Originally Posted by zzztwinky
I am new to this site and am new getting into the world of honda/acura and i am interested in a 4-door teg. My budget for the car is 3,000 for the car itself. I plan on racing it at track events such as road racing and auto crossing with the occaisional drag down the road and i am wondering what year/model would be the best for my interests. I like the 4 door for insurance reasons and practicality. So let me know what you guys think!
First off, welcome to HAN!
Secondly, where are you located? In Cali, there's always a bit of price inflation on popular imports, so the offerings in your area may or may not be different from what I see here in the Bay Area.
Also, as far as third-gen (DC/DB) Integra Coupes and Sedans go, the GSR sedan did sell in the same volume that the coupe did, which is a shame in many respects. That will make the car more expensive in the used car market , regardless of locale. Also, if the California market is anything like yours, any VTEC DC/DB Integra selling for under $3K is going to be beat to almighty hell or have very, very high mileage - as in 175K or more. If money is really tight, you may want to consider a non-VTEC DB or DA Integra, and then swap in a VTEC motor when funds become available. Regardless of the model or year , I'd recommend doing a compression check on any candidate before actually purchasing the car.
Once again, welcome to the board; I hope you enjoy your stay with us.
