Advice for a new Type-R

[hammylikey]

Hi all,

I'm planning on getting myself a Type-R sometime this year so I can finally live the dream, but I'm having a few thoughts and wanted to get you guys' advice. It'll be for general driving overall, but in a few years I might want to take it to the track. I'd want it to be practical too, something I can keep for years with a family in the future but I can still enjoy solo. Here are my thoughts:

EP3 - This is the one I initially fell in love with, and isn't too far off of my current car in terms of being a small-ish hatchback.

FD2 - This to me seems like a better choice because it has 4 doors as opposed to two, and is more of a saloon style.

DC5 - Seems to be a good compromise between interior space and fun on the two. Looks nice too, but looks like it's a bit big.

I was considering an Accord Euro-R CL7 as well, but the FD2 to me seems to be enjoyed more by their owners.

Thanks

[hammylikey]

MurderousCrow said:

It's such a wide spread in potential budget that it's very difficult to offer any kind of advice. A good EP3 will cost between £5-6000; a DC5 £7-8000; an FD2 £13-15000.

If you have the ability to spend the latter amount without caring about the miles you put on it, the potential for cosmetic damage in everyday / family driving, or the possibility of binning it on track, the FD2 is the only choice.

Luke

Good point - I'm already looking at an absolute max of £16000 or so - it was more the thought of which would be better and if I would lose anything huge going for an FD2 as opposed to a DC5/EP3

[hammylikey]

Is the FD2 as bad as they say for the ride as well? I'm in London, so most of the roads are OK, but there are loads of roadworks around and some very uneven speed bumps in areas. I don't mind if it's harder than expected, as long as it's not unbearable