Bye Bye Swifty, Hello CTR

[Darryn]

So, as some may know, i wanted a Teg, my insurance company didnt want to know... So i then wanted a FN2, but after many suggestions to try the EP3 and FN2 back to back, and with a splash of common sense I decided the Ep3 was the way to go...

So, after a lot of searching, well a week or so, i found this...

http://darrynreeder.com/images/CTR001t.jpg (http://darrynreeder.com/images/CTR001.jpg)

A 55 plate, Satin Silver Civic Type R, EP3... it came with the 18" OZ alloys, which im not overly struck on and im thinking of buying a set of original CTR alloys, but they arent too bad, imo.

I managed to get this for £9489 and considering included kit im very happy with it, it has a smart Pioneer Avic headunit, with Sat Nav, TV tuner, DVD, 6disc changer, iPod plug and Parrot BT, which all seems very nice. It has tinted rear windows, A/C and a nice Momo steering wheel, which lead me to believe it may be a 30th Anniversary edition, but, it isnt badged as such, so probably not.

The only downside to the car from my point of view is the mileage, which for its age (Jan06 registered) is high at 47400, but it comes backed with a full Honda main dealer service history and from the interior its clear the previous owner has really looked after it. :)

Sorry ive no better pictures, but unfortunately ive leant my portable sun unit out. :D

[Dymetrie]

I wants a ride at the weekend :D

[Will]

Great cars for a hoon in IMO. They are a hooning car that's the only way to describe them. I love the wheels though. I'm not a huge fan of the CTR as I felt a bit detached from the steering and what was going on with the chassis, which is very good incidently, but didn't feel as sharp as I'd hoped. Though that's easily improved with some ARBs and a good set of coilovers and a bit of a geo tweak.

They sound great and the engine's great fun to thrash the nuts off! Enjoy! :D

[Justsomebloke]

Pleased for you mate looks a nice motor :cool:

[Darryn]

I wants a ride at the weekend :D

At the moment im not sure if thats going to be possible Mr Dym, im trying to get my local Honda dealer to give the car a good going over before i want to commit to a 512mile round trip... The last service was done 200miles ago, but thats 4months, its been sat in the showroom since then, and tbh, i dont fully trust the dealer i bought it from to do all the necessary check and changes.

I did try and catch you on MSN last night, Im currently looking into getting a flight down Friday and Train back over the weekend, which looks as though it will be cheaper as well, this thing really love to drink petrol. :o

[Dymetrie]

booooo!

I'll nudge you on MSN or in Eve when I get home from work tonight :)

[WotDa]

I'm currently looking into getting a flight down Friday and Train back over the weekend, which looks as though it will be cheaper as well, this thing really love to drink petrol. :o

Bah, I wanted a ride too. :'(

[BBx]

Looks lurvely!! :D

BB x

[Haly]

Very nice :) One of the cars I'm aspiring to sometime in the annoyingly distant future :D

[Zirax]

I wouldn't have an issue with the mileage, it just means its been used as a rep car running up and down the motorway. Doing that will keep the engine tip-top. I've certainly noticed the difference in mine from changing from 10miles/week to 400+ /week.

I do agree with you on the alloys though, doesn't quite sit right. However post some proper pics up and I may change my mind.

[Darryn]

Cheers for the comments guys, im in love, just want to get it looked at by Honda to check the last service has been carried out properly. :)

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[vix]

It's cool. Wheels suck though :(

[Darryn]

The wheels seem to be made of marmite.

Personally they have grown on me, ill keep them on until i either see a set of pre-facelift spec original alloys for sale, or i curb them to death. The huge sideways on my Swifts tyres were very forgiving with curbs, these arent... :(

<----- And as for my custom title... its sad but true. :(

[Will]

Yes, the wheels almost look either too small, or as if the arches are too big! :p

[Darryn]

Yes, the wheels almost look either too small, or as if the arches are too big! :p

Thats been said elsewhere and folk have recommend dropping the suspension a touch, but atm im very happy with the stiffness of the ride and comfort, so, im not willing to make it any harder/lower for purely aesthetic reasons.

[Will]

I agree if the chassis and geo are well sorted it seems daft messing around with it :)