo]

Can't go wrong with Dc2r. I always wanted s14 s2 for speed and looks. I stumbled over dc2r ended up falling in love with it and bought it. I believe its oe of the best decisions I've ever made. It has enough speed for fun and the handling, well gezz nothing passes it.
ture that, but s14 is a really good car to have:D i was very happy to have it, but have to move on to another car, so its should be the dc2r.......
still working out a price with the owner.... have to wait and see how it goes...

[kenshin]

reason i didnt get dc5 = felt like i was driving a sedan more than a sports coupe...

nick just keep ur dc2r... what would u get to replace it neway?... nothing will compare to a dc2

[lovesil]

Anyone wants a perfect condition S14a? I'm more than willing to swap with a DC2R!

[Taxi-R]

does the a in s14a stand for auto? hahaha

ummm i am going to get an EF civic... speak to pornstar about his plans for it...

(sorry its Nick posting under Taxi-R) hahaha

[lovesil]

Actually S14a is the series 2 of S14! The angry shark face one! And who's pornstar? is he getting a S14a?

[kenshin]

hmmm thought all auspec s14's were that pointy nose and the jdm ones the rounded front

[lovesil]

hmmm....not really Kenshin! Aus delivered s14 includes both the round one and pointy nose one!

[Sp3rMz]

Guys please keep the topic on track. We're talking bout dc2r here not s14. Anyway either s14 still looks nice if done right.:D