Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Struggle to go faster for the money
Costs
Economical, reliable, typical maon dealer service costs. Drinks Mobil 1 for the first few thousand miles.
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On the road
Driving
It's scary fast, but the steery is woolly. Outstanding on fast sweeping A roads, a handful on bumpy B roads.
Performance
Great engine. A bit laboured around town at low revs, but a tank of optimax helps
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Living with it
Reliability
Bulletproof mechanicals. Had niggles with interoir rattles.
Image
Commands respect, because of it`s reputation. Lacks class.
Comfort
Seats pretty comfy and supportive. Ride jarring on bumpy backroads, but fine on motorway and smooth a roads.
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Security and Service
Security
Cat 1 as standard. Let's you know you've left a door slighlty ajar. Automatically immobilised if left for 30 secs
Service
Service been perfectly fine. Fixed interoir rattles under warranty.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None - likes Mobil1
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes