I CANCELED my Integra TYPE S purchase... I'm buying THIS instead
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- I'm trading in my Tesla Model 3 to experience the thrill of driving again. Originally, I was going to purchase the Integra Type S (an AMAZING car)... But I found something even better...
Definitely a logical decision. The hard part of course is how to be sure that a used GTR in that price range has not been abused. If I can find one from a reliable seller (ie an a friend) then GTR for me any day.
The editing on this scratches my brain in the best way 🧠 great vid 🎉🎉
You have no idea how much that means to me 🥹
Appreciated your honest thoughts on GR Corolla vs Type S.
Drove a GR Corolla recently, it's great in a straightline but felt it was missing something on the turns. I'd be open to most hot hatch options but not over MRSP.
Agreed! Great little car. But the Type S… that thing handles corners like no other. They really nailed the suspension in that car
Renault, a French company, owns a controlling 43.4% of Nissan, and Nissan holds a 15% non-voting share in Renault2. Nissan is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, a partnership between Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors of Japan, with Renault of France4. They merged around the turn of the century and their quality has gone down since then. Acura will be much more reliable. That said 70 thousand is alot. If you can land yourself a Miata and maybe have another car for daily.......fun factor of a MX5 is huge, test drive one. Or if you could manage with such a small car as a only car......
The explanation of why you’re going for a GTR made me real happy. Buying a car you wanted or had some type of connection as kid, I imagine is fulfilling. For me that car is a mustang especially the s197. One of the first cars I couldn’t stop staring at. Now I prefer smaller sporty cars, but maybe one day I’ll add a mustang to my stable.
Thank you :) It felt like I had to get the explanation off my chest or else it would’ve just seemed like I was clout chasing or something. The GTR just feels right for me.
I hope you get your mustang one day. That’ll be a happy day indeed
@@JDM.Driven thanks man 😁. I hope you post more videos about your car once you get. I’ll make sure to watch them
@@tomdubois3062 Definitely! Gonna try to post as often as I can now
I'm on the waiting list for the Type S and out of the blue a Honda dealer in California called me and ask if I wanted a black CTR for $5k mark up. I went in today to take a look and for almost the same money $2k more for the Acura. I decided to wait for the Type S. More competetion is good for the buyers market.
Agree with waiting for the Type S! I liked it more than the CTR. Both are great, but the ITS is simply amazing
@@JDM.Driven Congrats if you get the GTR aka godzilla aka 911 killer!
@@trigganometry168 Thank you!
Congrats on getting a chance to own your dream car.. I love my new ITS but I think you made a good choice!!
Thank you!! I’m sure I woulda loved the ITS as well. I plan to get one some day. But GTR for now!
Same. Decided on a used 2022 BMW M3 manual (5k miles) over a new Integra type-S. Only 10k more for more car.
man the amount of joy im having watching u decided to get the gtr and the fact that gtr being ur dream car (mine too) is just awesome !
Thank you so much 😭😭 this means a lot to me. I’ll be uploading another video this week or next week, stay tuned!
And the wait begins!!
It's a pretty good decision you made. Excited to see the car.
Thank you!!! 6 MORE DAYS
Saw a USED Corolla GR Morizo Edition for $86k. It’s a Corolla….
Lololololololol yeah that’s hilarious 😂
I can respect your decision, man. I'm glad you're getting something that makes you happy because at the end of the day, it's your money.
Thank you sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 at the end of the day everyone should do what makes them happiest! Amen!
Lol this is so ironic. 🤣…… I am literally doing the same thing… my brother has a GR Corolla and I ordered at Integra‘S type S now I’m looking at GTR’s haha ….
Lmao yesssss that’s amazing!
This is a great situation to be in. Two years ago I had a sixty grand budget for a weekend car. I was eyeballing the GTR hard. I didn’t do it because I read on the forums that the running costs are $$$. I went with a two year old RCF with nine thousand miles to be safe. But I’m old, and a family man. If I were young and single like you, I would have went for the GTR. Congratulations I’ll be watching future videos to live vicariously through you lol.
Man thank you so much! I am already experiencing the running costs 😂 update video coming soon
That’s a lot. I only paid $55k out the door with options for my 2024 Acura Type S (white ext and black int.). Good luck with the car search. I’m sure you’ll find the right one.
I love this type of video, you’re so real for this
Haha thanks man
Awesome video!! I’m a new subscriber!! In January I traded my my 2019 FK8 and got a an FL5! I was fortunate to get to get my FL5 from the same dealership I had bought my prior Si’s and FK8 from over the pas 15 years!! I got my FL5 at msrp and feel so fortunate to get it! I absolutely love it and like it quite a bit better than my FK8! All around more refined cat in my opinion and experience ! I think it is a lot of car at msrp price!! I look forward to more videos of yours! Hope to see ya in your new GTR!😀👍🏼🚙
Man that’s sick that you were able to get it MSRP. That’s nice!! Thank you for the kind words haha new update coming soon!
@@JDM.Driven right on!! Thanks brother!! I look forward to the update!! 🚙
Enjoy the gtr I found a c8 corvette for 68k shortly after buying my mustang the corvette being my dream car I feel as though I missed out.. wouldn’t have been cheaper in my case but 68k is a gooddd price for one
Man. One day you’ll get it!
I ended up choosing a GTR that will cost me a little more, but it will be totally worth it
I was kinda the same way. I had a brand new FK8 (2018) at the end of 2017 that I got for MSRP $34,900 with accessories +tax/fees. Loved the car and had it for about 2 years. It was a car that once I heard it was coming to the US a few years prior, I started rebuilding my credit and making sure I was going to be in a financial position to be able to buy once it was released. I prepared for it, I dreamed about it, and then I got it. Loved it as a daily driver. So then why did I sell/trade it after 2 short years (end of 2019)? Well, once I got into a financial position to be able to afford it, I realized it put me into position to be able to afford other cars. So I ended up getting rid of the Type R, sort of rashly, for a Tesla Model 3. It was the next logical step "up" for me with better straight line performance (I live in FL), and no need to spend money on gas or maintenance. I got it and thought it was going to make me happy, and it did for a long time. But in the back of my mind, I missed my FK8 and slowly that started eating at me. Still loved my Tesla but wanted to get another "Type R" but by this time, the market had gone into the ridiculousness we are still sort of in today. Used 2018 Type R's were selling for $45k and that immediately took me out of the market. Then the FL5 was announced and I decided to search for one of those. Besides the inflated MSRP of $44k vs what I paid a few years ago for my new FK8, I tried to digest even that, but then the dealers cemented my decision by making it impossible to buy at or close to MSRP. Then my interest was piqued again when the spy shots of the "Integra Type S" started popping up. I thought to myself, could it be? could this be the one I end up getting without ridiculous markup and better looks than the FL5? Well, I ended up buying the 2024 Integra Type S and it filled that need I missed from the FK8. By now I hope you read this entire story and realize that the FK8, to me, was the "one that got away". And of course depending on your own experience and feelings, the GT-R was probably that one for you. I've driven stock and modded GT-R's before and they're fun but lose their wow for me after a short period of time. But man, the Integra Type S is one special car and I am so glad I was able to get one. I'm never getting rid of this one. I've learned from my previous mistake for sure. I hope you enjoy your GT-R! Someone will buy that ITS, so don't worry about it.
That’s awesome!!! I did read the whole thing haha I loved it. Yeah the GTR for me may have be that one that got away if I had let it. Happy with the decision. Hopefully it doesn’t lose it’s wow for me! Love the Type S still tho. Fantastic car!
Honestly id do exactly what you did. Why spend $70k on an integra when you could get a GTR?? Brand new cars are overrated anyways they all depreciate. New car smell doesnt smell THAT good lmao
Thank you!!! I was hoping someone would agree lmao. I felt like I was going mad!
Good choice I would have done the same thing. The price don’t justify the car. I’m getting a M550 xDrive 525whp AWD monster. I have enough Hondas.
Sheeeeesh that sounds like it’s gonna be fun!! Currently having a problem with the GTR I bought. Working on a couple update videos
Yea it’s a tough choice for me too. Currently cross shopping between a Toyota Corolla and GTR.
Man. After a couple weeks of ownership… the GTR is on another level. So glad I got this!
Good vid man. You need more subs, the editing is great and you've got a great voice. Subbed 🕶
Man I really appreciate that! Thank you. Working on an update video now 😈
Do not settle for something you REALLY don't want!
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Its exactly this reason why its crazy to me when people pay the insane markup on the CTR. The CTR was supposed to be cheap, thats half of its appeal. There are way better options out there for the price they're listed at. I ended up buying a used M2 for way cheaper then the CTR I was in the market for earlier this year. It was just a much better deal. Sorry Honda fanboys (and I am one!)
Exactly!!! It’s a fantastic car. No one can deny it. But it stopped being affordable. Thankfully buying a used CTR is still a good option since you can get them for around $35k now. But buying new? No shot
I got the type s and i love it! Gtr is Such a great choice too!
I have to ask, but what year and what's the mileage? I would be afraid of how hard the previous owner was on the drive train since you yourself mentioned the people that would own a GTR. Second, you have to ask yourself if you can pay for repairs on a car thats out of warranty...a warranty that would come with a new car. And third, the interest rates on a used car right now are TWICE that of a new car with the average for people with excellent credit being a little over 13%. My cousin owns his own mechanic shop and says not to buy Nissan simply because the cost of repairs. But hey...GTRs are beautiful and fast...just realize how much money it will cost in the long run.
Absolutely!! So, I found a 2015 with 80k miles. Engine is stock. I was worried about transmission issues from hard launching and stuff. However, Nissan seems to have solved most of the transmission issues with these cars post 2012+. Supposedly 2015+ are the best years for reliable transmission.
And I totally agree! Thankfully the dealer i purchased from offered 30k mile extended warranty!! In my next video you’ll see just how handy that warranty became. My interest rate was high, 9%. You’re totally right, these kind of purchases draw a higher interest rate. But I plan to pay the car off by next year so I was okay with it
9k in options!? I priced one out on acuras website cant even get close to that number. But i do agree with you, for 60k you can get a lot more bang for your buck on the used market. Insane to think that these are the numbers in todays crazy inflation economy for a 4banger sports hatch
Yeah I think that dealership was secretly marking up the options. Advertising the car as MSRP, but then jacking up the price of the options hoping no one notices. Unfortunate!
I can't afford a GT-R so I was wondering If it's possible to engine swap my 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE for the GT-R engine lol
Might be a tight fit!! Lol
Used Corvettes and Mustang GTs are way better value propositions
who is dumb enough to buy a Type-s for that kind of money?? Has no one heard of a Porsche 718? (Which can be had for $68K) and is leagues better than any acura? Or a Supra? Or an M2? To the OP, you made a cool decision. It will cost you $12K/yr in repairs and maint., but at least you got something of value.
True!!! Yeah man when I saw that number I wanted to die hahaha. Much cooler stuff out there.
Above all, the car has to a usable tool for me, so I got the Elantra N
A solid choice! I never got to test drive one of those but i've heard they're awesome
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Nope valid point no hesitation get it
Thank you for validating my feelings ❤️
@@JDM.Driven just be weary of that Trans solenoid, that's known to fail!
70G's for a FWD? LOL no thanks
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Chase the dream brotha!!!! im doing the same.
Thank you!!! I will 😭😭😭
GTR go all out its your dream
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I will always go for my type r
Solid choice!!!
Good for you. Get what you want. I prefer Hondas and would get the Integra…. If they made it in Japan. Yes, I live in Japan.
GTR is really nice and have a lot of friends that own them. I always have fun riding in them but would never own one. I like making projects like one time I made a GTR killer from an EP3. Turboed it to 500hp. A lot of fun but now I have a kid so I own a FD2 R with a rebuilt motor for response. Fun car. Spent $25000 on motor (N/A) builds, suspension, transmission, etc.
But hey, you do you and me do me. I’ll still keep watching your channel.
That’s so cool! I appreciate the comment :) I’ve never owned a Honda, but now I understand why people love them. They are amazing cars. I’ve also never owned a Nissan so this will be a first for me as well. That FD2R sounds like a dream!. Thank you for watching! :)
Man the Integra Type S just looks better, I've seen this thing at the Dealership & I really like it
It’s a fantastic looking car for sure
Lool, looking at thumbnails maybe Acura would have been better
The GT-R is a money pit and AWFUL with maintenance. Good luck though.
If you don’t have kids do you man, but of course for me it’s type r or type s it’s just tracking it down
Agreed!! Although I think I’ll try and keep the GTR forever, justifying it as a 4 seater family car 💀 hahaha. Yeah man just call as many dealers as you can. I found plenty selling the type S for MSRP!!
Ya 70k lol.
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Omg, nissan is trash. I'm so sorry to hear...
Laughs in GTR
Bro that’s my Morizo man
It's still great car!!! :(
I'll take it off your hands
FAKE FOR NOT GETTING AN ITS WITH ME 😂
I KNOW I'M A BAD FRIEND I'LL DO BETTER
You effed up….coulda just flipped it