Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Most fun per pound
Costs
Consumes tyres and petrol at an alarming rate. Don't bother telling me to ease off though!
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On the road
Driving
Generally excellent although it does like to tramline
Performance
Fantastic i-vtech noise and shove
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Living with it
Reliability
See other problems
Image
I love it! Next time you're stuck in traffic opposite nice reflective buildings see how hard it is not to look at
Comfort
Good although long journeys are exhausting due to tyre/ wind roar.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems as yet.
Service
Dealers reluctant to acknowledge faults and carry out repairs properly
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Knocking sound in o/ s suspension area, which dealers claim is not anything to worry about(!) Droning noise increasing in volume - suspect wheel bearings are to blame? Rear washer not connected to water tank on purchase, now sorted.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No