TYPE S worth to buy?

[yakuza]

As the topic, I still quite concern about its preformance, I don't want I will regret after I buy it, its not cheap. Please give me some opinion...:o ??

[eriktufa]

Type S is a nice car trust me :D, just need an lsd and recaros :D you are set.

They are going from 35k-40k if I'm not mistaken

[Hullabaloo]

What concerns you about the performance? What are you after in terms of 'performance'? if you want straight line drag from a stand still, then maybe the type s isn't the right car for that.

what do you want out of a car? Are you allowed to get a turbo charged car? do you care about having rear seats or boot space?

[Zilli]

how should i do my hair today everyone? im really confused and just want everyones opinion

FFS go and test drive one, read reviews, do something, your on a friggen Honda forum everyones going to tell you its a friggen rocketship and the best car created

unless your just creating a thread for the frig of it... which is a waste of space, go out, test drive it, and get unbiased opinions if you based your purchases on what others think

[ian]

^ ditto

[AsH_]

wats better type S or type R???

[SINISTR]

TypeS is the newer and 'improved' version of the R.

'improved' is the operative word - as its something honda created after some people complained that the TypeR is too rough, so honda made it much smoother and more luxurious.

If you want performance get a typeR and if you want luxury with some performance get a TypeS.

and as said - TEST DRIVE!!! peoples opinions are just that - OPINIONS! don't buy a 40000 dollar car on someone elses opinion - make your own!

[PaZzMaN-R]

what are you concerned about? what do you want out of the car? whats your budget? the more information you give us the more we can help you out buddy.
guys dont be so mean and flame him, its in the noob section for a reason.
lets just thanks the mods for this section. on the other had it is constructiver critisism

[yakuza]

Actually, I am after something very good handling, quick enough on straight line (no need like skyline or force induction, sick about such thing), rigid chassis.
I know TYPE S is a good car, but look around in this forum, someone so regret after bought 1, but someone quite happy with it.
By the way, I need some opinion here, not shxt. If you don't like this topic, don't reply please.

[SiReal]

its not about not liking this forum, too many ppl want to be spoon fed. i.e. "wheels" thread.

no one is against you yakuza. attama o tsukatte kudasai.

edit: then again this is the noob forum so i guess u have a right to ask basic questions.

[SiReal]

From a simple search which took me less than 5 seconds

http://www.drive.com.au/honda-integra-articles/@spg502/results.html

[SINISTR]

Actually, I am after something very good handling, quick enough on straight line (no need like skyline or force induction, sick about such thing), rigid chassis.
I know TYPE S is a good car, but look around in this forum, someone so regret after bought 1, but someone quite happy with it.
By the way, I need some opinion here, not shxt. If you don't like this topic, don't reply please.

its opinions you're getting from these people - its what you want.
They are saying test drive it, don't drive it - its an opinion.

It could be a good idea to point out exactly what you're concearned about in reference to performance in the first post.

Good handling and good straight line speed - TypeS as I said is a slightly more TIMID version of a TypeR. Softer suspension being the main point. It will handle well, but the feeling of it won't be as good as a TypeR. You can always upgrade the suspnesion with coilovers etc.

[Zilli]

i still want to know how i should do my hair

[RyDC5S]

If you want something driven hard, go for the R.

I wanted something in between with some added comfort - as its my daily driver. I picked the S.

But seriously, go to a dealer and trash it in the drive test.

[BiLL|z0r]

I didn't think you could an R here in Oz any more? It's not on the web site for the past 2 yrs or so.

[zinny999]

I have driven both Type S (2006) Stock and Type R (2001) mod, air filter and exhaust

When you take Type-R over a pot hole, will send some shock to your back and neck.
Engine characteristic is similar, except Type-S is slightly more torque, but Type-R somehow scream alot louder then Type S,

I prefer Type S, becasue it is simply more easy to live with, and you can fang it around.
But if you want to turn it into a track car, Type-R is more suited.

But I drive CRX - 94 with almost factory stnd excpet for the wheel and suspension.

try test driving both then see if you like which one better.

[lilwilliam]

i still want to know how i should do my hair

how does ur hair look lol!... mayb go bold? or dye it lol :P

[AsH_]

i'd still take the R

[mj3610]

your on a friggen Honda forum everyones going to tell you its a friggen rocketship and the best car created


true
and if anybody says anything bad about the car all the people that own that car will jump in the thread with their claws out...
heres my opinion and its unbiased u can either take it or disregard it if u like. no type S is not worth it, for that price u can get a better car with a better overall performance. dc5s wouldnt even come close to being worth it. i'd seriously think twice about paying 40g for FWD and 150kw of power.

[SiReal]

i'd seriously think twice about paying 40g for FWD and 150kw of power.

i agree there, especially if want you want is power, but he wants n/a so he doesnt really have a choice ;)

[Zilli]

unless you buy an old M3

i have no real beef with paying that much money for a FWD with 150kw, because its a specific niche kind of vehicle

but to come on here and make such an incredibly stupid childish,soo obviously "my mum is going to buy me a car and im not sure what car to get" thread gives me the shits. Obviously has NO idea and is NOT an enthusiast at all....

end rant

good luck to the original poster

[yakuza]

Zilli, If U Don't Like This Topic, Just Fxxk Off, Please No More Bullshit Here.

[yakuza]

zilli, i know u r jealousy i can afford this car, think about how much insurance sales can make each year?? I also suspect u don't even have any car.
Finally, if u don't respect other people, don't expect other people will respect you.

[Zilli]

WOW you really told me... now i really will think twice about what i say here

im going to keep this civil and not come in here again...

just a couple of things finally

1) im not disrepecting anyone, im expressing my point of view in a PUBLIC forum

2) Seling insurance is a very small part of the profitability of a particular risk profile... DC5s parts arent cheap, and if you fit the current profile in our pricing engine, i predict your first $6k repair job within 12 months

3) no i dont have a car, i live in a box too

4) No i'm not "jealousy" about you can afford your car.

5) If you cant handle peoples opinions, then maybe you should ask for opinion, like you have, via PM to everyone in this place

Having said all of that, good luck with the car mate. If i can help you with any insurance issues in the future, shoot me a PM

[civ_sik]

my little sister is looking at the type s for her first car too, and yeah drove it wasnt really that impressed at all.
my 2c

[_CiVIC_]

The Type S is a nice car.. I had one for about 1.5years... The only thing that annoyed me was its lack of practicality... You can't carry backseat passengers that are taller than midgets as the rear headroom is pathetic.

In regards to performance, a good CAI (injen) and coilovers should set you pretty well.. I had the Injen CAI and Buddyclub coilovers... was awesome, but yeah practicality was :thumbdwn:

[SiReal]

I sat in two Type S' over the weekend on the cruise, and maracer, took them both for a quick shoot. Stock , vs intake, coilovers + mild exhuast upgrade

Stock was nice and pulled well, however the one that had coilovers, intake and mild exhaust upgrade, I found it pulled alot harder (probably because of the sound). He was wheel chirping even in third gear. I found it a very quick car, however headroom is very little in the back - there were 4 ppl in the car.

[Hullabaloo]

you could do a lot worse for rear seat room (legs and head) in a 2 door sports car: s15, audi tt, supra, and a few others. yakuza, are you willing to go for a turbo charged car?

[Mattski_VTIR]

unless you buy an old M3

i have no real beef with paying that much money for a FWD with 150kw, because its a specific niche kind of vehicle



Agreed..
Take one for a drive, but at the same time drive some other cars and make the call yourself...