clio 197 f1 or Integra Type R (dc5)

[truupR]

as title may suggest:

I'm at a bit of a crossroads in terms of my car. I've got the chance to snap up a pretty mint 02 plate DC5 in championship white with 64k on the clock with optional C pack. I had my heart set on a 'teg before I saw my current LY 197 f1 come up for sale (also someone dropped a deposit around 2 hours before me on the 'teg that I wanted)

I'm unsure what to do. I love the integra styling, personally. Both cars have a similar sort of idea behind them if you ask me (FWD N/A screamers). a Few plus sides of the dc5 are that it has more power, vtec, and a gearbox made from real metal parts instead of melted down and moulded Carburys chocolate buttons.

On the other hand - visually - my 197 is exactly what I want it to be. There's nothing on it I want to change, and the last thing I want to do is sell it off then kick myself after owning an integra for a few days/weeks 'cos it's not all what I thought it would be.

Thoughts? On a huge plus side - I get to drive a DC5 this Sunday courtesy of a colleague

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

The DC5 is an awesome car! I've never driven a 197 but I'd certainly rather a DC5 over a 1*2

 

[Gee Man]

DC5 all day! Rare as so more desirable & you cannot get much better for a FWD

 

[Thrust-Rated]

I'd get a DC5. Look great

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

This is my mates old one, now owned by Ben on here

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?714386-172Ben%92s-Integra-DC5-photo-shoot

 

[col182]

Dc5!

 

[Adamm.]

DC5 probably for me but it might not be for everyone so have a good try of one first if the 197 is just how you want it.

 

[truupR]

This is my mates old one, now owned by Ben on here

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?714386-172Ben%92s-Integra-DC5-photo-shoot

god-damn that is absolutely stunning! never thought of them alloys on the dc5, they look perfect

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

god-damn that is absolutely stunning! never thought of them alloys on the dc5, they look perfect

I thought the same thing, but they seem to of split opinion on here. Personally I think they look better than than the standard wheels

 

[DanEdser]

DC5.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

Both as standard I'd have the DC5. I'd only consider the Mk3 Clio if it had boost and a diff.

 

[Munson]

As good as the Clio is, the Honda is a vastly superior car in every way measurable.

 

[Daniel]

If you are chinese or from bradistan, the DC5 will blend right in.

 

[Munson]

Bit racist.

 

[Ludford]

DC2

 

[172Ben]

If you are chinese or from bradistan, the DC5 will blend right in.

 

[Goodj]

DC-5, everytime.

Superior in every sense. The only Clios in the same league would be v6 or F1s in LY with full body kit

 

[Ph1 Tom]

If you are chinese or from bradistan, the DC5 will blend right in.

You forgot Leicester

 

[BustaMOVEs]

Dc5 easy choice, probably one of the best fwd na cars handling wise.
think that's my next toy

 

[cliokid182]

DC5 deffo, it's going to be my next car just don't think I can part with my Clio yet!!

 

[LiamR172]

Id rather a DC5 over a clio.

Much nicer car.

 

[Ray Gin]

DC5, no brainer IMO. More powerful, better handling, better seats, looks miles better.

 

[Mr Burns]

Having owned an absolutely mint 197 on KW coilovers with a cage and whatnot I do have a little soft spot for them...

However, buy a DC5.

 

[ChewyB]

Are the dc5's really that good? After owning dc2's I've always thought the dc5 k20 engine was disappointing in comparison and the handling wasn't as good or as fun to drive. Probably still better than the clio though lol.

 

[LiamR172]

What like are the hondas for fuel?

Bens one is really nice, love the wheels over standard.

 

[172Ben]

Are the dc5's really that good? After owning dc2's I've always thought the dc5 k20 engine was disappointing in comparison and the handling wasn't as good or as fun to drive. Probably still better than the clio though lol.

its a k20a engine, so completely different

 

[ChewyB]

its a k20a engine, so completely different

That's what I meant k20a, it just sucked big style compared to the b18c integras

 

[truupR]

What like are the hondas for fuel?

I'm guessing between respectable and terribad. Suppose they could reach 30ish mpg sensible driving and much much worse if you plan on red lining everywhere.

 

[cliokid182]

What like are the hondas for fuel?

Bens one is really nice, love the wheels over standard.

My mate has a B18 in his civic coupe and it isn't a lot different to my cammed clio.

Bens picture is of an EP3

 

[172Ben]

My mate has a B18 in his civic coupe and it isn't a lot different to my cammed clio.

Bens picture is of an EP3

there is a thread with my dc5 in, thats what hes reffering to

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?714386-172Ben’s-Integra-DC5-photo-shoot

 

[Dave..]

Checked insurance on the teg? They're massively expensive to insure compared with other similar performing cars.

 

[172Ben]

Checked insurance on the teg? They're massively expensive to insure compared with other similar performing cars.

I was shocked when they gave me my quote. Import is a nightmare sometimes

 

[Dave..]

I'm actually going to do a quote on my S4 and a DC5 now. The S4 has 60bhp more, lets see how much more I pay on the teg!

 

[CrippsCorner]

Agree with most, DC5 any day!

 

[Ryanph1rs]

Dc2 prefer the b18 ....but Honda all day

 

[Stan.]

Do like the DC5 over the Clio 197 F1

 

[DUBS73P]

Any of the fast honda's over any MK3 imo

 

[DanEdser]

I think your question has been answered!

 

[truupR]

I think your question has been answered!

indeed quite surprised actually. Thought there would be less love for the honda on a reno forum! Well get to take a quick spin in a 'teg tomorrow. Lets hope it doesn't get too under my skin as ive got atleast 12 weeks to wait until mine arrives in the country :<

 

[sam_clio182]

Absolute no brainer dc5 all day long if love one just wouldn't pay that too insure one but all Hondas seem silly insurance for me that's why haven't got one yet