hey people
im looking to buy a dc2r and was wondering what youse think would be an ideal price to pay for one. iv been looking around and i think there is some big difference in price between a few of them???
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hey people
im looking to buy a dc2r and was wondering what youse think would be an ideal price to pay for one. iv been looking around and i think there is some big difference in price between a few of them???
decent one for $15k
20k for kswapz
I've seen some thrashed ones for around 9k hahaha. I'd happily pay 12.5k for one after negotiations.
Around 12k
Theyre overpriced anyway
you'll pay about 14 - 17 for a perfectly functioning one. that is,
an actual dc2r
with an engine that doesn't spit out oil every time you hit vtec
if you're from melb, my white one will be for sale soon for around the 14 - 15k mark.
between 12-16k for DC2R
between 18-22k for Kswap DC2R
im from sydney but occasionally go to melb. when you planning on sellingQuote:
Originally Posted by pure_na
sounds right.Quote:
Originally Posted by 1900-hustler
although i sort of disagree with the lower liimit of the dc2r...i don't know what you're gonna end up with for that price.
after i finish exams. two weeks. maybe slightly more while i have my daily cheked over to make sure it's fully functional for summer lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by kemz91
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Originally Posted by pure_na
you know what you will exactly end up with lol
something thats not been taken care of
at the end of the day you always get what you pay for
cars are rarely bargins because you end up paying for it in the long run..
that sound rightQuote:
Originally Posted by 1900-hustler
i am selling my stand kswap dc2r around 22k
Around 11k-16k :)
yeah i was going to sell mine for 14k, had a few buyers here and there then got one buyer(180sx owner) who test drove my car, he told me my gearbox mounts need replacing lol, clearly the day before i had my car serviced and i get the mechanic to check everything from top to bottom plus when i you back off my car the gear stick moves a little cause of the back pressure, my mechanic cannot determine the cause...so yes most DC2R's go for under 17k depending what has been done to it etc.
12-16k sounds like the going rate as far as I can tell, but I still think they're overpriced. You can start looking at better cars for 15k. That's S15 money.
15k is getting into Evo VI territory if youre that way inclined
i had a guy tell me i needed to replace my clutch even though he didnt even drive the carQuote:
Originally Posted by typerdevil
LOL
yeah true but with the P Plater rules they arent allowed to get theseQuote:
Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
thats why the price of DC2R's have held abit over the last few years
bullchit. i bought my dc2r for $6000.
http://i42.tinypic.com/2duw5yc.jpg
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customa...tar8449_65.gif
http://www.somethingyoushouldread.co...late_vomit.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by 1900-hustler
who was he?????
I wonder
I just bought one for 12.5k. Was very lucky though
evo 6's are going for 13k
how many people do you know paying 16k for dc2r's cause there are alot for sale that are not selling at that priceQuote:
Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
dc2rs have held their value in the past due to them being one of the most awesome p-plater cars, and still will because they are a sought after car... and no matter if its a trashed or immac one, it will sell anywhere from 11 - 15k.
And 4AC Toyota Sprinters can pull 5-6k for a 26 yo carby bomb due to fanboyism
Doesnt actually means it worth it because at the end of the day its still a $400 beater
I would see dc2r's hold their value if they are in pretty smick condition in 5-10 years. They are getting lower in numbers every year, don't forget they stop production on these cars ages ago yeah? Probably held their value due to reputation from motor sport events.
interesting thread, i had though about buying a dc2r as our next car, but i couldnt pay 15k plus. Ill keep an eye out for one with a blown motor or body damage i think
In my eyes, it's just the same as any other car.
If you're desperate to get this particular car, unmolested, low km's, one owner, then you must be willing to pay.
If you're not that fussy and won't mind a shitbox dc2r then you can find a bargain.
I lost about 7 or 8 thousand upgrading from a '99 130k to a '01 40k......
This was about 5 years ago, but in my eyes, it was worth it, I wanted the best one i could find.
LOL @ lowballers asking for the best example out there on the market, then not putting their money where their mouth is.
haha so true bludger..
money talks and bullshit walks
Every prospective buyer that's come to look at a car I've got for sale has been looking for that most elusive of cars. A Rolls-Royce at a Hyundai price.
16k for a good condition DC2R is reasonable. I even think an awesome condition should
Be able to squeeze a buy more :) . I've driven gsi vtir integras, vtir preludes dc5s and ek4s and dc2r is still my favourite driving experience it is so width it when you compare to some of these other models..
And indie.. Have you driven one.?? Take one out after your vtir and I thing you will completely change your mind..
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Originally Posted by Bludger
This. I looked and looked at S15s and DC2Rs. For 16K you'd get a flogged out, high km, kiddie modded piece of junk that the owner was certain was fine and had never been driven hard. In fact, it was their granny's car or sister's car and she only used it once a week to pick up groceries.
It came down to one of two cars for me and both required forking out another 4-5K. In the end, it came down to the one with the lower kms and the S15 lost out at 98K kms and a scratched interior (S15 interiors get scratches if you look at them wrong).
Do I miss the idea of having a S15 - no, because what I have is serving me well and well... my E30 won't be BMW powered much longer :)
When I was shopping for a dc2r I got sick of looking at any under 14k, they are all hacked or dodgy so just bought one for 16.5k and is the cleanest I've seen so far with only 105000ks compared to 170+. When u go and actually check them out u will notice how much price is related to the condition lol
And yes they might be considered over priced but that's cos of p plate laws, My friend is getting alot of interest for his n/a 34 on Rotas for 17k
Yeah DC2R's prices seem to vary a lot. I haven't personally been shopping for one because I have owned mine for nearly 10 years now. I didn't buy mine because I was restricted to P plate laws or anything like that. I bought it because it was the car I wanted, and I'm sure as hell I wouldn't let any punk try and low ball me if I was to sell mine, not that I will ever sell it :-)
So if your after a good example, 1 or 2 owner car and not some trashed out one that has been through the hands of numerous fully sick kids then be prepared to pay for it.
You might get lucky and find a nice one off some guy with bad gambling debts.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Niall@PP
cheap & good condition can happen, though rare.
THis....Quote:
Originally Posted by Lepperfish
S2K's don't do it for me, nor does the dc5r.
Private Price Guide $9,100 - $11,200
* Trade In Price Guide $6,500 - $8,600
* Average Km 100,000 - 180,000
* Price When New $43,559* Price Guide
should not be worth anymore than that. however popularity has driven the price higher
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Originally Posted by integragsi96
Redbook is total crap man, you can't take their word for it because they assume everybody has driven the car equally (average 14,000+ KM/year, wear and tear etc) when in fact a lot of ITR owners are very enthusiastic about maintenance etc.
I'd be surprised if I saw a DC2R even in average/decent condition go for less than $13,000. Demand is still ripe for such a classic car and IMO they'll go up in value once they drop in numbers a bit more/after hitting 'classic' status.
once the dc2r reaches 30yo (which in classifies it as a classic car) the price will sky rocket on them!
same will be said for the crx sir. thats getting somewhat close.
yehh with the redbook i dont go off the pricing as anything you own is only worth as much as someone would pay for it! dc2r averages out to be 11k-22k depending on condition
Prices won't skyrocket, They'll just stop dropping.Quote:
Originally Posted by integragsi96
then they are the datsun 260z so expensive?
ford escorts? my grandad has a 1st gen and tracks it. still in showcar quality to!
but depending on how rare the car is and how sorted for they are determines the price for a classic car
They didn't skyrocket did they, just creep upQuote:
Originally Posted by integragsi96
In my long observation of car values and prices, I would say around 20 years old is about the bottoming out point. Look at the prices actually being got for ED9 CRX's now compared to 5 years ago (there are always exceptions) but they will level out for probably another 5. By that time the attrition rate will have made them really rare and prices will start to rise.
When I was into the Valiant Chargers in the 1990's I struggled to get $1825 for mine (a nice example). I would get 10 times that now (even my wife reluctantly agrees I should have kept it.)
are you able to say to her "I told you so"
30 years old huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by integragsi96
say you bought one this year, in good condition for 15k.
by 20 years, you will have spent another 12k just having it registered
you are now at 27k
servicing it will cost you x amount
if you have it insured, it will cost you x amount
so lets say if you actually drive the car for a couple of years and don't have it insured for the rest you've got 30k to recoup.
personally, i doubt it.
EDIT: btw, this is an argument i have with my dad. we have a few cars in the family. some are worth more today than they were worth when bought. are they worth more than has been paid for registration to have them sitting there? no :P.
i never said you would gain a profit!Quote:
Originally Posted by pure_na
you always lose money on cars. just saying that they would be worth more when they become "rare" and a collectors item (more so than now)
lol fair enuf. and you don't always lose money. my best mate bought a highly sought after jap car for far less than it was worth i have nfi how. he then sold it for slightly more than what it was worth after a year of driving it. MASSIVE profit. didn't think he could do it again. i have changed my mind, if he ever goes to sell his current car, i am pretty sure he'll get more than what he paid. needless to say i hate him, as i have a history of doing the oposite (buying for more than what it's worth, selling for less)Quote:
Originally Posted by integragsi96
yeh im in the same boat when i sold my gsi.
bought for $650. fixed it all up plus some alright mods, spent about 10k in 2 years (traineeship wage). sold for 1k.. hell devod
I'm not pushing my luck, hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
If you're the sort of car enthusiasts that most of us on here would be, you can't consider it to be an investment (you'd have to put it in secure, deterioration proof storage to do that). We're classed as hobby enthusiasts, and all hobby's cost money (usually lots), so you just have to grin and bear it and be committed to the idea. Where we all fall down is that we change our minds and decide we want a diiferent or better car and that usually involves selling up to fund it, or because we can't keep it for one reason or another.
So enjoy what you spend, it's keeping you out of mischief.
In the late 80s I sold a genuine certified Torana A9X for 5K. If I knew then what I know now...
ouch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Setanta
Old boss had an A9x, 308, 4 speed, roll cage. Ran on Avgas. absolute monster.
Sold it to some douch in 02 for 30k. The douch obliterated it at the track.
(like wrote it off)
Classic = 25 years
Vintage = 50 years
DC2R and CRX SiR (woohoo) will continue to be known as true sports-orientated beauties. The less there are, the more the value will eventually rise.
I saw an ED9 sell for $13,000 because it had 70,000 original KMs and was in 100% perfect and original condition.
Glad you think that way, if only it were so......Quote:
Originally Posted by dougie_504
A florist always thinks his flowers smell best
I drive a GSi, not a VTi-R.Quote:
Originally Posted by DCZ 18C
I haven't driven one, I have only been driven. They are good street cars, but I wouldn't spend what people are asking on one.
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Originally Posted by Indie
oh then bro please take one for a test drive.. :)
i have driven GSi's and had fun but the driving expierience is uncomparable to an R.... the feel of a type R in comparison is epic
i think you will change your mind as soon as you hit vtec for the first time in a type R
♪ it ain't a tight car if it ain't a type R ♪
werd.
vtec is goot, but seems like its overrated.
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by DCZ 18C
it's not that good....
Nah the vtec by itself isn't, but as a package the type r is awesome and a completely different experience.
Offtopic but Indie, I've read a few of your posts and I don't get these fantasies you have about rear wheel drives and Nissans like the s14/15. Have you driven these cars? I used to own a s15 and sure it was a great car, but the dc2r is just as good imo and easier to drive fast. My mate (who owns a s15) and I also agree there are plenty of roads around where the dc2r would clean up the s15
analogyQuote:
Originally Posted by rhys.l
The difference between driving a dc2r compared to an s15 is like smashing a loose box compared to smashing a tight box....
nomsayin'
so trueQuote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
i had both cars at the same time and kept the dc2r
it felt more of a drivers car and more enjoyable to drive
steering was more responsive & sharper, gearbox was tighter and more precise, seating position was alot better
the S15 was a good car too - but just didnt have that same feeling of pleasure when getting out of the car
sure it had the boost, RWD etc etc but it just wasnt the same
would have been heaps fun to take to drifting oh course but id imagine it would be as much fun as taking the R to the track...
it was just loose
yeah alot of manual cars i've driven are pretty much the sameQuote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
none have been as tight as a type r or even honda in general
Some of you may have seen my post in the "What / Where to buy" section. I'm looking for one at the moment and there are huge differences in the price range. Yes there are some imac cars for sale at 30k and some garbage starting at 9k. Its all about finding a car for the price you are willing to pay in the condition that your are happy enough with. I'm trying to stick to 10-12k range, but have accepted the fact I may have to spend a little more depending what I'm happy with.
Pure_Na is that your white dc2r on cars sales for 13k in caulfield south, drop me a PM??
I sent the white dc2r in caulfield a msg and they replied 'sold'. Dunno why the ads still up
12/13k seems to be the going rate then.
That car looked crashed. 14-15 imo
Yes, Nissan would be my favourite Japanese make. I also like Subaru. I like brands that make a commitment to producing true RWD/AWD performance cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by rhys.l
A loose box can take more before it reaches its limits.
I don't comprehend why you would buy in inferior car. ie a honda - fwd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Indie
Im now sure this guy is trolling. Trying to gee the honda boys up. Just look at his post history, lots of honda bashing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Indie
http://www.nissansilvia.com/
there you go, now piss off.
It's a very nice car to drive. Reliable. Cheap to maintain and run. It looks okay. Plenty of room in the back. There's really no reason not to run a Honda as a daily.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bludger
Quote:
Originally Posted by u mad?
Seems a bit odd that a bloke with 'u mad?' as his name and a trollface as his avatar is having a whinge about the fact that he got trolled all through the Type S track car thread.
it was not my car.Quote:
Originally Posted by shake
my car is not up for sale yet. waiting to finish exams in case something happens to my daily :P
Fair enough. FYI anyone else in the market, someone mentioned before (I also confirmed) that itr is sold.
For those in market in this thread,
I'm putting my type R up for sale later this week. JDM front, fresh coat of paint, few decent mods..
PM if keen before i get pics
It's worth what you think it's worth paying.
Simple as that.
Heh - you don't want to see my odometer then :) I paid more than most for my Dc2R but I also got exactly what I was looking for. I think that's what people need to keep in mind with pricing - it's worth what you are prepared to pay, NOT what the seller wants. Most people consider 16K+ as "too much", but if you get that one car that you were looking for and it is everything you wanted then you paid the right price.Quote:
Originally Posted by boboz81
Sadly, most of the DC2Rs and S15s I looked at were what the seller thought was awesome but in my eyes was crap for overinflated prices.
The only time I made money was on my S800 which was immaculate, after receipts I think I came out 4K ahead as the car was shipped back to Japan by an enthusiast.Quote:
Originally Posted by hondapop
i payed a bit higher than the usual for mine. Agree with boboz81, the lower end price ones where dodgy. So i justified paying a bit mine for one i know i wouldn't have any regrets and it had everything i wanted in an ITR, limited edition aswell, have a look for yourselves for validation purposes:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...d-Edition-DC2R
You also need to remember fanboi demand + rareity + the RnD (voted best FF drivers car by evo mag) that went into these cars have jacked up the prices a bit.
Paid 14000$ Last year for a stock one
Brought a Clio 172 instead, not as good as an itr sure...but cost me <$5k....