I personally love imports, especially acuras. The majority of acura owners I know are awesome people!!! However the following story show's the darker side.

Unfortunately today somthing terrible happened, I had a Black 2001 Integra Type R w/13,700 miles, lined up for purchase. The owner said that there was nothing wrong w/the car. The only thing he disclosed was that the front end was replaced with JDM b/c of the original ten day owner hitting a curb and messing up the original. This part didn't bother me. So to be safe I had it checked out by an Acura dealership. This was all done at great effort and expense on my part, because I am in Missouri and the car was in California. My grandfather thankfully lives in L.A. where the car is and he arranged for the mechanic to look at it. Long story short when the car was checked out, it turned out to not have a passenger airbag, because the orginal owner hit the curb and deployed it, the rear view mirror was missing, and the a.c. needs $2,500 worth of work. To top it all of the valve cover had been salvaged from a junkyard. The mechanic also said that their were random nuts and bolts missing. Another random fact was that the door handels were off a 4 door model. The purchase price of this car would have been reasonable if these things had not been wrong with it. The fact that the person didn't disclose these things also makes me rather angry. I can't believe someone would do somthing like this.

Because of this, I am on the lookout for a 2001 white or black Type R w/under 20,000 miles. Any info would be appreciated.

 

a.c. needs $2,500 worth of work

How can this even be possible???

 

My bad I meant 1,500. None the less the whole unit needed replaced, because it was disconnected and some of the fans hoses etc. were messed up.

 

The elusive 01 white R.....unless you're up for CDN, not happening

 

move on to the next.

 

a.c. needs $2,500 worth of work
How can this even be possible???

Irregaurdless of the gross inflantion of the price on the a.c. which was more like 1,500. The fact that this guy told me none of this stuff is what makes me angry.


[Modified by importfreak02, 6:35 AM 11/17/2002]

 

Shady...sucks for the buyer.

 

So about the airbag, i know you could probably find one on here or just buy one of the block off trays... about the various nuts and bolts , and why the 4 door door handles? weird. You could buy a whole a/c system for less than 1500, used.

 

Ya, and I understand your reasoning, but there is somthing about the car, that just puts a bad taste in my mouth when i think about it now. I mean honestly for what he wants for the car, and havin to turn around and dump more into it is just crazy. Especially when it's not like i'm dumping aftermarket parts in either, it's replacing this schmucks misdeads. Plus he wasn't up front about it which makes me the most annoyed.

 

stay away from this one. move on and dont look back. good luck with your search.

 

Just so you know, the 4dr rear handles were to eliminate the keyhole on the doorhandles.

 

yeah i know EXACTLY how you feel. I got my GS-R, it is my first car, hmm i dont know how to put this, with the knowledge i have know, it seems like i knew nothing about it then (only a few months ago). Stupid crap like interior panels all messed up, missing carpet in the back (it had a custom thing done but i put it back to stock) and even more stuff that pisses me off. Ive spent over $600 on OEM parts trying to put it back to normal. Thats money i could be saving for a ITR (which is what i really want).


[Modified by paste, 12:11 AM 11/17/2002]

 

I know there's two ot three of them here in Colorado and a lot of GSR's. I'll take a lot at them for you if you woulld like.

First:

Yellow, $22,000 19k miles.

Second:



#372 of only 1000 made! Volk Racing TE-37 17" wheels in bronze, Yokohama Parada Spec-2 tires, Apexi exhaust, Tanabe coil-overs, dc short shifter, AEM cold air intake.

$25800 25715 miles

Way too much and not the mods I would have done.

Thrid:



I could have bought this one a year ago.

$21000
2000 Acura Type R yellow, 36 K miles, with all pieces intact. This is a real Type R. New tires, Python proximity security system, driving lights, upgraded air intake. No body modifications. Excellent condition. Car has been stored since May, 2002, but started weekly. Motivated seller, but please be serious and have the money to buy the car before inquiring. I appreciate how young people like Type R s, but I am only interested in serious buyers. Thanks.

 

Hey kona, thanks for the info. I sent you a message, did you not get it?

 

Hey, if your willing to ship the car to where you live there are plenty of peeps on H-T selling there ITR's

Good luck on your quest

 

Just be glad you did your homework.... Now find you a clean R...

 

I just bought a 2001 Black Type R yesterday for $18,955.00 and it only has 13,000 miles.

 

I have a question for some of you type R owners... how do you check what number Type R you have?

 

You will see a badge on your center console and it will show the number.

 

4 door handles are to take away the keyhole.. clean look....

 

How many Type R's were made total in the US?
...dont get too impatient with me, im new to the whole type R scene.
...my type R comes tuesday, and im excited as hell, "its gonna be a long three days.................

 

 

There was one in Michigan that only had 2700 miles on it....


http://www.itrca.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=364

 

People who shame the Acura Integra Type R

I think that when someone does this they shame themselves not the car.

 

Good luck with your search buddy,

and i hope that your story improves peoples morals around the world.