Most of my commute is now dual carriage way id say as much as 37 of the 41 miles are. Not having lived with a vTec i appreciate your input. Back to the drawing board i think.
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Most of my commute is now dual carriage way id say as much as 37 of the 41 miles are. Not having lived with a vTec i appreciate your input. Back to the drawing board i think.
Well I'd still suggest a test drive, you might like it. Civic's are great cars, not many people disagree with the FN2's quality's but getting the most from it isn't for everyone.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...:+Tell+me+I'm+wrong:+Honda+Civic+Type+R+(EP3) Good / bad arguments in there, albeit about the older version but they share a lot of traits.
Yeah still got it, nearly had it 6yrs now. Hit 140k miles this week.
Z4 was just a 4 day test drive, was a nice car but not worth 45k over what I have now. I plan to get another car once I clear my student loan.
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I'm really rather hankering after an S2000....
Soldato
i'm wondering if prices will shoot back up when it gets a bit warmer. Also what's the deal with rust on the rear arches, is this common or just on the tatty ones?
that happened last year.
iirc PH did an article around this time last year on getting a S2K for £5k
as soon as that dd the rounds on the internet a bit and the sun came out, prices of s2ks went up loads.
The rear arches have rubber slip on covers that hold water and make the arches rot. Happens to any car that hasn't had them regularly removed and cleaned.. so er, nearly every car.
Your biggest, most hugest issue, is suspension bushes. Seized ones are going to be stupidly common at this end of the market. However, put 1k to one side for the repair on that, circa 450 quid for 4 new Bridgestone Potenza RE050A's, and you'll be doing ok... Dampers might want a refresh though at 110k.
I knew you'd get an S2k eventually having been out in mine at cadwell
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Well, I've had my fair share of VTEC-y0 by now;
Accord Type-R
JDM DC2 Integra (modded to hell and back)
Honda S2000 x 2
Civic EP3 (current car)
And possible next one is a Supercharged EP3
Although I must admit, a DC5 is v v tempting...
Most enjoyable for me? The 04 S2k I had, very neutral handler in comparison to my twitchy as **** 99 version (which I wrote off!)
Accord Type-R
JDM DC2 Integra (modded to hell and back)
Honda S2000 x 2
Civic EP3 (current car)
And possible next one is a Supercharged EP3
Although I must admit, a DC5 is v v tempting...Most enjoyable for me? The 04 S2k I had, very neutral handler in comparison to my twitchy as **** 99 version (which I wrote off!)
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Does the 2.0 VTEC lump in my old Accord count? lol Not really sure if it's single or dual cam.
Soldato
I knew you'd get an S2k eventually having been out in mine at cadwell
Yes, going sideways towards a tyre wall was definitely what made me want a 2000
I still hate the open top "everyone look at me" thing, but I love how they look, especially the GT with the hardtop.Such a shame about the rear arches, I thought Honda would have learnt by now. Those strips did exactly the same damage on my old MB6.
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White or yellow S2000 + hard top = win
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Soldato
Indeed, but most S2000 and general convertible fans think this is sacrilege
(aren't white and yellow jdm only?)
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