Honda Civic Type-R (2007 - 2010) 2.0 i-VTEC Type R GT 3d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That chap is entering mid life!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all like the car, but at the end of the day its only a Honda so can't get too excited.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, keep a couple of years and try a different brand. I'm afraid from first impression Honda does not deserve its reputation.
What are you likely to buy next?
Perhaps a 3 series coupe but who knows!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,500
When did you buy the car?
December 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Paid slightly over, I suppose the cost of buying locally from a franchise dealer. Saved the wasted hours of looking around.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Just fancied a quick petrol, Civic has plenty of room, sounds good when in the VTEC, handles well with reasonable build quality.
What was the dealer like?
(Lancaster Honda). Car sales very pushy so just need to suffer the pain if you want the car. Car was immaculate condition, a week later went to pick it up only to find a deep scratch 3 inch long bellow the rear window. After much heated arguing I took the car, Lancaster Honda has offered to spray the side panel using their approved body clinic. But to be honest the whole experience has left a sour taste so unlikley to go back for another car.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great drive, VTEC is addictive, looking forward to the summer when roads will hopefully be a bit drier.
What's it like to park?
No problem, just take your time. People complain about the rear veiw but in my mind this is not a hidden issue, just don't buy the car if you consider this to be a problem.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet but reading forums they do not appear to be as reliable as I first assumed a Honda would be.
What's most practical about your car?
Internal room, boot is a good size for a 3 door hatch, comfortable.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Like the start button. Not really any other toy that stands out from the norm.
