Buying second car - another Euro?

[amant02]

Timing chain is nothing major, just like a timing a belt needs to be replaced. Serviceable item.

I would note - my K series didn't require one till ~200,000KM

I have even been told the chain usually will outlast the engine itself.

But hey constant abuse of redline could stretch it earlier. This is exactly what I was doing when the engine light came on lol.

[Fredoops]

only thing I noted was that timing chain was replaced - does this sound major?

Yes it's major. The timing chain is supposed to be "for life" In the k series.

The weakness for the k was the timing chain tensioner but there was supposed to be an improvement designed used from 2006 onwards

Therefore. For a cu2 with a stock motor (ie: no skunk 2 cams. Lol) would have to be serious neglect or abuse for the timing chain to go.

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[kryptonite]

well there is the man, been waiting for a response from you mate.

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dont leave me in suspense Fredoops

[antony]

I know a lot of people who had CL9s,and all upgraded to CU2s.

Its an update and an upgrade,that would be my recommendation.

Avoid VW,I had a Jetta before my CU2,and quality and reliability is nowhere near as good.

[CL9er]

Really depends on what you want and need in a vehicle?

Is a sedan for you or could you swing an Integra or S2K???

If understated, reliable luxury wrapping an engaging chasis is for you it's hard to go past a CL9...

I would never buy a CU2 as it has grown too much for my tastes but i get why people do.

A DC5 Type R/S would be a nice way to keep the Honda reliability and K series in a more performance oriented package - or you could go a completely different way.

I am fairly new to the Honda owners club, coming from a VE SS ute (currently making 270rwkw) the ownership experience couldn't be more different and yet i prefer the CL9 in almost every way (at least as a daily to live with) and it attracts ZERO attention...from anybody! (Could be good could be bad depending on your needs!)

FWIW we also test drove Golf GTI's and whilst they are quicker and highly tuneable the Honda package is better quality and even the Missus noticed that the 6MT in the CL9 is a sweet sweet box - way better than the MT in the GTi's etc.

I would personally love to add an S2k to our garage now...

[RenzokukenJ]

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[Fredoops]

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[kryptonite]

Looking at at CL9 with 158000 on it?

bad idea?

http://www.hotspotautos.com.au/granv...edan-2007-5271

about 4K more @ 68000k

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...3887909/?Cr=26

[kryptonite]

>>>>>> UPDATE <<<<<<<

so after a bit of thought, decided to go with another CL9

2007 Silver standard with ~46000k for $12990. (with parking sensors and the dreadful navi)