Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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Anyone ha done or know of anything to look out for when viewing them. Away to see one tonight but I'm not clued up on hondas.
This is the car:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/991890.htm
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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Check it has plenty of V-techs left y0!
[Edited on 29-04-2009 by alan-g-w]
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Tom
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Brother had one for a few years, synchro mesh/gearbox in general is a bit of a weak point, plenty of money to put a new one in aswell due to sourcing a re-conditioned one.
Other than that, they drink oil but are excellent cars.
Looks like a nice tidy example that one 
[Edited on 29-04-2009 by Tom]
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johnhara1
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Tom has beaten me to it but yeah, gearboxes are common failures and they use oil.
On a positive note, i remember one blitzing past me on full chat and i've loved them ever since.
Awesome cars.
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Jon_C
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These are nice cars. Mate of mine had an absolutely mint one. Went quite well too.
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saj_123
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Yea they are good cars, i saw one for sale around here for £1000, V reg but it looked a mess, bodywork was horrific.
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Phil W
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I wouldn't mind one as my next car to replace the ST25, its the age/mileages that generally puts me off 
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Kano
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil W
I wouldn't mind one as my next car to replace the ST25, its the age/mileages that generally puts me off
In a way yes, but also a good thing. For example if the box has done 100k + I doubt it will have syncro problems if there not already showing..
Will make sure box feels fine and by drinking oil, is that just a general thing with them or is it wear?
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Jon_C
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From what i understood from my mate it was 5th gear that was causin issues.
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Eck
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quote:
Originally posted by Kano
quote:
Originally posted by Phil W
I wouldn't mind one as my next car to replace the ST25, its the age/mileages that generally puts me off
In a way yes, but also a good thing. For example if the box has done 100k + I doubt it will have syncro problems if there not already showing..
Will make sure box feels fine and by drinking oil, is that just a general thing with them or is it wear?
It seems that all high revving Honda's like to sip the stuff regularly. Just keep it topped up and it'll never be an issue!
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
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good cars, check for bolster wear on the recaros and yeah honda use a bit of oil from time to time but revving to 8500rpm or whatever they are its kind of expected. check for rust round the rear arches also, oldish hondas and rust come hand in hand
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon_C
From what i understood from my mate it was 5th gear that was causin issues.
Yeah 5th is the main issue.
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Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
good cars, check for bolster wear on the recaros and yeah honda use a bit of oil from time to time but revving to 8500rpm or whatever they are its kind of expected. check for rust round the rear arches also, oldish hondas and rust come hand in hand
Phoned him earlier and he says there spotless and no rust anywhere on the car so fingers crossed hes not the usual lying fuckwits I seam to meet.. 
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Nic Barnes
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accord type-r is my favourite honda ever made. great looking cars. very pleasant to drive also. probably be the only honda id ever consider actually buying.
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
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i bet the DVLA love you kano
erm i don't know much but they seem to me to be nice cars and with it being honda prob never break down!
[Edited on 29-04-2009 by RS6]
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Squips
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Registered: 27th Apr 09
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what you need a the new shape Euro R
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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i think they look great 
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3i_gaz
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Registered: 29th Nov 07
Location: Liverpool
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dont get much more car for the money, decent spec, quick, relaible, pretty solid built and still look good today.
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cunningham
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Registered: 25th May 05
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speak to me on msn kano!
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Kano
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Registered: 29th Aug 04
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JUst back from picking it up.. Well chuffed with it, no noises or crunches from the box and you can hardly hear it ticking over.
Feels quick for its size aswell.. Just need to clean it up properly and I'll be happy..
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