DC4 or DC5... which would you buy?

[DD2]

Currently looking at buying a DC4 (GSI) or DC5 base model.

Must be auto (unfortunately) to share with my wife.

Would the DC5 offer a completely different driving experience to justify the difference in cost?

Or would you just pocket the change?

[spetz]

You should consider a 5th gen Prelude. I have driven the 2.2 VTEC and it was a really nice car, I was amazed at how "expensive" it felt and considering your wife will be driving it as well, it is a more pleasant drive (smoother, quieter, etc).

[dc2r-0636]

Hands down go for DC5, it's newer and will be better overall then the dc4

[u mad?]

fuk the dc4 pos.

[u mad?]

You should consider a 5th gen Prelude. I have driven the 2.2 VTEC and it was a really nice car, I was amazed at how "expensive" it felt and considering your wife will be driving it as well, it is a more pleasant drive (smoother, quieter, etc).

i'd take bb6 auto vtec over the cars op is considering any day.

[JohnO]

Jdm d15b in any chasis

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[dougie_504]

Never driven an auto but IMO the dc4 is a nice car. My brother owns one and compared to my EH9 it's got a very nice interior and drives beautifully. Quick enough.

Prelude is a great car though. Kind of a sport/luxury mix. Think it comes standard with a few nice things like cruise control etc. def worth a look.

Dc5 for newness but tbh I've never liked the shape lol. Dc4 can be picked up very cheap.

[1900-hustler]

im in for bb6 lude also

has more space, more luxury and more grunt

plus insurance should probably be cheaper too

[bennjamin]

Daniel id grab a jazz vti - gd5 , 2005-2008 ( same as my gfs car).
You can get one for about 6-8k and it's great for tramping stuff around. The cars you suggest are not lol

[stndrd]

+1 for the Jazz. Alot more practical than an Integra or Prelude

[u mad?]

would rather raliart colt

[mocchi]

i would rather evo

[JohnO]

I got a colt, I rather colt.

sent from my Tiburon

[dougie_504]

NSX

not srs

My mum also has a Jazz, '05 model. Very good car. Lame, slow, handles cruddy, boring care etc. But very cheap on petrol (like 5.5L highway, 7L suburbs) and a huge amount of space when you fold those rear seats down flush. Quite safe too.

[202690]

had bb6. was very nice car. feels like driving something luxury. it's quiet cheap to maintain and didnt let me down. don't get auto as many have said that the bb6 tends to fail a lot but not the manual. now driving dc2r its a lot different lol ; it's louder, the carpet is thinner feels very cheap, steering is a lot stiffer however clutch on the dc2r is easier to press down. the h22a on the bb6 did chew a bit of fuel but not as much as commys :P

[NelsonLSY]

Had a manual DC4 before....it's engine never let me down, the power never stop from low to redline even no vtec

[aaronng]

Not a fan of the BB6 auto gearbox... Ranks right down there with the Jazz's CVT gearbox for me. When it starts giving you trouble, it is an expensive fix.

[DD2]

Thanks guys for the suggestions.

As much as I like the old DC4 shape, I think I’m leaning more towards the DC5 if it has to be auto just for being newer.

Or an EP3R / DC5S if I’m allowed to continue driving manual (will be very rare my wife would have to drive the car)

Actually surprised no one suggested an Accord V6 or Euro :D

RE: Jazz & BB6… both great cars for difference reasons….. but ruled out due to the "potential" gearbox issues.

[stndrd]

Best advice, go with your wife on saturday to a heap of car yards and the both of you drive all the cars that you are thinking of buying & go from there. Also look into 04-> Subaru Liberty

[Evok]

DC4 is good but DC5 is just better, newer model cars, less issues.

If stock, i really prefer DC5.

Just personal view though

:) Goodluck

[JDM EP3]

Teach your wife how to drive manual....

[DD2]

hehe tried that and failed :)

She has her own car, it'd be convenient if she could drive mine so we could have just the one dedicated to family duties.

But the more i read the more i want an EP3 as i can get away with a baby seat in the back and not need to share.

[JDM EP3]

Then your next option is to pay for some driving lessons with an instructor and dual pedal controls, about 5 lessons is what she should need, man persevere man! :)

[integragsi96]

I own a BB6 auto lude. Its a great car but knowing that the auto box will die someday has got me wanting to do a manual conversion early this year.
they are a great and fun car to drive and has a nice interior. Plus it has climate control which I personally love.

[DD2]

Then your next option is to pay for some driving lessons with an instructor and dual pedal controls, about 5 lessons is what she should need, man persevere man! :)

Yeah you're right, i should look into doing that.

Manual opens the door to so many more options and more often than not have less issues.

I so want a Honda again, and i think my next one is going to be an EP3.

Now to sell my Megane :)

[JDM EP3]

Yeah you're right, i should look into doing that.

Manual opens the door to so many more options and more often than not have less issues.

I so want a Honda again, and i think my next one is going to be an EP3.

Now to sell my Megane :)

:thumbsup:

[Oz_Striker]

Teach your wife how to drive manual....

+1 to this. Just tell her that she will save money on fuel driving a manual and with that money saved she can buy herself some new shoes!

[DC5FTW]

Dc5 better.....coz of year made