Angry Sheep Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Let's start with the disclaimer: it's been a couple of years since I've seen this car and everything here is secondhand info. It's owned my an ex-neighbour of mine and I often used to think it looked more desirable than all the modern shite parked outside our flats. Naturally, when she mentioned on FB that she was considering selling I made interested noises. I was hoping to offer £300 with a view to running it for a few months before r0ffling it on here, but I now think £300 is unlikely to buy it. Therefore, I've offered to spread the word like the helpful ex-neighbour I am. So what is it? Er, a Honda Concerto 1.6 auto, with around 57k on the clock. It's a family heirloom and is in 'perfect' condition, apparently. Take that with a pinch of salt, but I seem to remember it looking pretty solid. The MOT history is relatively clear, passing last year with these advisories: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear in very poor condition (7.1.2)Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly exposing cords on both edges (4.1.E.1) I'd hope that something's been done about them by now, but I'd have to check. The current test runs out on September 11th... I've suggesting bunging a fresh MOT on it, but they've bought a new car and just want this gone. I've probably talked anyone out of buying it now, but here are some pics: When I originally enquired she was after £800 - £1,000 for it, but I've negotiated a shiters' special price of £500. That's the absolute minimum they'll take, apparently, but if you want to turn up, kick tyres and try to haggle some more you're welcome. It's located in Milton Keynes, and if anyone wants help collecting/temporary storage I could probably help out. Lacquer Peel, ProgRocker, KruJoe and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 500 is fair as it's just an R8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Ideal* rear light donor. The Moog and robinmasters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 NOT VTEC D SERIES YO HOT VERSION AUTUMN RING MINI Schaefft and Sir Snipes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I have a coat made out of the same material as those seats. Did Honda use a normal gearbox by then or were they still using that slightly tapped semi automatic manual Hondamatic thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Conventional auto by that time I'm sure. alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Indeed. Same tranny as in Ghosty's Rover. Pretty much the same car really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Even built at Longbridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Yep, it's a proper 4 speed torque converter. Ace box, very short geared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Beautifully beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Beautifully beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'd love to turn this into a Rover 200, just as a completely pointless project and to waste time. I have actually seen a Concerto in Belguim many years ago with a Rover rear lamp grafted on as the cheapskate owner probably couldn't (be arsed) to find a proper Honda replacement. EDIT* Maybe not, here the Honda Concerto Diesel, which is basically a rebadged Rover (try telling that your pub bore know it alls) oldcars, Lacquer Peel and timolloyd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Ooof. I'd be all over that roffle. I hope it comes into the Autoshite fold. By the way, I don't think it's possible to talk someone out of buying a car on here, unless you say 'it's perfect and nothing needs doing whatsoever'. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 My Grand parents had one like this (same color!) before they got their 2007 Civic many years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I think Ghosty should buy this and have the complete set.... Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Cheeky feckers have copied Vulgalour's 414! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It would be a laugh, the Concerto is worth more purely because of badge snobbery too.I've had my fun with Rondas. Family have had two 90s Civics and a Prelude in the past 10 years, Old Man keeps telling me to get a Concerto. I've had my 200, and now it's time to move on and up I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Sheep Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 You lot are making me want to buy it myself. It's in decent nick and they were great neighbours so it'd be nice to do them a favour. But I really don't need it. Oh, and talking of turning a Honda into a Rover... if I was going to do it, I'd like to make a Ronda estate... oldcars, Ghosty, Lacquer Peel and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Sheep Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 I'm chuffed that this appears to be going to a good home. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 is it a sohc or dohc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Sheep Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 is it a sohc or dohc? Probably. They_all_do_that_sir and overrun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Probably.He's right. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi paul Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 You need a bigger garage my friend. Looks bloody lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Givin me 90s Deals on Wheels vibes. "Thes, es Rhonda the Honda." Jim Bell and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 But Rhonda aint got no K series in the front of that Honda. My Anaconda dont, want, none unless its got hgf hun. overrun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 But Rhonda aint got no K series in the front of that Honda. My Anaconda dont, want, none unless its got hgf hun.Ha. But who was closest with the sale price, Mike or Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 But Rhonda aint got no K series in the front of that Honda. My Anaconda dont, want, none unless its got hgf hun.The Honda D series isn't averse to head gasket failure shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I don't think there is a DOHC Concerto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I don't think there is a DOHC Concerto. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 There defo is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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