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Post by True-Blue » Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:58 am

I’ve owned plenty of fast Honda’s in the past, started with a warm civic Esi, then a series of Vti’s, followed by an integra Type R, an S2000 and a few Civic type R’s (Bread van EP3). This was in my late 20’s onwards.

They were brilliant in many ways, I never had a single mechanical problem with any of them; They all had soft paint, limited low down torque and poor sound insulation…. But they were fun and, typically, well priced compared to the competition.

The latest Civic type R is closing in on £50k :o

I’m sure it’s a monster, and the reviews suggest it’s much more refined than fast Hondas of old… but £50K FFS!

What would you buy second hand for £50k instead?
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Post by brillomaster » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:01 am

An audi r8.

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Post by mr wilks » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:30 am

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Post by Pondrew » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:36 am

Half a Range Rover? (And comprehensive breakdown cover)! :D
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:58 am

Pondrew wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:36 am Half a Range Rover? (And comprehensive breakdown cover)! :D
You could minimise your risk only buy the back half as you don’t bloody drive them anyway so don’t need all the unreliable, expensive stuff up front :poke: :rofl:

I’m with Mr W, that M8 is a weapon. There was a grey one when we went to look at the M40i, it was touching £100k iirc :cry:
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    Post by Pondrew » Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:55 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:58 am You could minimise your risk only buy the back half as you don’t bloody drive them anyway so don’t need all the unreliable, expensive stuff up front
    I was joking; I wouldn't have a RR if it was free. One in our local LR dealership, pre-registered, for only £229,000! :o

    I do like the 8 series too! :)
    All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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    Post by Argyll Andy » Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:12 pm

    Pondrew wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 1:55 pm I do like the 8 series too! :)
    Along with, an M6, Corbra, LHD Alpha’s, Jap Imports, various motorbikes, 440i’s Z4’s to name a few :tumbleweed: :tumbleweed: :tumbleweed: :wink:

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      Post by Pondrew » Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:18 pm

      Argyll Andy wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 2:12 pm Along with, an M6, Corbra, LHD Alpha’s, Jap Imports, various motorbikes, 440i’s Z4’s to name a few
      Yep!
      Started looking at 8 series then found the first gen E31s. Forgot all about them. I like them too! :D
      All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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      Post by jenniferlouise » Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:46 pm

      Jaguar F-Type, second hand, possibly even the 2.0 4-pot (don’t shoot me!!) then use the remaining £15k to buy an old estate (for the dogs, which is still a plan) and a holiday to the Maldives 😎

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      Post by N4LLY » Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:51 pm

      mr wilks wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:30 am £50k for a Honda :cry: or a V8 Bmw ?
      https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... posit=true 8)
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      Post by buzyg » Sat Jan 14, 2023 4:17 pm

      As usual an AML choice from me.

      https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 4ty&page=2

      There can't be many 200mph cars with such breading for 50k. 8) :wink:
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      Post by sars » Sat Jan 14, 2023 4:36 pm

      I’d wager the Civic Type R is a more involving drive that the M8, which lets be honest, almost has the same proportions as a small bus :D
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      Post by Boyo » Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:01 pm

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      Post by Dark Diggler » Sat Jan 14, 2023 5:32 pm

      Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio is a good shout :thumbsup:

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