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« on: October 21, 2006, 06:33:04 PM » |
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:oops: I'm starting to wonder why i didnt just buy a TYPE R... anyone else been feeling this  Most of us, are buying- Spoiler,Wheels,induction kit etc. etc. and tbh, we could all have spent this cash on insurance and bought a TYPE R with plenty of more BHP and interior goodies. I am seriously considering cutting my losses and exchangeing for a TYPE R ,but as always- i will lose soo much money. Any thoughts on this? EP_Riyn |
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Halfloaf
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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2006, 08:07:54 PM » |
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Thought about this many times.
Thing is I'm a serial tamperer (spell checker pleaz!) so give me a Type-R and I'll want to chase Porsches with it. Just now I'm happy if I can shrug off those Corsa's, Saxo's and such that seem to be glued to my back bumper.
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EP_Riyn
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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2006, 08:23:39 PM » |
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ha ha looks like its just me and you mate ...
You take into account, all of the interior parts you get>wheels>suspension set up etc. and really wonder!
the TYPE R's are lower arent they?
going from a saxo vts, it seems to be v. v. slugish :cry:
very annoying, what kind of cars are we amongst when it comes to BHP / 0-60 etc. ?
my mates 1.2sxi+ corsa c seemed to keep up with it, infact- even overtook me. :lol: But could have been the driver lol
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2006, 08:38:57 PM » |
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My lil bro has a 1.2 Corsa C, and he kept up with my Sport no problem. Wondering if Honda fell short with this one, maybe a little too slow for its category! I was quite down hearted by it.
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liam d sport
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2006, 09:11:26 PM » |
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ive been thinkin exactly the same thing, how much would insurance be for a standard type r?? roughly im 21 ive not made a claim! im paying 500 quid for the sport! would love to have a type r. what about running costs tho! petrol is it much more unless u obviously rag it, and servicing etc...
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2006, 09:33:52 PM » |
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Simple. The money spent on mods can be partially returned by selling them, you will never see a penny of your insurance premium ever again.
I have to pay 4000 pounds for a type r (university student from abroad living without parents), and I am not ready to throw that amount of money down the toilet!
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liam d sport
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2006, 09:43:18 PM » |
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i may get some money back for the parts, but f##k me what a car i'd have for an extra grand, and not waste money on modding it!! id rather pay the insurance i think, just gotta work out what would happen cos im payin hp on the CS, so would have to see how much id lose!!!! hhmmm have to see might go and find out!
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2006, 09:54:27 PM » |
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Exactly the same predicament i am in, car is on Finance- every single penny. But looking at Autotrader.For roughly the same car from a dealer, you will expect to pay 11k-which is about what i paid.
I suspect,we will lose soo much.we would lose around 1-2k?
whats everyone elses thoughts?
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liam d sport
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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2006, 10:09:06 PM » |
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might even lose more, I might go to honda see what happens cos i aint got a clue! might aswell enjoy a decent car while im young, glag someone is the same as me, paying monthly!!! wish i'd got the type r for the same money, and just put the money for modding to the insurance!! u would never get the CS to perform like a type r with a grand!
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« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2006, 10:13:50 PM » |
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f##k me, i have just done an online quote and a grand was my quote  500 quid more than the sport, surely worth it! gonna look into this further and see how much this is gonna cos me!! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2006, 10:13:55 PM » |
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:wink: True
Also buying TYPE R alloys, spending on that- 2 new tyres.and refurb and powder coat / spoiler / ind. kit / exhaust- it just isnt worth it....
what is your payments like p/month mate?many years?
mines is 250 a think p/month over 5.
What is it you do?
Dont even know if the insurance would INSURE me yet? lol
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« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2006, 10:18:13 PM » |
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260,p/m over 4 years, work for a building company! would need to know if servicing was any more for the type r, and fuel, that sort of stuff, gonna have a chat with my local honda see what they say!
what do you do bud?
where i live channel islands, theft is really quite low compared to uk mainland which helps with quotes!!
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« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2006, 10:24:53 PM » |
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STUDENT man, lol
thats why im struggling at the mo',but i just know i'll be soo much happier with the TYPE R.
Save on mods etc.
But these student loans come in handy for now :wink:
KEEP UPDATED mate
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« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2006, 10:34:59 PM » |
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student.. shit, doin well for a student tho to be fair, gonna see honda monday see where im at, but i agree would be happier with a type r, wouldnt we all, have to take another test drive in one, that would get me wanting one enough!!
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« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2006, 10:56:37 PM » |
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me too a uni student im in my second yr.. i bought my ep2 in march and jus a few days later i regreted... i SO should of bought a CTR while im at it :twisted:
jus a month ago i almost changed my car to CTR or Celica.. but after some long chat wiv ppl the ep2 is stayin for now... ive jus gotta wait til i graduate... but u never know :lol: anyway ive set my eyes on the DC5 :twisted:
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