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i currently own a highly-modified S15 but will be looking to buy a cheaper car for business ventures.
anyway, thinkin a lot about a type R... is there any major things i should look out for when inspecting one?? its just that im not very experienced with VTEC or N/A cars for that matter....
any feedback, advice, assistance would be great
cheers
howdy.
Someone posted a similar question a while ago. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...c2r+inspecting
Hope it helps
Typical body work is maybe the only thing you need to look for. Other than that, inspect the log books and you'll know you got a good one if it's been serviced every 5000 kms. All performance cars are thrashed, but if its well maintained (every 5K kms) then you don't need to worry too much about a Honda engine.
Start the engine and listen to it... drive it a bit hard, then listen to the engine again and see if you can hear anything "funny"...
At least you pronounced VTEC correctly!!.
Anyways where are you located?
Im sure a fellow Ozhonda member who knows a fair amount about dc2rs will come along to help u look at one if you buy them a big meal or something.
Do a little search theres been the same topic bout 5 times in the pass few months. :thumbsup: Btw I don't see a type R a cheap business car roughly 25 26k. Should get a lil civic as a daily car. Cheapo and cheaer on fuel.
i wouldnt recommend a Type R as a daily driver...very uncomfortable...for weekends and going out yes...but for daily business driving no...something more practical like a civic or jazz would be good...keep the s15 for weekend purposes
nar.. dc2r can de driven as a daily car.... its up to the individual whether they mind it or not. Purchasing a type r is nothing diff. from buy any other car... a turbo car would be alot more diff. to check and there are alot more things that could go wrong in a turbo car than a honda. And we all know why this.. Hondas are better build and quality. :D
i will lend you my R expertise LOL... a big Mac should do the trick for payment...
get a toyota celica ZR ;) hehe
My friend have fully mods Civic. His daily car is BMW E46. I think BMW is a good choice for you.
well my S15 is getting less and less practical everyday...... plus i need the money for a commercial property so looking to buy somethin within the 25K range....
ive never been told that a type r is uncomfortable?? why is that? cos everything shakes?
NOOO... its not uncomfortable at all... yikes... please do not get the wrong idea... if you drive a modified S15 you should be used to a little cabin noise and a harsher ride... it really is quite a good compromise...
easily find an R for ard 25K... much bargaining to be had...
Because the type R is stripped of all luxuary for weight reduction. Its very loud and stiff. Its not shakey or ratterly. Its a very raw and racey car. I love it :thumbsup:
i hear you der brother... i miss mine everyday!!!
Hi Boram - good to see , that you might be looking at an integra type R :)
Integra type R's are üncomfortable"compared to other cars , due to the very stiff race-style bucket recaro seats...and lack of internal cushioning + other sound deadening that other mroe luxury cars would possess. Something you get used to very quick
BTW...call Flora and get my number - and have a chat anytime about this honda stuff :)
What Bennj said sums it up. Type R was never made to be comfortable. Although its not uncomfortable but compared to other cars its not crash hot....but thats what you grow to love about the type R. The sounds, stiffness, rawness its real race and u'l get use to it in time and love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by bennjamin
well i think ill fit in just fine....... i have brides in my S15 and they can be quite uncomfy....
think i really fell in love with the type R at the last track day i went to... i was in an MY04 Rex and the type r's were like pulling 1:18's easy at wakefield...
ben- cheers mate, will do.......
Excellent idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by civicboy
I've driven one and as a daily driver it's perfect. :thumbsup:
Could be more expensive to buy than the DC2R. :thumbdwn: