ep3 to teg type r
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selling a newish ctr for an older teg.
i really want a teg as they handle better. however, for the same price or a slight drop I have to go for something with a bit more risk an import with no warrenty.
so what do you guys recommend?
i am thinking get rid of ep3 ctr now and go for it, but another part of me says keep my ctr until the end of next year when the warrenty is up, then buy a teg. but my car is going to drop alot in this year too...
i really want a teg as they handle better. however, for the same price or a slight drop I have to go for something with a bit more risk an import with no warrenty.
so what do you guys recommend?
i am thinking get rid of ep3 ctr now and go for it, but another part of me says keep my ctr until the end of next year when the warrenty is up, then buy a teg. but my car is going to drop alot in this year too...
Spam said:
It should drop a huge amount in Value. What month next year is your Warranty up??
Are you going for a DC2 or a DC5?
thinking of going 5. Are you going for a DC2 or a DC5?
warrenty on ctr is up next sept i believe or around that time. its 06 reg so 3 year warrenty.
i am not sure dc2 or 5. probably 5, ive seen a few blue ones i like the look of.
what do you think? as i still think i can pull 12k for my car and maybe only loose 1k depreciation in 1yr.
buy an older teg and enjoy the improved handling is my thoughts
opinions welcome, especially from owners of verious type r's.
Depends what you want, if you want a car that handles better but it bigger check out an ATR. Hugely under rated cars and a good one can be had for £6k. A well looked after DC5 wouldn't worry me. As long as it has the service history it shouldn't be a problem. You'd be able to buy from an importer with a warranty for the money you have mentioned, or go private without the warranty.
giger said:
Depends what you want, if you want a car that handles better but it bigger check out an ATR. Hugely under rated cars and a good one can be had for £6k. A well looked after DC5 wouldn't worry me. As long as it has the service history it shouldn't be a problem. You'd be able to buy from an importer with a warranty for the money you have mentioned, or go private without the warranty.
whats the ATR? I love the look of the tegs?only going to spend 8 ish on the car so I have dosh if anything goes wrong with it
more fun, for me anyway.kingmoosa said:
Spend £6.5k on a late low miles DC2 JDM and get ready to be happy! (you won't need a warranty)
How much difference from the ctr will i notice handling wise?here is one I was looking at:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/HOND...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/556911.htm
uk type: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/491925.htm
would it be much better to get a UK type teg?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/468912.htm <---------- only 30k miles.
whatya think?
DC5 = EP3 with a torsen diff, stiffer suspension, better body control, better interior, better looks. Heavier but no more feelsome steering, too. It's a better car, no argument. But it's still a little 'digital'.
DC2 (UK or JDM) is very analogue - feelsome steering and brakes, intuitive handling, benign over-the-limit, and generally 'alive'...you really feel involved in the drive! It also flows better over a broken B-road than either of the others.
That said, it IS harder work to drive (you'll notice the lack of mid-range), probably needs more maintenance, older interior, older exterior (but IMHO just as nice), etc.
UK vs JDM is frankly an overrated argument - the '98JDM is marginally the best, the '96JDM marginally the worst (mainly brakes due to less space inside the wheels). But I'd buy based on looks and condition, regardless of origin.
DC2 (UK or JDM) is very analogue - feelsome steering and brakes, intuitive handling, benign over-the-limit, and generally 'alive'...you really feel involved in the drive! It also flows better over a broken B-road than either of the others.
That said, it IS harder work to drive (you'll notice the lack of mid-range), probably needs more maintenance, older interior, older exterior (but IMHO just as nice), etc.
UK vs JDM is frankly an overrated argument - the '98JDM is marginally the best, the '96JDM marginally the worst (mainly brakes due to less space inside the wheels). But I'd buy based on looks and condition, regardless of origin.
havoc said:
neil-f said:
Surprised at HAVOC giving advice to someone who cannot spell warranty!
Haven't you got a life yet neil? Why don't you try and find one for a change, instead of being a t
t all the time!You are the
without a life you spend all your time on here giving advice! And you are a tw*t.
Guys.
Just a polite reminder about being civil to one other.
The posting rules make it quite clear; which you'll find here as a reminder: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/rules.htm
In particular, taking note of points 1, 2 and 4.
K
Just a polite reminder about being civil to one other.
The posting rules make it quite clear; which you'll find here as a reminder: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/rules.htm
In particular, taking note of points 1, 2 and 4.
K
neil-f said:
havoc said:
neil-f said:
Surprised at HAVOC giving advice to someone who cannot spell warranty!
Haven't you got a life yet neil? Why don't you try and find one for a change, instead of being a tt all the time!You are the
without a life you spend all your time on here giving advice! And you are a tw*t.
As to the OPs topic- if you like the raw side of the EP3, go and try a DC2 Integra- you will not be disappointed. If you prefer to have some refinement and a modern interior, take a look at the DC5.
Bill, the import one you have posted the link to looks very nice, and is cheaper than the UK one too! As for the comparison between the two, I have owned both UK and Jap at the same time (sold the UK one last weekend) and thought the Jap one felt superior, mainly in steering feel, but maybe that is just me.
Having driven DC2 and EP3 back to back, the DC2 feels tourqier, it is a lightweight car and feels great to drive around town outside of the VTEC.
Knowing a Main Honda Agent quite well I can reassure you that the DC2 is incredibly reliable, more so that the Civic Type R, and if you buy well, towards the top end of the price spectrum, you should be fine with regards to maintainance.
Having driven DC2 and EP3 back to back, the DC2 feels tourqier, it is a lightweight car and feels great to drive around town outside of the VTEC.
Knowing a Main Honda Agent quite well I can reassure you that the DC2 is incredibly reliable, more so that the Civic Type R, and if you buy well, towards the top end of the price spectrum, you should be fine with regards to maintainance.
10 Pence Short said:
neil-f said:
havoc said:
neil-f said:
Surprised at HAVOC giving advice to someone who cannot spell warranty!
Haven't you got a life yet neil? Why don't you try and find one for a change, instead of being a tt all the time!You are the
without a life you spend all your time on here giving advice! And you are a tw*t.
As to the OPs topic- if you like the raw side of the EP3, go and try a DC2 Integra- you will not be disappointed. If you prefer to have some refinement and a modern interior, take a look at the DC5.
well that is my logic.
If properly looked-after it shouldn't break down on you.
That's not to say stuff won't need replacing...clutch and synchro are probably the weaker points on a DC2, and rear calipers have been known to seize...plus there's a lot of bushes to change when they get tired.
But go into it eyes-open accepting that it's an older car and it's hard to beat!
That's not to say stuff won't need replacing...clutch and synchro are probably the weaker points on a DC2, and rear calipers have been known to seize...plus there's a lot of bushes to change when they get tired.
But go into it eyes-open accepting that it's an older car and it's hard to beat!
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