Danoff
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I bought another car. I really wasn't expecting to, in fact I thought that I'd been just about priced out of the Type R market. I was thinking that it was a riskier purchase the higher the price went, and that ultimately it would cost enough that I'd just be too worried about it to pull the trigger. Instead, it went for less money than I expected and I have another car now.
It's a '98, with just less than 50k mi, and a very clean history. No accidents, a repaint on the door for a scratch (door is original), and a front bumper replacement. The owner had installed a bunch of aftermarket stereo bits, which is why the auction stopped early I think. I wasn't planning on even participating until the owner explained that he had all of the stock stuff ready to go and that no holes had been drills or wires cut. As a result, the first weekend I owned the car I took out all of the seats, tons of side paneling and the center console to remove the aftermarket bits. Amplifiers, wiring, speakers, and head unit all came out, and stock parts were returned to their proper spots.
With all of that sorted out, it was time to get it to the right mechanic over at Acura to get a thorough inspection and get the stereo code. The car seems like it's in excellent mechanical shape. I had the dealer replace a leaky oil pan gasket and do some fluids, alignment, and some kind of fuel injector cleaning. Once I got the stereo code, I discovered that one of the door speakers isn't working, a replacement speaker is en-route.
Anyway, that's about as clean as can be really. Here's the photos:
I love the way the car drives. The steering is very 90's honda, which I'm a big fan of. Handling is superb, astonishing really if you can keep in mind that it's a front wheel drive car, which is not that easy to keep in mind. The transmission feels great. The engine just absolutely screams when you really get into the revs, which is wonderful. And it's quick without being too quick, which I'm a huge fan of. Overall, the car is just amazing. If I had one complaint, it's that heel-toe is tricky because the brake grabs fast.
Of the three cars pictured, honestly I do have trouble picking a favorite. It's probably the NSX, because that 6 cylinder noise and the mid-engine balance is so great. But I can make a case for any of these cars being the best. Some of you will be wondering how the MR2 can top the others, but the MR2 is just so completely accessible on the street. And the steering might be the best in the MR2.
The integra comes out tops on having the best shifting setup, having that crazy 8k engine scream, and just being easy to use. Getting in and out of the car is easiest in the integra, and it has a back seat and legit cargo space! Maneuvering around a parking lot is easiest in the integra. I drove all three back to back for the photos and each one makes you not want to get out.
It's a '98, with just less than 50k mi, and a very clean history. No accidents, a repaint on the door for a scratch (door is original), and a front bumper replacement. The owner had installed a bunch of aftermarket stereo bits, which is why the auction stopped early I think. I wasn't planning on even participating until the owner explained that he had all of the stock stuff ready to go and that no holes had been drills or wires cut. As a result, the first weekend I owned the car I took out all of the seats, tons of side paneling and the center console to remove the aftermarket bits. Amplifiers, wiring, speakers, and head unit all came out, and stock parts were returned to their proper spots.
With all of that sorted out, it was time to get it to the right mechanic over at Acura to get a thorough inspection and get the stereo code. The car seems like it's in excellent mechanical shape. I had the dealer replace a leaky oil pan gasket and do some fluids, alignment, and some kind of fuel injector cleaning. Once I got the stereo code, I discovered that one of the door speakers isn't working, a replacement speaker is en-route.
Anyway, that's about as clean as can be really. Here's the photos:
I love the way the car drives. The steering is very 90's honda, which I'm a big fan of. Handling is superb, astonishing really if you can keep in mind that it's a front wheel drive car, which is not that easy to keep in mind. The transmission feels great. The engine just absolutely screams when you really get into the revs, which is wonderful. And it's quick without being too quick, which I'm a huge fan of. Overall, the car is just amazing. If I had one complaint, it's that heel-toe is tricky because the brake grabs fast.
Of the three cars pictured, honestly I do have trouble picking a favorite. It's probably the NSX, because that 6 cylinder noise and the mid-engine balance is so great. But I can make a case for any of these cars being the best. Some of you will be wondering how the MR2 can top the others, but the MR2 is just so completely accessible on the street. And the steering might be the best in the MR2.
The integra comes out tops on having the best shifting setup, having that crazy 8k engine scream, and just being easy to use. Getting in and out of the car is easiest in the integra, and it has a back seat and legit cargo space! Maneuvering around a parking lot is easiest in the integra. I drove all three back to back for the photos and each one makes you not want to get out.
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