put a spoiler on a saloon car, everyone is cool with that.
put a spoiler on a sports car, everyone loses their mind.
Type R and VTEC owners
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put a spoiler on a saloon car, everyone is cool with that.
put a spoiler on a sports car, everyone loses their mind.
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Guess the compromise that is offered when you get one that can seat (and secure) 5 people!
Amazing roads? Dunno about you but I like roads without sheep all over them.
PS Too much time looking at you. And why's your dad not driving?!
I thought a short clip of the sheep was a nice touch! Slow down for the animals, at one with nature, that kinda thing!
He drives it all the time, I got 2 days insurance as a birthday present last year so it was my turn for the weekend.
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No, but it's an old car now If we're being honest here
Similar age to a pre-EP3?
ATR might not be the best looking, but it does handle/drive/go very well. They'll only appreciate in value over the next coming years. There are still some gems out there to be had. Kind of regret that I let mine go, but needs must and all.
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yes!
Well you do cover a lot of miles? A 1.6 Focus would be better overall than a DC2 in those circumstances, but it's not a better car.
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Doesn't blow it's engine up as much as a DC2 champ.
That ^
If it was next level incredible, it would have been worth every penny to make yours right. Make it yours, and make it perfect.
You only have to look at the level of commitment that muffin has put into his DC2. Financially, that car would have been a total write off many times but he has been more committed to ensuring the car sees further use than any owner I can recall.
He deserves commendation for that but I cant ever recall crossing paths with anybody taking up that sort if financial commitment on an ATR.
'Rose tinted glasses' it all you like, the majority of ATRs are in the hands of morons, and from the sounds of Stormster's poor luck recently, the ATR isn't far off where the pfl EP3 is. Good ones might be about atill but they simply aren't for sale.
If it was next level incredible, it would have been worth every penny to make yours right. Make it yours, and make it perfect.
You only have to look at the level of commitment that muffin has put into his DC2. Financially, that car would have been a total write off many times but he has been more committed to ensuring the car sees further use than any owner I can recall.
He deserves commendation for that but I cant ever recall crossing paths with anybody taking up that sort if financial commitment on an ATR.
'Rose tinted glasses' it all you like, the majority of ATRs are in the hands of morons, and from the sounds of Stormster's poor luck recently, the ATR isn't far off where the pfl EP3 is. Good ones might be about atill but they simply aren't for sale.
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I sold mine because I got sick of it. Gearbox main shaft bearing went in the box. So it would have involved a gearbox clutch fly and whatever else. At the time I had enough of it and my mileage increased to 20k so I bought a derv.
I was in two minds of keeping it stored but I decided against it and let it go. It was great bodywork wise in very good nick for it's age.
I respect muffin in that he's thrown ££££ at his. I would have given up a long time ago.
I was in two minds of keeping it stored but I decided against it and let it go. It was great bodywork wise in very good nick for it's age.
I respect muffin in that he's thrown ££££ at his. I would have given up a long time ago.
Soldato
Seen a 58 plate FN2, dude says I can have it for 6100, it's in Kent though, about 400 miles round and lack of time is a bummer, sounds fairly mint, 67k though (which is no issue as thats a brill price) but I bet it will go in the next 2 days 
Wasn't really looking at spending that much but it seems cheaply cheap. 1 owner, FHSH. I still aint driven one yet though... need go a couple of garages if I can this weekend to test drive a couple!
Otherwise struggling get hold of this trader selling this car. No answer to the phone or response to texts? :-/ Keen to get down this weekend but the missus now thinks I should get an FN2. I like them apart from that back end, not too sure. EP3's are great for what they are but pretty sparse and do look a bit dated now if I have to admit it. Itching to get some vtak again
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CIV...4170278?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3ce7a1ad26
Wasn't really looking at spending that much but it seems cheaply cheap. 1 owner, FHSH. I still aint driven one yet though... need go a couple of garages if I can this weekend to test drive a couple!Otherwise struggling get hold of this trader selling this car. No answer to the phone or response to texts? :-/ Keen to get down this weekend but the missus now thinks I should get an FN2. I like them apart from that back end, not too sure. EP3's are great for what they are but pretty sparse and do look a bit dated now if I have to admit it. Itching to get some vtak again
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CIV...4170278?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3ce7a1ad26
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£6k seems incredibly cheap, give it a thorough looking at / check the history.
Mine is very similar, Honda history, 2 owners, 58 plate, roof done etc but on about 77k and I wouldn't be selling it for close to 6 grand if it was going anywhere just now - I'd expect to be able to just about get that as a trade in
Mine is very similar, Honda history, 2 owners, 58 plate, roof done etc but on about 77k and I wouldn't be selling it for close to 6 grand if it was going anywhere just now - I'd expect to be able to just about get that as a trade in
Soldato
When I had both, I think I was doing about 5000 miles per year.
Why lol? Have you owned both for a long period of time? I feel I'm in a better position than most to make judgement.
Sure, the DC2 is the better drive, it revs harder and longer, the gearbox is better. But overall when you're making progress on UK roads, the ATR's suppleness soaked up the bumps better and it was miles better on long distances.
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Anyone fancy a bid on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251628988489
No engine though, I wonder if my spare H22 will drop in
No engine though, I wonder if my spare H22 will drop in
Soldato
The accord type r does look like a rover though.
Whereas the dc2 does not.
Whereas the dc2 does not.
Soldato
The ATR is a great car. Those who don't think that need to drive one. Looks aren't everything you know.