DC2 VTiR. nething to watch out for when buying 1

[Moey.C]

hey guys id like 2 buy a dc2 vtir lookin to spend about 7500. any common problems with the cars i should look out for. .

eg: many gearbox problems?
any small not really noticable knocks or rattles in engine


anything i should look out for at all? ? plz help me out with your experience thanks

[Spunkymonkey]

rattling windows, sunroof guides need greasing, check gearbox for bearing noise (you'll hear it when you shift gears if there is a problem), faulty/broken antenna (you can replace with s2k one), check for oil leaking from the solenoid (can replace a seal to fix).

the rest is the usual stuff, body condition, etc

[Moey.C]

thanks man.. anything else.. eg anything relating the engine or the vtec that i should look out for.. i know the engine screams when u rev high but any specific loud sounds that shouldnt be there ?

[Spunkymonkey]

You will notice vtec start to cut in around 4500 rpm...then around 6000 rpm it screams more due to extra air from twin butterflies coming into the engine.

If there is any exhaust leaks it may make a loudish sound, or also cold air intake sometimes makes more noise, however that's nothing to be alarmed about.

basically if you hear knocking in the engine its probably not a good thing

[Mission]

Also look out for the engine temp being on the cool side. Integra's are known to have problems with the thermostat being stuck open half way.

Also the top-tank on the radiator is prone to cracks/leaks. If its a greenish top tank its more than likely the original one, but if its a black one, it has been replaced at some stage and just hope it hasn't been cooked.

[tectalk]

hey guys id like 2 buy a dc2 vtir lookin to spend about 7500. any common problems with the cars i should look out for. .

eg: many gearbox problems?
any small not really noticable knocks or rattles in engine


anything i should look out for at all? ? plz help me out with your experience thanks

Good luck buying a good one for $7500 (unless you want high k's)

[T-onedc2]

Yeah as above, for that price you will find one with average k's and everything wrong or high k's and looked after. My friend last week sold his '97 VTi-R with 160,000 for $11,500 but was after a quick sale, it was one of the best stock examples around.

[muzukashi]

true, gona have to hit up abt the 12-14ish mark for a nice low vtir considering the yr

[tectalk]

[QUOTE=muzukashi;2110917]true, gona have to hit up abt the 12-14ish mark for a nice low vtir considering the yr[/QUOTE


that's correct!

[gach2]

check boot for rust (near spare tyre)
also 7500 is decent price for good condition stock integra with around 150-200ks

anyone asking more than that for a prefacelift dc2 is dreaming or overpriced

many of the cars on carsales are
there was one listed for 14k when first listed
last price i saw was 10k
but it was end up being sold for 6k

[T-onedc2]

The difference between 150k & 200k be up to $3000-$4000 let alone the condition overall. What I'm saying is that there's not many clean well looked after examples around at all, so when an expensive one shows up it generally can mean the seller knows something you don't, ie. they looked after it, clean thoroughly in all the nooks and cranies, fix things before it it causes more damage, and service regularly.
If your budget doesn't allow for the upper price range then start looking for a different car, that's my opinion.

[gach2]

my last post wasnt really aimed at you t-onedc2
mainly at tec talks comments

and 2nd of all price has no real factor on conditiont
just because a car is cheaper doesnt mean that
it is in poorer condition etc
and also just because the ks are higher doesnt mean its worse than another car

but for 7.5k try to find a stock dc2
as im sure no one with a modified dc2 (that has done modifications properly) will let there car go for that cheap as mods itself if done properly to any honda is pricey