Hello from New Zealand!

[kingfoo]

Hey all, just thought I would say hi :wave:, introduce myself and my cars.

My name is Dirk and I live across the ditch in good 'ol NZ. I have 2 cars. A newly acquired 2003 CL9 Accord Euro which is my daily driver. And I have my weekend wagon, a 1996 Honda Orthia (which you've probably never heard of in Aussie).

Pics:

Euro:
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/3329/euronewtb9.jpg
Only pic I have at this stage. It's a completely standard ex-lease vehicle which I got for a really great price. Thank god it has a 6MT!

Orthia:
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1725/orthiafrontqf1.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9697/orthiamuffko0.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1928/orthiarear1ke4.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7124/orthiasideuv8.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7311/orthiasmileuf4.jpg
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6399/1188rw6.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7320/1189at6.jpg
This have been my project car for the last few years or so. Started out completely standard. Started with wheels and suspension then came the engine swap. A mate and I swapped in a 96 spec Integra Type R motor and g/box. It makes it a very fun wagon to drive. :thumbsup:

Well I'm off to read everything in the Accord Euro forum.

Cheers.

[beeza]

Welcome mate! That Orthia reminds me of a Mercedes.Can't say we get them here in OZ,I likes :)

[teaseR]

nice wagon... ill love one to drive around and transport goods in the back.
looks like a subaru forester =)

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

very nice cars i must say

ive heard of the ortha (my father drove one when he was in nz a while back)

I must honestly say id kill to have one :D

how much are they in nz dollars? :o

[kingfoo]

Thanks for the replies. When I first saw an Orthia it reminded me of a Subaru Outback wagon because of the headlights.

They range anywhere from $4000 to $12,000 depending on year and condition. To get a good idea just go to http://www.trademe.co.nz and do a search for Orthia.

My one is for sale at the moment and I'm only asking NZ$6000 :D

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

oh snap ive seen that site before

you guys have so many 1g crx's its not funny anymore :o

[kingfoo]

Thanks :thumbsup:

Here are some interior pics. Notice how it's the same as an EK civic.

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3252/interior1fi7.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/867/interior2yl3.jpg
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1751/interior3gn2.jpg
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/641/interior4he5.jpg

[VTi_b0i]

haha thats kool man, plenty of room for afew sheep in the back of that :)
welcome aboard

[beeza]

Haha,yeah same as my EK.What does the red button do next to the mirror adjust doovie?

[kingfoo]

I used to have some led lights under the dash that lit up the foot wells. I took them out ages ago and just left the button switch in.

[v__]

hey can this car be imported to australia and be registered?
they look sick man
nice car and welcome bro.

[EuroAccord13]

The Pron Mobile :D

[kingfoo]

hey can this car be imported to australia and be registered?
they look sick man
nice car and welcome bro.

I'm not to sure if it can be. But I know if I ever moved to Aussie I could take it with me and re-register it there. Would cost about $2-3k. I know a few people who have done it.


The Pron Mobile :D

hehe someone finally said it :p

[Sensei]

hahaha....busted out laughing at the plates...Pron Mobile indeed - is that what you do for a living? lol :)

[EuroAccord13]

hahaha....busted out laughing at the plates...Pron Mobile indeed - is that what you do for a living? lol :)


1. It's a wagon...
2. It's got a huge sub for all the vibration needs..



Isn't it obvious? :D

[Sensei]

1. It's a wagon...
2. It's got a huge sub for all the vibration needs..



Isn't it obvious? :D


Should've seen it coming...:o

Nice wagon though :thumbsup:

[nd55]

Kingfoo,

any chance of a photo of the rear hubs/axles on the Orthia?

Nick.

[kingfoo]

Kingfoo,

any chance of a photo of the rear hubs/axles on the Orthia?

Nick.

Sorry man, I sold the Orthia a few weeks back. :( What did you want to know?

[Drew]

I remember that wagon; saw it on NZH a few times when you did the conversion

Still a JDM '99+ Accord Wagon is better or better yet a Euro Accord Wagon

I am myself from NZ; came Feb last year

Whatever you do, stay in NZ


But I know if I ever moved to Aussie I could take it with me and re-register it there. Would cost about $2-3k. I know a few people who have done it.
You need to probably at least double that and you'd be close to what it would actually cost to get it on the road in Australia. Shipping alone would cost $2-3K don't forget that you will have to pay stamp duty on the car when you register it here and rego is $600 odd per year

[CoupeTurbo]

correct ^^ same as when we bought our legacy gtb over a while ago... wasnt worth it

[kingfoo]

I remember that wagon; saw it on NZH a few times when you did the conversion

Still a JDM '99+ Accord Wagon is better or better yet a Euro Accord Wagon

I am myself from NZ; came Feb last year

Whatever you do, stay in NZ


You need to probably at least double that and you'd be close to what it would actually cost to get it on the road in Australia. Shipping alone would cost $2-3K don't forget that you will have to pay stamp duty on the car when you register it here and rego is $600 odd per year

Accord wagon's are ok. Not quite my cup of tea. Nothing beats the raw power of a B18CR motor though IMO.

And I see what you mean about sending it over. But then again if I did move over I would have taken it no matter the cost. It would have been a unique vehicle in Australia.:thumbsup:

[CoupeTurbo]

i wouldnt move to australia either.. lol

[Drew]

Yeah I had the same attitude when I brought my car over; and it's really not worth it

The novelty wears off, parts are hard to find and insurance is insane

I paid $400 pa for full cover in NZ
$1500 pa for basic comprehensive with no road rescue, no windows nothing...

Because it's an import no one will insure it except for Just Cars which is like NAC which suck the ****

I think all up my car was like $7000 on the road in Australia a year ago

Kinda funny cause it was $7500 bought, landed and on the road in NZ nearly 3 years ago...

[amirul]

Welcome to oz:honda:

[nd55]

> Sorry man, I sold the Orthia a few weeks back. What did you want to know?

Are the trailing arms like EG/EK or CRV?

Same question for rear lower control arm.

Also, curious about rear axle configuration.

Nick.

[VT3C]

I just bought an Orthia on the weekend :)

[kingfoo]

Wow this is an old thread. I no longer own a Honda lol. But looking at the photo's of my old Orthia makes me want another now!