Comments on: 2007 Honda Civic Type R First Steer

By: Bobby Wilson

Bobby Wilson — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:54:54 +0000

Honda should start bringing the real “Type R”
All car magazines did mentioned that Honda K20C engine makes good sounds….moise…..and that’s about it!

Anyone who try to tell me that it has power or faster then Turbo cars are dreaming.
Unless you spent 10K on engine modification then you would have a chance.

Long gone the Honda that we all know and love….. welcome to the new Honda…..what new Honda?
No initiatives or anything….would not surprise me if Honda folds on the next 3-5 years.

No offence to any Honda Lovers.

By: Leon

Leon — Sun, 17 May 2009 07:12:40 +0000

Ok, reviews say with 40 grand, you can buy a much better car than this.
Amen to that.

By: John

John — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:16:51 +0000

I picked a Silver one and the drive is impressive.

The body feels stiff and solid… the luggage capacity rear seats down amazing.

The Engine is just a dream … more revs MORE go … no Turbo lag the more you rev it the more it asks to be revved.

Silent Idle but rev it and catch the Vtec snarl what an engine.

Suspension is ok in line with any handling sporty car .. it likes smooth roads its not harsh just firm but damped

By: Johnno

Johnno — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:10:57 +0000

Guys, I have got my Civic Type R since September last year and it is an amazing piece of work.
Whoever says a GTI is a better car to drive, has never driven both these cars.
Not only is the Type R quicker, its also so much more responsive and fun to drive. It’s also got this amazing howl when it starts hitting the VTEC zone.
Its a very comfortable car and most of all a drivers car.
It also a very easy car to drive with its smooth gearbox.

By: TP

TP — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:12:20 +0000

Suprising a Honda is off though…. its claimed they have among the most accurate speedo’s in the biz

By: Benjie

Benjie — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:48:18 +0000

Steve:

Every single one of those “problems” isn’t actually a “problem”.

The ADR allows for up to 10% variance in speedo readings. If you have owned more than one new car, you will notice that EVERY single speedo is out by some degree.

Paint chips…are you serious? Don’t follow trucks so closely, every car will suffer the exact same fate if driven the way you drive it.

If you tint the glass with metallic tint, it will affect radio reception. It’s a well known fact, you should have researched this before you went in to get your tint done.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:40:45 +0000

As above 3rd feb 2008 i have now replaced my honda type R with an Audi A3 sports due to the fact of 15 times back for repairs and Honda stating they will no longer repair the faults.
these are as follows
1 / speedo out by 8%
2 / radio reception no good in country with window tinted (rear) but they didn’t tell me this when i ordered the car.
3 / rear hatch hold water (ok under warranty but what happens later????)
4 / Bonnet paint chips must be 50 or so car only 6 months old

By: Wicked

Wicked — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:17:14 +0000

Steve, like yourself I too am in my fifties and have just aquired this lil rocket. FANTASTIC! I also am surprised by the speedo accuracy. Checked against my GPS my speedo over reads by 7 Kmh through_out its speed range. So far only tested up to 110Kmh indicated. It appears this must be an inherant design fault.

By: Nico_the_frenchjapanese

Nico_the_frenchjapanese — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:24:05 +0000

hello everyone !
I have maybe an explanation concerning the difference between 0-100 kph in 6.6s announced by honda and the other figures.
first of all it depends a lot on the start (cluctch, tyres..) then it depends also on the way u schift the gearbox (speed and Pmax Rpm).
moreover and I think this is the biggest issu. honda claims 6.6 for all model of new type R. well this is impossible. I guess this 6.6s is ok for the cheapest model of type R which is also the ligthest. in france the cheapest type R weigh is 1227 kg, in this condition I think this is possible to have this 6.6s. But this car has no stereo, no air cond…
concerning Clarckson test, he tested the old light type R compared to the heaviest full option new type R. the old type r weight is around 1213 kg and the new full option type R is around 1357 kg……first of all to make a good test he should have tested the ligthest old type R with the lightest new type R.
I drove european type R and japanese type R, I love both of them, but the japanese type R is incredibely uncomfortable, even for a hardcore driver like me (I used to drive military vehicles), this is almost unbearable in everyday use even if u ask honda for the “soft” dump and spring on the catalogue…..!!!
however the japanese one is much more a race car!

By: Want That Car

Want That Car — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:45:46 +0000

Understand your point Waynes World. All I’m trying to find out is whether the claimed 6.6sec to 100kms is true.

I’ve had two V-TEC Honda and known how they work. The last one I had was a 99 Civic Coupe V-TIR. It had very little lowe down power and was a bit disappoint to drive…don’t want to make te same mistake.

Cheers.

By: Waynes World

Waynes World — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:55:11 +0000

So for what possible reason do you need 0-100km time to be faster?? The car is at its best when you are travelling at say 100k’s in 5th at 4000 rpms, then drop it back to 3rd ,plant your foot and watch it fly.. Hey.. we are in Australia not Germany.. If all your interested in speed, go get a motorbike? 0-100ks in 3.0s

By: Want That Car

Want That Car — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:44:22 +0000

I’ve been eyeing off the Type R for a little while know. I have read a number of reviews and am a little concern about the 0 – 100Km times reported. Two Australian road tests have recorded times of 7.8sec & 8.0sec.

A far cry from the 6.6 sec claimed by Honda.

Any opinions on this? Can anyone direct me to any road test that state otherwise? I’d like to be convined because i really like what I see but 7.8sec just ain’t that fast.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:34:14 +0000

I bought mine new from a Hornsby dealer in Oct 07 at the right price.
I have clocked 15,000Ks in just over 3 months,
Travelled the east coast between Moruya in NSW and Brisbane a phew times.
Never missed a beat, best fun I have had for years.
Fuel cosumption approx 7.4 highway 9 city.
Very comfortable ride, my age is fifty odd.
Down sides is all the P platers coming up besides u and wanting to have a go. (no chance if you know what i mean)
Only warantie problems have been radio reception, only good in major city then nothing outside.
Speedo is out, replaced one speed unit so far, goes in again next wednesday, 5 times already.
Honda say they allow for a 10 percent variance.
Think about that, speedo says 110 but your only doing 100!!!!!
Not anywhere good enough for such a high profile car company and their so called performance car.
Last 2 cars have been perfect in regards with their speedo and radio, both honda Euro’s

can contact me at saratogabypass@yahoo.com.au

By: Zdenek

Zdenek — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:49:07 +0000

I like this car very much. It is great to drive, but the lever for blinkers on left hand side is not really good think from a safety point of view.

Tossing between Type-R, Subaru WRX and Golf GTI – any advise and recommendations from your experience

By: Waynes World

Waynes World — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:04:32 +0000

I have now had my Civic Type R for 3 months and look forward to driving it each day. I even make excuses to drive it. My previous cars have been the Integra GSI, Holden Commodore SS and before that my beloved Mitsubitsh Cordia Turbo.
If you are all about power an nothing else then I guess there are other options, but if you are after the whole package (Power, Style, Boot Space, Features, etc..) then in My opinion there is nothing anywhere near this price bracket that will compare.

By: Fnugly

Fnugly — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 09:01:35 +0000

I took one of these for a spin. Smacked my knee really hard on the way in (on the dash). Maybe it’s just that I’m getting on a bit but the huge door needs to open a long way before I can get in or out. I found driving it to be really tiring as well as I constantly had to row through the gears to stay in the zone. Handling and braking were excellent. A bigger motor with more torque would have been just the go but maybe it wouldn’t then be a Civic! Not for me.

By: Dieselhead

Dieselhead — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:50:58 +0000

TOP GEAR just compared this 18/11/07 with the old Euro type R. It was slower and handled worse. This is definitely not an improvemnt on the old one. Clarkson recommends buying the old one and looking after it. From the clips I saw its loads slower..Needs a bigger engine to carry the extra weight. How about a 2.2 litre

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:43:31 +0000

just sold an alfa romeo spider for the Honda Civic Type R. The alfa drives beautifully and handles well. its also a very good looking car that always turns heads. However the alfa is higher maintenance than my girl friend. The Civic is excellent to drive and the power is incredible. It is the only car ill swap my alfa for

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:17:25 +0000

I have a black Type R and every time I slip into those seats it brings a little “smile” to my face. Love the noise, the ride and the power. When I choose to drive it sensibly it delivers better than 7 lts pr 100lts. Very happy first Honda purchase

By: SGM

SGM — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:27:21 +0000

I am in the market for a fun but very quick practical sports car. I want it to be modern & cool. I have narrowed to Golf GTi, 2nd-hand Mitsubishi Evo 9, Civic Type R. Went to a Honda dealer and he wouldn’t let me test drive it coz they don’t want everybody putting kays on it unless they’re serious!!!
Car feels great inside – a luxury racecar if you like. And the back seat is spacious. Don’t like the feel nor operation of the door/boot handles. Else its a great car.