2003 Honda Civic Type-S review from UK and Ireland
"Good performance utilitarian"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
Fairly quick for this class of car. Performs better than the Focus ST170 I tested against it. You need to keep the revs up high as with any vtec. Nowhere near as quick off the mark as the Corrolla 1.8 VVTiL T-Sport I had before.
Build quality is lightweight. The doors feel like polystyrene. Again the Toyota was solid and heavy.
The paintwork is pretty much paper-thin and I'm sometimes worried that washing it might take a huge flake off.
The glove compartment door sticks a lot and looks very insubstantial.
Handling at higher speeds and on tight corners isn't the best. Feels like an old Range Rover when hitting a roundabout at speed, pitching and rolling.
Equipment is good with half leather interior, climate control and decent legroom in the back. Lacks a sunroof.
Inconspicuous looks say "old man" but the engine can surprise boy racers.
Fuel consumption is on the heavy side even on long steady journeys.
5 doors are a must with a family!
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 vtech Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2004 |