Honda Civic Type-R (2001 - 2005) 2.0i VTEC 3d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i deserve the best and i am in the best

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

friends know what the car capable of and think it rocks, my family think I purchased a good car and when i come in with a big grin on my face after a short burst of vtedc madness they think i am crazy

Would you buy this car again and why?

if i could go back in time i would buy it every time i think its truly awsome for the money and the grin factor you get they are the best buys you can get

What are you likely to buy next?

probaly goin to get a JDM (japanese domestic market) civic type r they have 4 doors and have been rated the best front wheel drive cars ever

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,300

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

well i put £600 deposit down and paying over 5 years and i think i got quite a good deal on my purchase and never had any second thoughts about buying it

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

always loved them and went to dealer to ask about them and ended up buiying one

What was the dealer like?

the dealer was great he found the car i wanted for the price i wanted sorted every thing out i just went in signed papers waited about a week for papers ect to be confirmed and then picked up car, not bad i thought

What's it like to drive?

its good and easy to drive 4th gear pulls no problem around town and cruises at speed limit comfortably. also fine with long journeys copmfy enough hit a pot hole though and you know about it

What's it like to park?

never had a problem with it turning circle sometimes seems a bit too big but its got reverse for a reason :D

Have you had any problems with the car?

there are web sites that specify common faults i checked them all out and had a faulty headlight and my rear camber arm were too small, head light was fixed under warranty, unfortunatly i never cought the arms as it wears the tyres down in the inside edge, but got new arms and fitted for £200 and there fully adjustable from eibach

What's most practical about your car?

the space in it for a hot hatch is amazing also if your light with your feet you can get 35mpg+

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

best thing definatley is the v-tec even better when you get an induction kit the growl makes you just want to keep it in there all the time