Honda Civic Type R 2001-

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lot less money than a Golf for a lot more.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tyres are very soft - you'll pay about £300 per 6-9 months on tyres! Cheap servicing but expensive parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic fun! Difficult not to thrash!

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Daft fun.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Again never a problem, only tyres need checking and replacing regularly

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    You do end up with boy racers trying to drag you off at every set of lights.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are not bum-friendly on long journeys, but sports seats are good for cornering.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never had a problem.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alan Day are awful - avoid like the plague - all others are really helpful , clean and quick

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None despite a harsh living!

    Other

    None.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes