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Oh I'm aware of those beauties fryup!
Was very close to buying one only a few months ago. It was between that and an mx5.
Not knowing much about them in terms of reliability etc scared me off however, and having no Abarth network and a very small Fiat network in the country for servicing and parts
Still ache for one though.0 -
If you consider a civic from that era, go for the 1.8, you'll hardly pay more on insurance and petrol and yet you'll have an engine that is somewhat able to put a smile on your face
Yeah I was looking at the 1.8, seems like it would be more fun. They seem harder to get in newer models though? The 1.8's that I have seen are all no younger than 07-08's and all with higher miles, the 1.4's are newer with less mileage.0 -
Depends what shape you want, the UFO hatchback or the sedanYeah I was looking at the 1.8, seems like it would be more fun. They seem harder to get in newer models though? The 1.8's that I have seen are all no younger than 07-08's and all with higher miles, the 1.4's are newer with less mileage., I'd give this one a call. 0 -
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If you want a fun car, that is very reliable....Honda Integra.
These cars are just jaw dropping in terms of performance. I have a modded SiR-G version for the past 10 years or so.....and considered selling it before, but then took a drive and saw sense immediately.
The handling and steering response is out of this world. The engine likes to be revved to derive performance.....but hey, that's a petrol for you. Once it revs up to the high rpms.....hang on
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The power to weight ratio and gearing make it an absolute missile. I've driven a few E46's, had a E39 525d and current E60 530d. In terms of straight line speed, the Integra would light the arse off the lot of them. It is not even close.
From personal experience (on more than one occasion), a nicely sorted Honda will give a few problems to an E46 M3 (my next car hopefully). Just to give an idea of performance here etc.0 -
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If you want a fun car, that is very reliable....Honda Integra.
These cars are just jaw dropping in terms of performance. I have a modded SiR-G version for the past 10 years or so.....and considered selling it before, but then took a drive and saw sense immediately.
The handling and steering response is out of this world. The engine likes to be revved to derive performance.....but hey, that's a petrol for you. Once it revs up to the high rpms.....hang on .
The power to weight ratio and gearing make it an absolute missile. I've driven a few E46's, had a E39 525d and current E60 530d. In terms of straight line speed, the Integra would light the arse off the lot of them. It is not even close.
From personal experience (on more than one occasion), a nicely sorted Honda will give a few problems to an E46 M3 (my next car hopefully). Just to give an idea of performance here etc.
The Integra's were pretty high up my list, Dc2 and DC5's, along with the Type-R Civic's. But getting insured on them is hard, you are either refused outright, or are paying a pretty high premium. Its a real shame, insurance rules limit what you can hope to buy sometimes.
Another problem I found when on the hunt for these was its pretty hard get an unmolested one.0 -
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Nice one They are getting a lot more popular again in recent years too. 0 -
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Quick little cars alright....... still, I'd prefer to look out and see an Abarth 500 parked outside 0 -
Anyone had any experience with the Honda Accords?
Had a look at one today, 2.0 petrol Vtec. Drove nice enough, very smooth. Not too much pull from the Vtec, I have never driven one before though, so maybe I expected too much, but it seemed to pull less than a 2.0 Tdi
Now in fairness, I was in traffic most of the time and only got it clear briefly to around 3000-3500Rpm, maybe thats why there was no real pull.
Anything to look out for with these cars or engines?
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Anyone had any experience with the Honda Accords?
Had a look at one today, 2.0 petrol Vtec. Drove nice enough, very smooth. Not too much pull from the Vtec, I have never driven one before though, so maybe I expected too much, but it seemed to pull less than a 2.0 Tdi
Now in fairness, I was in traffic most of the time and only got it clear briefly to around 3000-3500Rpm, maybe thats why there was no real pull.
Anything to look out for with these cars or engines?
Are they reliable?
VTEC kicks in around 5000 rpm... K20 and K24 are very reliable...0 -
VTEC kicks in around 5000 rpm... K20 and K24 are very reliable...
Oh that high? That explains it so And is it a noticeable kick? Would there be any noises if it was failing or in bad condition?
Which engine came in the 2006-2009 models?
It has 76000-ish KMs on the clock.
The steering felt quite heavy in it, is this usual to Accords?0 -
It won't pin ya in the seat in the 2.0 150bhp accord that's for sure but they're a good car all the same. The k24 in the type s accord has a better pull to it 190bhp and more torque so better suited to the accord body. If ya want outright performance the k20a in the dc5 teg and jdm ep3 type r civic is the daddy.
All n/a Hondas need to be driven to the redline 0 -
selectamatic wrote: »It won't pin ya in the seat in the 2.0 150bhp accord that's for sure but they're a good car all the same. The k24 in the type s accord has a better pull to it 190bhp and more torque so better suited to the accord body. If ya want outright performance the k20a in the dc5 teg and jdm ep3 type r civic is the daddy.
All n/a Hondas need to be driven to the redline
So they actually like to be driven hard? 0 -
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Even if you spend more at your local mechanic, Mini is significally cheaper to tax. Add two - you'll be more-less the same.
Cooper S drives is a little devil. Acceleration is fierce, grip is tremendous...
Its 236 a year cheaper than the Accord, but would the mini be harder to keep running than the Accord?
Harder on petrol, more likely to need expensive repairs etc? Parts more expensive being BMW?
Yes, they do drive awesome 0 -
Its 236 a year cheaper than the Accord, but would the mini be harder to keep running than the Accord?
Harder on petrol, more likely to need expensive repairs etc? Parts more expensive being BMW?
Yes, they do drive awesome
It'll be 490 a year cheaper to tax than the 190bhp 2.4L k24 accord type s.
While the 2.0 150bhp accord is a good car it's not that sporty most 2.0 petrol n/a saloon's from the same era will be just as fast.
The 2.4 is a better suit to the car and they are cheap compared to the other performance alternative; a euro k20a accord with the 220bhp performance orientated 2.0L engine.
Granted the euro r is better but the 2.4 type s is a cheap and good alternative.0
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