Integra Type R or 350Z
04-15-2004, 07:55 PM
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Integra Type R or 350Z
Hi people,
I need some advice,
Have been driving a Integra Type R (In your region, Acura type- R)for pass 2 years, when I first set my eyes on a 350Z I fell in love...
I'm really confused if I should sell my beloved DC 5 type R,
and get a Z...
after reading your nice forum, there seems to be lotsa complians with the Z, my Q is it is worth it?
I'm writing from Singapore and the prices of cars here is no joke.
a JDM Z( Base model) cost like 80 grand USD, and a the local Nissan agent(ST version) sells it for 90 grand USD!
Here are some points,
3.5 Vs 2L
road cost 2.5 K (Z) vs 0.8K (Type R) in USD
Seating 2 vs 2+2.
1.5 ton Vs 1.1 ton weight. ( BTW, my Type R has 260 Hp, full Mugen upgrade, but 2 years old)
Insurance cost 2.3K both.
FR Vs FF
V6 Vs Vtech
Nissan Vs Honda
Stock Vs Full Mod.
Can anyone help!
Cheers!
OttO
I need some advice,
Have been driving a Integra Type R (In your region, Acura type- R)for pass 2 years, when I first set my eyes on a 350Z I fell in love...
I'm really confused if I should sell my beloved DC 5 type R,
and get a Z...
after reading your nice forum, there seems to be lotsa complians with the Z, my Q is it is worth it?
I'm writing from Singapore and the prices of cars here is no joke.
a JDM Z( Base model) cost like 80 grand USD, and a the local Nissan agent(ST version) sells it for 90 grand USD!
Here are some points,
3.5 Vs 2L
road cost 2.5 K (Z) vs 0.8K (Type R) in USD
Seating 2 vs 2+2.
1.5 ton Vs 1.1 ton weight. ( BTW, my Type R has 260 Hp, full Mugen upgrade, but 2 years old)
Insurance cost 2.3K both.
FR Vs FF
V6 Vs Vtech
Nissan Vs Honda
Stock Vs Full Mod.
Can anyone help!
Cheers!
OttO
04-15-2004, 08:32 PM
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ok the RSX (honda) in no way compares to the 350Z. the car has no low end torque and is just in all other class under the Z. as far as looksand affordability that up to you. a little inside info is that honda is changing the RSX (type-R) for 2005. so that means your car will look even older. they arnt upgrading the power
as far as the money goes. does it even out ? meaning is your income vs cost of living different than ours.
what im saying is would it be like some here in the usa buying a honda nsx or a viper?
by the way how much are other cars over their ....bmw benz or other high dollar stuff.
if everything is so expensive what does everyone drive?
as far as the money goes. does it even out ? meaning is your income vs cost of living different than ours.
what im saying is would it be like some here in the usa buying a honda nsx or a viper?
by the way how much are other cars over their ....bmw benz or other high dollar stuff.
if everything is so expensive what does everyone drive?
04-15-2004, 09:00 PM
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the type R has a fair amount of power... 220 is it? or 240. super light too. but true, no low end torque.
you say the Z is 90k, how much is the ITR? Im assuming thats not 30k like it would be here either. or is nissan just expensive.
handling vs acceleration. only you can decide that.
you say the Z is 90k, how much is the ITR? Im assuming thats not 30k like it would be here either. or is nissan just expensive.
handling vs acceleration. only you can decide that.
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He has a JDM DC5 Type-R. My friend's shop had one here in Cali before it was sold to a customer. That car is different from an RSX Type-S, the Type-S is a relative pig compared to the Type-R. Considering the cost of the Z, I would keep the Type-R...i think it's an excellent car to drive.
04-15-2004, 09:15 PM
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I'm not sure, but the tax in Singapore is a joke. More than 50% of that ridiculous price tags are simply because of tax. The cheapest car you can buy in Singapore is around $25000 I heard.
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Originally posted by seanrulz
I'm not sure, but the tax in Singapore is a joke. More than 50% of that ridiculous price tags are simply because of tax. The cheapest car you can buy in Singapore is around $25000 I heard.
I'm not sure, but the tax in Singapore is a joke. More than 50% of that ridiculous price tags are simply because of tax. The cheapest car you can buy in Singapore is around $25000 I heard.
04-15-2004, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by ares
the type R has a fair amount of power... 220 is it? or 240. super light too. but true, no low end torque.
you say the Z is 90k, how much is the ITR? Im assuming thats not 30k like it would be here either. or is nissan just expensive.
handling vs acceleration. only you can decide that.
the type R has a fair amount of power... 220 is it? or 240. super light too. but true, no low end torque.
you say the Z is 90k, how much is the ITR? Im assuming thats not 30k like it would be here either. or is nissan just expensive.
handling vs acceleration. only you can decide that.
OttO
04-15-2004, 10:32 PM
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Originally posted by seanrulz
I'm not sure, but the tax in Singapore is a joke. More than 50% of that ridiculous price tags are simply because of tax. The cheapest car you can buy in Singapore is around $25000 I heard.
I'm not sure, but the tax in Singapore is a joke. More than 50% of that ridiculous price tags are simply because of tax. The cheapest car you can buy in Singapore is around $25000 I heard.
for 25K you can get a 600cc supermini malaysian or Korean made car.
Life is tuff out here.
OttO
04-15-2004, 10:58 PM
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ITR can be are is fast. No low end power but hellova high end power. I know this guy with a rsx-r engine in a type s and it huals ***. Breaks traction easily in 1st and 2nd gear. Not to mention a few mod for the rsx and it can pull low 14s just like us.
04-16-2004, 05:49 AM
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If you can afford it, buy the Z and join the family! Otherwise, the type-R is still pretty good too. I've driven one before and, to my surprise, it actually hauls.
04-16-2004, 07:15 AM
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Originally posted by ElBombastico
sell the ITR and move the US!
base model Z in the US starts at $26930.
sell the ITR and move the US!
base model Z in the US starts at $26930.
But down here is much safer place to drive nice cars.
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04-16-2004, 07:44 AM
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Can't believe anyone has mentioned the FWD vs. RWD aspect.
Friends don't let friends drive FWD. Just like friends don't let friends drive automatics. These things matter.
Friends don't let friends drive FWD. Just like friends don't let friends drive automatics. These things matter.
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Originally posted by Jason Bourne
Can't believe anyone has mentioned the FWD vs. RWD aspect.
Friends don't let friends drive FWD. Just like friends don't let friends drive automatics. These things matter.
Can't believe anyone has mentioned the FWD vs. RWD aspect.
Friends don't let friends drive FWD. Just like friends don't let friends drive automatics. These things matter.
04-16-2004, 11:35 AM
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Originally posted by jimster716
Our cab driver in singapore (1 night layover on our honeymoon) had a new accord for work which he had to buy i guess...he said it was $60k for it...pretty similar in all of asia. Probably explains why all the asian foreign students at USC (i work there) drive in bimmers and benzes...there is a black SL55 in the compact spaces of our parking structure (apparently he doesn't care very much, he looks 19 and kind of dorky)...to their parents, $125k for a benz is cheap.
Our cab driver in singapore (1 night layover on our honeymoon) had a new accord for work which he had to buy i guess...he said it was $60k for it...pretty similar in all of asia. Probably explains why all the asian foreign students at USC (i work there) drive in bimmers and benzes...there is a black SL55 in the compact spaces of our parking structure (apparently he doesn't care very much, he looks 19 and kind of dorky)...to their parents, $125k for a benz is cheap.
Heck, but you are right. I have a friend who goes to USC and he drives 2004 Mercedes E500.
USC=University of Spoiled Children eh? j/kWell, import cars are expensive in Asia, but the case in Singapore is just the extreme. SL55 AMG in Korea is about $180k, about 50% more than it's original price. It still sux, but not that bad like Singapore.
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Originally posted by Jason Bourne
Can't believe anyone has mentioned the FWD vs. RWD aspect.
Friends don't let friends drive FWD. Just like friends don't let friends drive automatics. These things matter.
Can't believe anyone has mentioned the FWD vs. RWD aspect.
Friends don't let friends drive FWD. Just like friends don't let friends drive automatics. These things matter.