Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good to buy second hand, but expensive to run.
Costs
Expensive to run. If you gun it, which you have to do to get the power, you will most definitely suffer at the pumps.
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On the road
Driving
Supreme engagement, a great track car.
Performance
You really have to work the gears, the VTEC engine is good if you want to go fast around town, however it really is hard work, the new golf GTI is far far better in every way.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's a Honda.
Image
A bit chavvy, doesn't fit in with most social circles, seen to be a track car, so will fit in great in the queue for the nurburgring and revving at the lights.
Comfort
Not great, this is much more of a purist car, not like the VW, where there is plenty of poke and luxury, in this there is a revvy engine, two lovely seats and a great chassis.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems OK, but beware of rough areas and the bodykit on this car, most people know what this car is about so be very careful.
Service
Seems fine.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Overheated on 145mph 2 hour run at around 8000rpm, to be expected really.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No