Selling My DC5 - The Time Has Come!

[PORTHOS]

Yep, it's been almost 6 years of pure awesomeness! But the time has come for me to move on.

In those 6 years I have been on the race track multiple times and picked up a few wins in the show and shines!

I have been so lucky to have owned such an awesome car! I have enjoyed driving it as much as I have polishing.

But more importantly are the friends I have picked up along the way, what a fantastic community of people the DC5 owners generally are. Thanks to everyone for all their help and especially to those for their support. My knowledge of cars is now far better than it ever was and it's something that I have always enjoyed sharing to the best of my knowledge, both mechanically and in the detailing aspect, something I will likely continue on here regardless of what car I buy next.

I am hoping that the next owner will be someone from here and they can keep the tradition of doing what they like and just enjoy whatever path they choose regardless of what other people think and can learn as much as I did about how awesome, diverse and generally helpful the community is here.

There is an old saying: "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading." - Lao Tzu

Eventually, we all have to change direction. My crossroads have come. But my journey has only just begun.

Hoping to get an advert together within the next week or so, so look out for that
Also, perhaps a mention of the new car, which is typically me, different, fun and somewhat crazy, lol.

Ian C

 

[DC5RS]

Porthos if you sell your car the ITR page has a script that will automatically close the domain and then delete every single file in the hosting server !!!!!

THINK AGAIN !!! :xaiweb6:

I still got my posters at home from your car when i was younger, was one of the few examples i always admired. Feel sorry that you will let it go, hope somebody who is truly enthusiast will end up buy it.

All the best

 

[tricker_luke]

What price range are you thinking of Porthos?

 

[PORTHOS]

Ha ha, yep, I think the car's reputation now proceeds it! Thank you

Looking at around the 10k range, including all the JDM bits I have on there.

 

[wj51fut]

All the best mate. Really hope this car goes to someone who cares for it as much as you have.

A lot of time and effort has gone into this car. Lots of thought too.

I'm glad to have helped you in the past with your Integra and I am very grateful for your help too with mine. But the fun doesn't stop here!! I'm sure whatever you buy next we can still hit a few track days or at least a few good roads in the country side.

Of course this isn't fair well. Can't get rid of you that easily!!

Whoever buys your car has got a big weight on their shoulders. Everyone will be eager to see how it gets on.

Keep in touch mate.

Gok 👍😉

 

[Ezza]

What are you replacing the DC5 with? Without doubt Helen should definately go for your one, its one of the cleanest on the forum

 

[dc5-2ltr]

Gutted that you`re moving on Ian.I know you wont leave us altogether but your help and advice over the years has been immense,many of us including myself are so sorry that you`re moving on to another marque, however I think most on here will agree, YOU`LL BE BACK!!
Kindest Regards,David xthumbup

 

[maxvr6]

Sad to see you're leaving us mate, good luck with your next car, look forward to seeing what it is

 

[Woppywop]

Sad times Ian, happy I got chance to see the legend that is, your DC5.... You thought I was going to say you didn't you Whoever has yours is going to be a happy camper... What you doing with your 23 sets of alloys?

Thanks for your help (on a side note, mines going too... Needs must hey)

You think you'll ever come back?

 

[PORTHOS]

Lol, Thanks again lads.

Will I come back? To a DC5? No, I have had my fun with one, now it's time to move on, but always make a wise decision when leaving such an EPIC car!.
A lot of lads on here go for harder and faster... then regret it, that's not the route I'm taking.

Will I come back to a Honda? if they go back to their roots and bring something out that has character again, then yes, definitely.

 

[davidpingu]

Very philosophical mate

Whilst I've somehow managed to miss meeting you at every single Bristol meet in my 18 months of ownership I've enjoyed looking at your car on the forum and it's certainly inspired some of my own ideas.

Everything else I had to say has been said really. You'll be missed as an owner but still be good for you to visit us all here from time to time and let us all know how you're doing with the new motor. Hope it's sufficiently inspiring in comparison to the dc5, it seems no mean feat.

All the best,

Dave

 

[xhelen06x]

What are you replacing the DC5 with? Without doubt Helen should definately go for your one, its one of the cleanest on the forum

Need some more pennies for this

 

[CaLi]

Need some more pennies for this

sell your soul!

 

[Gordyitrdc5]

Sad times, first day i met you was at japfest 2013 & there you were cleaning the teg! Who ever buy's it will have a very fine & clean example. Enough said!!

 

[Mark_teg]

All the best mate! Hope to see you and your new car at one of the meets?.. Also, what about Japfest?

Adam and I have been trying to guess the new car (I'm not sure if he knows or not).

OH!. And will the new car be treated to a Kakimoto?!!!!!!!! ha ha

 

[blueguy]

Don't be a stranger P.

I'm guessing a small hot-ish hatch of some sort.

 

[PORTHOS]

Ha ha, Kakimoto looking highly likely, not one, not two.... not 3, but 4 titanium tips

I won't leave, I'm like a bad smell.... Ha ha.

 

[dotty]

Brz

Sad to see you're selling...

However if the bonnet and dampers becomes available. I want !

 

[53 Teegwa]

Sad to see you go but given I know the new toy it's very you and you'll have fun mate.

Ps from Louise:

NO CAKE FOR YOU

 

[dk123]

Such an inspiring car and one of the reasons I really loved the Blue DC5's and ended up buying one. Massive respect for all the work you've carried out and how mint the car is. Good luck with the new ride!