Choosing Between Cars

**amant02** · 23-11-2009 11:06 PM

Hello All,

Its been some time since i have collected enough money from a small investment with ING and earning only approx 2.1grand/month

I was thinking of buying my next car to be a honda. After looking around my mind was settled on hardys em1 which got sold before i was able to draw from my account.

I was throwing up between few hondas that i was interested in, my price range is ~15grand, and i'm still on my Red P plates after a few suspensions

after that in considerations i had a few cars in mind within that price range.

EM1, dc2r (with mums help), prelude vtir or just settling for a dc2 or a EJ8.

Which of them is the better choice in terms of reliability, sourcing parts, cost of running? And how much should i be looking for paying for each one of them as they were stock. Also feel free to recommend any other cars that might fit into my category.

Thank you all for your time. PS: I currently drive a 07 camry sportivo getting me approx 460km/full tank. full tank costing around 65$

**rayb3na_** · 23-11-2009 11:13 PM

u can find a dc2r for around the 15k mark these days dude.. all of them are honda so some parts will be expensive and will turn you bald trying to source them out. best basis would be the dc2r.. the em1 is a nice car as well it just looks so sleek? i durnos its all pretty much personal preference etc. have a look at them all and decide on which one suits you the most?

**amant02** · 23-11-2009 11:17 PM

thats excatly where im stuck lol, all the em1's i seen for sale are kinda to pricey for what they are worth in my view. I think ill put down the deposit for a 17grand JDM spec dc2r wit yellow recaros seating.

**ninzee** · 23-11-2009 11:24 PM

dc2r would be the obvious option but personally i love em1s i drove my m8s one last night and they are great not the most power but a sik cruizer i brought a eg5 with b16a but if i had the funds i would definately get the em1 but thats personal opinion iv driven both em1 and dc2r, dc2r dominates in every aspect but em1 looks fkn hot imo and i felt like the sikest c*nt driving one lol

**chauster** · 24-11-2009 12:25 AM

em1 - 13k
ej8 - 7k
dc2 - 8k
dc2r - 15k+

all of them have heap of aftermarket potential. fuel wise, ej8 is best due to lack of vtec.
if you got the money i'd definitely go the dc2r.

**henrygiang** · 24-11-2009 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by chauster

em1 - 13k
ej8 - 7k
dc2 - 8k
dc2r - 15k+

all of them have heap of aftermarket potential. fuel wise, ej8 is best due to lack of vtec.
if you got the money i'd definitely go the dc2r.

ej8 is lack of DOHC vtec....it does have vtec but only sohc

**ninzee** · 24-11-2009 01:15 AM

imo no point getting an ej8 or dc2 because ur always gunna b wondering what if i got the em1 or dc2r because its the same car jst upgraded

**u mad?** · 24-11-2009 01:47 AM

dc2r without a doubt.

**EK1.6LCIV** · 24-11-2009 08:26 AM

shit for 460km a tank you could at least get an EJ8 and at best with you kicking the crap out of it revving above 6grand it would be hard pressed falling into that range and costing more than $45 on vpower

DC2, EJ8 or EM1 get my vote

don't borrow the extra to get a DC2R, lol, all it will mean is high insurance to you anyhow