Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (AC) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
What else would you seriously consider new at the price? Absolute performance bargain especially when you consider the car is made by Honda and has a superb build quality and reliability reputation.
Costs
Overall very reasonable. Eats tyres (6-8k fronts, 12-14k rear) and heavy on fuel when 'pushed'.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent. All controls are precise and set up very well for the keen driver. You feel part of the car.
Performance
Split personality. Perfectly happy and tractable around town or when you want to relax. Goes like a scalded cat when you want it to. Engine sound is glorious and you find yourself just wanting to rev the think to listen. Brakes provide massive confidence.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's a Honda. 90,000 mile warranty, no engine failures in 15,000,000 VTEC engines and they let the thing go to 8,000 revs. In 9 months nothing has gone wrong and I don't expect it too.
Image
Externally looks great from the side. Interior has some nice touches along with being very practical. Motoring press rightly rave about the car. How can you not be pleased to drive about in one.
Comfort
Road and engine noise at speed, but that's what you have a stereo for. Seats are superb, comfortable and supportive.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, good (recently upgraded?) alarm system, unique fit stereo.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes