UK Integra R. Low miles & minty fresh
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Yeah, prices have doubled. It made me sad. They used to be so affordable.
As said, forget comparing the modern, over weight, lorry fronted hatches to this. Speed and grip do not directly relate to fun.
These are on my list to own in time. This one looks minty fresh and extra strong at that.
Please god keep it standard!
As said, forget comparing the modern, over weight, lorry fronted hatches to this. Speed and grip do not directly relate to fun.
These are on my list to own in time. This one looks minty fresh and extra strong at that.
Please god keep it standard!
Sillyhatday said:
Yeah, prices have doubled. It made me sad. They used to be so affordable.
As said, forget comparing the modern, over weight, lorry fronted hatches to this. Speed and grip do not directly relate to fun.
These are on my list to own in time. This one looks minty fresh and extra strong at that.
Please god keep it standard!
Agreed- the grip is not endless however it adds to the charm & fun factor immensely.As said, forget comparing the modern, over weight, lorry fronted hatches to this. Speed and grip do not directly relate to fun.
These are on my list to own in time. This one looks minty fresh and extra strong at that.
Please god keep it standard!
In a straight line 190hp with only 130lbs/ft doesn't sound too immense by today's turbo standards- but it never ever feels flat/lethargic to me. Lack of weight & short gearing help here no doubt. The super slippery shape helps the top end. I even saw 150mph nudging the limiter on the road Angel in my old one. Amazing for a 5 speed N/A 1800
Very nice, looks like a good one.
I had a black one in 2002 then had another in 2008 to remind myself...
I few 2.0T Golfs inbetween and the DC2 did feel a bit gutless but still great fun.
Wish i still had it, completely standard with 52k miles when i sold it.
It looked very dated compared to a DC5 but maybe more fun to drive in one way.
I had a black one in 2002 then had another in 2008 to remind myself...
I few 2.0T Golfs inbetween and the DC2 did feel a bit gutless but still great fun.
Wish i still had it, completely standard with 52k miles when i sold it.
It looked very dated compared to a DC5 but maybe more fun to drive in one way.
Cracking car and loved mine. But missed the ability to power oversteer so changed for something RWD.
Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
Certainly I paid decent money for mine- but you definitely get what you pay for.
It even wears OEM Bridgestone RE010's. (Now no longer available) These are absolutely key to the steering feel & handling with their extra strong sidewalls.
Yokohama AD08's seem to be the modern equivalent so will fit those as & when
It even wears OEM Bridgestone RE010's. (Now no longer available) These are absolutely key to the steering feel & handling with their extra strong sidewalls.
Yokohama AD08's seem to be the modern equivalent so will fit those as & when
SidewaysSi said:
Cracking car and loved mine. But missed the ability to power oversteer so changed for something RWD.
Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
£5k and the purchase price? Why so much?Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
motor mad said:
SidewaysSi said:
Cracking car and loved mine. But missed the ability to power oversteer so changed for something RWD.
Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
£5k and the purchase price? Why so much?Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
Add in other bits as you go along and labour etc and probably not too far from that. Buying a 100k mile car expecting it to be great is leading to disappointment...
SidewaysSi said:
Springs, dampers, bushes, probably rust repairs and full rust protection. Maybe gearbox work and bolster repair etc. Respray if it is Milano;)
Add in other bits as you go along and labour etc and probably not too far from that. Buying a 100k mile car expecting it to be great is leading to disappointment...
Depends. My DC2 was on 160k miles when I sold it and had already had a new gearbox, springs and dampers at various points.Add in other bits as you go along and labour etc and probably not too far from that. Buying a 100k mile car expecting it to be great is leading to disappointment...
SidewaysSi said:
motor mad said:
SidewaysSi said:
Cracking car and loved mine. But missed the ability to power oversteer so changed for something RWD.
Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
£5k and the purchase price? Why so much?Also felt the steering wasn't as communicative as I would have liked.
I was thinking I would get back in one only this weekend but having to spend probably about £5k plus purchase price on one to get it up to scratch isn't for me right now.
Add in other bits as you go along and labour etc and probably not too far from that. Buying a 100k mile car expecting it to be great is leading to disappointment...
Springs shouldn't need replacing really- however I agree with dampers/RTA bushes & other consumables to freshen up if the mileage is getting on
I personally wouldn't touch a car with tin-worm as once it's started you are forever chasing it.
I guess I'm in the fortunate position with such a low-miler that I can replace as I go along. Funnily enough the only bit I can fault is some play in the gearlever. Bushes are all good & it appears to be the universal joint in the shift rod that has some play. It's only minor but I'm a fussy bugger- sounds like a trip to the dealers might be required?
Either that or the existing joint needs stripping & rebushing- my local specialist will be able to advise I'm sure
Personally I would be looking at a full overhaul even on a low miler as most bits will be getting on for 20 years old.
As for rust, they mainly go in the arches so about a £1000 should fix it by welding in a section. Personally I have no issue with that if done properly.
Up to the individual if they want to pay a premium for a low miler or accept money will need to be spent on these now and buy cheap.
I used mine year round in all weathers (it was my daily driver). Was rusty when I bought it and rusty when I sold it. But the rust got no worse (I profeasionally undersealed it and washed the salt off).
Now relplaced with an E36 328 which is going to get overhauled...
As for rust, they mainly go in the arches so about a £1000 should fix it by welding in a section. Personally I have no issue with that if done properly.
Up to the individual if they want to pay a premium for a low miler or accept money will need to be spent on these now and buy cheap.
I used mine year round in all weathers (it was my daily driver). Was rusty when I bought it and rusty when I sold it. But the rust got no worse (I profeasionally undersealed it and washed the salt off).
Now relplaced with an E36 328 which is going to get overhauled...
Edited by SidewaysSi on Thursday 15th September 19:04
Congrats OP, looks a fantastic example.
I bought a tatty one a few years ago and was smitten. It'll stay with me till one of us dies. The steering, the gearchange, the noise, the rwd feel from a fwd car etc etc. One of the best drivers' cars ever and one of my favourite cars.
I bought what I think must have been the best example in the country to go with it, but stupidly sold it because I didn't like the red! I've since bought another CW one and it's been locked away just in case my banger dies.
I bought a tatty one a few years ago and was smitten. It'll stay with me till one of us dies. The steering, the gearchange, the noise, the rwd feel from a fwd car etc etc. One of the best drivers' cars ever and one of my favourite cars.
I bought what I think must have been the best example in the country to go with it, but stupidly sold it because I didn't like the red! I've since bought another CW one and it's been locked away just in case my banger dies.
ExPat2B said:
Very very nice, forget the power figures of the bloated new "hot hatches" this is one of the purer cars to drive.
Always amazes me how the Japs can make a car that can be outside in all weathers, pummeled by the road and driven with enthusiasm and still be 100% reliable, but a seat bolster that doesn't look like crap after 50k is beyond them.
German seat bolsters (recaros)Always amazes me how the Japs can make a car that can be outside in all weathers, pummeled by the road and driven with enthusiasm and still be 100% reliable, but a seat bolster that doesn't look like crap after 50k is beyond them.
BertyFish said:
Very nice, looks like a good one.
I had a black one in 2002 then had another in 2008 to remind myself...
I few 2.0T Golfs inbetween and the DC2 did feel a bit gutless but still great fun.
Wish i still had it, completely standard with 52k miles when i sold it.
It looked very dated compared to a DC5 but maybe more fun to drive in one way.
What was the reg of the one you had in 2002? I had a black one in 2002 then had another in 2008 to remind myself...
I few 2.0T Golfs inbetween and the DC2 did feel a bit gutless but still great fun.
Wish i still had it, completely standard with 52k miles when i sold it.
It looked very dated compared to a DC5 but maybe more fun to drive in one way.
I have one of these too (Black UK Spec, like the colour but wish it had red recaros instead of black), admittedly, it's past 150,000 Miles now so is never going to be one for the collectors! But it's standard aside from induction and comfortably and reliably does 12k+ per year for me!
Saying that I may never sell it...
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