Civic Type R (FN2) ?
25 December 2011, 05:23 PM
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Yep. had one for a short while. make sure the steering rack is ok. service history is key. any accident damage on the cheaper ones with odds on theyve seen the wrong side of the hedge. Make sure once warm vtec engauges properly and be prepared to change the front tyres as they tend to wear the edges.
25 December 2011, 08:10 PM
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I ran one for 3 years and sold it this time last year.
Great cars, bombproof and cheap to maintain. Interior is a bit low rent but really who cares.
Sold mine with 80K on the clock and had no problems with it.
People say they are gutless etc. but I think they just need to learn to drive them, you have to rev them, really rev them, to get the performance, but once you do that they are pretty nippy and handle very well. Traction is an issue off the line in the wet but that is FWD for you. Put simply they are a lot of fun.
Driven sensibly you will see early 30s mpg so that is a bonus too!
Try and get one that hasn't been f**ked about with as very few mods make the car better, Honda did a very good jib themselves in the first place.
Great cars, bombproof and cheap to maintain. Interior is a bit low rent but really who cares.
Sold mine with 80K on the clock and had no problems with it.
People say they are gutless etc. but I think they just need to learn to drive them, you have to rev them, really rev them, to get the performance, but once you do that they are pretty nippy and handle very well. Traction is an issue off the line in the wet but that is FWD for you. Put simply they are a lot of fun.
Driven sensibly you will see early 30s mpg so that is a bonus too!
Try and get one that hasn't been f**ked about with as very few mods make the car better, Honda did a very good jib themselves in the first place.
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25 December 2011, 10:04 PM
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not for me and the car wont be driven hard.
Thanks for the good news. My mates EP3 and EG seemed pretty quick. Quick enough anyway.
The interior looks aweomse? Im surprised to hear it described as low rent. Ive not seen one in person yet. Can you expand on it?
Thanks for the good news. My mates EP3 and EG seemed pretty quick. Quick enough anyway.
The interior looks aweomse? Im surprised to hear it described as low rent. Ive not seen one in person yet. Can you expand on it?
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26 December 2011, 08:21 AM
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26 December 2011, 01:39 PM
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Also anyone got experiance with the 197. Originally discounted it as ive had very bad experiances with french build quality. Have they improved at all for the 197? A car with constant niggles which although might not be total failure could stop you using the car is unacceptable.
26 December 2011, 05:44 PM
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thats the point of the engine , at low Rpm you have decentish MPG and such
and then at high revs you hit the fun cams
i loved the engine and gearbox on my old EP3's
yes the wets a bit tricky but just dont drive like a fool and jobs a goodun
the Mini's are abit chick for me, they even have a switch to change interior light colours heh
I didnt really get a go in the Clios, due to the dealership being complete snobs and not letting me anywhere near one....
when i did poke at one the front light washer nearly snapped off heh
for your choices, i myself, would go for another Civic
possibly the older EP3 shape to the newer FN2 myself
30 December 2011, 02:55 AM
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I'd be looking at low mileage CTR EP3 (Final edition) models with the Recaro seats. Prices on those seem to be firming up since the EP3 has a better reputation as a drivers car than the FN2.
You've only got to look at the number of FN2's for sale and how much they have dropped to get an idea of the depreciation landslide
Honda have totally lost the plot when it comes to sportier models on their new range and this can only make the more original type-r models more sought after (pre FN2) going forwards.
You've only got to look at the number of FN2's for sale and how much they have dropped to get an idea of the depreciation landslide
Honda have totally lost the plot when it comes to sportier models on their new range and this can only make the more original type-r models more sought after (pre FN2) going forwards.
03 January 2012, 02:48 PM
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Did you not find visibility a problem? My parents have a civic and the variety of pillars and obstructions you're greeted with is a little bit irritating to say the least. Also, I'm about 5' 11 and headroom for me is a PITA. Well, not necessarily headroom while seated, but getting in the door without hitting your head off the ridiculously low beam.
03 January 2012, 07:53 PM
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Test drove one and thought the dash quality was fine. No bmw but good enough, and the dash was cool.
Visibility was no real issue and no head baning issues (6'1)
know info about recalls, or reliability issues. Any gearbox problems?
Visibility was no real issue and no head baning issues (6'1)
know info about recalls, or reliability issues. Any gearbox problems?
03 January 2012, 08:18 PM
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I have a Premier Edition EP3 for a runabout and I love it!
Here's a buying guide for the FN2
http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/v...?f=90&t=185051
Here's a buying guide for the FN2
http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/v...?f=90&t=185051
03 January 2012, 08:42 PM
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I had one before my Hawk, and to be honest I miss it.
Look for one with the Sat Nav and HFT, I waited to find one with this and was glad I did. Awesome car, perfect weight steering, didn't have one issue. Main dealer servicing at Honda is reasonably priced too.
Don't go for a MINI, you will regret it! (in comparison to the Honda)
Look for one with the Sat Nav and HFT, I waited to find one with this and was glad I did. Awesome car, perfect weight steering, didn't have one issue. Main dealer servicing at Honda is reasonably priced too.
Don't go for a MINI, you will regret it! (in comparison to the Honda)
22 January 2012, 01:36 PM
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How did you get on?
Slightly off topic but what car would offer best performance?
a 2.0 VTEC - 200bhp, 145 lbs/ft
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a 2.0 Turbo - 190bhp, 205 lbs/ft?
Slightly off topic but what car would offer best performance?
a 2.0 VTEC - 200bhp, 145 lbs/ft
or
a 2.0 Turbo - 190bhp, 205 lbs/ft?
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02 March 2012, 10:29 PM
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The 2.0 turbo with those stats. Torque is important. better to have 50 more lb/ft and 10 less bhp. But of course depends on the weight of the car.
02 March 2012, 10:34 PM
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My understanding which I am more than happy to be corrected with is that 90% of the time the 190bhp Turbo would be the better performer but in race mode when wound up fully then the 200bhp would ultimately be the quicker car (all things equal).
