Would it be halfway crazy to buy this as a daily driver?
10-15-2013, 05:15 AM
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Would it be halfway crazy to buy this as a daily driver?
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4098259090.html
I'm speaking from a reliability/mileage standpoint. It's in my daily price range (sort of), and I'm NOT interested in hearing about potential theft, or how there are faster/newer cars out there... been down that road.
Assuming the CARFAX is clean, the owner has regular maintenance paperwork, and it passes my mechanic's inspection (compression and leak down test) of course. The owner did say the cam seal just started to leak oil, but that seems like a pretty routine fix. I'd be driving this for the next few years (maybe 30,000 miles), and don't want to have to replace a part every few months. I also don't want to have to open the engine for new piston rings or anything. I know it's a Honda, but quite a few of the Type R guys have replaced piston rings and/or done complete rebuilds with age.
Dilemma. Any input would help.
I'm speaking from a reliability/mileage standpoint. It's in my daily price range (sort of), and I'm NOT interested in hearing about potential theft, or how there are faster/newer cars out there... been down that road.
Assuming the CARFAX is clean, the owner has regular maintenance paperwork, and it passes my mechanic's inspection (compression and leak down test) of course. The owner did say the cam seal just started to leak oil, but that seems like a pretty routine fix. I'd be driving this for the next few years (maybe 30,000 miles), and don't want to have to replace a part every few months. I also don't want to have to open the engine for new piston rings or anything. I know it's a Honda, but quite a few of the Type R guys have replaced piston rings and/or done complete rebuilds with age.
Dilemma. Any input would help.
10-15-2013, 05:33 AM
#2
I think as far as reliability and mileage goes... it'll be like any other Honda and last you for a long time as long as you keep up with routine maintenance. All of the ITR guys I've known did not have issues with piston rings or needing rebuilds, so I'm not sure on that point.
I know you don't want to hear it, and I won't comment on faster cars because I feel you're like me and don't care about that, I would care about the fun to drive aspect of the car... but I do think you really need to consider theft. Yes we've all heard it before, but we've heard it before for a reason. It's BAD. If you haven't been on Honda-Tech's ITR forum, go look at the sticky thread on stolen ITR's and it might put it in perspective for you. Frankly, its the one reason I don't have one as a DD myself (not to mention I feel a car like the ITR should be a weekend toy, not an everyday car since it was a limited production and are increasingly hard to find). I wouldn't want to be worried if it's safe to park my everyday car in certain areas or places. Not to mention this one is Phoenix Yellow so you'll stand out like a sore thumb... I do love the color though.
In the end I don't blame you for wanting one... I don't think there's a Honda fan out there who doesn't. Looking at the car too it looks very clean and one that I myself would love to own. If it was going to be a weekend car for you, I wouldn't even hesitate to say go for it... but as a DD, I don't think it's a wise move. Just my $0.02... good luck with your decision
I know you don't want to hear it, and I won't comment on faster cars because I feel you're like me and don't care about that, I would care about the fun to drive aspect of the car... but I do think you really need to consider theft. Yes we've all heard it before, but we've heard it before for a reason. It's BAD. If you haven't been on Honda-Tech's ITR forum, go look at the sticky thread on stolen ITR's and it might put it in perspective for you. Frankly, its the one reason I don't have one as a DD myself (not to mention I feel a car like the ITR should be a weekend toy, not an everyday car since it was a limited production and are increasingly hard to find). I wouldn't want to be worried if it's safe to park my everyday car in certain areas or places. Not to mention this one is Phoenix Yellow so you'll stand out like a sore thumb... I do love the color though.
In the end I don't blame you for wanting one... I don't think there's a Honda fan out there who doesn't. Looking at the car too it looks very clean and one that I myself would love to own. If it was going to be a weekend car for you, I wouldn't even hesitate to say go for it... but as a DD, I don't think it's a wise move. Just my $0.02... good luck with your decision
10-15-2013, 05:57 AM
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It would make a horrible daily driver if for no other reason than you'll constantly have to worry about someone stealing it.
10-15-2013, 06:22 AM
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I agree with Fury. It should be just as reliable as any other Honda with normal maintenance. It's still just a car even though many put it on a pedestal. I would love to won one as well, but for me it's not worth the hassle of protecting it like a nuclear missile code.
10-15-2013, 08:31 AM
#7
Sharp looking a stock. Sounds like a good one if you plan to keep it as is.
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10-15-2013, 08:34 AM
#8
The only way I'd dd a type r is if my workplace had a window right in front of my parking spot in which i can see the car every minute and if i had a garage to store it at home. Even then, I'd still be a bit worried. Damn thieves.
10-15-2013, 10:33 AM
#10
That car is rock solid reliable, I know cause I had one. That is a pretty good deal also of it has a clean title. That would be one hella daily though. As others have said its probably the most desirable car to steal in the US. Get low jack and a nice alarm and you should be okay.
