Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Stunning performance for the money.
Costs
Good service intervals, sullied by high dealer charges.
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On the road
Driving
Almost perfect at the price. Should have had a standard LSD though.
Performance
Sensational performance and sensational noise!
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically excellent, but low rent materials in places.
Comfort
For this type of car, very good. Be prepared to turn the stereo up on long journeys!
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Security and Service
Service
Niggling problems completely ignored by Honda UK. Good dealer service backed up by very poor customer service from manufacturer. A great car, but experience has lost my custom after 12 years of Hondas.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Very excessive oil consumption. Currently over 5 litres in 8000 miles!!
Other
Rattles, squeaks and creaks from whole dash!! Very poor interior plastics mar decent design.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No