Honda Civic 2.0 Type R Review

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Honda Civic 2.0 Type R
4.3 stars
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RichieJK's Review of Honda Civic 2.0 Type R

7th Apr 2006

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    1 Year
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2004
  • Doors
    2
  • Practicality
    4 stars
Good Points

Appearance and amazing surge of power once 7,000 revs is reached.


Bad Points

Trying to pull out in the wet without wheel spinning and feeling every bump in the road.


General Comments

I love my Civic Type-R more than any car previously owned! It looks incredible, is faster than most and has been my dream car for a long time. Once you reach 7000 revs, you, as the driver are forced back into your seat as your car propells forwards. The gear stick is positioned very closely to the steering wheel for quick, smooth gear changing and the racing seats keep you firmly in position.
One problem I do find is pulling out quickly from standing position without wheel-spinning when it's wet. It has so much torque that sometimes trying to escape the 'boy-racer' stereotype is difficult when you're unable to maintain grip! It can also be very easy to then wheel spin in second in the same conditions. In dry weather however, the car speaks for itself - especially around corners where the handling is totally awesome.
I would recommend this car to anyone who simply enjoys driving.

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  • burge124 on 19th Mar 2008

    I know your told in all of your driving lessons use first to get the car moving, but because the engine is so powerful and the car is relatively light try getting the car rolling in second, ok you don't get as much of a kick but it prob wont wheel spin!