Honda Integra 2000 model Type R

[antonahu]

Hey does anyone own a honda integra type R 2000 model??

if so, is it a good, reliable car to have? and how much does it cost to insure it once you're off your Ps?

if its automatic, would it still be pretty powerful?

cos im still deciding on what car to get second hand for 18k. im liking the integra, subaru RX and mitsubishi fto.

thanks,

cyas

[(B1) MR_fanny]

if you had to choose between those cars, id definitly go the type r!!

[prae]

Integra Type R's (no matter what generation) never came in Auto, and you'd be hard pressed to find a DC2 Type R for 18k, most examples are 25-29k still..

Just thought I'd let you know

[KILL HSV]

what site is this again?

[antonahu]

hmm so what car would u recommend me to get with 18k maybe more to spend..and automatic

has to be a sporty type car, coupe

[antonahu]

what site is this again?

im posting in the general automotive section....hmm....

[Lepperfish]

Why dont you go test drive a VTiR Integra. Not sure you can get them in automatic though.

If that fails look at some honda preludes.

Or you could get an Automatic R33 GTST skyline.

[KILL HSV]

you can get auto silvias, 300zx's and skylines all under 18k, and if you're worried about turbo for insurance or whatever, then they all come in non turbo as well

[prae]

An auto series 1 S14? The looks aren't everyone's tastes, but its legal for P platers in Victoria (under the power/weight limit) and has an SR20DET, while the SR20DET S13 and 180SX's are over the power/weight limit

As KILL HSV said, you could get auto S13's, 300ZX's and Skylines as well for under 18k

Don't forget to factor in insurance, RWC, rego, fuel etc. into the cost

Edit: If you can stretch the budget out a bit, you could get a series 2 S14 (96-98), look better than the series 1

[nmcmahon83]

FTO's come in tip-tronic mostly... I think they are sexy and sound mean hen revved out (MIVEC ones anyway) so that would be my choice... insurance is pretty steap though, i think just cars quoted about 2500 the same as what they quoted me for the skyline... so guess which one i chose

[FullMetal]

I would try find a tiptronic FTO GPX. You can find a good one within the 18k price range pretty easily

[Maxx]

if it has to be auto i will go FTO or preludes

non-turbo, auto silvia & skyline are gay

[antonahu]

how much would the insurance be for a r33 non turbo skyline?

[predator]

insurance on anything that you *want* will be very expensive...

as some other p-plater has had the same idea before you..

[antonahu]

hmm some guy told me it costs 2000 to insure a r33 gts-t

do any of u guys own a r33 gts-t?

[Yap]

it depends, heard some cost around 1000 for a Gtst, mine cost 3000,i'm 22, full licence, just go have a quote first, and decide which car should u get. a type R for 18k?? whats kms?if under 100k i will sell off my 33 to get it, since its good in overall, not bad on straight, excellent in corners, dun get an auto(type R dun come with auto anyway), unless its M3 SMG auto, and dun get a FTO or prelude, they cant compare with a type R honestly...anyway, have quote on each car first, and i think u can make yr decision...it just my personal opinion, sorry if anyone dun agree with that

[Guilty]

u can get a tyype r for like around 20-22k..my friend bought his for 22k and it was in perfect condition and average kms...Under 100kms tooo..onli reason it was dat cheap was coz some guy was in debt n needed to get rid of it..

another mate got his type r for like 18?19k? from the auctions and also under 100k kms....a type R for around 20k? its rare but u can still find one if u look hard....

btw FTOs are a piece of shyt..i hate the look of it and it doesnt go..if i were u..18k? get a 180sx and come on dude! learn manuel if ur guna get a sports car....its not dat hard to learn anyway..i learnt it in one day after i got my line!!

[antonahu]

can u get a manual full license even if u held ur auto Ps for 3 years?

[Lepperfish]

Your automatic licence automatically upgrades to a manual licence after the the first or second year on P's..

[Bekkyboop]

I had my 1st year in auto only then it changed automatically with the p2 system (in NSW) but rumors have it that you have to go for the driving test again soon in a manual to have it changed.

I Would have thought it hard to find a type r for that price and in good conditon - and yeah that dont come in auto. Preludes are a great car (had a gen 3 - 89 with 4ws) and should be pic up a gen 4 or 5 (not sure) in good nic for that price. Insurance for any of those would be a killer though. But if you get a good honda they are great to drive and pretty realiable - we couldnt kill ours (a bogan and a red light did).