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Make: Honda
Model: Accord
Trim: Type-R
Engine: H22A7, 2,156cc, straight 4 cylinder DOHC, VTEC
Power: 212hp @ 7,200rpm; 163lbft @ 6,700rpm
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual gearbox with Limited Slip Differential
Specification: Vesuvio Red; full Recaro interior (black/green) with front inflatable lumbar support and Momo steering wheel; Aftermarket Sony Xplod headunit (CD, USB) with removable face; Standard alarm/immobiliser with remote central locking; no air conditioning
Mileage: 76,000
We've had this car - named Blue for reasons which will never be that clear - since last October, picking it up from its previous, second private owner. In that time he's been to a UKGTP (and startled a VEXD), come within inches of meeting Kazunori Yamauchi in Cologne and got himself through to the final of the GT5 Madrid Photomode competition. He's not made it to a track in our custody, but you'd have to expect that he probably has at some point in the past.
When asked to do long runs, Blue consistently returns 30mpg (25mpg US, 9.4l/100km) running the required minimum 98RON super unleaded, but has been known to exceed this on higher octane fuel (Shell V-Power 100). Blue will cover 0-60mph in under 7 seconds (booked at 6.7) and press on to 141mph relatively shortly afterwards, while seating four people and their luggage in Recaro snugness.
Blue did come to us with a couple of faults which have been rectified - largely niggling and inexpensive, but irritating. The levelling unit for the Xenon headlights - which turn night into day - was not working correctly and the problem would cost a prospective future owner about £400, though we fixed it. There were minor handling issues due to worn suspension components which have also been fixed and the mild, persisting understeer on the edge that was present beforehand has been eradicated - Blue drives like new, as well he ought on well-treaded Goodyear Eagl GSD3s. The original exhaust system - always a pain - had corroded and this has been replaced by a stainless steel catback, which as well as being hardy is also quite fruity-sounding. Blue has also had three recent flushes-through with a sumps worth of fully synthetic oil.
Mechanically, I'd doubt Blue will need anything significant doing for quite some time - the cambelt and 5th gear synchro were both replaced shortly before we got hold of him. The clutch release is occasionally noisy, but this is apparently a "characteristic" of these cars. A minor service is due shortly and the MoT and tax both run until spring next year (May and April respectively). Annual VED is the pre-2001 higher band (for engines over 1.6 litre equivalent), which is currently £205 a year. Insurance costs us roughly the same as either of our other insured cars - ATRs are not as expensive to insure as other Type-Rs, due to their scarcity, body style and commonality of parts - at £330 a year. Physically the only obvious blemishes are a repaired tear in the driver's side door card and some pitting on the bonnet which is only noticeable in close-up.
£3,750 or best close offer
Click on first and last images for wallpaper-sized. I'm not kidding either.
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And you'll never lose it in a car park - just look for the pantograph...
I would love to have it but sadly I only have $60 and thats for GT5
