DC5 Type R maintenance cost

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carent9

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Hi all,

I am looking for a decent DC5 which I plan to keep for a long time. Please do advise me on the maintenance costs expected (I heard need minimum RON97? True?).. What other stuff is there to look out for?

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Rahman77R

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Yes, minimum RON 97. Are you planning to take this DC5 to the track? If daily usage normal maintenance is more than enough.
 

Rahman77R

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Would have preferred DC5R because it's got the looks but for handling & practicality FD2R is better. Another reason was because parents kept on insisting on me to get a 4-door.

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FD2R or DC5R better ?
In terms of maintenance like lubricants both are similar.
 

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