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Jan 16, 2005 | 09:52 PM

Ziatic

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Buying An R...Need some advice

Alright guys my hatch is going in autotrader by the end of the week and I'm looking to finally buy an ITR but I had a question to ask current R owners. If money was not an issue, what year type r would be the best to buy? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to certain years? Anyway, any help you guys can offer would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot

Jan 16, 2005 | 09:54 PM

KOALA YUMMIES

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

Its all in preference as to what you want. The 00-01s came with A/C, though there are 97s and 98s that have had it installed. The 00-01s also have the immobilizer, but not like that does anything anyway. If you know what color you want, then you know what years you have to choose from, but other than that theres not much difference.

Except all the black ones are fake.

Jan 16, 2005 | 10:10 PM

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Of course with older years will come more worn parts. No real advantage/disadvantage other than that...except CW vtaque > rest.

Jan 16, 2005 | 11:34 PM

v t e c 2 3

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it all depends on what color you want.. when you figure out which color you want.. you can narrow it down pretty easily.. i went ahead and got PY because i didn't think i could maintain a black car.. and PY's are faster

Jan 17, 2005 | 12:06 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

Jan 17, 2005 | 01:05 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Bbasso)

Jan 17, 2005 | 01:09 AM

v t e c 2 3

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (justahobbie)

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LOL.. yup..

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Jan 17, 2005 | 06:54 AM

Utilitarian

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

'97, duh!!!!!!

Jan 17, 2005 | 06:55 AM

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'98>***

Jan 17, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

CW ownz j00

...and me

Jan 17, 2005 | 07:53 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

Buy mine if Chris N dun want it

Jan 17, 2005 | 08:02 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy mine if Chris N dun want it

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Jan 17, 2005 | 08:58 AM

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Ziatic

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (.RJ)

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I would but I'm Canadian lol

Jan 17, 2005 | 10:39 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ziatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would but I'm Canadian lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
and that is why you should get an 01!

don't settle. trust me..

i may know a guy selling his, but depends if you're lookin' for a stocker or not. and your $.

Jan 17, 2005 | 11:27 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Buy mine if Chris N dun want it

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Chris N - he's already got one... Did I miss some H-T, Chicago, ITR owners drama?

On Topic - I would buy a 98. #1 They came with better looking bumper covers. #2 They only came in white.

Jan 17, 2005 | 11:38 AM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ziatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I swear I searched before I posted this thread but obviously I didn't search hard enough, thanks either way.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's in the ITR forums' Faq...

Jan 17, 2005 | 11:43 AM

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No offense to any of u PY and NBP guys but i Think C. White is the best out of the 3.

Jan 17, 2005 | 11:44 AM

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Go for the Phairy Yellow one.

Jan 17, 2005 | 12:24 PM

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Ill

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Bbasso)

Is this info in the FAQ now Bb?

CW (97-98) owns.

Jan 17, 2005 | 12:26 PM

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penpen

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ill)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ill »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">CW (97-98) owns.</TD></TR></TABLE>

CW 97, 98, 99, 00 + 01, esp. 01..... 0wnz.

if you don't go for a CW 01, look at importing an 00/01 FBP/ NBP... that'd be pimp.

Jan 17, 2005 | 12:30 PM

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Re: (P Nut)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P Nut »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Of course with older years will come more worn parts. No real advantage/disadvantage other than that...except CW vtaque > rest.

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I don't think thats true. It all depends on the owner(s).

I've seen beat up PY-2000 and mint 98's.........

Jan 17, 2005 | 12:42 PM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

I had a 00 FBP, it was so ****** clean, but hard to keep that way.

I couldn't drive another yellow car.

And then there is always the real R the 97 or maybe 98.

I would hold out for a CW, if I were doing it again!

Jan 17, 2005 | 12:54 PM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ziatic »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Alright guys my hatch is going in autotrader by the end of the week and I'm looking to finally buy an ITR but I had a question to ask current R owners. If money was not an issue, what year type r would be the best to buy? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to certain years? Anyway, any help you guys can offer would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot</TD></TR></TABLE>

the best advice is to buy mine.

Jan 17, 2005 | 02:01 PM

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (Ziatic)

you should buy my 2001 itr its fale sale, link below!!!

(shameless plug)

Jan 17, 2005 | 03:23 PM

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Ziatic

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Re: Buying An R...Need some advice (penpen)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by penpen »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and that is why you should get an 01!

don't settle. trust me..

i may know a guy selling his, but depends if you're lookin' for a stocker or not. and your $.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'd be interested if you could get me more info. I'm looking to get a stock one but if its modified to my liking I'd be ok with that too.
everyone from the states thats offering to sell theirs, like i said before I'm from canada.
Also I don't know if its just me but it seems that ITRs are cheaper here in Canada...i dunno anyone else notice that?