Honda Civic Type-R (2001 - 2005) 2.0i VTEC 3d (AC) (2004/04) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Most people think the car looks great.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I wouldn't buy another British built Honda due to poor quality.

What are you likely to buy next?

Vauxhall Astra Sports Hatch.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,400

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think I got a good deal since the car had been for sale for a while.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Liked the shape of the car and Honda appeared to have a good reputation for quality.

What was the dealer like?

Very helpful, serviced the car before I collected it.

What's it like to drive?

Very uncomfortable on long journeys and the suspension is much too hard and sound insulation is poor. Engine and gearbox are great though so the performance is great and its fantastic fun.

What's it like to park?

The electric power steering seems to go to sleep while parking so its hard work !. Visibility through the rear window is very poor.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing had broken as such but I have a long list of complaints about the quality of the car. 25K miles and creaky steering, steering much too light and has no feel, various suspension knocks and noises.

What's most practical about your car?

Its not really a practical car, its just fun to drive.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I like the aircon in the summer but the car doesn't have many gadgets as standard. Climate control would be good.