Honda Accord Saloon (1998 - 2003) 2.2 Type-R 4d (AC+Alarm) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
You wanted an Integra, but you have a family so you got the Accord
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They enjoy lookning at it because it doesn't have a massive bodykit and they like being driven around in it because its discreet.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I'll buy it again, but if it's possible, I'll just buy the engine and strap into into my Civc and let nature do it's thing and ZOOM e across the UK faster!
What are you likely to buy next?
I'll be keeping this for a while because I'm going to leave it in my garage and drive my other rides.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£23,995
When did you buy the car?
March 2001
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got it for less than the list price
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted the Integra but lacked practicality and couln't fit my family in but also wanted a Type R so stumbled accross the Accord.
What was the dealer like?
Normal, just like any other Honda dealer
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Suprising Smooth, hasn't got a turbo and hasn't got tourqe steer so it's pretty easy to handle and because it doesn't have a turbo, less to go wrong and less likely to crash cause turbos kick in with all the oomph at once.
What's it like to park?
Easy for a saloon
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
After 10 years, still nothing.
What's most practical about your car?
5 Doors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
2.2l VTEC Engine
