Honda Civic Type-R (2007 - 2010) 2.0 i-VTEC GT 3d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like to drive.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They rather like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes

What are you likely to buy next?

I have no plans on selling this one for a while.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£7,000

When did you buy the car?

October 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car needed some light cosmetic and mechanical work, this was reflected in the price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

My wife has become accustomed to hard suspension. She also loves the look of these. Did I need convincing? No.

What was the dealer like?

NA

What's it like to drive?

From an enthusiastic drivers point of view, wonderful The cornering is great. The engine screams beautifully. People often complain about the lack of low end torque, but you buy this car knowing how to drive it! As a result, this isn't an issue for me.

What's it like to park?

Easy. Not sure what all the fuss is about. The wing mirrors are massive.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Needed a new clutch. The exhaust had been "beached" at some stage, damaging it. The sneaky temporary putty patch dropped off after a few weeks of ownership.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot is bigger than most hatchbacks, the rear seats have plenty of space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

It has only typical gadgets - DZ climate control, cruise control, computer, sensors. However, the 19" Honda Rage alloys really set this one apart from the herd.