Possible DC2 Purchase in 2-3 months..

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Possible DC2, or mayybbe... Purchase in 2-3 months..

Hey all, I know i've put in a few comparison queries over the last few months, but I think i've narrowed it down now that a DC2 may be the thing to go for, as a next car, i'm possily getting some cash in a month or 2 that should enable me to clear the finance on my Civic (54 plate, 1.6 Sport EP2) Which, as much as I like it etc etc.. is quite low powered and as Fox might say, a bit silly to have spent a large amuont on, via finance, so the plan is to try and sell it on/trade it in at some point, still unsure on its approx value now, and get something a tad cheaper but with more guts.

I had it down to an MK2 MR2 or an Integra Type-R DC2, but as my girlfriend has her MGF still, would be handy for one of us to have a 3+ seater just incase, and as we take her brother out sometimes.

I really prefer the look of the imports over the UKDM ones but I am aware that it bumps up price, and insurance, so i'm a bit tied on that, is it even possible to get UKDM converted with a good quality JDM front end? Or more to it than that?

Are there any specific signs to look out for? Any kind of mileage to try and keep below?

Hoping to be able to use it for trackdays one day as I should have a better and more stable income soon, so i'm really just after some advice :D

Whats the average MPG usually, with some town driving, bit of motorway and of course some b-road fun! :D is the back seat/boot very spacious at all? Servicing costs? :)

Just trying to get every piec of info I can to try and make my mind up and evaluate costs!

If anyone has a parkers membership/can find out used prices, could they try for a:

Honda Civic 1.6 Sport (2004) (54 plate)
21,000 miles

Thanks all, hoping to be in the 'teg club soon, would have loved to try for an MR2, but one day that'll happen, right now, more seats is good :D hehe, and its a car i've wanted for a long time! :)
 
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Thanks for the input all, yeah the JDM is more appealing but obviously insurance and other costs might end up favouring a UKDM, i'll keep an open mind, and an open eye and see how things go, for sure :)

I think from what i've read, the '98 JDM spec is obviously the "sweetest nut" to go for, but i'll have to see whats around, the hard thing is finding somewhere to get a proper test drive what with dealers round here not wanting you to go far, and some private sellers are pretty wierd about that kinda thing thinking you'll thrash the living daylights out of it :(

Better head off before the gf slaps me! I'll be back later/tomorrow to source yet more info :D
 
Think this just got harder by looking for one without red seats :D

Still not sure on the full value to look at, seem to be a few '98 specs for £5.5k with around 90k on them, is that still a desirable kind of mileage on a car like this?

Also aiming for '98JDM/UKDM due to the ABS issue, which for some reason i'd rather have :p Is the central locking on 'tegs remote or key turn central locking? :) (Yes, i know, loads of questions)

Some examples, of possibility..

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...odel=INTEGRA&min_pr=&max_pr=7000&max_mileage=

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...odel=INTEGRA&min_pr=&max_pr=7000&max_mileage= (No ABS hmm)

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...odel=INTEGRA&min_pr=&max_pr=7000&max_mileage=

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-u...odel=INTEGRA&min_pr=&max_pr=7000&max_mileage= (Seems like quite an appealing one right now?)

Your thoughts...teg-heads? :D
 
Ah, ok, thanks for the Neil, yeah now you mention it, I remember seeing that on the Owners Clubs this morning, but i've looked at so many ads today i've forgotten what was what to be honest!

I know the arch rust is easily enough sorted, but would that be a worrying sign of more to come in the not to distant future? :eek:
 
After having a look around, at sportyish FWD Coupes especially, i've had another option that for some reason I totally forgot about, FTO's..anyone with one care to enlighten me on thier experiences? Mostly with economy, reliability and rear seat space, i'm guessing the rear and boot might not be as spacious as an Integra from the sheer looks, but they can be decieving!

Fox, I'm sure i've seen you referring to an FTO somewhere as something in your family/you drive a bit, any enlightenment here? A big plus here is that they are looking a tad cheaper than Integras, although maybe harsher on the insurance side of things?
 
The_One said:
Your considering an FTO against a Teg

Get out of here!!

FTOs are boring and slow
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I wasn't considering or comparing, just looking around at other options, to see what kind if feedback they get, was all :p

I know the 'teg is basically the best FWD coupe there is, but I was just looking to gather some feedback on the FTO, was all :)
 
The One, look, thanks for the input and your opinion, but i'm just after people's thoughts and advice, not someone trying to out argue fox, cause that person never bloody wins! :D

The thing is, any 0-60 under 7.0 is fine, i'm after a fun, fwd Coupe, thats not too bad on petrol, not a bomb to insure (I know FTO's are more, but cost less it seems so evens out) and just looking to get opinions on both without this turning into a brand war :)

My current car is 10.4 to 60, so either will be much faster, from the thoughts of most here I won't really go wrong with either, it seems, Fox, how much space is there in the back of the FTO?

As for the track usage in the OP, its just for the occasioanly OcUK and sometimes other track days, nothing stripped out and tuned to hell, just to have some fun every now and again, the difference of 0.5 seconds 0-60 doesn't really matter when we're talking the figures we are, the more refined (albeit not much :p) of the FTO does appeal, but both have plusses it seems.

Thanks in advance and again! :D

-The Unsure one.
 
Thanks Fox, only passenger in the back, usually is my gf's 6"4 brother, he'll have to be cramped if I get one :D

Just done a few Insurance checks on Bell, based on 10 month plan with 3 years no claims with £150 excess.

1995 FTO Import 2.0 (No available trim listed) £779.61

1998 FTO Import 2.0 (no available trim listed) £840.83

1998 Integra-R JDM - £1089.19

1998 Integra-R UKDM - £660.67 :eek: 40% less than JDM!

(Just because) 1995 Honda CRX VTi 1.6 - £491.02

1998 Honda Prelude Motegi 2.0 - £593.33

2004 CTR UKDM - £759.50

Hmm, so JDM Integra, MUCH hotter in insurance price :(
 
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