Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Yes, good value for money.
Costs
Full services not cheap and tyres wear heavy, but that's down to the driving style.
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On the road
Driving
Holds the road well but hard ride and poor view for driver.
Performance
Lots of grunt sometimes needs to be pushed hard to get the best out of.
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Living with it
Reliability
Have had a more problems than expected, but not broken down on me.
Image
Yes good gets a lot of second looks.
Comfort
Firm, but would not want to do to many long drives in it.
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Security and Service
Security
Not pinched yet.
Service
Yeoman's Honda at Bognor Regis are tops in my book.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Problem with leaking head gasket resulting in failure in number two cylinder. Oil leak after 48,000 miles.
Other
Both front lights replaced due to failure of height adjuster staying on. Alarm system needed adjusting.
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