Type R and VTEC owners

rjk · 2 Aug 2012 at 15:31

that is terrifying.

lee1101 · 2 Aug 2012 at 15:32

Thats how they roll in Southend

rjk · 2 Aug 2012 at 15:34

i like the cheeky supra in the background. its like me and nath but in a chavvy parallel universe

NathWraith · 2 Aug 2012 at 15:34

rjkoneill said:
i like the cheeky supra in the background. its like me and nath but in a chavvy parallel universe

Ace Modder · 2 Aug 2012 at 15:35

rjkoneill said:
i like the cheeky supra in the background. its like me and nath but in a chavvy parallel universe

As apposed to you and Nath in the real world (EMO universe)

rjk · 2 Aug 2012 at 21:37

Lord Ace of Modder said:
As apposed to you and Nath in the real world (EMO universe)

coming from the white impreza driving beer swilling football hooligan...

in other news. I went to test drive a GT86 the other weekend. it was decent but the highlight of the trip was speaking to a very nice chap who was also there for a test drive about his immaculate DC5 which i have to say. was bloody superb.

easily the nicest and most well kept example i have seen in the metal.

Muffin` · 2 Aug 2012 at 22:47

**** is that?

rjk · 2 Aug 2012 at 22:58

i wasnt keen on the wheels either, but the rest of the car was immaculate.

Muffin` · 2 Aug 2012 at 22:59

Hedge · 2 Aug 2012 at 23:10

Any opinions on this ? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...w/postcode/ne332er/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p

Im pondering over a few different types of car and this came up quite local.

Stormster · 2 Aug 2012 at 23:39

Too expensive for its age by FAR and clearly been blown up previously! lol

Hedge · 2 Aug 2012 at 23:43

Had a feeling the price was a bit steep. The only engine rebuild is probably an after effect of a thrashing. I now see your point

What kinda mileage would you go for with a budget of say 5k. Can decent premier ones come up at this price point

Stormster · 2 Aug 2012 at 23:46

I paid 5250 for my car with 62k on last October, 54 reg FSH as straight as they come really. Looked at a lot of dogs.

I really don't think it's usual for these engines to need rebuilding, prob missed a gear and hit obscene RPM and killed it and wants to recuperate some cash now with his ridiculous asking price.

For 5k I'd be looking for an 05/55 plate, poss premier with about 55k miles or so really. Obviously they'll be advertised around 53 to 5500 but you beat 'em down

-Ad- · 3 Aug 2012 at 06:52

Muffin` said:
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OHHHHH MYYY, that is sublime :eek::cool:

[quote="Hedge, post: 22481764"]Any opinions on this ? [url]http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201231480341744/sort/default/usedcars/engine-size-cars/2l_to_2-5l/price-to/6000/fuel-type/petrol/model/civic/make/honda/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/ne332er/page/1/radius/30?logcode=p[/url]

Im pondering over a few different types of car and this came up quite local.[/QUOTE]

[quote].......the engine has just been completely striped and rebuilt at 60,000 mile by local garage[/quote]

AVOID it Anders!!!!!!!

Even some of the best garages have problems with rebuilds and there are only a few places in the UK I'd ever trust with a K20/B18 build. A random local garage isn't one of them.

Hedge · 3 Aug 2012 at 07:32

Found a nice one with 55000 miles. 2005 plate. Full Honda service history with a picture of the book with stamps all at the same Honda garage. Last serviced 4k ago.

Does look good. I'm gonna try and have a look next week when I'm off work. And aim for £5k if possible. Although I've never haggled before lol x

Hedge · 3 Aug 2012 at 08:41

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...w/page/1/postcode/ne332er/radius/40?logcode=p

Think Im heading the right way now

rjk · 3 Aug 2012 at 08:50

If you're buying a facelift ep3 now, you should really be looking to net an 05+ example, with fhsh and around 50k on the clock for your budget.

Personally, I wouldn't be considering spending more than 5k.

Hedge · 3 Aug 2012 at 09:00

rjkoneill said:
If you're buying a facelift ep3 now, you should really be looking to net an 05+ example, with fhsh and around 50k on the clock for your budget.

Personally, I wouldn't be considering spending more than 5k.

Does the one I just linked seem okay? Its only 30 miles from mine. Im planning on getting a 5k bank loan over 1-2 years as I get a bonus of a few grand in May anyway.

rjk · 3 Aug 2012 at 09:16

It looks ok but if I was financing it, and I would want to make sure it was spot on and exactly what I wanted.

Write yourself out a key list of realistic criteria and stick to it imho

Hedge · 3 Aug 2012 at 10:19

Criteria I think I'm happy with red or black, premier would be nice. Mileage below 60k. Price below 5.5k. Fsh. And that's about all I know of really.

I'd like to add white wheels to it in future too.

I can have the loan cleared in may so financial side shouldn't be an issue.