Honda Civic Type-R (2001 - 2005) 2.0i VTEC 3d (2001/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

keep it clean and shiny and it doesnt give a bad impression. although the noise of the vtec makes you appear to be a hooligan when you have your foot down

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

friends love it. mum and dad hate the firm ride and hard acceleration.

Would you buy this car again and why?

if i wanted a hot hatch again it would be great. this car has fully stisfied my hot hatch stage and its time to move on

What are you likely to buy next?

porsche boxter s

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£11,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2004

Did you get a good deal and why?

had to travel from london to loughborough to find one in black with aircon in a good condition

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

fine.

What's it like to drive?

there are two ways you can drive a type-r...at an average speed or bloody fast. lack of low rev pull (only 145nm of torque at 4000rpm)means that you have to keep the revs high and boot if you want any speed.

What's it like to park?

easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

not a single mechanical issue in 2 and a half years of ownership

What's most practical about your car?

lack of transmission tunnel means lots of space for backseat fun

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

aircon...spend so much time in the car its a must