Sportivo or Type R

[Eltivo89]

Hi all,

i was about to purchase my brothers '05 model sportivo (no enginemods just a sound system, wheels, and new springs) for $30,000. But when i was filling my mums car with petrol i saw a 2003 model type r integra leave . He gunned it and by the sound of it, it's VTEC (lift) seem to be much louder and he seemed to hit the 6000rpm range a bit quicker than the Sportivo. Now i'm not sure whether to purchase his car or a Type R. Another reason i cant decide is that i am unable to find a Honda club since i like to go cruising.

I Have about 30 Grand to play with as i have just recently landed myself a satisfying job. I was just wondering since i'm a p-plater and am going to have this car for a long time to come, i just wanted to know, which would you guys think is a better choice, or even better, if you think there is a much more suitable car for my license type and price range please tell.

Cheers...

[Mikey]

30k for a sportivo is a rip off

dc5r model i assume u r talking about? much much better car. drive one and you will c why assuming uve driven the sportivo.

but insurance cost is about the only better thing with the corolla.

[Rolla_Boy]

depends what you want

2 door, 4 door

Cheap insurance (4door), expensive insurance(2door)

i think the R had bucket seats? , Or leather seats.

[LiMz RoLLa]

If ur looking for a honda forum. Ozhonda.com is huge.

[Suprathai]

Assuming that he is a P-plater and still young, then go the coupe provided you can afford it.

Unless you majorly need the 5 door hatch for shopping and commuting and stuff.....

[vyets]

decide yourself

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...showtopic=10947

[OZROLA]

The seats arn't really an issue. I mean its not hard to find a nice leather set of buckets that you love and they will only cost 1500 at the most. Getting the rails may be a different issue but not overly hard. Maybe jump on a car esearch site, then you can line up all the specs and compare everything, assuming you can find what you want

my 2c

[saintz01]

in the wise words of a character off 'fire in the stone"....buy a bulldozer!

[gOODbOYz]

man his ur brother and he wants 30k? imagine he sells it to his mate 35k?

hahahaha

[SuperDave]

Just remember that your brothers car has the sound system. I don't know how big it is but it would slow it down. Plus who says the DC5 didn't have an intake on it.

Also, 30 large is a bit rich. There is a cheap silver one for sale that is mint in the buy&sell section ;)

[RoLLing BLK]

The seats arn't really an issue. I mean its not hard to find a nice leather set of buckets that you love and they will only cost 1500 at the most. Getting the rails may be a different issue but not overly hard. Maybe jump on a car esearch site, then you can line up all the specs and compare everything, assuming you can find what you want

my 2c

Both cars have leather

I have a sportivo my mate has a dc5r, driven both, buy the honda!

And i second the rip off brother coment. Sound system or not.

do you know how much sportivo's are brand new?

[Dead]

Another **** thread involving integra's and sportivo's.

What is this **** ozhonda? *****...

Sportivo for zippyness / shag action

Integra for more zippyness / sport action

/thread

[oVo]

Another **** thread involving integra's and sportivo's.

What is this **** ozhonda? *****...

Sportivo for zippyness / shag action

Integra for more zippyness / sport action

/thread

not this again...

[Northy]

what about a Ferrari 430 Vs and S Class Merc?? this thread is such a waste of time.

[SILVABULLIT]

30k is a bit steep for a Sportivo cause it has some stereo gear in it.

Mate if you want a Sportivo that has all the goods to beat a Type R(and has done so ) then this is the car for you.

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...showtopic=11034

All you need plus it ain't gonna cost you 30k just to have a bit of doof doof.

All the money spent in the right places first......

(thanks superdave for plug!!)

[Dead]

[Croatian Princess]

id go type R. They are sexy as!!! but its really up to you. Like i gave my mates one a test - great car but not much room. so if your after space go the sportivo. Insurance is probably cheaper as people say coz its 4 door for stivo. But honestly if i had choice between the 2 id go honda....then in the future if you want a change then go the sportivo. :D thats all from me. ...Note: the car keys for the honda are ugly!! yes dont ask...i pay attention to everything.

[Azza]

De Ja Vu

[sportiyo]

man! if i have 30grand! i dont even have to think about it, get the teggy type s! its faster than the 'fake R' or if u dont mind higher km look hard and u could find an s2k or or theres a civic type R for sale in melb!! and only 22000 bucks, 39000km!!

Edited June 16, 2007 by sportiyo

[Mikey]

man! if i have 30grand! i dont even have to think about it, get the teggy type s! its faster than the 'fake R' or if u dont mind higher km look hard and u could find an s2k or or theres a civic type R for sale in melb!! and only 22000 bucks, 39000km!!

i rkn dude

[Rolla_Boy]

All these different opinions are going to make him change his mind and buy a wrx

[Dead]

Well then sell your sportivo's and buy something else if it's a bargain?

I had a choice. I still chose the sportivo. I have gear to move around the majority of the time. The integra would NOT be able to accompany a JCM 800 Marshall Head and Quad box, 2 guitars, a mic amp, effects gear as an example.

There are always going to be different opinions. I just find it funny how performance is always the issue and other features are completely left out.

[XploShun]

ur bro is probably taking that 30k to buy himself a type R.....

[Mikey]

ur bro is probably taking that 30k to buy himself a type R.....

hahahahahaha

[Dead]