Honda Civic Type R

The ep3 civic type R is amazing! I've owed one now for 8 years, never let me down and drives the best ever. I have done so many mods to it now, it flys past evos etc. I would love honda to bring a four wheel drive type R out, it would be insane! Supercharging the ep3 is the best mod you could add to the car, but hay I could not stop there, I've spent £20000 plus on the car now. The looks you get when you launch off from a still start is like what the hell! Even bikes can't keep up. Deffo buy one you wnt be disappointed.

great at low speeds in six gear/but fast on take off if u need it.uses very little full if u don't trash it & very comfortable.i don't have kids so 3 doors is plenty.i brought this one cause I like the style might just buy another one when I treat myself. there is nothing I don't like about it.

Have owned a 05 ep3 type r since new. Without a doubt, the best car I have ever owned. The engine and gear change are super smooth. Handles excellent. It is quick below 6000rpm and absolutely flies above. Were going to change it when it reached 85000 miles, however couldn't bear to.

It is now on 115000 miles and still does not miss a beat.

With the exception of a sticky caliper, has not needed anything other than tires, disks etc (and the odd drop link!).

Our other car is a brand new astra vxr, however with both keys to choose from, I ALWAYS go for the ctr as it is simply a joy to drive. Never had bad service from my Honda dealer. If you are wanting a quick car, give one a go! The ony downside I have ever noticed is that due to the lack of sound proofing, road noise can be tiresome, however the engine noise is sublime! If they still made this model, I would be ordering one now!

Having spent 13 years driving 80's Vauxhalls mainly, this has proven to be a breath of fresh air! I've been a die hard GTE 16v fan for as long as I can remember. Bowled over by how good this Honda is from the factory. The engine is so smooth. Nearly but not quite on a par with a BMW straight 6 in my experiance.

My only niggles are the headlights aren't great and the trim, especially the seat bolsters, aren't up to long term wear and tear. Other than that the car is an absolute dream. Just a shame Vauxhall went down the turbo route and pushed me this way really. Everything a newer version of the GTE could have been and more!

If you are thinking of buying one BUY ONE. Just make sure it's been serviced on the button and it'll do you proud...........even high milers.

Bought this car (milano red 51 plate) a couple of weeks ago with the usual comments about the car..boy racer, mid life crisis, hairdressers car etc etc. but have got to say i'm blown away by this car..why you ask? Well here's a few reasons to go ahead and buy! 1st off it's nimble and holds the road incrediably. it's ultra quick, sounds like you wouldn't beleive when pushed but also excellently refined when driven sensibly. Loads of room, big boot space, comfy rear passenger seats, excellent type r front seats that hold you in tightly when cornering (however Honda Type R make not recaro seats) got to say i do rate this car highly.

however here are a couple of things to consider when purchasing!

1. stiff suspension when riding on normal around town roads

2. if you put your foot down petrol will run out quickly

3. insurance is going to be about mid range price

4. parts will be relatively expensive

5. cabin noise will be quite loud on motorway

6. putting up with stupid comments from idiots about car being a boy racer car!

7. is only a 4 seater despite having enough room for 5?

despite this, id say go for it. How can you fault a Honda? brillaint!

I bought this car when it was 2 years old and had 30k on the clock. As an oap I have had many cars but this one has been outstanding. It now has 105k on the clock and I still get nearly 40 mpg. OK I am not a boy racer! However it took a family of 5 to Nice,many camp sites in south of France, toured Scotland, wales and most of England. We live on the South coast over looking the sea so salt is no problem either. My old mate Len takes delivery of the car once a year, does goodness knows what and hands it back at the end of the day with a new mot. I am thinking of Portugal next so until then keep on driving.......

I have a honda civic type r in black with red trim. Omg!!! Fantastic car....but jst recently its stopped boosting after 6000 rpm???? Does any1 no wot this cud b? As I'm reli concerned. Please msg me at [email protected] all msgs welcome and thnk u people

I've just bought one recently (march 2011) and before i bought it i was worried about some of the common symptoms such as chain failure, 2nd gear problems, valve clearances if they had been done or not etc. I put all of those behind me and i went and bought a 2002/52 plate one with 105k miles, fsh and most of all HPI CLEAR!! I would advise a induction as a must do mod and a aftermarket exhaust or if you can't afford the exhaust just get chop the silencer off and weld straight pipes on it and just listen to it roar as it climbs up the revs past 5.5k hitting VTEC! Only down side is when your sometimes building up you revs to hit VTEC , pedestrians or people who are not inside the car will be thinking why on earth are you ragging the bullocks of it but dont worry that would be covered by the smile on your face from the immense vtec sound!

ONE MORE IMPORTANT THING WHICH I SHOULD HAVE PUT FIRST(HENCE IN CAPS) ALWAYS AND I MEAN ALWAYS KEEP A EYE ON THE OIL LEVEL! NEVER LET IT DROP AS THESE CARS HA! THEY CONSUME OIL LIKE ITS PETROL!! AND IF YOU VTEC IT ALOT, REMEMBER OIL CHECK IS A MUST FOR ME EVERYDAY! ..ALSO IF YOUR BUYING FROM A PRIVATE, BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY START THE CAR, TURN THE KEY SO ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON THE DASH AND NONE OF THEM HAVE THE BULB MISSING I.E ENGINE MANAGEMENT!

Ive had my type r for aprox 2months now....i had doubts before i test drove it, thinking im expecting too much as i read lots of reviews on how good thay were....when i test drove it the car blew me away and i was sold on it instantly!

its very quick for a small car and does very well aginst most of the arragont bmw/merc/jag drivers.

Also its rival the st170 likes to hair up the side of ya :)but the civic pulls away nicely.

However it is juicy!..the first week i had it i put 48pnd in and that filled it...i got 245miles to that.On long motorway you can expect 300 to the tank.

I have to children 1 age 6 and 1 is 3 months and we all get in and out fine.with room in the boot for push chair.

im 24 and the insurance isnt too bad but dear enough to put people off. 130 a month with 3 years no claims. 0 points. But like me if you really want one you will pay it.

The v-tech is brilliant and it really is a race car but keep it under 5000rpm and its a normal 2.0

OVERALL......EXELLENT

i would recomend one of these cars to anybody, i bought mine with 70000 on the clock, fairly tidy a few scuffs chips and rattles and in need of a good clean and full service for 6000 which to me felt like more than it was worth but once i had been driving it for a week i fell in love with the car. it never fails to put a smile on your face the sheer grip in corners and acceleration is incredible. It can be a Practical car with plenty of room for passengers or luggage. until you want a bit of fun when it turns into a raging beast.

one piece of advice to someone buying this car is make sure it has full service history and check tyres for wear on the inside edge as mine were down to the thread!although this is common on CTR's due to the way the camber arms are setup, you need to be aware to avoid a nasty blowout. i managed to get a brand new set for free from the seller :)

also listen out for any creaking/clunking/knockin from the steering rack!

by far the best car for 6k