What are some of the check ups that i need to do when purchasing a second hand ITR?
should i do an engie rebuild?
what are some of the things i need to look for?

thanks for the help...

 

It shouldn't be a big deal to buy a used ITR. Most owners enjoy and take very good care of their cars ... of course there are always exceptions. When buying any used car:

1) talk to and build a relationship with the current owner.
2) do your background research on the car in general. get a carfax report if possible.
3) get some references from the owner and talk to them to get their input on the car.
4) inspect the car from top to bottom. bring it to a qualified mechanic if you're not sure what to look for.
5) take the car on a couple of test drives. note how it starts, idles, accelerates, stops, shifts, etc.
6) check all fluid levels and maintenance records.

Just make sure you know what you're buying and what the market value is for the car you're looking at. Bring a friend with you so you can get a second opinion. I'm sure some other people may have advice. Good luck.

 

The biggest problem with finding a used Type R is finding one that is in great shape. It's alot harder that I thought it would be. I've been looking for months and driving hours to see ones with big door dings oil deposits on the rear bumper above the exhaust, scratched wheels, filthy oxidized engine bays, and so on. The easiest way to tell if the car has been driven to hell is to look at the exhaust and so if it is burning oil (bad rings). This is a great indication of how hard (often) the engine is pushed. Check to see if all the VIN #'s are consistent. Good luck!

 

thank you guys~
thanks

 

so be carefull.. but even if you get screwed with a few dings and stuff.. you still own a type R... hehe burning oil eh? my motor was just rebuilt and it spits oil in the back.. what could it be other then i rev the shit out of my R weekly in the summer? anyone knows? ould the problem reside in the cylinders?

 

yes i agree its very hard to find a decent R with no deck. the ones i check have been rebuilt or over 8 grand damage and many MANY mANY thefts.
u have to be careful cuz i see quite of "wanna be" Rs that are not.
and if u own a R u are going to drive it hard once in a while. my friend has a gsr and woun't rev higher than 5, so sad cuz the engine is design for 8K.

 

The key is patience when looking. Before i got mine, i looked at probably 4 R's in many different states. A few ended up looking nice in pictures, but when checked out they had major problems. Definitely get them inspected by a mechanic before anything. Look for ones that are stock or as close to stock as possible. I ended up driving 750 miles to get mine, but it was well worth it. Good luck.

 

Those are love stains aren't they