Honda Civic Type-R (2001 - 2005) 2.0i VTEC 3d (AC) (2004/53) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A bit of a petrol head, will pay more money than average to get some fun and extra performance.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Some love it, others think I'm still a boy racer!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not, go for something a little more mature next time!
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure, probably a performance diesel!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,500
When did you buy the car?
November 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Although car is just about 4 years old, it only has 17K on the clock. A well looked after car!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
The engine.
What was the dealer like?
Fine. Very helpful and full of information on the vehicle.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It has 2 sides. Below 6000rpm and it's a civilised family hatchback and not that quick really. Above that it is very fast. You need to be at the right speed and in the right gear to take advantage of performance. Don't get me wrong...drive it right and this is a very very quick car. But to those people that believe it will beat Ferraris, Lotus, Subarus and M3s (and I've read the reviews here!).....definitely not!!
What's it like to park?
Easy as most cars I've owned. As others have said, tuning circle not great. But you get used to it.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Just noticed a small bit of rust on passenger door sill. Been painted over!
What's most practical about your car?
Good sized boot. Keep below the VTEC and it's very easy just to pootle around in!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The only reason to buy this model is the engine! End of story!!
