UK Integra R. Low miles & minty fresh

[chrismc1977]

Thought I'd share some pics of my latest purchase. 2000(V) UKDM Integra R.

This is my 2nd Integra. I previously owned a 2000(X) UK car in red back in 2008. Had to sell it on when the missus fell pregnant- but now the kids are a bit older I couldn't let this car pass me by.

51k from new. Standard aside from some magnecor leads & a carbon plug cover.

The B18 motor still rates as one of the all-time greats for me- & certainly still the best 1800 4-pot about. Sure the cars aren't 'fast' by today's standards- however the latest hot hatch offerings (corsa/fiesta ST/Clio etc) are only just starting to eclipse them- & all need forced induction to do it.

They are fantastic cars even by today's standards. Light, nimble, revvy & just so rewarding to drive. Nice to get nods of approval from those in the know too!

Anyhow- il let the pics do the talking. Would be nice to make a couple of Sunday meets perhaps.....





















Chris

[celger7]

Very nice!

That looks new.

Well done sir!

[anonymous-user]

Love these - and that looks like one of the very best!

[Composite Guru]

Nice. I would love to find an example like this to own.

I future classic in my eyes.

[Liggle]

Stunning, try and keep it that way! Not many un-molested ones around now.

[rallycross]

That looks superb, they are terrific cars if kept standard there is nothing else quite like them.

[DasChin]

special cars. and leave it alone. great out of the box!

[coopedup]

Not usually bothered by this type of car but that is a real beauty, please keep it like that!

[Dr G]

Looks really, really good.

They're such an occasion to drive, just like DasChin says they feel special.

[ExPat2B]

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.

[Braintax]

Fantastic example, cherish it

[chrismc1977]

Thanks- yes it's definitely one of the best examples I've seen.

So many are thoughtlessly modded or suffering with flaky arches nowadays.

One to keep stock & watch it appreciate.

I completely concur with the sense of occasion driving it. I fully get that feeling of pedalling something very special too which always helps

Honda really did hit the nail on the head in a way they haven't done since with the Integra.

Chris

[Alex]

Owned one for 8 years. Best car I have ever had.

[Groober]

Wow, that looks like it just drove out the showroom! I had an Integra a while ago with a few mods and it really was a great drive, sold it for a couple of hundred quid more than I paid as well which was a result. Would love another one someday.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Please excuse the crass question, but how much is one of these in such nice condition worth these days?

[chrismc1977]

I have seen minters advertised @ £10k+. Tatty/tired examples are ~£4K+ with half decent cars £6.5k+

Residuals are on the up for sure as I guess they are something of a modern classic now

[anonymous-user]

Serious soft spot for these. Lovely car.

[iphonedyou]

Lovely.

Had a 2001 DC5 for a year and adored it, most fun car I've had. Would definitely entertain a minty DC2 like yours at some point.

[Terminator X]

Owned a DC2 for a few years, absolutely loved it! Used to scare the local "grannies" by vtec yo'ing past them at 9k revs ...

TX.

[Robbins]

chrismc1977 said:

I have seen minters advertised @ £10k+. Tatty/tired examples are ~£4K+ with half decent cars £6.5k+

Residuals are on the up for sure as I guess they are something of a modern classic now

Yep prices for these have just about doubled in the last 3yrs or so when I last looked at one.
Lovely car OP, enjoy.