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Newbie in Suffolk - deciding whether to buy

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Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:27 PM

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Just a quick 'hello'. :)

Have joined to find out more about the ATR. Would be a second car to an Aygo daily driver. Have previously had R33 Skyline GT-R, MX-5, 190E 2.3-16, X1/9, and misc more ordinary cars.

Am in two minds - partly because the local Honda centre (Ipswich) were pretty lazy with a Civic I had. And I don't think there are many Honda-savvy independents hereabouts. Test drive will be the ulitmate test, of course. :)

Will most likely be looking for an early facelift ATR, with FSH and as low miles and high spec as I can find.

Will try to do enough searching that I'm not just another silly FAQer. ;)
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:33 PM

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:hello2: welcome aboard, not sure of any honda specialists out suffolk way, a lot do their own servicing (plenty of guides on here) or use paul or andy up north. have a root round on here loads of info and any q's just ask :agree:
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:42 PM

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Most people keep clear from Honda dealers with their ATR's, most probably because the guys who knew them back in the late 90's don't work for dealers anymore :) Find a localish recommended performance garage or enjoy a day with Andy (VTECDirect) or Paul, or any of the guys here that are willing to help out for a few beer tokens Posted Image

Also have a read of the Buyers Guide sticky post, which can be found somewhere on here :D
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:56 PM

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Welcome to the site. :wave:

Which part of suffolk?
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 07:53 PM

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Welcome :)
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 08:58 PM

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Thanks for the warm welcome. :)

Not rushing at anything yet - have been browsing the buyers guide for must-check issues. And (like most of us with a car habit :) ), I first have some cars to clear from the drive before buying the ATR). Was also considering the Altezza but have decided to avoid a rare car with so little spares availability.

I'm in Woodbridge (near Ipswich), so an Essex based specialist (maybe even NE London) would be OK, too.
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 09:43 PM

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:wave: Hello and welcome, Im in suffolk also. the atr is becoming more popular this way which is good to see hope to see you around when you get one bud.
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 11:18 PM

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View Postmanalishi, on 09 June 2010 - 08:58 PM, said:


I'm in Woodbridge (near Ipswich), so an Essex based specialist (maybe even NE London) would be OK, too.

Tumbleweed lives near Braintree and uses a garage in Northweald if i remember correctly. :agree:
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 07:37 AM

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View Postmanalishi, on 09 June 2010 - 08:58 PM, said:

I'm in Woodbridge (near Ipswich)


My ATR is currently waiting for me in Woodbridge in the previous owners parents garage!

Should be picking it up next week - fingers crossed - been waiting long enough!

Good luck with your search :)
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 08:04 AM

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Excellent - North Weald would be fine. I'll try to find out more about that particular garage.

Skip - hope your car's everything you expect and more. :)
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 08:37 AM

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Welcome.

Fiat X1/9 eh? like the variety. 190E, was that the cossie? an old mate's fit mother used to have one of those. Memories...

Im booking tin with Andy (vtecdiret) hopefully soon for a service, checkup and some brakes etc, gonna mak a weekend of it with Mrs Ferdi.

hope you fid an ATR and subsequently enjoy it.

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Posted 10 June 2010 - 09:55 AM

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Welcome im just down the road from woodbridge so if you want a ride in one im your local man :agree:
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 10:40 AM

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Don't need a Honda specilist for the ATR. Just a garage with a reputaion for good work :agree:
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 02:54 PM

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Cool - quite a few ATRs in the area then. Is there ATR club etiquette when seeing other ATR drivers on the road? Excited pointing and waving? Exagerrated headlamp flashing? Or just a subtle nod of the head? ;)

fordham - thanks for the offer. May take you up on it. Planning on a test drive of the silver 2000 ATR at Top Gear in Colchester W611SLE. 109,000m only part-SH and £3495. I'll drag myself along there this weekend or early next week. Still not decided on colour (and have the usual suspicions about red paint fading).

antiricer - yes the 190E was a 'Cosworth'. Didn't run right and turned out to be a bag of bits (top-end rebuild required). Still have a couple of 190Es though - got a soft spot for them.
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 03:00 PM

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avoid most honda garages i got a mate working in one of them not saying he bad, but he says they dont have experienced mechanics they pick up people from schools to work in honda

experienced mechanics probably all gone to open their own garages
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 03:10 PM

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View Postmanalishi, on 10 June 2010 - 02:54 PM, said:

Cool - quite a few ATRs in the area then. Is there ATR club etiquette when seeing other ATR drivers on the road? Excited pointing and waving? Exagerrated headlamp flashing? Or just a subtle nod of the head? ;)


I prefer the "stop on a dime, leap out and bare your bottom" approach... but a flash and a wave is good enough Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image

Always a good idea to look out from forum stickers on the car too... then you know it's probably someone on here. There is also a "Spotted" section on the forum here, which people post which ATR's they've seen on their travels and the owners get all warm and fluffy knowing they've been seen.... Posted Image
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Posted 10 June 2010 - 04:08 PM

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View PostStoo, on 10 June 2010 - 03:10 PM, said:

View Postmanalishi, on 10 June 2010 - 02:54 PM, said:

Cool - quite a few ATRs in the area then. Is there ATR club etiquette when seeing other ATR drivers on the road? Excited pointing and waving? Exagerrated headlamp flashing? Or just a subtle nod of the head? ;)


I prefer the "stop on a dime, leap out and bare your bottom" approach... but a flash and a wave is good enough Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image

Always a good idea to look out from forum stickers on the car too... then you know it's probably someone on here. There is also a "Spotted" section on the forum here, which people post which ATR's they've seen on their travels and the owners get all warm and fluffy knowing they've been seen.... Posted Image


I go for the turn round and chase flashing lights and waving like an excited little boy.
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View Postfordham1984, on 10 June 2010 - 09:55 AM, said:

Welcome im just down the road from woodbridge so if you want a ride in one im your local man :agree:


A ride with "Dangerous Dave" does have risks to consider. ;)

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 10 June 2010 - 05:22 PM

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View Postfordham1984, on 10 June 2010 - 04:08 PM, said:

View PostStoo, on 10 June 2010 - 03:10 PM, said:

View Postmanalishi, on 10 June 2010 - 02:54 PM, said:

Cool - quite a few ATRs in the area then. Is there ATR club etiquette when seeing other ATR drivers on the road? Excited pointing and waving? Exagerrated headlamp flashing? Or just a subtle nod of the head? ;)


I prefer the "stop on a dime, leap out and bare your bottom" approach... but a flash and a wave is good enough Posted Image Posted Image Posted Image

Always a good idea to look out from forum stickers on the car too... then you know it's probably someone on here. There is also a "Spotted" section on the forum here, which people post which ATR's they've seen on their travels and the owners get all warm and fluffy knowing they've been seen.... Posted Image


I go for the turn round and chase flashing lights and waving like an excited little boy.


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View Postmanalishi, on 10 June 2010 - 02:54 PM, said:

Cool - quite a few ATRs in the area then. Is there ATR club etiquette when seeing other ATR drivers on the road? Excited pointing and waving? Exagerrated headlamp flashing? Or just a subtle nod of the head? ;)

Excited pointing and waving, due to rarity. :lol: :agree:

Some members have even been known to 'do a U-ey', park up and have a chat. :o
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