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gavin18787
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:10   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is it a good idea?

A civic type r has come up at a good price and is a really nice spec, ie how I would have wanted mine to be if it was still here.

Just worried it wont be as good as I remember and there is nothing wrong with the saxo really and I enjoy driving it


Just miss having a more modern car I dont mind been seen in

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Jon_C
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:12   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Surely its just like upgrading your car. Like when you went from your 1.2 to your GSI.
James_DT
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Would you still have your other Type R if you hadn't stacked it?
If the answer is yes, then yes, it's a good idea.
DannyB
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:18   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My first car was an XSI and I regretted selling it every day, I had about 5 cars inbetween before I had to get another one.
Rick Draper
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
TBH i would not do it. I know i would always be comparing it to the old one.

[Edited on 02-11-2009 by Rick Draper]
flybikeslee
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
will be miles better than any saxo, buy it!
SVM 286
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My first car was a MK II Escort. I've wanted another ever since it got smashed up.

They are so expensive now though, it will be years before I can afford another one.
Avey
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Would have a civic over a saxo every time.
What's the spec of the one you've seen for sale?
gavin18787
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:40   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Apart from gash wheels and a few lil touches I am not keen on it seems like a good base


Straight copy and paste from the other forum



Here is the spec:

Mileage - 92k
Air Con Model
Tax - Jan 2010
MOT - 10 Months
Service history - Full combination of Honda service history and local garages.
Receipts for all the performance modification
Interior is immaculate with no rips or tears on either of the seats
All really good tyres with lots of tread on them.

Here are the modifications:

ENGINE:

SUPERSPRINT STAINLESS STEEL MANIFOLD

SUPERSPRINT STAINLESS STEEL DE-CAT PIPE

SUPERSPRINT STAINLESS STEEL UN-SILENCENED CENTRE SECTION

MAGNEX STAINLESS STEEL REAR SILENCER

HONDATA K-PRO ENGINE MANAGEMENT

AEM LONG RAM INDUCTION KIT

HONDATA INLET MANIFOLD GASKET

HKS IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS

UPRATED ENGINE MOUNTS

NEW CLUTCH FITTED LESS THAN 2000 MILES AGO

POWER OUTPUT: 235BHP @ FLYWHEEL / 160LB/FT TORQUE.

DRIVETRAIN:

NEUSPEED QUICKSHIFT KIT

SUSPENSION:

TEIN SUPERSTREET COILOVER SUSPENSION KIT

PILLOWBALL TOP MOUNTS

EDFC DAMPING CONTROLLER

JDM REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR

FRONT CAMBER BOLTS

REAR ADJUSTABLE CAMBER ARMS

J'S RACING FRONT STRUT BRACE

SPOON REAR STRUT BRACE

DC SPORTS REAR LOWER TIE BAR

BRAKES:

POWER SLOT FRONT CONVERSION. 350MM DISC WITH FERRODO DS2500 PADS

POWER SLOT REAR CONVERSION. 310MM DISC WITH FERRODO DS2500 PADS

GOODRIDGE STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE HOSE KIT

DOT 5 RACING BRAKE FLUID

RE-PAINTED CALIPERS IN FLASH RED

BODYWORK:

FACELIFTED REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS

WHEELS & TYRES:

BK RACING 7X17 LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS

YOKOHAMA PARADA SPEC 2 215/40/17 TYRES [/size]

PICS:












[Edited on 02-11-2009 by gavin18787]

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice that.
gavin18787
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:49   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
back on OEM wheels, standard plates and old style rear lights it would look a million times better

Requesting more details and pics atm

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
P1CK4D
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wheels are gash, but that is a big spec. Doooo iittt....
DizzyRebel
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That will sound awful with a de-cat and middle box removed! The rest sounds good but it does need the standard wheels back and pre facelift lights!
gavin18787
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2nd Nov 09 at 18:53   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cant do wrong with OEM wheels in JDM white on black ones imo


Considering the price the spec is bargin

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by DizzyRebel
That will sound awful with a de-cat and middle box removed! The rest sounds good but it does need the standard wheels back and pre facelift lights!



I still have my old one so OEM back box will be going back on with cat

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
Avey
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2nd Nov 09 at 19:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Get it bought!
Like u say, oem wheels & jobs a good un.
gavin18787
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2nd Nov 09 at 19:16   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Road trip to Liverpool it is then

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
davcohen
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all i know is the brakes are fcking massive forget 308's look at the size of those bad boys
flybikeslee
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2nd Nov 09 at 21:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
Road trip to Liverpool it is then


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Nic Barnes
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2nd Nov 09 at 21:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
id say no.
ShEp
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2nd Nov 09 at 21:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It has the japanese version of Ken-tec

I'd say no also.
flybikeslee
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2nd Nov 09 at 21:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nic says no, because hes already experienced me
big eck
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2nd Nov 09 at 22:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice car but I wouldnt buy another CTR. The look great and handle well but the runnin costs are rediculous for what it is. Insurance is expensive, MPG is laughable for an N/A 2ltr car and its higher tax than my evo. Infact my evo is cheaper to run than the old CTR we had.
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2nd Nov 09 at 22:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Go for it mate I think you have some unfinished business and at worst you can sell it on later if it doesnt feel the same.

As for running costs he's owned one before so is well aware of this. Its laughable and naive to even think an Evo would be cheaper to run than an Civic Type R in the long run.

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