Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£16k?
Costs
Fuel better than expected - still to have 12000 mile service though.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable and good fun. Visibility past front screen pillar pretty poor and turning circle worse than an HGV.
Performance
Rapid 0-60 as expected, but not as fierce as earlier VTECs. Enjoy the quick pick away but keep waiting for that kick up the backside that never comes.
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Living with it
Reliability
So far so good - expect faultless reliability from Honda though.
Image
Looks great. Alloy wheels deteriorating badly in less than a year.
Comfort
Seats are perfect. Gearstick position excellent. Pity the seat position has to be adjusted EVERY time you let someone in or out of the back.
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Security and Service
Security
Never had any cause for concern - touch wood.
Service
Hyndland Honda in Glasgow very attentive - ask for Alasdair!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Faultless.
Other
Alloy wheel corrosion disappointing, tramlines a lot and a bit skittish in the wet. But what the hell, it goes like stink!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes