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boxboy
06-07-2009, 19:36
Hi all,

Just about to go and get a new Civic Type R GT and wondered if anyone else had one and what you thought about it, problem's you had or how the dealer treated you?

I'm going for the GT in Milano Red and can't wait :):):):)

Ramrod
06-07-2009, 21:07
Don't bother unless you get the JDM version which comes in white only and (more importantly) has a limited slip differential.....
It aint really a proper type r if it doesnt have the limited slip diff :shrug: :)
Go for a newish Integra-R (JDM import only)....less money and you get a better car......

Uncle Peter
06-07-2009, 21:20
I wouldn't touch the new CTR's with a 10ft barge pole, possibly even a 100ft barge pole. In short, it's very much like trying to drive a bowl of jelly. As Ramrod says the LSD makes a world of difference and removing it for the UK market was unforgiveable as is the general suspension setup and overall stiffness of the ride. I'm fortunate enough to have, as a funmobile, one of the last UK market DC2 Integra Type R's made (bought new in 2001 with *cough* one or two modifications made since) and it even knocks a few spots off the later DC4 model in the driveability department... having said that its not as easy to live with; lacking a 6th gear renders it a bit fatiguing on long trips.

Gary L
07-07-2009, 00:40
with *cough* one or two modifications made since)

A K&N air filter and a Super(diode)chip ? :)

Uncle Peter
07-07-2009, 01:47
A K&N air filter and a Super(diode)chip ? :)

It's kicking out around 300BHP so no :)

haydnwalker
07-07-2009, 12:13
I also wouldn't touch the Civic Type-Rs. The NORMAL Civic has a VERY harsh ride (and I've got an Audi with Sports suspension so thats saying something!) when I tested the civic I came out of it with a sore bum after only an hour behind the wheel.

There is also the previously mentioned lack of an LSD. There are much better cars out there for your £20k

How about a Focus ST? Better Handling and comes in far better colours - The blue is nice!

tweetypie/8
07-07-2009, 15:28
Hi all,

Just about to go and get a new Civic Type R GT and wondered if anyone else had one and what you thought about it, problem's you had or how the dealer treated you?

I'm going for the GT in Milano Red and can't wait :):):):)

forget it m8 crap car !!

handyman
07-07-2009, 16:00
Much prefer the Seat Leon Cupra.

Charlie_Bubble
07-07-2009, 16:08
I've had a Civic Type R and and a Renalt Sport Clio. I much preferred the Clio.

southwell
07-07-2009, 16:10
I had a Civic VTI 1.8 a few years ago, it was a fantastic car, although the Type R seem a lot 'harder', mine was very comfortable. Still did nothing in MPG though. :D

STONEISLAND
07-07-2009, 16:29
Only got 3 stars in what car.

http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/honda/civic-hatchback/summary/25512-5

Its rubbish.


The firm ride jiggles at all speeds


No good to no one!

superbiatch
07-07-2009, 16:38
Well if the OP decided to buy one, i'm sure he won't be posting about it in this thread :shocked:

Gary L
07-07-2009, 16:53
Much prefer the Seat Leon Cupra.

Me too :)

matt-h
07-07-2009, 17:01
How about a Focus ST? Better Handling and comes in far better colours - The blue is nice!

Sure is , but then having one id say that. Its buy far the best handling hot hatch around.. The type r is too much arsing around to get anywhere in , the golfs the choice for the unimaginative and the megane will melt in the rain.

Only prob with the ST's is the fuel economy..its fairly shocking , but then again its a 2.5L 5 cyl turbo


VXR? too much power on an awful chassis for fans of plough on understeer and hedgerows only

mark ilford
07-07-2009, 17:13
I got a pulsar gti-r for sale, may be old but would smash the socks off all the above cars mentioned. (325bhp, 12.9 quarter mile proven)

Gary L
07-07-2009, 17:23
I got a pulsar gti-r for sale, may be old

and just a tiny little bit ugly ;) :)

mark ilford
07-07-2009, 17:24
you wont see it for long before its half a mile down the road lol

Ramrod
07-07-2009, 18:07
I'm fortunate enough to have, as a funmobile, one of the last UK market DC2 Integra Type R's made Dude! :tu: :)
I had one of the 200 original ones (any colour as long as it's white) :D

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Well if the OP decided to buy one, i'm sure he won't be posting about it in this thread :shocked:Well he did ask for our opinions on the thing :D



............and like I said, a couple of grand more will get him a 'proper' JDM CTR or for less money he could pick up a newish JDM DC5 ITR or even a older DC2 ITR.............or even an old ATR like mine :)

Gary L
07-07-2009, 21:53
you wont see it for long before its half a mile down the road lol

We can all come and kick the tyres if you want :)

Tuftus
07-07-2009, 22:08
:rolleyes: if you are going to get anything JDM just get an R32 Skyline GTST.... duh... :p:

chrispuk2004
07-07-2009, 22:44
you wont see it for long before its half a mile down the road lol

Yes but in them few seconds you do see it, it will burn your eyes.

haydnwalker
08-07-2009, 12:04
I got a pulsar gti-r for sale, may be old but would smash the socks off all the above cars mentioned. (325bhp, 12.9 quarter mile proven)

But you can't legally do that on public roads :) We were talking sensible buys :)

mark ilford
13-07-2009, 19:34
if you want a car that only good for the public roads you should buy a smart car or something lol

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or just get a bus haha

peanut
13-07-2009, 19:43
Ok one for the car nuts here, a Mk6 Golf GTI or Scirocco (not R)? And why. (Thanks).

mark ilford
13-07-2009, 19:47
Yes but in them few seconds you do see it, it will burn your eyes.

would that be the flames from the exhaust lol.

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i'd choose scirocco just on the looks m8. dont know about performance etc

superbiatch
13-07-2009, 20:20
Ok one for the car nuts here, a Mk6 Golf GTI or Scirocco (not R)? And why. (Thanks).

I regularly drive an R32 and its gotta be the nicest drive I've ever had (but you can't help driving it fast!), also test drove the Scirocco when my mate bought the aforementioned and I have to say I'll be purchasing a second hand one when I next change my wheels. A nice simple model will do me, I'd kill myself otherwise.

haydnwalker
13-07-2009, 23:33
Both the GTI and Scirocco are great drives, great chassis and cornering ability, and great engines (especially the 2.0TDI in the Scirocco).

The petrol equivalents have plenty of power/torque - but they drink fuel like there's no tomorrow...only about 20mpg around town - though I'm only going on what others have said as my only drives in the GTI is a friends and the scirocco was a test drive.

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Only downside to the Scirocco is the lack of rear doors :) GTI - fast family hatch :D so you can scare your kids as well as yourself when you hit that roundabout a bit too quickly

chrispuk2004
13-07-2009, 23:48
I'd have the scirocco. Got a MK4 GTi at the minute, and will be getting a scirocco next.