Integra Type R DC2
Discussion
I'm shopping for one of these at the moment and have found a fresh import not yet in the country, it's a 2000 model, 81k miles and grade 3.5.
Now the mileage does concern me slightly purely because most imports have considerably less miles, should it concern me?
Also I'm not to familiar with the grading system, can anyone shed some light on this for me, what kind of condition can I expect to find the car in.
Now the mileage does concern me slightly purely because most imports have considerably less miles, should it concern me?
Also I'm not to familiar with the grading system, can anyone shed some light on this for me, what kind of condition can I expect to find the car in.
Grading goes from 1 to 5 with 5 being show room fresh and 1 being in need of restoration. A 3.5 car I would expect there to be some small paint work damage and stone chips on the leading edges but nothing that can't be fixed with a bit of elbow grease.
As for the miles I wouldn't be too worried since Honda didn't get a reputation for reliability for nothing. If you were to purchase it then when it arrives I would go over everything closely and give it a full service. That is the risk of importing a car is that you can only go by what your agent is telling you with little come back.
As for the miles I wouldn't be too worried since Honda didn't get a reputation for reliability for nothing. If you were to purchase it then when it arrives I would go over everything closely and give it a full service. That is the risk of importing a car is that you can only go by what your agent is telling you with little come back.
Carfiend said:
Grading goes from 1 to 5 with 5 being show room fresh and 1 being in need of restoration. A 3.5 car I would expect there to be some small paint work damage and stone chips on the leading edges but nothing that can't be fixed with a bit of elbow grease.
As for the miles I wouldn't be too worried since Honda didn't get a reputation for reliability for nothing. If you were to purchase it then when it arrives I would go over everything closely and give it a full service. That is the risk of importing a car is that you can only go by what your agent is telling you with little come back.
Thanks for that, I can put a deposit down and if I'm not happy when I view it is refundable. As for the miles I wouldn't be too worried since Honda didn't get a reputation for reliability for nothing. If you were to purchase it then when it arrives I would go over everything closely and give it a full service. That is the risk of importing a car is that you can only go by what your agent is telling you with little come back.
Well completely up to you, I've heard of Honda engines going up towards 200K no bother before.
The japanese really do look after there cars, so i'll be surprised if there is anything to really fault on it...
Keep it well services when you get your hands on it and it will last for years to come!
The japanese really do look after there cars, so i'll be surprised if there is anything to really fault on it...
Keep it well services when you get your hands on it and it will last for years to come!
Jayho said:
Well completely up to you, I've heard of Honda engines going up towards 200K no bother before.
The japanese really do look after there cars, so i'll be surprised if there is anything to really fault on it...
Keep it well services when you get your hands on it and it will last for years to come!
Thanks, I think a phone call may be in order The japanese really do look after there cars, so i'll be surprised if there is anything to really fault on it...
Keep it well services when you get your hands on it and it will last for years to come!
Jayho said:
Lol just clicked on your profile, you've got an EP3? you should know how reliable honda is!!! are you mocking us!
lol but on a serious note, good to know you've found this usefull!
Ha ha lol but on a serious note, good to know you've found this usefull!
Yeah I'm just a bit wary of imports
Did have an EP3, would still have it if some scrote hadn't nicked it.
Death to all car thieves
Carfiend said:
kristy_666 said:
Did have an EP3, would still have it if some scrote hadn't nicked it.
Death to all car thieves
My DC5 was stolen about a year ago so I know how you feel.Death to all car thieves
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