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And im also trying to figure out if i can afford the car, as i will need to have it financed and am still doing my research on insurance comparisements, as i just found out your insurance is void if you do not state your modifications. Also trying to find out what the insurance comparisement is between dc2 n 5
why don't you work out finances before you start looking for a car.Quote:
Originally Posted by vtec_yoo
If i were the owner of a vehicle you wanted to buy, i would curse you till no end for time wasting
well the thing is im working part time, still a FT student, and i have a bit of money saved up and when i sell my daily, and in november when i turn 21 i inherit some money which will enable me to afford it, i know i can afford the repayments of the loan atm but i dont want to be spending 2k on insurance as ive well... lost my license took it to court and the judge dismissed the case but suspended me for 1 week.. dunno if that means i have lost my license.
now i know the smart thing would be to wait till i get the money in november but why not enjoy it for an extra 6 months when i can
This.. do you want DC2R or DC5R? Can you pay for it when you go and look at the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
of course when i go and see a car i can pay for it, it wouldnt only be wasting there time but mine aswel! I honestly dont know what i should go with.. the 5 or 2
wave some cash at the sellers and test drive bothQuote:
Originally Posted by vtec_yoo
ive test drove both, i feel the dc5 is quicker and this particular one stuck to the road very well, although has minimum rego, all 4 tyres were worn, fronts almost bold so questions how well he took care of the car, he said he got a good two years out of the tyres.. does that sound right?
depends how many km's he did in them 2 yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by vtec_yoo
inb4fwdburnouts
From the sound of it,I don't think you deserve a dc2 r
So problem solved ...get a dc5r
Oh shit,here we go.. please elaborate on the prerequisites for deserving a dc2r
got that feel youre trolling though
lol yeh i think your right man.....Quote:
Originally Posted by _CRX_
Nah not trolling ....if your complaining a dcr2 is to harsh and noisy then pretty much you shouldn't be buying it...most people with them love that go kart feel about them
Deserving and owning.... two different things though right??Quote:
Originally Posted by _CRX_
Bro don't even worryQuote:
Originally Posted by _CRX_
I don't even know anymore
i thought that go kart feel was what people sought for when they looked for dc2r...
if you dont like the harsh ride and outdated interior and all that, get dc5r or ep3
you might wanna look at other options as well? autech, sportivo, mx5... just decide what you really want and get the right car
In all honesty, DC2Rs are well overpriced. However, there's nothing really like it. If I had of paid 17.5k for one I would have been disappointed though.
It is definitely a drivers car but I dont think thats worth the price that is demanded. Its a status thing, if I had that much money I would be getting a DC5R, EP3, S2000 or even 8th Gen Civic Type R.
LOL...have you driven both? They are different cars.... Why do you think its held its price? Because it's worth it, why would you pick 8th Gen LOL! G0t M4cPh3rs0n 57Ru7? If you can just add power, the looks and handling and everything of DC2R > ALL, cept S2000 which can be done up to be pretty awesome.
Fanboyism actuallyQuote:
Originally Posted by RtN
Do you think 1985 4ac toyota sprinters were worth 5-7k,no probably $500 at best,it was fanboyism at play again or "takumi tax" as people said...
in SA, DC2R's get a fair bit of street cred.
It's still not that exp, but I would def pay more for a DC2R in good condition than a DC5R in good condition. Seriously have to drive the car to know the difference, people just look at spec sheet or like the rounded shape of DC5R and think its newer therefore better.
In defense of the prices that are asked for them, most people do keep them in much better condition than whats the norm for second hand cars.
The reason I would choose a DC5R is because the DC2 shape is 18 years old. Its hard to justify paying so much for such an old car.
I would genuinely like to know what you think the big difference is between the DC2R and DC5R. I think the lack of sound deadening fools a lot of people into thinking its something more than what it is.
I disagree.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkAgent
most dc2r owners are P plates yelling (lol) "yolo" driving them into the ground before smashing into a tree or upgrading to evo when they get off their P plates.
I actually think DC2Rs are reasonably priced, thrashed ones can be picked up for 10k, where as the more decent ones in 15k+
There is less and less of them going round for sale (carsales etc) as more people are keeping them/writing them off/track specd
Yeh I do recognise some people like DC5R shape over DC2R shape, but DC2R is by no means an "old" shape. It just looks more manly imo, less rounded edges. Lack of sound deadening, double wishbone, lighter car, the LOOKS (different people different perspectives but I don't like how the DC5 is so rounded, needs to be more "edgy". the SR3 Recaros, the interior even with the fake cf, hydro gearbox, lower centre of gravity (dependent on how low you make your car but if it was even from car to ground dc2r would be lower), and a biggie.... DC5R = NO LSD.
Stock for stock.. DC2R would bet a DC5R around track keeping all other factors constant.
What GSi PSi said... there are cheap DC2Rs that look like their age and are cheaply priced yeh if you think dc2r is worth 10k go buy that one. If you want one that is looked after then that is your choice and pay over 15k for a rarer car. Demand vs Supply. Good condition DC2Rs are high demand low supply cars. Where as DC5R is mediocre demand, mediocre supply.
DC5R has LSD, its the Type S that doesn't if I remember correctly.
Thought some of you may be interested in checking out the prices from NZ: http://tinyurl.com/76v36ej
Whats yolo? Did you know something like 1/4 of Evo owners are EX Honda owners :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
A honda dealer noticed my car today and said it was very rare and told me to make sure i look after it :D
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...cronyms/page10Quote:
Originally Posted by infurNOS
#182
You can justify the inflated price in a variety of ways, but does any of that actually mean that the car is worth upwards of $15k? No. There are newer and faster cars in that price range.
The only reason that people are able to charge the prices they do is that there are DC2R enthusiasts who are willing to pay it.
Dude for the love of god please dont mention the car you dream about every night in this thread .....pleaseQuote:
Originally Posted by Indie
i can feel it coming............
just no..
hahaha that was money right there..Quote:
Originally Posted by GSi_PSi
http://117.53.175.169/CarPhotos/fact...tos/ANW01A.jpg
Different cars, again.. drive to know the difference. Stock for Stock the DC2R wins hands down. That being said S15 is an awesome car as well once you mod it but get a lot of attention by the popo, never pulled over once even if I drive it 1-2 times a week, it is the weekend where they are out and about.
Drove my mates s15 and my dc2r, I have more feeling of the road in my dc2r, it is a much more raw car. But built s15 making just 300hp or so is a monster but then again different.
I drive mine daily, I get plenty of cop stares but none follow /pull me over.Quote:
Originally Posted by RtN
exactly... even if we are bright, low, sporty looking cars... we dont really get followed or pulled over unless vtec 24/7 or fully sick loud exhaust bro.
Theyre staring in awe,wishing they were you,even for a brief momentQuote:
Originally Posted by infurNOS
the infurnos
@Infurnos. You really want those side skirts? I have those ones and want to go standard.
optional side skirts? who doesn't want them...
me.Quote:
Originally Posted by RtN
bcos everyone wants them.
Golf GTi? EP3R? S15?Quote:
Originally Posted by GSi_PSi
But seriously champ, you seem to be talking to the wrong person here, as usual. If you actually read through these threads that seem to have stuck in your memory, you'll see that I'm not the one who brings the S15 into the discussion. But no, you've got some idea in your head, and you're clinging to it like a pitbull. Not interested, really.
and rear pods. Ill look at buying them off you at a later stage :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkAgent
:cool::thumbsup: :pQuote:
Originally Posted by RtN
to those who are interested in rear pods
http://jdmaccessories.bigcartel.com/...l-carbon-fiber
may be u will like this? (not hijackin thread, just suggestion)
I would go genuine, thanks for linky though. The black CF would suit my car VERY well though..Quote:
Originally Posted by Leee
Besides,you can carbon fibre styled vinyl wrap the oem ones...kill 2 birds with one stone
http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Images/p...ibre-vinyl.jpg
Cool suggestion but i think it would look a bit ricey...no?Quote:
Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
Hmmm, put carbon fiber wrap on to add weight. Kind of defeats the purpose of CF.
golf gti... is round, stubby, tall, too dumbed down/dampened eww.. ep3r not bad but is again too rounded of a car, needs to be coupe or have some sharper edges to it. S15 AWESOME.
i agree ep3r a lil roundish.. is carbon fiber really that much lighter? worth how much it costs?Quote:
Originally Posted by RtN
carbon fibre has a tensile strength almost 3 times greater than that of steel, and is 4.5 times less denseQuote:
Originally Posted by vtec_yoo
I'd love to see a DC2R with every panel changed to CF.
not a DC2R but this looks good:Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkAgent
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...&cr=1&__N=1246 1247 1252 1282 4294965340 4294963961 1216&silo=Stock&find=carbon|CarAll
carbon fenders
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...4012_large.jpg
Gotta go real CF though or you'll look like a peanut.Quote:
Originally Posted by infurNOS
hahah peanut.Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkAgent