2003 Honda Civic Type-R review from UK and Ireland
"It's a real sports car, with added practicality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ill-fitting radio/CD needed 3 visits to fix.
Poor and unhelpful dealer service.
Inconsistent paint color on the bumpers and spoiler.
Generally the paint is of poor quality, easily suffering stone chipping.
Various rattles.
General comments?
Sensational straight line performance.
Fantastic 200BHP engine married to possibly the best 6 - speed gearbox of any car in the world.
Great driving position with the wheel, seats and pedals all in line.
The dash mounted gearshift is a joy to use and is very addictive - you often change gears more often than needed for the sake of it.
Stylish 'winged' seats offer great support around corners and comfort over long journey's.
Sporty yet safe chassis encourages performance driving.
It looks fast even when standing still!
Solid mechanicals.
It's a great combination of civilised motoring with outright aggression which gives the car an addictive character.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 I-VTEC petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1850 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2003 |