Hey guys, im normally dont post in this part of the fourm, mainly just look and drool over the type r's. Welp im thinking about taking the plunge... But idk is this type-r is worth it or not, its about 500 miles south of me. I currently own a prelude, and am thinking about selling it and getting this type-r but i want all of your opinions first.

Price $8,499

Mileage 47,000
Exterior Color PY
Engine 4 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission Manual

VIN JH4DC231XYS001499

Thats the basics on it, i was hoping someone with a carfax account could look up the vin for me and see what the hell has been done to the car to make it that cheap. Heres what the add says.

2000 ACURA INTEGRA, type R, yellow, lthr int, 17" rims, type R body, GSR eng, runs great, 47k mi, too much to list

Notice the after market rims (gah why cant people leave the beautiful type r rims alone) and the gsr motor. If i bought it i would do a motor swap back to the stock b18c and get this puppy back to its stock and go from there. So opinons please.

 

I'm thinking its a gsr with a new paint job and itr stickers slapped all over it... leather interior ? "Type R" body ? Sounds kinda fishy to me. Try to get some pictures

 

I thought that too... There is the only one pic right now. Im gonna call on it tomarrow and see if i can get them to send me some more pics. The free car fax report does bring it up as a integra type r with the vin listed above, however it says it has 7 records for the car.... Im guessing it has been in an accident or two... maybe even 7, but from the pic it looks clean as hell...

 

I love my Type-R. It's an amazing car. The car is so well balanced, between power, braking, handling, aesthetics... Everything works perfectly together.

In my opinion, it's one of the best "Out Of The Box" cars out there (In it's respective price range). You can buy a stock ITR, throw it around the track, beat it, bruise, and drive it to work the next day with no problem.

I'd say buying a Type-R is VERY much worth it... If you're the type person that can appreciate what the Type-R is. If you're looking to have a badass go fast in a straight line car... Buy a Civic, or a DSM and dump a few grand into it... If you're looking for a well balanced, EXTREMELY fun car, buy an ITR, you'll love it.

 

wheres this one picture? i'd mainly look for no sunroof, painted sideskirts, no side mouldings, and 5-lug

 

Based on the VIN, it's an ITR but it sounds most likely like a theft recovery due to the "leather" interior and "GS-R" motor.

 

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what he said also this car has a salvage title

 

Not worth it at all. Spend a couple grand more and get a virgin 97-98 ITR.

 

Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
12/29/1999 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ Registered as
corporate vehicle
12/29/1999 18 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Title #A55641B363014 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
12/30/1999 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Title #A55641B363014 Title or registration issued
11/17/2000 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Title #A55641B363014 Title or registration issued
12/02/2001 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Title #A55641B363014 Title or registration issued
12/19/2005 37,000 Arizona
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection





Purchased: 2006
Where: Arizona
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 2/9/06 - present
(6 months)



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/09/2006 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
San Antonio, TX
Title #500F006040021 New owner reported
SALVAGE TITLE/CERTIFICATE ISSUED
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
CARFAX AdvisorTM
A NAM title is issued when the owner discloses to a DMV mileage fraud, a broken odometer or that the actual mileage of this vehicle is unknown.

Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable.

 

^^^ Wow ^^^

Thanks for that, just saved me a lot of money and a headache. Here is the link to the car with the pic.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/...color=

Also i know some of the guys around here are trying to sell there type r, so pm me some links and a price.


Modified by Duff Beer Man at 10:53 AM 9/4/2006

 

yea any type R you find for thatplace you should immediately walk the other way man...

 

it doesnt appear to even have the 5 lugs anymore

 

Welp i called on it today just for ***** and giggles and it was already sold, someone got a headache.

 

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Also i know some of the guys around here are trying to sell there type r, so pm me some links and a price.


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i'm selling mine (before i change my mind )
see link in my sig.

 

Clean as hell man, little out of my price rangs though, im hopping to find one for around 12k maybe 14k..

 

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good luck with your search.

 

He's near my area too...
stolen title.