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Posted 05 February 2010 - 09:46 PM

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hey guys,

My name's chris, and although i dont have an ATR, im looking to get one in the very near future. I have seen a couple and once my job is stable at the end of the month...im going to be getting one ASAP.

Any help with regards to what i should look for would be great. I've seen one wit 120k on clock but its in mint condition, is coilovered and recent wheel refurb. looks like its been cared for well too. What sort of milage are the engines expected to do normally? is that high or about right...

Any help would be great. :)

Hi anyways...hope to be a regular user here over the next however long.

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Posted 05 February 2010 - 09:58 PM

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there is a buyers guide on here which should be read..... and also a for sale section for cherished atr's..... 8)

have a gander around when ya get a chance :agree:
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Welcome chap Posted Image

take a read at the "buyers guide" which you'll find on this here forum, search for it :)

You'll find a few great examples and a few tired ragged cars out there, so shop wisely. Not all examples that are high mileage are well looked after, and some certainly are. It comes down to documented history, receipts etc, a decent test drive and a bit of gut instinct.

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View Postchrex, on 05 February 2010 - 09:46 PM, said:

hey guys,

My name's chris, and although i dont have an ATR, im looking to get one in the very near future. I have seen a couple and once my job is stable at the end of the month...im going to be getting one ASAP.

Any help with regards to what i should look for would be great. I've seen one wit 120k on clock but its in mint condition, is coilovered and recent wheel refurb. looks like its been cared for well too. What sort of milage are the engines expected to do normally? is that high or about right...

Any help would be great. :)

Hi anyways...hope to be a regular user here over the next however long.

:wave:

Detailer and Irishteacher have ATR's over 170k and they still track them. :agree:

longevity will depend on the treatment by previous owners and how well you maintain it after purchase.... ;)

good luck in your search and welcome to the site. :hello2:
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 06:28 PM

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Welcome mate. Mind me asking what's your budget? :)

View Postvibe85, on 09 June 2010 - 08:13 PM, said:

Decided to have a bash after work today as I got home early.
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 07:33 PM

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In the words of the Welsh....

Where by you from ?
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Posted 06 February 2010 - 10:52 PM

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View PostStoo, on 05 February 2010 - 09:59 PM, said:

Welcome chap Posted Image

take a read at the "buyers guide" which you'll find on this here forum, search for it :)

You'll find a few great examples and a few tired ragged cars out there, so shop wisely. Not all examples that are high mileage are well looked after, and some certainly are. It comes down to documented history, receipts etc, a decent test drive and a bit of gut instinct.

Best of luck in your mission Posted Image


Yea i will have a look at that...cheers. i understand what to generally look for, and that there is no positive identification in terms of how its been looked after. however, i make sure that my cars are very well looked after, with regular oil changes and every thing checked at least once a month for wear or irregularities.


View PostRhys, on 06 February 2010 - 07:33 PM, said:

In the words of the Welsh....

Where by you from ?


I'm on the Wirral, between Liverpool and North Wales. lol, car i've seen is in scotland and so far, is the only one that i really like. its really caught my eye and have got my hopes set on it tbh. Just waiting for the guy to get back to me about it. Oh...and i need to speak to the insurance too. :-?
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http://www.accordr.o...-high-spec-atr/

That one is a beast. You'd be hard pushed to find a healthier/stronger ATR imo. :agree:

View Postvibe85, on 09 June 2010 - 08:13 PM, said:

Decided to have a bash after work today as I got home early.
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 11:04 PM

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you're right, that is a gorgeous car. However, well over my budget. i am gonna get a standard, well maintained one and maybe get a decent set of coilovers for it and thats how i want it.

Should do fine as they are cracking cars as standard from what i've heard. :)
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Posted 07 February 2010 - 11:46 PM

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What's your budget mate? :)

Have you got an insurance quote yet?

This post has been edited by christhesecond: 07 February 2010 - 11:47 PM

View Postvibe85, on 09 June 2010 - 08:13 PM, said:

Decided to have a bash after work today as I got home early.
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 07:48 PM

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Around £3-3.5k. i have found one for £2.8k, which is standard, so have got a base to play with and do what i want. Not too far away either which is a bonus. Am getting a £3.5k loan, so with this one i'll have some money to spend on suspension for it.

I've priced a set of BC coilovers for it that are £580 and are apparently really good...but can you guys recommend any others that are as good and less than £600?

Rang insurance this morn...and its £220 for rest of year, which is dandy...so i can go out and apply for the loan now. Woo!!

Am mega excited...cant wait to get it. Wierdly, the interior is the part im most excited bout. The seats look amazing and the centre console and gearstick is high up when you are sat in the seat, which is exactly what i was after from a car! :)

Have sold my current car in less than a day too, which was quicker than expected and so im gonna have to sort this out asap.
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 11:12 AM

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Good choice going for an ATR mate, very good car

Wish I had money to get some coilovers, I don't want to get a loan
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 06:59 PM

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Posted 09 February 2010 - 07:42 PM

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thanks! :)

yea i've been avoiding gettin a loan for a while...but thats the only way im gonna get a decent car really to be honest.

Just gonna have to bite the bullet.
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View Postchrex, on 08 February 2010 - 07:48 PM, said:

I've priced a set of BC coilovers for it that are £580 and are apparently really good...but can you guys recommend any others that are as good and less than £600?

Only BC's that I know of. :agree:

Tein SS are another hundred or so pounds on top of that. :agree:

You could always post up a wanted advert here for used Tein/KW coilovers if you limit is £600. :dunno:
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Posted 10 February 2010 - 09:17 PM

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Anyone know this car...its the one i've found and am hoping to buy. Just wondering if anyone knows the car any maybe any history on it. It's in Barnsley atm. Guy seems really nice, has told me a load about it...and it sounds spot on! However, if anyone has seen the car...let me know on its condition. thanks! :)

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Posted 10 February 2010 - 10:17 PM

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View Postchrex, on 06 February 2010 - 10:52 PM, said:


I'm on the Wirral, between Liverpool and North Wales. lol, car i've seen is in scotland and so far, is the only one that i really like. its really caught my eye and have got my hopes set on it tbh. Just waiting for the guy to get back to me about it. Oh...and i need to speak to the insurance too. :-?


Wohoo - I'm in Liverpool so not too far frm you. Just through that tunnel (which i am yet to test my vtec on :D)

Check out Waz's MINT ATR - everything seems to have been done to inc a recent service and full respray! Bit over you budget but its 90k and well looked after.

The main thing is jsut to get a looked after one - or you could be spending a lot on it :D

Welcome BTW - If you want a spin or anything, give us a shout :D
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 05:10 PM

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ooh...now going out in one would be amazing to be honest! i dont know what they are actually like. A guy came into work today who had one, and i had a sit and loved it.

I applied for the loan about an hour ago, and i've gotta ring back in the morning to find out. disgust am hoping there wont be any worries though, i can easily afford it and its with my bank who i'm a premium account holder with.

If i get it...hoping to go collect the car on monday.
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