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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 12:39 PM
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Default Why so many ITRs are now for Sale?

Just curious.
I am certain some are multiple listings but
itrca.com has about a dozen of them on the list,
classifieds2000.com has a bunch of them too.
What seems weird nowaday is when I saw a "WTB ITR" post, he got half a dozen replies from sellers. Unlike before, when I see "FS ITR", there are more potential buyer replies than sellers. Others are even reducing prices.
What's going on?
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 12:43 PM
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Default Re: Why so many ITRs are now for Sale? (jl74)

at least one theft per week, just here on h-t.com. that's scary, and if i didn't live in the boonies, i'd be thinking about it, too...
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 12:57 PM
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Theft is a worry - because of which the cars are often not very practical to own. Insurance is nasty. They are often bought by people who can't really afford them and are sold off quickly. Sometimes people just want a new toy every so often.

I'd keep mine forever if I could but I never know when it is going to disappear.

There are approximately 4000 ITRs in North America and at the very most 300 owners are regulars here and at itrca.com, yet theft reports appear at the rate of two per month. The numbers are scary.
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 01:01 PM
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I have counted about 14 in the past two weeks on HT alone and about 3 thefts
Myself I cant see selling them, Maybe the 2000 but never my 98
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 01:53 PM
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Default Re: Why so many ITRs are now for Sale? (TypeRmsm)

whatever,c'mon guys.The new type S is is the reason.It is a far superior car
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 02:13 PM
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whatever,c'mon guys.The new type S is is the reason.It is a far superior car
This could be true, though you seem to be kidding, but the theft issue has been going on for a while now and yet the number of ITR's for sale has probably more than tripled. For the first time, it seems to be a buyers market for used ITRs.
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 02:22 PM
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Default Re: Why so many ITRs are now for Sale? (jl74)

i've started a trend. sorry.
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 02:38 PM
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I laugh every time I see someone post about R's holding resale value. It's a car. Wanna know how car investments do? Not well. I bought my 97 for 16k last year.

The Type R is a special car only to a very select few people. What makes you believe your perception of the car is the general public's opinion? It's just another Honda to most people.

Yes, it's a fabulous driver's car, and it's kinda rare, but it's just a bunch of metal.

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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 02:41 PM
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Whoops, I actually meant for that reply to go under the "Will R components fit into a hatchback?" thread.
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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Default Re: Why so many ITRs are now for Sale? (Warren)

Wanna know how car investments do?
Well, if I had a Ferrari 250 GTO or a Maserati Birdcage I'd say they do very well...


[Modified by Flux, 5:44 PM 8/14/2001]
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 02:46 PM
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Default Re: Why so many ITRs are now for Sale? (Warren)

I laugh every time I see someone post about R's holding resale value. It's a car. Wanna know how car investments do? Not well. I bought my 97 for 16k last year.

The Type R is a special car only to a very select few people. What makes you believe your perception of the car is the general public's opinion? It's just another Honda to most people.

Yes, it's a fabulous driver's car, and it's kinda rare, but it's just a bunch of metal.

Warren
I see many owner list their ITR for above MSRP. I am not sure if it sells for that price or not.
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 04:35 PM
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Default Re: Why so many ITRs are now for Sale? (Warren)

True just a car, but they are rare! Like any car the value will drop then after a few years then it may be worth some $$. True I try to keep the resale up on mine but I do use it too.

Besides you all know the RSX is a way better car!
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