Honda Civic Type-R (2007 - 2010) 2.0 i-VTEC GT 3d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
40 something who should know better! But whats the alternative? A boring rep-mobile identi-box? I don't think so!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
L.O.V.E.it!!! From a Swift to this? It's like upgrading from Del-boy's 3 wheeler to the Batmobile!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not , only beacuse I rarely buy the same car twice, but that's just a personal thing. No plans to sell for a good couple of years anyway.
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£6,965
When did you buy the car?
March 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got £3,200 p/ex for my swift (£500 more than all other dealers, WBAC, etc.). Type R was given new MOT and full valet and 3 months warranty.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Looks the business, fancied something sporty after my boggo 1300cc Swift...and OH BOY, does this deliver!! Also, dealer was located right behind BMW dealership and sold only their tidy Beemer part-exes.
What was the dealer like?
Top man, couldn't be more helpful or accomodating. held car for me while I sorted out existing finance committments. Alistair Bailey from GBG trade sales...you rock!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OMG!!! This thing absolutely flies!! Yeah, the ride is hard, but so what? I love Clarkson, but his scathing review of this machine was way off! It's a beast! In over twenty years of driving, few cars have put such a smile on my face!
What's it like to park?
Not great. The turning circle is pretty dire and the roof out the rear is non-existent with that darned wing. But I really don't care.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet, but still very early days. However, car feels bombproof and has an iron-clad s/history, so (touchwood) I won't get many problems.
What's most practical about your car?
Huge boot..er...not much else really. Anyone who buys a car like this doesn't really have practicality as a priority.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Digital instruments, cruise, push-button start, cracking seats and that engine!!
