Integra Type R as an everyday car?
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Just window shopping at the moment, but an Integra Type R quite appeals as a daily driver and I wondered if I could ask a few questions.
Do the rear seats fold? The aim is to get a mountain bike frame in it...
What are the running costs like? Do you need a specialist garage to service them? Is reliability generally good? Are they easy to insure? What sort of MPG figures do they return?
Are they comfortable and reasonably quiet on a motorway cruise?
Anything else that has a bearing on their everyday usability and cost?
Many thanks!
Do the rear seats fold? The aim is to get a mountain bike frame in it...
What are the running costs like? Do you need a specialist garage to service them? Is reliability generally good? Are they easy to insure? What sort of MPG figures do they return?
Are they comfortable and reasonably quiet on a motorway cruise?
Anything else that has a bearing on their everyday usability and cost?
Many thanks!
Take a look at this:
http://pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=7...
That was for my DC5 that I used as a daily driver for about 2 1/2 years.
Was perfectly reliable, the seats to fold down, rear access is ok the only thing is that it was running JDM coilovers and the seats are very snug and can get uncomfortable on very long drives.
http://pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=7...
That was for my DC5 that I used as a daily driver for about 2 1/2 years.
Was perfectly reliable, the seats to fold down, rear access is ok the only thing is that it was running JDM coilovers and the seats are very snug and can get uncomfortable on very long drives.
I am sure many other people will be able to help you with this question.
I assume you mean the DC2 or are you looking at the DC5? Assuming DC2: Yes the rear seats are 60/40 split and this makes it very very usable as essentially its a large hatch. I had cookers and all sorts in mine without issue, I did not however try a bike but I cannot see it not fitting especially with the front wheel removed.
MPG I am not sure about to be honest despite putting the best part of 50k on mine I never worked it out.
As for motorway, there not the best as there is reduced sound deadening so they can be quite harsh, however driving on a B road more then makes up for this. Not really autobahn material though it has to be said.
Reliability is excellent, there not that bad to service, although watch the cost of front disks as it caught me by surprise, I assumed typical Honda £60ish and they were £105+vat each ish.
I assume you mean the DC2 or are you looking at the DC5? Assuming DC2: Yes the rear seats are 60/40 split and this makes it very very usable as essentially its a large hatch. I had cookers and all sorts in mine without issue, I did not however try a bike but I cannot see it not fitting especially with the front wheel removed.
MPG I am not sure about to be honest despite putting the best part of 50k on mine I never worked it out.
As for motorway, there not the best as there is reduced sound deadening so they can be quite harsh, however driving on a B road more then makes up for this. Not really autobahn material though it has to be said.
Reliability is excellent, there not that bad to service, although watch the cost of front disks as it caught me by surprise, I assumed typical Honda £60ish and they were £105+vat each ish.
Carfiend said:
Take a look at this:
http://pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=7...
That was for my DC5 that I used as a daily driver for about 2 1/2 years.
Was perfectly reliable, the seats to fold down, rear access is ok the only thing is that it was running JDM coilovers and the seats are very snug and can get uncomfortable on very long drives.
Sorry to read about the dissapearance of yours. That is a slight concern as I live (and park!) in North London and I can imagine as well as appealing to proper enthusiasts they probably have quite a strong following with Fast and Furious types who'd rather borrow someone else's!http://pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=7...
That was for my DC5 that I used as a daily driver for about 2 1/2 years.
Was perfectly reliable, the seats to fold down, rear access is ok the only thing is that it was running JDM coilovers and the seats are very snug and can get uncomfortable on very long drives.
Can someone explain the pros and cons of the various different versions?
Basically I'm wondering if I can find something that would be a fairly direct replacement for my current daily driver (something very mundane with a blue oval on the front...) that's more exciting without incurring a dramatic increase in costs. How much more do you reckon they cost to run than an average hatch back? I know that's a relative question, but are we talking a few quid or is it night and day?
Echo what's said before. Although mine has 50/50 split fold rear seats not 60/40 
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I also reguarly fit 2 mountain bikes in the back of mine, i have to take both wheels off however, but it's easily do-able.
I average 32.5mpg, a high of 37ish and low of 26ish.
Itr-dc2.com will tell you everyhting you want to know. And loads of other things you couldn't care less about!
[/pedant]I also reguarly fit 2 mountain bikes in the back of mine, i have to take both wheels off however, but it's easily do-able.
I average 32.5mpg, a high of 37ish and low of 26ish.
Itr-dc2.com will tell you everyhting you want to know. And loads of other things you couldn't care less about!
NdPlume said:
Just window shopping at the moment, but an Integra Type R quite appeals as a daily driver and I wondered if I could ask a few questions.
Do the rear seats fold? The aim is to get a mountain bike frame in it...
What are the running costs like? Do you need a specialist garage to service them? Is reliability generally good? Are they easy to insure? What sort of MPG figures do they return?
Are they comfortable and reasonably quiet on a motorway cruise?
Anything else that has a bearing on their everyday usability and cost?
Many thanks!
The boot has plenty of space and with the seat down, you can easily fit in a mountain bike. Mine has a 24" frame and fits in with rear seats down and front wheel off.Do the rear seats fold? The aim is to get a mountain bike frame in it...
What are the running costs like? Do you need a specialist garage to service them? Is reliability generally good? Are they easy to insure? What sort of MPG figures do they return?
Are they comfortable and reasonably quiet on a motorway cruise?
Anything else that has a bearing on their everyday usability and cost?
Many thanks!
I had a major service including new cambelt for around £250, new front tyres at £70 each fitted. Insurance is £350 (25, 2 years no claims, was £450 last year which was cheaper than my 1.7TD astra I had before!), imports are more to insure than UK cars.
Has been very reliable so far, parts are likely to be more expensive than a standard modern hatch but some bargains can be had. I recently replaced my tailgate for £60 from a breaking car after someone drove into mine. Had it machine polished and its looking good again. Made a good saving over the £300+ I was quoted to repair the original.
Motorway driving is comfortable enough, the Recaros are excellent. It can be pretty noisy though, 70 mph will see you sitting at around 4500 rpm in 5th. I'm used to it now though. Miss the engine noise when I drive anything else.
I imagine a regular garage can maintain them well enough, I go to performance Honda specialist indy though. I average around 30mpg but I don't use my car for commuting so I reckon you may get slightly more if you stay away from higher revs, where's the fun in that though...
eddie1980 said:
I am sure many other people will be able to help you with this question.
I assume you mean the DC2 or are you looking at the DC5? Assuming DC2: Yes the rear seats are 60/40 split and this makes it very very usable as essentially its a large hatch. I had cookers and all sorts in mine without issue, I did not however try a bike but I cannot see it not fitting especially with the front wheel removed.
MPG I am not sure about to be honest despite putting the best part of 50k on mine I never worked it out.
As for motorway, there not the best as there is reduced sound deadening so they can be quite harsh, however driving on a B road more then makes up for this. Not really autobahn material though it has to be said.
Reliability is excellent, there not that bad to service, although watch the cost of front disks as it caught me by surprise, I assumed typical Honda £60ish and they were £105+vat each ish.
Good summary. I ran one for 3 years and 50+k miles, and the only downsides were:-I assume you mean the DC2 or are you looking at the DC5? Assuming DC2: Yes the rear seats are 60/40 split and this makes it very very usable as essentially its a large hatch. I had cookers and all sorts in mine without issue, I did not however try a bike but I cannot see it not fitting especially with the front wheel removed.
MPG I am not sure about to be honest despite putting the best part of 50k on mine I never worked it out.
As for motorway, there not the best as there is reduced sound deadening so they can be quite harsh, however driving on a B road more then makes up for this. Not really autobahn material though it has to be said.
Reliability is excellent, there not that bad to service, although watch the cost of front disks as it caught me by surprise, I assumed typical Honda £60ish and they were £105+vat each ish.
- thumped over motorway expansion joints on my daily commute on the M6! (ride overall though is better than the wife's Mk5 Golf GTi)
- noisy at M-way speeds.
- headlights barely adequate on dipped-beam.
Boot is huge if shallow, and with a high lip. M-bikes shouldn't be a problem. Went to a track-day at Anglesey and the return trip contained:-
- Me + passenger
- full set of track wheels and tyres
- extra set of ex-Elise tyres only for passenger's 205GTi track-car
- large toolbox
- 2 gym-sized overnight bags
- 2 helmets
- coolbag
- disklok
...and I've probably forgotten something!
Overall, it's a piece of cake as a daily driver - easier IMHO than most 1970s (and many 80s) mainstream cars would have been...
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